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1. IN 1 IN2 IN3 IN4 OUT O O as AN INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 1 REMOTE RED GREEN BLUE HOR COMP VERT SWITCHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT Y N ka A AAAA c gt y O status om LO O COH oe S eocoe leecce li OOO6 ours dmb Gos CY OR a O Lo ol a Vivix Sop raner E Connect Control Line pu From Vivix Controller Rear Connector Panel 2 12 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 2 10 RGB Signals INPUT 1 provides 5 BNCs connectors for linking to a variety of sources The typical connec tion would be to an RGB source such as the VHD Ultra Controller computers or DTV decoders with an RGB output This projector supports multiple sync types with RGB signals sync on green composite sync and separate H amp V syncs NOTES Depending on the source you may need a custom adapter cable that has BNC connec tors at the projector end and a different type of connector at the other such as a 15 pin D con nector for computer sources Contact your Runco dealer Connect the SYNC BNC input s first Then connect the red green and blue source outputs to the RED GREEN and BLUE BNCs on the INPUT 1 panel If the source uses sync on green only the red green and blue connections are required If the source provides a composite sync output connect it to the SYNC input labeled HOR COMP If the source
2. Reserved for A future use Automation DVD Player A een BOS VCR Laser o E mmu ja disc Player Sattelite camcorders al VX 4c VX 6C DTV decoder ener 5 Projector SVHS player While there are many different ways to connect your source equipment to your VHD Ultra Controller the examples shown above are the most common e COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Composite video is the most common type of signal used but is also the lowest in picture quality Many sources have outputs that are limited to composite video such as some VCR s and camcorders others such as Laser Disc players actually produce slightly better results when using composite video e S VIDEO INPUT S video is the second best type of signal that can be used but is MUCH better than composite video Using such sources as Satellite receivers high quality VCRs and DVD players with no component output will produce a MUCH cleaner and sharper signal COMPONENT INPUT Component video is the best type of signal that can be used The most common sources that use com ponent outputs are DVD players and it is highly recommended that component be used when possible Component video goes one step beyond S video in picture quality chroma color information is more resolved and the overall picture
3. 3 5 Color Tint Detail Cont Bright Pixel OPERATION O me 40N turn the audio and menu display on Mute por turn the audio and menu display off O fos moj turn the menu system on oso por turn the menu system off Color Press to adjust the color saturation level i e the amount of color in a video image Lower settings produce less saturated colors a setting of 0 produces a black and white image for example If the color level is too high colors will be overpowering and unrealistic Use Jand until the desired color saturation level is displayed This is not used when an RGB source is input Tint Press _Tnt to adjust the red green color hue for true color reproduction of NTSC video signals For best results adjust tint while displaying a proper test pattern otherwise it is recommended that tint remain at its default setting Use _ lt and gt until the desired tint is displayed This is not used when an RGB source is input Detail Press e to adjust the sharpness of a video image it is of limited use for non video Use land Juntil you reach the desired level of detail keeping in mind that any level of detail above 3 wil
4. Pressing the appropriate direct key mpun Input Input or mpun is a quick and seamless way to display from one of the four inputs connected at the rear of the projector If it is the first time you have used the source input or if you used the input but did not define a Memory Bank by adjusting anything the projector will recognize the new input signal based on its frequencies and polarities and will automatically display an image according to default set tings for such a signal Note that a graphic source will resize into a full screen image whereas video or HDTV sources will resize only as much as possible while maintaining their aspect ratio If you used the source once before and changed a display parameter such as contrast V Shift etc then a Memory Bank was automatically created and still exists in projector memory see below Using an et key will automatically recall this Memory Bank and all its setup param eters and update the display accordingly If more than one Memory Bank exists for the input the image will be displayed according to the setup parameters for the first Memory Bank with matching characteristics 3 13 OPERATION MEMORY BANK A Memory Bank is a collection of measurements locations and settings that tailor a display to your specific needs Since source types and applications can vary greatly you will likely want to adjust and define a wide vari
5. pull down lists Use the 40 or PoF keys to navigate within a menu pull down list or text box or to increase decrease the value in the second bottom slidebar of a double slidebar You can also use 40N or yorr in conjunction with certain toggle keys i e those including an asterisk symbol to ensure a toggle only in the desired direction When turning the projector on for instance you may be too far from the projector to know whether it is really off or 1f the shut ter is merely closed If you press Powerland hold it for approximately 1 second in hopes of turning the projector on the projector will actually turn off if the projector was already on Instead to avoid the risk of toggling in the wrong direction quickly press and release normally the function key you wish to toggle in this case Power Then immediately within 2 seconds press either 40N or vof as desired The specific toggle will occur Toggle keys are labeled with an asterisk on the keypad They are listed below Shutter AON close the shutter OPTIONAL Shutter YOFF open the shutter OPTIONAL O soy aon put the projector in standby mode Stoy vorr leave standby O Power faon turn the projector on Power YOFF turn the projector off
6. POWER BUTTON Toggles the power on and off For a discreet on or off command you can use the direct access buttons on the remote control NOTE When the main AC power switch is first turned ON the processor will go through an initiation cycle for approximately 15 seconds The processor cannot be turned on or operated until the initialization is complete LED DISPLAY Indicates the model number current source resolution and aspect ratio UP BUTTON When no menus are present on screen the UP button will toggle you through aspect ratios in the following order Letterbox gt Standard 4 3 Anamorphic When the menu is on screen the UP button will move the cursor up within the menu When an adjustment item has been selected i e brightness the UP button will increase the value of that function LEFT BUTTON When no menu is present on screen the LEFT button will toggle you through the four different sources in the order of Pass through gt Component gt S Video Composite ENTER BUTTON When an item is highlighted on the On Screen Display the ENTER button will select the item DOWN BUTTON When no menu is present on screen this button will toggle you through the different aspect ratios When the menu is on screen the down button will move the cursor down within a menu When an adjustment function has been selected i e brightness the DOWN button will decrease the value of that function RIGHT BUTTON When
7. CAUSE REMEDY 1 The projector s image orientation is not set correctly for the current installation Refer to 2 6 Operating Orientation to set the projector s image orientation to match your installation Symptom gt gt The upper portion of the display is waving tearing or jittering CAUSE REMEDY 1 This can sometimes occur with video or VCR sources If you are using a VCR make sure that the VCR option is checked in Advanced menu Symptom gt gt Portions of the display are cut off or wrap to the opposite edge CAUSE REMEDY 1 Reduce top bottom left or right blanking from within the Scaling Parameters menu Check size and position adjustments 2 Resizing may need adjustment Adjust until entire image is visible and centered Symptom gt gt The display appears compressed or stretched CAUSE REMEDY 1 The frequency of the pixel sampling clock is incorrect for the current source 2 The Scaling Parameters options may be adjusted poorly for the incoming source signal See 3 6 Adjusting the Image Symptom gt gt Display quality appears to drift from good to bad bad to good CAUSE REMEDY 1 The operating temperature of the projector may be fluctuating Watch that the projector is not located too close to heating air conditioning vents 2 The source input signal may be of low quality 3 The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input may have changed at the source end Symptom gt gt The display has suddenly
8. and can be removed as follows B DMD Odd Pixel Gain 128 DMD Enable R G BDMD v DMD Odd Pixel Menu 1 Use an external grayscale test pattern of some kind make sure it has both dark grays and light grays 2 Make sure the image is displayed in its native resolution i e with No Resizing 3 Display a single color choose through the DMD Enable menu option or use the key shortcuts shown on the back of the remote keypad 4 Examine an area of darkest gray but not black If there is a 1 pixel wide pattern pres ent adjust DMD Odd Pixel offset for the current color Stop when the pattern disap pears and the area is smooth 5 Examine an area of lightest gray but not white If there is a 1 pixel wide pattern pres ent adjust DMD Odd Pixel gain for the current color Stop when the pattern disappears and the area is smooth 6 Repeat for each color adjusting offset then gain for each NOTES 1 Always adjust offset before gain since offset affects gain 2 A value of 128 repre sents no change in normal odd pixel offset or gain 3 DMD Odd Buffer eliminates 1 pixel on 1 pixel off patterns only not any type of larger patterns Advanced Color Temperature Select the Advanced Color Temp option if you want to apply alter add or copy a color tem perature or if you want to use an unaltered factory default color temperature By default the projector can utilize any of four calibrated factory
9. No signal present error message appears over a blank display Correct the source connection 2 The horizontal or vertical scan frequency of the input signal may be out of range of the pro jector Refer to page 5 1 Specifications for scan frequency ranges 3 The sync signal may be inadequate Correct the source problem 4 The input signal type may conflict with the input module Install use the correct module for the source 5 Pixel tracking phase filter etc may need more adjustment Symptom The display is faint CAUSE REMEDY 1 Check Input Levels option turn auto to off then on again 2 Brightness and or contrast may be set too low Adjust as necessary 3 Gamma may be set too low Recommended setting for most signals is 2 2 4 The projection room may be too bright Lower the intensity of projection room lighting and reduce light reflections as much as possible 5 The projector may be too far from the screen Move the projector closer 4 6 MAINTENANCE 6 The location of the audience with respect to the screen may not be ideal Make sure the audi ence is within the viewing angle set by the projector and screen position and the screen type 7 The source may be double terminated Ensure the source is terminated only once 8 The source if non video may need sync tip clamping Enter a check in the Clamp Tip box found in the Input Levels submenu Symptom gt gt The display is reversed and or upside down
10. color temperature All temper 6500K atures aremeasured in degrees Kelvin and represent the col 9300K oration reddish or bluish of the whites displayed by the pro Custom 1 jector thelower the temperature the more reddish the whites Custom 2 the higher the temperature the more bluish the whites NOTE Ea Custom temperatures Custom or Infinite Adjustable can Infinite Adjustable be defined in the Advanced Color Temperature menu until then these choices all default to 6500K See Section 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls Gamma Curve NOTE Gamma does not normally require adjustment and is intended for experienced users only The Gamma Curve option affects the shape of the gamma curve representing the levels and types of grays available between minimum input black and maximum white Generally the best gamma curve is one that produces maximum contrast brightness and color performance See Selected Gamma Curves on the following page 3 22 OPERATION Gamma Curve 1 8 2 2 2 5 Enhanced Intensity B Input Level WwW Selected Gamma Curves THE DEFAULT SETTING OF 2 2 is a normal and smooth gam
11. 1 1 Problem communicating with MCM 8 Unable to program the video decoder VDM OPTIONAL INTERFACE MODULE 9 Unable to program the option card If you encounter a system error try resetting the projector by powering it off and on again cooling if necessary 3 41 Maintenance 4 1 Warnings and Guidelines This projector is CSA approved and is designed for safe and reliable operation However safe operation cannot be assured by design alone installers maintainers and users must maintain a safe operating environment for the system Please read through and understand the following warnings and guidelines promoting safe usage of the projector WARNING 4h Never look directly into the projector lens The extremely high brightness of this projector can cause permanent eye damage WARNING 4h For protection from ultraviolet radiation keep all projector shielding intact during operation Labels and Markings Observe and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle alerts the user to important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the projector The lightning flash and arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle alerts the user to non insulated dangerous voltage within the projector s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Projector Location Oper
12. 4 3 and Virtual Wide M HDTV is also geometrically correct and has higher resolution The Anamorphic optical systems include an Anamorphic lens the lens mount assembly and an Anamorphic Vivix Controller The Anamorphic Optical System is the ultimate way to maximize resolution and will significant ly shorten the throw distance of any Video XTreme series projector it is used with Consult the specification sheet of the projector for specific throw distance calculations INTRODUCTION 1 3 Components Included with the VX 4c VX 6c is an infrared IR remote keypad high current 13 amp rated line cord a 9 64 hex socket ball driver and a VX 4c VX 6c owner s manual Make sure that you have all these items and note that if you have purchased this projector a purchaser s Warranty Registration Card is also included Complete this card and return it directly to Runco International as soon as possible Ss Proje E 9 64 Hex a ctor A e f D0005 ooo00000f coco IR Remote Keypad 1 4 Purchase Record and Servicing Whether the projector is under warranty or the warranty has expired Runco s extensive factory and dealer service network is always available Runco service technicians and dealers are fully trained to quickly diagnose and correct projector malfunctions Should you encounter a problem with the projector and require assistance contact your Runco dealer or Runco International In many
13. A space not an underscore must be used between the command and its value All Commands must be followed by a carriage return Command string format command command value command etc i e COMPOSITE BRIGHTNESS 30 ANAMORPHIC NOTE In between commands a comma or space can be used a space must be used in between a command and its value All commands must be followed by a carriage return Other notes All Commands must be followed by a carriage return For command strings a maximum of 255 characters can be used in a single string If it is necessary to input multiple commands they should all be together in a single string Inputting commands one at a time requires an arbitrary delay between commands while the commands are being executed Therefore programming requires delays and is more difficult For values not automatically stored see next paragraph the command STORE must be sent in order for the VHD Ultra Controller to keep the settings Otherwise the values will be considered temporary and will revert to their stored settings upon source change or power up The Value stored column refers to a command that is either automatically stored or if it must be manually stored with the STORE command PARAMETER min max refers to a function s minimum and maximum value range Inputting values above or below their range may cause unpredictable but not fatal results oo After each command is entered the Con
14. Steady Green Normal or cool down Steady Red System Error code on Status LED identifies error POWER LED Reading the Status LEDs NOTE A steady red power light accompanied by a coded pattern of red and yellow flashes from the status light indicates an internal system error Consult the rear LCD display for an explana tion and see 3 8 Error Conditions Should the problem persist contact your Runco dealer REMOTE WIRED KEYPAD CONNECTOR 3 pin XLR For optional tethered remote control of the projector LCD STATUS DISPLAY Visual feedback for monitoring projector activities and status INFRARED SENSORS The infrared IR sensors on the front and rear of the projector receive infrared signals from the IR keypad for remote control of projector functions For proper opera tion make sure that these sensors are not blocked HARD RESET Emergency access for powering down the projector in the event of a system failure Insert a pen point or small screwdriver OPERATION 33 Using the Keypad The keypad appears in two locations Infrared IR Remote for wireless control up to 100 feet away Wired Remote optional tethered to the rear of the projector While each keypad is identical in layout and provides complete control of the projector you may find one keypad more convenient than another for your specific installation and application IR Remote The IR R
15. 16 9 screen and the 4 3 aspect ratio will be displayed in the center of the 16 9 screen you d have black bars on the left and right sides of the image On the other hand on a 4 3 screen the 4 3 aspect ratio would fill the screen but the letterbox and anamorphic aspect ratios would be displayed in the center of the screen vertically there would be black bars on the top on bottom of the image Image Shift IMAGE SHIFT moves the entire image up down left or right If the image is slightly off center on screen after installation using IMAGE SHIFT can center the image on your screen or display While using IMAGE SHIFT will not cause any problems with your display it is possible to use too much image shift which could cause the image to shake or disappear Therefore Runco recommends that image shift be done with the display device itself whenever possible Image Shift Hstart 268 Vstart 131 6 14 Blanking The BLANKING function allows you to cut off part of the image to fit the screen properly or to eliminate anomalies on the extreme outsides usually the top of the image This can be done to the top bottom left or right sides individually Blanking Top Bottom Left Right To adjust BLANKING highlight the desired area you wish to blank top bottom left or right and use the left and right arrows to make the adjustment Most CRT projectors themselves have blanking controls and it is recomm
16. Once assigned this protocol remains in effect until it is changed that is the keypad will operate as it currently does until you change its protocol Protocols are most useful for multiple projector applications For example you might want to change a keypad protocol if you are working with two projectors and two remote keypads in the same room and need to control each projector independently see below When Keypad A has a different protocol than Keypad B each keypad communicates only with the projector having a matching protocol Or if you have a network of two or more projectors connected together via RS 232 serial ports you may want only certain projectors to respond to a wired keypad thus you can use different protocols to limit responses NOTE Matching the protocol on the projector to that of a keypad is done through a setting in the Serial Setup menu See 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls for further information on how to change the projector s infrared sensor rear and front protocol A protocol for either type of remote keypad IR or wired can be changed through software com mands entered on the keypad A new protocol set through software commands remains in effect until the keypad batteries are removed and replaced if an IR remote or until the keypad is unplugged if a wired remote A remote can also be changed manually you can hard wire new jumper settings inside the keypad so that they remain in
17. Press nu to select the source connected to INPUT 4 on the projector S Video This is the same as entering Input 0 4 Input Press meu a n when you want to display from a specific source location such as a switcher connected serially to the projector s switcher port The first digit represents the number you have assigned to your switcher usually 1 9 or 0 for one of the four inputs on the projector The sec ond digit represents the switcher s slot number 1 9 For example input 1 2 display data from switcher 1 slot 2 NOTES 1 Although you do not need to use the input key you can also uselmeu to access the four input slots on the projector itself use o as the first digit representing the projector as the switcher then 1 2 3 0r as the second digit the desired input slot number in combi nation with higher numbers is an invalid entry 2 See 3 5 Using Channels and Inputs for a detailed explanation of inputs x NOTE re key behavior during a presentation depends on whether or not the Memory Bank List option is selected in the OSD Settings menu You can choose to have on screen feedback when you press e or you may prefer to enter the desired source location blind i e without on screen feedback S
18. as they apply to this projector Also included are other general terms commonly used in the projection industry Active Line Time Ambient Light Rejection gt gt Analog Video gt gt Aspect Ratio gt gt Auto Source gt gt Bandwidth gt gt Baud Rate gt gt Blanking Time gt gt Brightness gt gt Candela or Candle gt gt Channel Channel List Channel Number gt The time inside one horizontal scan line during which video is generated The ability of a screen to reflect ambient light in a direction away from the line of best viewing Curved screens usually have good ambient light rejection Flat screens usually have less ambient light rejection The video output of most computers and video tape machines Analog video can generate a large number of colors The ratio of the width of an image to its height such as the 4 3 aspect ratio com mon in video output The ability of the projector to automatically recognize and synchronize to the hor izontal and vertical scan frequencies of an input signal for proper display The frequency range of the projector s video amplifier The speed at which serial communications travel from their origin In this projec tor the RS 232 or RS 422 default baud rate of 38400 can be changed to match a controlling device The time inside one scan line during which video is not generated The blanking time of the input signal must be equal to or greate
19. change your mind and do not want to copy the current Memory Bank press to cancel and return to the previ ous menu Copying Memory Banks is a quick method for creating numerous Memory Banks each of which can then be edited and adjusted for a variety of presentations in the future Exit Memory Banks AUTO 0 MA 02 A AUTO 1 5 70 72k 17 00 1 0 70 75k 17 00 03 mM 1 0 63 90k 59 94 Memory Banks or WEA 15 70 72k 1 0 70 75k 0 WHA 4 0 63 90k 4 0 15 73k Memory Banks Copy Delete Copy Current Delete Current Bank 17 00 59 94 59 94 Delete Non protected Banks 03 mA Delete All Memory Banks WE Copying A Memory Bank TO DELETE A MEMORY BANK highlight the desired Memory Bank in the Memory Banks menu then press to activate the Memory Bank Copy Delete submenu Select Delete Current Bank and press a confirmation window will appear to make sure that you really want to delete this Memory Bank Memory Banks Func Enter 01 MX 02 MX 1 5 70 72k 17 00 1 0 70 75k 17 00 03 WA 1 0 63 90k 59 94 Memory Banks Copy Delete Copy Current Delete Current Bank Delete Non protected Banks Delete All Memory Banks CAUTION Memory bank WILL be deleted Delete memory bank Cancel Return Deleting a Memory Bank TO DELETE MULTIPLE MEMORY BANKS highlight any Memory Bank in the Memory Banks menu a
20. displayed since the signal is simply being looped directly to the output When pass through is the selected source pressing MENU will auto matically select the last selected input before Pass through was selected If you wish to choose another source Runco recommends using the direct access buttons to select the desired source as opposed to pressing MENU Aspect Ratio provides selection of one of three aspect ratios Anamorphic Letterbox or standard 4 3 To select an aspect ratio via the main menu press either the up and down buttons on the remote or front panel highlight ASPECT RATIO and press ENTER The aspect ratio menu will then appear with the three choices highlight the desired aspect ratio with the up or down buttons and press ENTER Otherwise you may select an aspect ratio by pressing either the up or down arrow buttons on the remote or front panel when no menus are on screen or by pressing one of the direct access buttons on the remote control rec ommended see page 6 8 Installation is where the image shift and blanking controls are located A full description of this menu is on page 6 13 NOTE If INSTALLATION does not appear on the main menu see page 6 13 for an explanation on how to access the Installation menu 6 10 Picture Quality Adjustments MAIN MENU gt COMPOSITE S VIDEO COLOR COMPONENT BRIGHTNESS PASS THROUGH CONTRAST H SHARPNESS ASPECT RATIO LUMA ENHANCE INSTALLATION CH
21. gt to move the cursor forward or 4 to move the cursor backwards as desired Cursor highlight Move with 4 EDIT A CHARACTER To edit a highlighted char acter use A and Y to scroll through the alphabet show2 numbers spaces and punctuation available When AON the character you need appears press ela balas Press gt to select it the cursor will move to the next to select and character of current text if present Note that you go to next numbers etc can also enter a number directly from the keypad it Entering Text will be accepted and the cursor will move on ADD OR DELETE A CHARACTER OR SPACE To insert a space at the cursor location press Func To delete a highlighted character or space press Func lt show2 show2 Press Press lt to insert a space before to delete show 2 show PRESS Ent Exit WHEN FINISHED To accept the edits and move out of the edit window press 3 12 OPERATION NOTE Press ext at any time to cancel changes and return to the previously defined text Editing Numerical Values gt gt Enter numbers directly from the keypad in order to specify numbers representing projectors Memory Banks source setups switchers or slots As each digit is enter
22. menu system is noted with the appropriate topic elsewhere in Section 3 For example press Func in the Memory Banks menu to enable deletion or copying of a Memory Bank 3 7 Help Test OPERATION OSD On screen display Press and hold oso for approximately 1 second to toggle menus on or off 1 e visible or invis ible Or press foso followed immediately by 0N or VoF to guarantee the correct toggle direc tion useful if you are unsure of the present status Note that invisible menus are fully function al NOTES 1 With OSD on you can still mute menus error messages slidebars etc with the appropriate setting in the OSD Settings menu 2 The status of the oso key is displayed in the LCD window on the rear panel of the projector Help Press He for detailed information about any current menu and highlight Press her again to exit Press Her to access the General Help menu consisting of Using Help Setup Keys Source Input Selection and Stat Pwr LEDs Press ex to leave General Help Test Press Test_ Ito display one of the available test patterns Press Test Jagain to display the next avail able pattern in the sequence Te will exit after the last pattern or press at any time to remove the current test pattern from the screen and re
23. no menus are present on screen the RIGHT button will toggle you through the four different sources in the order of Composite gt S Video gt Component Pass through MENU BUTTON Pressing the MENU button will bring up the main menu If no action is taken within approximately 10 seconds the menu will time out disappear Also if you are in an adjustment mode or function pressing MENU will bring the menu back one level 6 5 Rear Panel 1 5 RUNCO RUNCO INTERNATIONAL UNION CITY CA 12V FUSE O o AC 120V 60Hz 15W Fr RGB VIDEO OUTPUT gt MN VIDEO INPUTS B G RS 232 IN v H R PASS THROUGH y Pr Pb S VIDEO COMPOSITE E el LIM MASK SCREEN AS o O E 90000 E 12V TRIGGER MADE IN USA 2 3 4 6 7 8 1 12 13 12v Fuse This fuse protects the 12v outputs from the MASK and SCREEN jacks Screen Fuse 5mm x 25mm AGC 0 5A 250V Fast Acting 250V Fast Blow Mask This is a 12V output that is used to trigger masking on screens that have that capability For use on motorized screens only Screen This is a 12V output that is used to trigger the screen to drop For use on motorized screens only RS 232 In This is for systems using serial RS 232 to control the VHD Ultra Controller Reserved for future use RGB OUTPUT This is the main output of the VHD Ultra Controller The RGB Signal goes directly to the VX 4c VX 6c Projector I
24. of the projector the top screw if the projector is ceiling mounted The maximum horizontal offsets for the lenses designed for this projector is shown on the following page For this projector this value expresses the maximum percentage of the image that can be projected to one side of the lens center roughly 80 depending on the lens 2 10 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 5 sel 2 S o O a gi C i o oOo si Maximum Horizontal Offset ALL LENSES 2 7 Mounting For typical front or rear floor mounts mount the projector on a secure table or cart Take care with a mobile cart avoid sudden stops excessive force and m uneven surfaces that may cause the projector and cart combination to over 0 turn ne AWA The table or cart should be reasonably level Fine adjustments to the projec tor level can be made by adjusting the height of the projector legs Special Mounting Note that projector can be rotated and mounted at any vertical angle i e you can tilt the face of the projector up or down as much as desired for your installation The side to side tilt however must not exceed 15 see below This limit ensures that the arc lamp in the projector operates properly and safely Always make sure that exhaust air from the projector does not vent towards the lens otherwise you may detect heat waves in your projected image 15 max Horizontal and Vertical Tilt Ranges You must use the proper ceiling m
25. processor will go through an initiation cycle for approximately 15 seconds The processor cannot be turned on or operated until the initialization is complete UP BUTTON When no menus are present on screen the UP button will toggle you through aspect ratios in the following order Letterbox gt Standard 4 3 gt Anamorphic When the menu is on screen the UP button will move the cursor up within the menu When an adjustment item has been selected i e brightness the UP button will increase the value of that function LEFT BUTTON When no menus are present on screen the LEFT button will toggle you through the four different sources in the following order Pass through gt Component S Video gt Composite DOWN BUTTON When no menus are present on screen the DOWN button will toggle you through aspect ratios in the following order Anamorphic gt Standard 4 3 gt Letterbox When the menu is on screen the DOWN button will move the cursor down within the menu When an adjustment item has been selected i e brightness the DOWN button will decrease the value of that function RIGHT BUTTON When no menus are present on screen the RIGHT button will toggle you through the four different sources in the following order Composite S Video gt Component gt Pass through MENU BUTTON Pressing the MENU button will bring up the main menu If no action is taken within approximately 10 seconds th
26. set color temperatures 3200 5400 6 display in eithe 500 or 9300 expressed in degrees Kelvin For most applications these temperatures will accurate and realistic colors from a variety of sources They can be selected at any time r the Image Adjustments menu or in the Advanced Color Temperature menu 3 31 OPERATION OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS Operational Parameters Password Protect i New Password Lock Adjustments Color Balance Setup ISF C3 Calibration Reset Lamp Strike Shutdown if Fan Fails Chroma Flare Adjust Reset All Parameters Operational Parameters Menu Password Protect In Operational Parameters the installer can decide to use password protection by putting check in the box to the right of the Password Protect item New Password A New Password can be established byselecting the new password item from the menu Lock Adjustments The Lock Adjustments item brings up another sub menu of each type of adjustment that can be locked globally such as color tint contrast etc Color Balance Setup In Color Balance Setup the preset color balance for the ISF DAY and ISF NIGHT presets can be customized and stored ISF C3 Calibration The ISF 3C splash screen can be configured in the ISF 3C Calibration sub menu This allows the installer to enter the customer s name installer s name and date of calibration Reset Lamp Strike Reset Calibration Counter allows the installer to zero out the calibr
27. tracking and phase OPERATION Position Shutter Mute Func Position Press Peston to move the image using the double slidebar At the slidebar use 4 and L to move the image left or right use 49N and YF to move the image up or down Shutter OPTIONAL If your projector has a mechanical lens shutter a k a dowser installed press and hold Shutter for approximately 1 second to toggle the shutter closed or open with a single key press this also blanks the image electronically Or quickly press and release Stuter and follow immediately with 40N or VOFF if you want to guarantee the correct toggle useful if you are unsure of the present status Close the shutter whenever you want to mute all display yet maintain access to projector functions Open the shutter to regain the display With no shutter installed Shuter still blanks the image electronically but the blanking is not quite as black NOTES 1 The status of the shutter is shown in the LCD window on the rear panel of the pro jector 2 Upon power up the shutter is open 3 The lamp remains on Mute Use Mute to mute audio and or hide the current menu Press _ e and hold for approximately 1 second to toggle the audio on or off with a single key press Or qui
28. you select Load Default this will not activate a separate function menu but rather begin an automated process of optimizing critical display parameters such as size position pixel tracking etc Once you have a function menu displayed navigate in a similar manner enter a menu option num ber for any numbered option or use 4 w to move the highlight and press enter at the desired option Extra long menus have a scroll bar on the right use the arrow keys to see the remainder of the menu Items that are locked out or do not pertain to the current action appear dimmed and cannot be selected NOTES 1 If there is no signal present all source dependent adjustments are disabled 2 After 15 minutes of inactivity the projector leaves the menu system and returns to the presentation 3 The Information menu is read only When finished with a function menu do one of the following O Press Ext to return to the previous screen O Press menu to leave the menu system and return to the active source On line Help If at any time you are uncertain what to do next press He_ to display detailed information about the current menu or highlighted option A scroll bar appears on the right hand side of a help win dow if there is additional text use the arrow keys to scroll Press ter again to exit Scaling Parameters H 8 V Scaling 1000 V Scaling 1000
29. ANGE FROM WIRED TO INFRARED O Unplug the keypad from the projector O Open the keypad back and unplug the keypad cable O Wait 1 2 minutes O Install batteries see Section 4 3 O Set keypad protocol as desired using IR jumper settings O Replace battery compartment cover 2 17 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 2 13 ISF3C Calibration Custom built for J Chan The Splash Screen By This screen appears for 10 sec upon startup everything Ru es it shows customer name and calibrator s name It is the The World s Finest seal of a properly calibrated projector Home Theater Products ISF Calibrated by Andy Siedschlag From Runco Digital Home Cinema select Installation use ISF C3 Calibration passcode 3151 for access Customer Name J Chan Then select Operational Parameters from the menu items Calibrator Name Andy S Once in the Operational Parameters menu select ISF C3 Date of Calibration 11 17 03 Calibration The menu will appear as shown to the right NextCalibration 11 17 04 e Use 4 to select characters Note 3151 Passcode e Use lt gt to move cursor e Use Enter to accept input data How to select day night color balance modes ISF Night For Image Adjust menu see page 3 22 ISF Day 6500K 9300K Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Custom 4 Infinite Adjustable INSTALLATION AND SETUP How to read and reset the calibration counter From Runco Digita
30. CIES press ENTER while CHROMA ENHANCE is on screen An aspect ratio is simply the ratio of the width vs the height of the screen For example the current aspect ratio standard is 4 3 or 1 33 1 where the image is 4 units wide and 3 units tall All of our regular televisions are this aspect ratio You have probably noticed that occasionally you ll watch a movie that does not fill the screen vertically This is because the movie was filmed in WIDESCREEN letterbox and the result is black bars above and below the image Obviously watching a movie like this does not lend itself to a truly cinematic experience This is why Runco invented the first ever multiple aspect ratio projection system back in 1991 so true movie lovers can watch actual widescreen letterbox movies on a WIDESCREEN Active image area Actual screen area Blanked cut off areas A WIDESCREEN can be a number of aspect ratios many movies are either 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 and HDTV is always 1 78 1 16 9 The way we create a widescreen or LETTERBOX aspect ratio is to take a full 4 3 image then blank or cut off the top and bottom so the displayed image is in a widescreen format For movies recorded in letterbox there would be no information above and below the screen anyways so we re not losing any of the picture However if you were to watch standard television broadcast this way you would lose some information see next drawing A
31. ERTICAL OFFSET RANGE Maximum amount of display below center of lens 117 100 4 7 1 VERTICAL OFFSET RANGE Maximum amount of display above center of lens 137 Maximum amount of display below center of lens 126 Maximum Vertical Offsets ZOOM LENSES NOTES 1 If you cannot raise or lower the image enough using mechanical vertical offsets try adjusting V Shift in the Scaling Parameters menu see 3 6 Adjusting the Image 2 If the image becomes keystoned or exhibits uneven brightness the projector may simply be too high or low in relation to the screen 3 Recommended offset ranges can be exceeded however this may affect image quality 4 Simultaneous horizontal and vertical offset limits the adjustment range of each NOTES FOR ALL LENSES Maximum optical performance is produced at zero offset i e with the projector at the center of the screen geometry focus and light output will all be optimized Offset ranges are reduced when offsetting in both horizontal and vertical directions simultaneously For inverted projectors invert the Vertical Offset illustrations THE HORIZONTAL POSITION of the image can be offset that is shifted left or right of lens center by turning the bottom screw on the front
32. For more information refer to 3 3 Using the Keypad A distortion of the image which occurs when the top and bottom borders of the image are unequal in length Side borders both slant in or out producing a key stone shaped image It is caused when the screen and lens surface are not parallel The reproduction of the horizontal and vertical size of characters and or shapes over the entire screen When light from a projector is incident on a screen the light reflects from the screen such that the angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence The Line of Best Viewing is along the line of reflection The method of feeding a series of high impedance inputs from a single video source with a coaxial transmission line in such a manner that the line is terminat ed with its characteristic impedance at the last input on the line The unit of measure for the amount of visible light emitted by a light source The amount of visible light per square meter incident on a surface 1 lux 1 lumen square meter 0 093 foot candles A 3 GLOSSARY Menu gt gt NTSC Video Optical Screen gt PAL Video gt gt Pincushion gt gt Pixel picture element Pixel Phase gt gt Pixel Tracking A list of selectable options displayed on the screen A video output format of some video tape and disk players There are two types of NTSC National Television Standards Committee video NTSC 3 58 and NTSC 4 43 NTSC 3 58 is used p
33. GB source shows shimmer or noise Fine V Dots adjustment is done most effectively from within a proper test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern of tiny black and white dots or a similar graphic image Adjust until the image is stable and each dot is clearly defined Using the numbers on the slide bar as a guide you will notice that you can actually stabilize the image at more than one point 1 e you may find that the image appearance at 11 is identical to the image appearance at 38 thus you can select either setting 3 19 OPERATION H Shift SHORT CUT Press Position and adjust the top slidebar This option moves picture right and left NOTE The value shown represents where the approximate center of the image lies in relation to the total number of pixels available horizontally This varies widely according to the signal watch the image while adjusting V Shift SHORT CUT Press and adjust the bottom slidebar This option moves the picture up and down NOTE The value shown represents where the approximate center of the image lies in relation to the total number of pixels available vertically This varies widely according to the signal watch the image while adjusting Blanking Top Bottom Left or Right This submenu blanks turns to black the top bottom left or Scaling Parameters 2 right edge of the image so that any unwanted information is Top Blanking 0 CO cro
34. If you cannot resolve the problems yourself contact your Runco deal er for assistance NOTE Always check the LCD status window at the rear of the projector for initial information about a problem Symptom The projector will not turn on when is pressed CAUSE REMEDY 1 Make sure to hold for approximately one second Or press quickly and release and fol low with 2 Do both LEDs come on at the rear of the projector Check that the power cord is properly con nected at the wall outlet 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz nominal and that you are using the original high current 13A cable provided 3 Does the green Status LED flash with each key press If not the projector is not receiving the keypad s IR signals Ensure the keypad is directed at either the front or rear of the projector or at the screen Also make sure that these paths are not blocked Try the built in keypad 4 The batteries in the IR remote keypad may be weak Refer to page 2 17 Replacing Keypad Batteries for instructions 5 The IR keypad may have been disabled by a change in protocol See 2 12 Keypad Protocols and Conversion and 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls 6 Use the key on the built in keypad to turn the projector on Symptom The projector is on but I can t see display of source input CAUSE REMEDY 1 Was the lens cover accidentally left on Remove lens cover 2 Is the shutter closed Is the projector in standby Press to c
35. Invalid User Entry messages cannot be disabled even if Display Error Messages has been set to Off Input Signal Error Input signal errors messages appear when there are no menus present and have selected an input on which the projector detects a problem While menus remain operational and pressing any key will temporarily remove the message from the screen you must resolve the signal problem in order to permanently eliminate the message NOTE Input signal messages appear on screen only if Display Error Messages has been set to Screen or All 3 38 OPERATION No Signal The message No signal appears when there is no signal detected at the selected input Both HSYNC and VSYNC are inactive and the screen background is black Connect or correct the sig nal or select another input On the IR remote or wired keypad press to display the projector box Press again without enter ing a number the keypad commands will now affect all projectors Make certain that only one projector has its Broadcast Keys option selected checked the remaining projectors should have the option unchecked and their keypads disabled do this in Preferences menu The Broadcast Keys projector will then relay keypad commands to the oth ers If using a wired remote make sure to select the Broadcast Keys option for the projector to which the wired remote is connected NOTE If you are using a computer or controller to issue commands use the co
36. Memory Banks Copy Delete Copy Current Delete Current Bank Delete Non protected Banks Delete All Memory Banks 7 Floor Front Installation Floor Rear 5 Ceiling front Projector Configuration Ceiling Rear OSD Language OSD Settings 4 3 Upper Left Off IR and Serial Setup 4 3 In 1 Screen Geometry 4 3 In2 RS232 Installer Options 16 9 Upper Left All Operational Perameters 16 9 In 1 16 9 In 2 Variable Optimizes Pixel Tracking amp Phase Size Vertical Stretch Position Input Levels if analog source Image Adjustments Auto Setup Menu Tree Scaling Parameters Size Contrast Brightness Sharpness Signal Type Color Balance Signal Settings Formatter Adjust Next Page Filter H Position V Position Blanking RGB YPbPr Video YPbPr HDTV Channel Edit Name Number Switcher Slot In Menu Auto Source Locked Previous Channel Next Channel Sync Type H Sync V Sync Interlace Read only Communications Baud Rate Front IR Receiver Back IR Receiver Advanced Sets to Default Contrast amp Brightness Auto Input Level off Blanking Detail Filter Luma Delay Vertical Stretch Pixel Track Pixel Phase Blanking Top Blank Bottom Blank Left Blank Right Blank 1200 2400 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Status read only Model Serial Lamp Hours amp Counter Projector Hours Chan Name Chan Nu
37. NING A Use only lamps supplied by Runco FILTER Replace the side filter every 1000 hours or sooner If this filter is not replaced air flow may become restricted and cause the projector to overheat See 2 2 Replacing the Lamp and Filter for the complete replacement procedure A WARNING A Use only filters supplied by Runco Power Cord and Attachments Only use attachments or accessories recommended by Runco such as the 13 amp high current rated power cord supplied Use of other attachments or accessories with this projector may result in the risk of fire shock or personal injury Ah WARNING 4h Use only the AC power cord supplied Do not attempt operation if the AC supply and cord are not within the specified voltage and power range Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Locate the projector where the cord cannot be damaged by persons walking on it or objects rolling over it Operate the projector at the specified voltage only Do not overload power outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or shock hazards Runco recommends a dedicated AC circuit for the projector itself MAINTENANCE The projector is equipped with a three wire plug having a third grounding prong This is a safe ty feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician to have the outlet replaced Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug Ventilation Before unplugging the power cor
38. Owner s Operating Manual WIDEO 4QATREME VX 4c and VX 6c Digital Light Processing Projector and VHD Ultra Controller RUNCO THE WorLD s Finest Home THEATER PRODUCTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Installation and Setup y Operation 4 Maintenance D Specifications Section 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 25 2 6 2 1 2 8 2 9 2 10 2 11 2 12 2 13 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 Contents Page The VX 4c VX 6c Projector 2 0 ete eens 1 1 Anamorphic Leds ii ou oa ee bby beaded ok ba ea oe yd es 1 2 Components 324 saws as rs Geese eay sacl es Sees anes ahh Seu ews 1 3 Purchase Record and Servicing 0 0 1 3 Quick Setup sek oi ba a o a d de 2 1 Installing The Lens eto tratas So bya wee cabs BN 2 2 Installation Considerations o oo oooooooorrr ene eens 2 6 Additional Considerations 0 0 0 cece tenets 2 6 Throw Distances Placement Section 0 00 eee eee tees 2 7 Vertical amp Horizontal Position 0 0 cece eee 2 9 Mounting esc si vedo ead oe ad eae eb ees en Odea et Eee ee 2 11 Folded Optics 2s sscsey x ees as ED Me SNe FW es DE OPE 2 12 Source Connections es se se ccc bs ca ba oak od aoe Pa oR es eh eo 2 12 RGB Signals stas wen hae he Meee aaa ah eR ks Sa Saale eee BAN 2 13 Keypad Protocols and Conversions 00 0 cece ee eee ene 2 14 Converting a Keypad coxis ho oat en Nae ee Ee oe 2 17 ISE Calib
39. R and Serial Setup menu will be saved Back IR Receiver Ak AorB when you exit the menu Installation Menu Baud Rate The baud rate setting determines the speed of communications to and 1200 from the projector By default the projector baud rate is set to 9600 2400 Setting the correct speed is important when you are controlling the projector with an external device or another projector via an RS 232 or RS 422 port You must set the projector baud rate at these ports to match the baud rate of the controlling device If you are unsure about 38400 what baud rate to choose refer to the documentation for the control 57600 ling device 115200 19200 NOTE 1 The baud rate setting does not affect the switcher port which is always 9600 baud 3 25 OPERATION Front IR Receiver Back IR Receiver As described in Section 2 the standard IR remote keypad is capable of sending data to the projector in either one of two protocols called A or B Likewise the AorB front and rear IR sensors on the projector can be set to accept IR data accord A ingly responding to A B or both The projector s A or B default is adequate for most single projector installations Select a specific protocol to prevent Off interference when you are controlling two protectors in the same area and want to work with one projector at a time Note that the front and rear IR sensors cannot respond to different protocols if you change a pro tocol for eit
40. ROMA ENHANCE Picture quality adjustments also known as Front Panel Controls are the controls that change different parameters of the image such as the amount of color black level etc While these adjustments can be set to suit the needs of the user there is a way to set these properly This section will describe what each function does and how to adjust them properly To access the picture quality adjustments press MENU highlight the active source indicated by the arrow and press ENTER The picture quality sub menu will then appear see above To make an adjustment to a particular function highlight the function with the up or down arrow buttons and press ENTER Once the function is on screen i e brightness pressing the UP arrow button on the remote or front panel will increase the value of that function pressing the DOWN arrow on the remote or front panel will decrease the value of that function While each of the picture quality adjustments can be set to suit the needs of the user there is a proper way to set the adjustments For setting TINT and COLOR please refer to the color bar test pattern below NOTE Runco recommends that a BLUE FILTER be used so only the blue color bars can be seen Blue filters are lt lt Tall color bars white lt Short color bars t Tint Color 6 11 provided with the Video Essentials or AVIA test DVDs or can be purchased from the Imaging Science Foundation www im
41. Total H Dots 1688 Fine V Dots 15 H Shift 378 V Shift 264 With no menus active press Her to access general Help Topics Scroll as necessary within a topic Press ext to return to the source At the bottom of some menus a line of hint text also appears 3 9 OPERATION Using Help Setup Keys Source Input Selection Stat Pwr LEDs Accessing General Help Topics Time outs Whenever there are on screen menus such as when there is a slidebar menu message or test pat tern displayed you have limited time in which to make a keypad entry before the graphic disap pears These time outs vary depending on the current display as shown in the following chart Using Slidebars and Other Controls ISF 3C Screen 10 seconds Slidebar from pres 5 seconds Slidebar from menu 15 minutes Lamp Timer Msg 30 seconds Channel entr 5 seconds Other 15 minutes Most of the function menus allow you to change settings by using slidebars checkboxes and pull down lists To select a slidebar toggle a checkbox status or view a pull down list do one of the following within the function menu O Enter the menu option number corresponding to the setting you wish to change for example press 2 to select Vertical Scaling in the Scaling Parameters menu O Or move the highlight to the desired parameter and press Or move the highlight to th
42. agingscience com TINT also known as hue is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image If TINT is decreased the image will appear redder and increasing it will cause the image to appear green er To set TINT properly look at the color bar pattern through a blue filter or mute the red and green out puts Adjust TINT until the middle two tall color bars match the middle short color bars see color bar drawing COLOR also known as saturation increases or decreases the amount of color in the image To set COLOR properly look at the color bar pattern through a blue filter or mute the red and green outputs Adjust COLOR until the outer two tall color bars match the outer short color bars see color bar drawing For setting CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS please refer to the PLUGE pattern below lt q Set contrast A untill there is fa no blooming in this bar Below black Above black CONTRAST adjusts the white level of the image To adjust this properly for CRT projectors adjust CON TRAST until there is no blooming or distortion in the brightest bar in the PLUGE pattern see above For Fixed pixel displays adjust contrast until there is a distinct definition between the two brightest bars NOTE For best results Runco recommends that CONTRAST be set to 0 or very close to it BRIGHTNESS adjusts the black level of the image To adjust this properly adjust BRIGHTNESS until the pelow b
43. alues From list select the matching temperature labeled Factory such entered at the top of the Color Balance Setup menu will now be updated replaced by those for the permanent factory calibrated tem perature you selected in the Load Values From list Again a Custom temperature can be altered at any time if desired 3 34 OPERATION LAMP ADJUST Whenever you install a new lamp in the projector Lamp Adjust you need to access the Lamp Adjust submenu and Xenon Lamp Hours 015 New Xenon Lamp Serial No 2LJa869 Lamp Message Y Xenon Lamp Limit A 1000 E record the lamp serial number in the projector s memory You can also set different Lamp submenu options such as intensity output or power required Xenon Lamp Mode f Max Output w These setups can be changed at any time Constant Power A 1000 L Constant Intensity A 4114 XT NOTE See 2 2 Installing The Lens for complete Xenon Lamp History instructions on installing a new lamp in the projec Replace Xenon Lamp tor Lamp Adjust submenu From the Advanced menu select the Lamp Adjust option for access to the Lamp Adjust sub menu where all lamp functions and data appear Read only information includes the number of hours logged on the lamp so far and the serial number recorded for the installed lamp XENON LAMP HOURS shows the number of hours logged on the current lamp Whenever you record a new lamp serial number this value au
44. any time All Black Pixel Align ANSI 13 Pt Setup and Focus Freeze Image Use the Freeze Image checkbox to freeze stop the image at a single frame This diagnostic tool is useful if you need to examine in detail a still version of the incoming image that may not be freezable at the source For example in moving images it is difficult to observe artifacts such as external deinterlacing resizing and signal noise DMD Enable Select which color or colors you want to see set to G DMD for focusing the projector NOTES 1 Input levels apply for the current source only but for any color temperature used 2 Assuming that color temperature has been set up based on the internal test patterns you can then set up input levels for a given source so that it matches the color temperature of the internal test patterns 3 30 OPERATION DMD Odd Pixel NOTE For sources with Color Balance set to RGB only When using certain RGB sources with static DMD Odd Pixel images you may need to adjust the normal R DMD Odd Pixel Offset 128 Adjust gain or offset of odd pixels in relation to even G DMD Odd Pixel Offset 145 MEG Offset in order to smooth out very narrow 1 pixel B DMD Odd Pixel Offset W 128 first wide checks or vertical stripes These pat R DMD Odd Pixel Gain A 128 Then terns signify adjacent on and off pixels G DMD Odd Pixel Gain A 116 MN Gain
45. appears more well defined e PASS THROUGH This input is used to pass through any high definition or computer signals that do not require process ing The signal by passes the VHD Ultra Controller s processing and is sent directly to the display The pass through may be used for COMPONENT outputs from a DTV decoder a progressive scan DVD play er or RGB outputs from a computer or other high resolution sources 6 9 MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION MAIN MENU gt COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPONENT PASS THROUGH gt Source selection and picture quality adjustments ASPECT RATIO INSTALLATION gt Aspect ratio selection gt See installation section When the MENU button is pressed on either the remote control or the front panel the main menu will appear on screen An example of the main menu is shown above The active source is indicated by an arrow to the left of the source note that in the example above Composite is the current source To select a source via the main menu press either the up or down buttons on the remote or front panel and highlight the desired source and press ENTER Otherwise you may select a source by pressing either the left or right arrow buttons on the remote or front panel when no menus are on screen or by pressing one of the direct access buttons on the remote control recommended see page 6 8 If pass through is selected note that no on screen menus will be
46. ard recommended by the Electronics Industries Association EIA Also called serial communication A less common asynchronous data transmission standard in which balanced differential voltage is specified RS 422 is especially suited to long distances The output from certain video tape players and video equipment S Video separates sync and luminance from color information typically producing a higher quality display than composite video The horizontal or vertical frequency at which images are generated One horizontal line on the display A video output format of some video tape and disc players used primarily in France SECAM Sequential Couleur 4 M moire signals are similar in resolution and frequency to PAL signals The primary difference between the two standards is in the way color information is encoded A slidebar is a graphical display of an adjustable setting The numerical setting often rep resents a percentage but can be a specific unit such as degrees Kelvin The device such as a computer or VCR connected to the projector for display A source is identified at the projector as mpun Input inputs or re or as other user defined num bers A source may have numerous corresponding channels defined and recognized by the projector See Input See Channel The diameter of the smallest dot that can be generated by a CRT projector This projector has a fixed spot pi
47. ason If any problems arise with the unit please contact a Runco dealer or Runco International for service Removing the cover will void the warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the VHD Ultra Controller video processor with Vivix technology This processor is designed to maximize the image quality of your fixed pixel display or rear screen television while adding an extra level of flexibility to your system The VHD Ultra Controller s Vivix processing techniques enable this processor to be used most efficiently with fixed pixel displays and will provide the most stunning image that your display can possibly deliver Vivix is a proprietary technique developed by Runco engineers to match the output resolution of the proces sor precisely to the display it will be used with This precision processing technique resolves all the problems that conventional video processors have with fixed pixel displays which include pixel tracking artifacts jagged lines moir jerky motion etc too much overscan significant loss of image and even improper and disproportionate aspect ratios The results of Vivix technology is an image that nearly rivals that of a CRT while providing three geometrically correct aspect ratios on a 16 9 or a 4 3 screen Features and Benefits The VHD Ultra Controller have many great features and benefits that make it a flexible high quality processor Its many benefits include e Vivix Techn
48. ate the projector in an environment that meets the operating range specifications in Section 5 Specifications Do not operate the projector close to water such as near a swimming pool Do not place the projector on an unstable cart stand or table If the projector is to be ceiling mounted only use a Runco approved ceiling mount fixture y A projector and cart combination should be used with care Sudden stops excessive vA force and uneven surfaces may cause the projector and cart combination to overturn YAn 4 1 MAINTENANCE Lamp and Filter Replacement LAMP Do not operate the Xenon lamp for more than 1000 hours risk of the lamp shattering increases as a result of changes in the quartz glass Also operation beyond 1000 hours signifi cantly reduces brightness output WARNING amp Never attempt to remove the lamp housing directly after use The lamp is under great pressure when hot and may explode causing personal injury and or property damage Allow to cool completely The arc lamp operates at a very high temperature and pressure Failure to allow the lamp to sufficiently cool prior to handling could result in an explosion causing personal injury and or property damage After turning the projector off it is important that you wait at least five minutes before unplugging it This provides enough time for the internal lamp cooling fans to cool the lamp and to automatically shut off Cool completely before handling A WAR
49. ation counter that appears in the information screen This should be done each time the projector is calibrated This counter is separate from the lamp hours and projector hours it is used to record the time between subse quent calibrations to the projector Shutdown If Fan Fails The Shutdown if Fan Fails should always be checked to in order to not void the warranty Chroma Flare Adjust The Chroma Flare Adjust is used as a convergence function to correct for large chromatic errors may occur on screen sizes above 20 wide Reset All Parameters Reset All Parameters puts the projector back to the factory default state All calibration data is lost and the projector must be setup from the beginning 3 32 OPERATION Disabled Color Balance Setup unless des ae i Set Color Balance 6500K Current di ebro Infinite Adjustable 521 gt Select ron ist Red White Level Disabled Green White Level ISF Night unless Blue White Level ISF Day Custom is gt 6500K da DMD Enable R G BDMD 9300K Load Values From 9300K Custom 1 Custom 2 Replace the current Custom temperature if shown Custom 3 at the top of the menu with this color temperature Custom 4 Infinite Adjustable Color Balance Setup Menu However if you require extra color temperatures you can also add up to five custom color temperatures four Custom and one Infinite Adjustable by defining them within the Color Balance Setup menu each defaults to 6500K unti
50. atus LED Codes below A system warning message replaces any input signal message and disappears when the input signal status changes While the projector will remain operational the message indicates the presence of a serious problem that should be reported to the manufacturer You can press Ext to remove the message but for best results you should reset the projector power the projector down and up again with the Power key 3 39 OPERATION System Errors A system error message indicates that a serious malfunction has been detected and must be reported to the manufacturer see Status LED Codes below The projector will no longer oper ate and must be reset power the projector down and up again with the Power key The Status LED Codes If the Status LED on the back of the projector repeatedly flashes a pattern of yellow and red light while the Power LED glows a continuous red you have encountered a likely system error requiring the attention of a qualified service technician see System Warnings and System Errors above Try resetting the projector by powering it off and on again cooling when necessary Consult Table 1 and contact your Runco Dealer if the problem persists The specific pattern of flashing indicates the 2 digit code identifying the type of problem encoun tered the number of yellow flashes represents the first digit and the number of red flashes indi cates the second digit For exa
51. ay settings include contrast brightness tint blanking size offsets and others A very rapid variation in image brightness caused by a frame rate that is too slow See Interlace The frequency at which complete images are generated For non interlaced sig nals the frame rate is identical to the vertical frequency For interlaced signals the frame rate also known as field rate is one half of vertical frequency The intensity of visible light per square foot The luminance brightness which results from one foot candle of illumination falling on a perfectly diffuse surface The ability of a screen to direct incident light to an audience A flat matte white wall has a gain of approximately 1 Screens with gain less than 1 attenuate inci dent light screens with gain more than 1 direct more incident light to the audience but have a narrow viewing angle For example An image reflecting off a 10 gain screen appears 10 times brighter than it would if reflected off a matte white wall A 2 Help Screen gt gt Horizontal Frequency Horizontal Offset gt gt Hot Spot gt Input gt gt Input Signal Interface gt gt Interlace gt gt Keypad Keystone Linearity gt gt Line of Best Viewing gt gt Loop through gt gt Lumen gt gt Lux gt gt GLOSSARY Curved screens usually have larger gain than flat screens A display of help information regarding the current task or pr
52. better understand what you can do to enhance display performance Lifting For any new installation you will likely have to safely lift the projector into place Keep in mind that the projector is quite heavy and the aid of a CO or other type of mechanical lift is highly recommended Additional Considerations Here are some other considerations and tips which can help you improve your installation Ventilation is an important factor when preparing a projection room The ambient temperature should be kept constant and below 35 C 95 F Keep the projector away from heating and or air conditioning vents Changes in temperature can cause drifts in the projector circuitry that may affect performance O Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers Common sources of these are slide projectors speakers power amplifiers ele vators etc O For rear screen applications less space is required if a mirror is used to fold the optical path O Choose the right screen size for the application A As screen size increases magnification increases and reduces brightness Select a screen size which is appropriate for the theater but not larger than what is required A Installing a large screen in a small room is similar to watching television close up too large a screen can overpower a room A good rule of thumb is to be no closer than 1 5 times the width of the screen A Larg
53. cases any necessary servicing can be performed on site If you have purchased the projector fill out the information below and keep with your records Purchase Record Dealer Dealer Phone Number Installation Date if applicable NOTE The projector serial number is located on the projector s rear identification label 1 3 INSTALLATION amp SETUP This section explains how to install and set up the projector If you are familiar with the projector and want to quickly set it up for temporary use follow the Quick Setup instructions below For a more complete setup fol low the instructions and guides covered in the remaining subsections NOTE 1 The lens is not mounted when the projector is shipped from the factory For instructions on how to install or replace a lens refer to 4 4 Replacing the Lens 2 1 Quick Setup Follow these steps for quick setup of the projector in a standard floor mount position STEP 1 Position the Projector Set the projector at the expected throw distance projector to screen distance and vertical posi tion Make sure that the projector is level from side to side STEP 2 Connect a Source Locate the main input panel at the rear of the projector The lower left area labeled INPUT 1 accepts an RGB input via BNC connectors The upper right area assuming a video decoder is installed accepts a composite video at INPUT 3 or S video input at INPUT 4 Connect your source to the appropriate pan
54. ckly press and release Mute and follow immediately with aon or vorr if you want to guarantee the correct toggle useful if you are unsure of the present status In either case a small message appears on screen to signi fy mute status Function Key When no menus are on screen or active press followed by a 2 digit number to enable a spe cific color or colors in the display For example Func 6 4 will display only red and green data Func 6 7 will display all colors data The list of available color combinations is shown below and also appears on the back of the IR remote keypad DMD enabling can also be accessed through the menu system rather than these shortcuts Func 6 1 Red Func 6 2 Green Func 6 3 Blue Func 6 4 Red and Green Func 6 5 Green and Blue Func 6 6 Red and Blue Func 6 7 All colors NOTE Once _twe is pressed with no OSD present the projector will not respond to non numeric entry until 2 digits have been entered or until 5 seconds of inactivity have elapsed Use of the Func key within the
55. cribed below but accommodates a screw mount lens STEP 1 Turn off the projector cool and unplug Before removing or installing a lens turn off the projector and allow it to cool for five minutes before unplugging Make sure that the lens cap is on dh WARNING Install Lens Cap Unplug the projector Install the lens cap loosen 3 screws STEP 2 Loosen the 3 lens mount screws O IF FIXED LENS Use the hex socket ball driver provided with the projector to loosen the 3 lens mount screws that secure the lens flange to the mount loosen these screws only do not remove Loosen 3 screws FIXED LENS 2 2 INSTALLATION AND SETUP e IF ZOOM LENS Access to the 3 lens mount screws is likely blocked by the toothed zoom ring in front of it First rotate the zoom ring by hand until its 3 access holes align with the screws then insert the hex socket ball driver through the holes to loosen the screws do not remove See figure to the right Lens flange Zoom gear ring Osa Access hole 3 PS Align zoom gear ring to access 3 screws ZOOM LENS STEP 3 Rotate the lens barrel slightly O Using both hands rotate the lens barrel counter clockwise until the screw heads align with the larg er end of their slots on the lens Rotate Slightly 2 3 INSTALLATION AND SETUP STEP 4 gt gt Pull lens assembly out O Carefully pull the lens assembly straigh
56. cted in which case Custom 1 2 3 or 4 appears at the top of the Color Balance Setup menu Their cur rent values are shown for the active color temperature Changing a white level here changes the drive contrast for that color essentially creating a new color temperature that is warmer or cooler etc When you are satisfied with the new Custom temperature it can be used immedi ately upon exit or it can be selected from either the Image Adjustments menu or the Color Balance Setup menu as usual You can re define a Custom color temperature at any time using the Color Balance Setup menu DMD ENABLE Select which color or colors you want to see useful while working with color temperature white levels 3 33 OPERATION LOAD VALUES FROM Use this option to replace the currently selected Custom color tem perature setup with that of another This function can be particularly useful for creating a starting point for a new Custom color or for accessing an unaltered factory default It is disabled for all color temperatures except Custom See Load Values From below Color Balance Setup Set Color Balance 6500K Infinite Adjustable 521 Red White Level Green White Level ISF Night ISF Day Blue White Level 6500K lt a 9300K Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Custom 4 Infinite Adjustable Factory 3400K DMD Enable Load Values From Stable for the life of the proj
57. ction 3 for details Then with the Lens Control menu displayed Zoom 5711 MN savin E ara EF use the keypad as shown to the left Motorized Lens Lens Horizontal Offset 4881 MEME Adjustment to focus the image clearly and if a zoom Lens Vertical Offset 2664 MU lens is present to increase or decrease image size If Intelligent Lens System desired adjust horizontal and or vertical offsets to shift Calibrate Lens the lens and image location ranges are shown in 2 7 Center Lens Vertical and Horizontal Position No offsets approx Motorized Lens Adjustments 2 5 INSTALLATION AND SETUP Press Menu to refine other display parameters if necessary See 3 5 Using Inputs and Memory Banks if you want to work with other source inputs or defined memory banks You may want to reduce initial setup time by starting with an Auto Setup The projector will automatically optimize a variety of display settings according to the incoming source detected You can then re adjust these settings at any time if desired 2 3 2 4 Installation Considerations Although this projector delivers a high brightness quality output final display quality could be compromised if the projector is not properly installed This subsection discusses issues you should consider before proceeding with a final installation Even if you do not intend to use the projectors in a fixed and permanent installation this subsection will help you to
58. d make sure the internal lamp cooling fans have shut off The fans automatically shut off when the projector has adequately cooled down Slots and openings in the projector provide ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the pro jector and to prevent overheating these openings must never be blocked or covered The projec tor should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register The projector should not be placed in an enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided Do not push objects of any kind into the projector through the ventilation openings They may touch dangerous voltages or short out components resulting in a fire or shock hazard Do not spill liquids of any kind into the projector Should an accidental spill occur immediately unplug the projector and have it serviced by a qualified Runco service technician Servicing Ifany of the following conditions exist unplug the projector from the power outlet and refer serv ice to qualified Runco service personnel O The power cord has been damaged The internal cooling fans do not come on when the projector is first turned on Liquid has been spilled into the projector The projector has been exposed to excessive moisture The projector does not operate normally The projector has been dropped or the case has been damaged Do not attempt to service the projector yourself All servicing must be performed by a qualified Runco service technician If replacement parts are requ
59. d to maintain the chosen intensi ty to within 5 of the setting This is called brightness tracking 3 36 OPERATION Keep in mind that once the lamp power has reached its maximum of 700 watts see Constant Power above this tracking is no longer possible At this point the lamp will gradually begin to dim as usual even though your original Intensity value will still appear in the menu To resume accurate tracking reduce the intensity setting so that the resulting Power value is under 700 watts VX 4c and 1200W VX 6c the lower the intensity the longer it can be maintained Do not lower the Intensity so much that the corresponding Power value reaches its minimum of 450 watts VX 4c and 800W VX 6c the intensity setting will be inaccurate and cannot be maintained NOTES 1 Lamps become more stable over time thus a specific intensity is more easily main tained as the lamp ages 2 Intensity can be set only if the lamp is in Intensity mode 3 Intensity cannot exceed the output of Max Brightness mode XENON LAMP HISTORY This read only option lists the most i Xenon Lamp History lamps most recently installed and recorded in the projector Lamp Serial No Hours History automatically updates whenever you record a new lamp 1 2LJa869 015 serial number the new lamp is added to the bottom of the list Use CHANGE LAMP to record theserial number for a newly installed lamp Lamp Adjust Xenon Lamp Hours 015 New X
60. deo image DMDs are designed in aspect ratios ranging from 4 3 standard and 16 9 widescreen to 5 4 digital cinema Understanding that more and more home theaters are designed using 16 9 or cinemascope projection screens similar to your local Cineplex s Runco has developed an anamorphic lens system to make the 5 4 DMD fully compatible with a home theater that has 16 9 and 2 35 screen formats The Runco Anamorphic Optical System elevates the image quality of a 16 9 picture to a higher level This system consists oftwo components one being the controller and the other the anamor phic lens The first component is Runco s award winning Vivix VHD Ultra Controller with 10 bit processing which is used to scale the video signal to mach the native resolution of the pro jector The second part utilizes one of three anamorphic lenses that optically stretch the image to a 16 9 or 2 35 aspect ratio The advantages of using the anamorphic lens system is that 1t takes advantage of the entire mir ror array on the DMD resulting in a higher resolution picture The result is a high resolution picture in a big screen format for the home theater Another benefit of employing all the mirrors on a DMD is 25 greater light output for an increase in picture brightness Runco s industry renowned controller helps to trigger the electronic corrections for the stretched image and pro vides four geometrically correct aspect ratios 16 9 widescreen letterbox
61. e Test e Display selected Number Keys ae test patterns Enter a number Mute such as channel e Turn audio on off input projector etc Hide menu Power Shutter e Turn projector on off Open or close lens Standby optional on some e Turn both image models g and audio off on a toggle key Press and hold to toggle Input1 Color Pixel Position 1 Protocol A or Inputt Color Pixel Position 2 Protocol B Pros sand dia Figure B 1 Keypad B 1 Appendix C Pixel Track 381 Pixel Phase 4 7 POS J Biirestion aa gt Color 5 27 TINT Tint 5012 DETAIL Detail 52 CONT Contrast 50 E T gt Q o m z zZ E E Brightness 50 7 OL Volume 23m FUNC Color enable etc Bank 02 01 0 2 hdtv 1080i 02 0 1 32 72k 59 94 03 0 4 s video sample E HELI Projector Setup Keypad Using Help Channel Selection Status LEDs Scrollable window for help with the current procedure D g I DU 0 ul I LENS Requires motorized lens mt D Dg 0 1 0 0 LE Uo Eo SHUTTER approx 10 patterns Shutter is optional in some models 1 2 ISF Night ISF Day 6500K a 9300K 225 Custom 1 E Custom 2 2 28N Custom 3 28 Custom 4 2 88 Infinite Adjustable sample 3 Memory Banks _ 01 KY 0 1 33 72k 59 94 02 0 1 abede 03 wg AS 0 1 33 72k 60 00
62. e menu will time out disap pear Also if you are in an adjustment mode or function pressing MENU will bring the menu back one level ENTER BUTTON When an item is highlighted on a menu pressing ENTER will select that item PROGRAM BUTTON If the remote control loses its memory as a result of weak or dead bat teries it must be re programmed for the VHD Ultra Controller s code set To reprogram the remote press the PROGRAM button followed by 0 1 3 Note Pressing Enter after typing in the code is not necessary 6 8 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION DIRECT ACCESS BUTTONS These buttons will allow you to directly access an aspect ratio source or turn the unit on or off without having to go through any menus These buttons are Selects COMPOSITE video Selects S video Selects COMPONENT video Not used Selects PASS THROUGH Enables or Disables the Installation Menu see page 6 13 7 Selects the ANAMORPHIC aspect ratio 8 Selects the STANDARD 4 3 aspect ratio 9 Selects the LETTERBOX aspect ratio 0 Turns the processor ON OFF Also known as the button left of 0 this turns the processor OFF oahand QUICK SET UP GUIDE 2 gt gt _ _7_7_ Connection Examples RUNCO RUNCO INTERNATIONAL UNION CITY CA AC 120V 60Hz 15W RGB VIDEO OUTPUT 7 VIDEO INPUTS RS 232 IN MASK PEREN PASS THROUGH Y Pr Pb ai COMPOSITE i El 0 0 Eo Eo o 12V TRIGGER MADE IN USA
63. e option desired and press 4 or gt O Or bypass the menus entirely and use a single key to immediately access an adjustment during your presentation note applies only to options having their own key such as Color Tint Contrast Brightness and Volume Once selected change the setting as desired see below and press to save and return to the current function menu Slidebars in menus The current value for a given parameter such as size or vertical scaling appears to the left of its slidebar icon window This V Scaling 1000 i number often expresses a percentage or it may have units associated with it such as pixels degrees Kelvin etc depending on the specific option Press lt or to gradually adjust the setting up or down both the number and the length of the bar change accordingly for contin uous adjustment hold down the desired arrow key Or press Enter to activate a slidebar text box for specific number entry via the keypad then press or 4 or _ gt to save or press to cancel 3 10 OPERATION Double slidebars In double slidebars such as the pixel tracking pixel phase double slidebar adjust the Adjust with or top slidebar with 4 or L as desired When you have finished with the top slidebar whether changed ot 538 M or not adjust the bottom slidebar with 40 or forF V Shift 414 Zl When you are done press ext to return to your pr
64. e signal For last projector ina network loops through continues to another projector or display __ For all networked projectors except device in which case only the last projector in the chain the last one should be terminated Menu Options In this submenu choose the default location desired for on screen menus You can use the shift options to move a location up or down creating a Custom location Note that menus for this pro jector often expand and can be quite large avoid placing them too low or too far to the right where they may be cropped Menu Options 4 3 Upper Left H Position 21 Hr 1 4 3 In 1 V Position o Eo 4 3 In 2 16 9 Upper Left Using a Shift will change 16 9 In 1 ing ift wi g location to Custom 16 9 In 2 gt Variable Submenu for Menu Options 3 28 OPERATION INSTALLATION MENU Installation Projector Configuration Floor Front ODS Language English OSD Settings lt IR and Serial Setup Standard Geometry Installer Options Lens Control gt Input Password 3151 Operational Parameters Projector Configuration allows the mounting configuration of the projector to be changed between ceiling floor and front rear configurations English is the only OSD language used in the VX 4c and VX 6c chassis OSD settings allows for changing the placement of the OSD See page 3 24 for further informa tion on how to use this functi
65. ecifies 12 fL as the target image bright ness in Digital Cinema theaters using DLP technology The foot Lambert is dependant on screen size screen gain and projector light output All measurements are made at RUNCO to ANSI NAPM IT7 228 1997 specifications using the Photo Research PR 650 Spectra Colorimeter and Minolta LS 100 Luminance Meter Video Essentials test DVD and a Da Lite 1 5 gain 100 inch wide screen The projector is calibrated to a color temperature of 6500 Kelvin and has a minimum of 150 hours of usage 5 2 VHD Ultra Controller Manual The software installed in the VHD Ultra Controller is protected by copyright laws and International copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This Runco License Agreement is a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and Runco International for the Runco software product installed within the VHD Ultra Controller By using the VHD Ultra Controller you agree to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement If you do not agree to the terms of this License Agreement do not use the VHD Ultra Controller you may however return it to your place of purchase O 2003 Runco International All rights reserved 6 1 Warnings and Safety Precautions CAUTION To turn off main power be sure to remove the plug from power outlet The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as
66. ector Factory 5400K Select a temperature setup to copy such as 6500K Load Values From To create a starting point To set a starting point for a new custom user color temperature select a user temperature then highlight Load Values From and select a temperature that is similar to what you want Adjust white levels from there as desired To use a factory default The preset color temperature setups 3200K 5400K 6500K and 9300K can be altered from within the password protected Service menu only note that although such an alteration changes the setup and appearance for a preset it does not change its name If you suspect that you are using a pre set temperature that has been altered and you want instead to use the original calibrated factory color tem perature without clearing the entire projector memory you can use the Load Values From option in the Color Balance Setup menu to set up a Custom temperature with settings from a permanent factory preset 1 Enter the Custom color temperature you wish to Setup menu such as Custom 2 2 as Factory 5400K 3 The setups for the Custom color temperature you ISF Night ISF Day 6500K 9300K Custom 1 Custom 2 Setup can be altered in Service menu Custom 3 Custom 4 Infinite Adjustable Factory 3400K Factory 5400K Stable for the life of the projector Presets and Factory Presets update at the top of the Color Balance From the Load V
67. ector Position and Mounting Calculating Throw Distance Correct throw distance depends on the screen size and lens present the larger the image needed the greater the distance you must allow between the lens and screen Once you know the screen size and lens type present you can calculate the precise throw distance you require by using the appropriate formula as found in this appendix Throw distance is the distance between the projector front feet and the screen This measurement is not necessarily parallel to the floor i e the projector and screen may be inclined NOTE If your projector is tilted up or down in relation to the screen as is sometimes the case for large venues or elevated installations throw distance still represents the smallest measure ment between the screen and Screen front feet centers Throw distance is measured from screen to front feet of projector E Toy lt gt Throw Distance W W W___ __ gt Front Feet centers Pre calculated throw distances for the complete range of lens types and screen sizes appear in the charts and graphs on the following pages Refer to these examples to quickly determine the prop er throw distance 5 for your installation and lens NOTE Variable operating ranges for zoom lenses appear in graphs only INSTALLATION AND SETUP Vertical amp Horizontal Position THE VERTICAL POSITION of the projector
68. ed it is displayed and the cursor moves on Note that Memory Bank numbers are defined with 2 digits for example if you enter only a single digit like 7 for a Memory Bank number the Memory Bank will automati cally be defined as 07 Use 07 to utilize this Memory Bank NOTE 1 Once you enter the first digit this digit replaces all old digits 2 If you press any non numbered key the number entered up to that point is accepted and updated as the new value 3 Press Ext to cancel editing of numerical values 3 5 Using Inputs and Memory Banks NOTE See Section 2 Installation and Setup for a full explanation of how to connect a variety of sources to the projector The projector stores and automatically recalls up to 99 different Memory Banks source setups for a variety of inputs This memory feature allows you to define and conveniently use a wide variety of customized setups rather than having to repeatedly re configure the projector for dif ferent presentations Each physical source i e input can have several different Memory Banks associated with it Selecting an Input INPUT An input simply describes a physical location for an incoming signal connection These connections are always either on the projector itself one of the four inputs at the rear of the projector EXAMPLE ut o 1 use source connected to the projector slot 1 i e ne
69. ee OSD Settings later in this section Memory Bank Press Chan Jto select a specific source setup Memory Bank defined and stored in projector mem ory Once you enter a 2 digit Memory Bank number or if there is a list displayed highlight it and press Enter the display will automatically change and update according to the numerous setup parameters defined for that Memory Bank NOTE key behavior during a presentation depends on whether or not the Bank List option is selected in the OSD Settings menu You can choose to use a scrollable list of Memory Banks when you press chan or you may prefer to enter the desired Memory Bank number blind i e without on screen feedback See OSD Settings later in this section Standby Press Sto and hold for approximately 1 second to blank all display and mute the audio output while keeping the projector in a warmed up and ready state Or quickly press and release sty and follow immediately by 0N or vorr if you want to guarantee the correct toggle useful if you are unsure of the present status Note that the lamp and electronics remain ON in standby mode even though the image turns to black and most functions are disabled To leave standby press and hold er again or use OFF Or simply press Ext or Menu 3 4 OPERATION Menu Ex
70. effect until you change the hard wiring A hard wired protocol can be temporarily overridden by the software protocol change effective until the keypad is unplugged and plugged in again if a wired remote or until a battery is removed if an IR remote y Protocol A Protocol B Keypad Keypad Independent Keypads and Projectors 2 14 INSTALLATION AND SETUP Remote Keypad Protocol IR OR WIRED KEYPAD The standard IR remote keypad or the optional wired remote can be set to one of two different protocols A or B To hard wire a protocol to A or B in either remote follow Steps 1 through 5 Step 1 Unplug the keypad from the projector applies to wired remote only Step 2 gt gt Unlatch and open the empty battery compartment on the back of the keypad as shown below NOTE A wired keypad opens as shown but a cable passes through the battery compartment cover Battery Compartment Opening the Keypad Step 3 gt gt Find the 4 jumpers located along the latching side of the battery compartment These jumpers set the keypad protocol and other settings so that the keypad functions in a certain manner Step 4 Set the Jumpers Set the jumpers as shown on the following page Take care to refer to the correct part of the draw ing IR or wired optional Use tweezers or needle nose pliers to remove and replace each jumper as necessary 2 15 INSTALLATION AND SETUP e Ji j
71. eke eos Rove Ws A NE NES EE DAE ues Nes S eA ke 6 6 Remote Control Description ycepe ierta eich a SAN Eee wh hae Giese Paes bbe oe BOE ee hee fe ba ee 6 8 Quick Setup Guides esrden o sib ese a ob oie ois ohio oS he ame re Ges Siew ed T ED oa 6 9 Connection Examples spesu rea ea cae Mega sh We aa cee oe 6 9 Menu Descriptions vivo seis paste A RI Siew ei ol ata 6 10 Mains Menus atar EOS jaa heed Spt Aa ia ba BA 6 10 Picture Quality Adjustments o o ooo ooo 6 11 Installation Menu p pees boto a Oo Baa atthe IN A EA os a 6 13 Sereen IDE in A Whew oa a we it da Hy ita 6 14 TS cw salt oe bere tw TR Sates 6 14 Blanking A eS hy ek MA eee eda oe 6 15 System RESET anassen eed bbe sag A Gh oe ees Tee eee eva 6 15 Aspect Ratios id diy Sie Sie Stee wo die OAS STN AA A Wie Geka OW CMe wre Cie OG Se eae ele SON 6 16 Dimensions EE NO 6 18 RS 232 COMMUNICATIONS ca ii A iia 6 19 RS 232 Commands enim o a la a 6 20 VHD Ultra Specific tions 2 A A or Sie a Ieee Nee see I ON 6 22 A Glossary A ORERE ERE E au siete peste a fade Wer Pisa A 1 B Keypad Reference tia ii o A A iO A in B 1 C Ment Treo o aio brats C 1 D Throw Distance iia A A lA a D 1 H INTRODUCTION 1 1 The VX 4c VX 6c projector is a professional quality DMD projector that uses Digital Light Processing DLP technology from Texas Instruments to achieve high brightness multimedia and video projection The VX 4c VX 6c is compatible with standard international video formats a
72. el connectors STEP 3 Connect the Line Cord to AC Power Connect the projector s 13 amp high current rated line cord to the AC receptacle at the lower right corner of the projector and to AC Input power required is 100 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 11 5 amps 100 V Use only a high current 13 amp rated cord See Section 5 WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT OPERATION IF THE AC SUPPLY AND CORD ARE NOT WITHIN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE AND POWER RANGE STEP 4 Turn the Projector ON Using either the built in or remote keypad press Power and hold for approximately 1 second to turn the projector on or press Power AN Let the projector warm up for about five minutes The POWER LED located in the lower right corner of the rear input panel should glow a steady green 2 1 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 2 2 Installing The Lens A variety of lenses are available to accommodate different throw distances and specific types of installations See page 2 10 for details To change install a lens follow the steps below NOTES 1 You will need a 9 64 3mm or 3 5mm hex socket ball driver supplied with projec tor or allen wrench for this procedure 2 Top or bottom references assume a non inverted projector as illustrated 3 Ifyou are installing a lens first make sure its Lens Adapter is present on either the lens or projector Such an adapter flange secures to the projector in the same man ner as the flange des
73. emote Keypad controls the projector by way of wireless communications from a battery powered infrared IR transmitter Use the IR remote keypad the same way you would use a remote keypad supplied with a TV or VCR When making key presses point the keypad either toward the screen or toward the front or rear of the projector One of two sensors on the projec tor will detect the signals and relay the commands for internal processing Wired Remote OPTIONAL The wired remote keypad connects to the 3 pin XLR jack via a 50 ft cable It is recommended when O the lighting conditions are unsuitable for proper IR transmission O you want to use a separate keypad for each projector in a group Guide to Keypads Keep in mind the following guidelines 1 Press keys one at a time there are no simultaneous key presses required 2 For any key having an Power for example hold the key for approximately 1 second in order to toggle the function with a single key press For other keys or to use a key in con junction with 40N or rorF a momentary press similar to a mouse click is sufficient 3 Press the lightbulb key to temporarily illuminate the backlight for the keys without sending any other command 4 4 gt 40 and FOF repeat their arrow actions when held down For other keys release and press again to repeat an action 5 If you press a key while the projector is busy with another action such as duri
74. ended that you use the controls on the projector as opposed to the processor if possible In the event that your display device does not have blanking controls however use the blanking controls provided in the processor System Reset In the event that your VHD Ultra Controller appears to have a software problem or adjustments have been made so far out of range that the image is no longer on screen or discernable you can reset the processor back to factory values This sets ALL settings back to factory values so any adjustments made previously will be lost To reset your VHD Ultra Controller follow this procedure Turn off the MAIN POWER switch on the back of the processor Hold down the DOWN ARROW button and turn the MAIN POWER SWITCH back on Continue holding the down arrow button until the LED on the front panel blinks then release the down arrow button Once this is done your processor has been completely reset to factory values After resetting the unit Composite video will be the active source SYSTEM RESET is not on any of the menus it must be performed using the instructions above 6 15 ASPECT RATIOS FREQUENCIES HIGH LOW affect the overall range of the CHROMA ENHANCE feature For example if using a lower quality video source such as a VCR the FREQUENCIES should be set to LOW For a good A 3 units tall 4 units wide quality source such as a DVD player set FREQUENCIES to HIGH To set FREQUEN
75. enon Lamp Serial No 2LJa869 Lamp Message 1 Xenon Lamp Limit 1000 Xenon Lamp Mode Max Output Constant Power 1000 Constant Intensity A 4114 automatically updates Xenon Lamp History Lamp History Replace Xenon Lamp New Xenon Lamp Serial No 1 2LJa869 gt New Serial No entry Xenon Lamp History Serial No Hours 1 2LJa869 015 and resets Lamp Hours to 0 Recording the New Lamp Serial Number In the New Xenon Lamp S N window use the number text entry keys to record the new lamp seri al number and press again to accept the change See Using Slidebars and Other Controls if you need help entering the number Once entered the new lamp serial number will be added to the Xenon Lamp History menu and the Lamp Hours timer will reset to 0 Xenon Lamp Mode and Lamp Limit remain as they were for the previous lamp and can be changed at any time NOTE Enter a serial number only if you have just installed a new lamp This will help ensure that lamp timer is not reset on an old lamp and that the number of hours logged on the lamp will be accurate IMPORTANT 4h Always record the serial number of a NEW lamp 3 37 OPERATION Customer Name J Chan Calibrator Name Andy S Scroll to see more Date of Calibration 11 17 03 Next Calibration 11 17 04 Name Runco VX 4c VX 6c Serial No 123456789 Xenon Lamp Adjust 20 Calibration Counter 5
76. er screens require greater attention to lighting conditions 2 6 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 2 5 Throw Distances Placement Section Projector Optical Screen VX 4c VX 6c Throw Distance Resolution Aspect Ratio 720p Lens 1 0 8 1 78 1 or 1 33 1 Lens 2 2 2 4 0 Lens 3 4 0 7 0 960p Lens 1 1 65 3 0 960p 1 78 1 Lens 2 3 0 5 25 1024p Lens 1 1 55 2 80 1024p 1 78 1 Lens 2 2 80 4 90 Lens 1 1 15 2 10 1024p 2 35 1 w 2 35 aspect ratio Lens 2 2 10 3 65 w 2 35 aspect ratio The VX 4c VX 6c 720P system offers high definition resolution in a 16 9 format while providing multiple aspect ratio selection Without the use of an anamorphic system The VX 4c VX 6c 960P system provides a 26 increase in brightness and resolution over the base 720P con figuration Using a 1 33 x Anamorphic lens The VX 4c VX 6c 1024P system yields digital cinema resolution by employing every available pixel for a max imum picture clarity and brightness Using a 1 42 x Anamorphic lens The VX 4c VX 6c 1024P 2 35 1 system also makes the maximum resolution fully available on a 2 35 1 aspect ratio screen All other common aspect ratios are selectable using the constant height approach This system was created for the true cinemaphile owning a theater with a cinemascope screen Using a 1 90 x Anamorphic lens 2 7 INSTALLATION AND SETUP Always consult this section when planning a projector installation See also section 2 7 and 2 8 Proj
77. es Adjust with yors or aon entation For fast continuous adjustments hold down the desired arrow key Direct slidebars For quick access you can often use a slidebar or double slidebar without traveling the menu system For example simply press ont to immediately display the same con trast slidebar accessed with the Contrast option in the Image Adjustments menu Direct slidebars are listed below LIST OF DIRECT SLIDEBARS H Shift or V Shift Pixel Tracking or Phase Use the arrow keys to adjust a direct slidebar or press Enter and enter a specific number from the keypad then Enter or lt or _ gt to save or ext to cancel When you are done press Enter to save and return to your presentation NOTES 1 You can still adjust a direct slidebar as usual if the menu display is turned off see 05 or OSD Settings menu the slidebar just won t be visible 2 A direct slidebar disappears if it is not used within 5 seconds Checkboxes Conditions are present if its adjacent checkbox contains a checkmark To toggle the checkbox simply highlight and press e or highlight and use to check and to uncheck For a checkbox that is numbered simply enter the number of the option t
78. esentation The frequency at which scan lines are generated which varies amongst sources Also called horizontal scan rate or line rate The difference between the center of the projected image and the center of the pro jector lens For this projector this value is expressed as the maximum percentage of the image that can be projected to one side of the lens center without degrading the image quality Horizontal offset ranges can be affected by the type of lens in use and whether or not the image is offset vertically at the same time A circular area of a screen where the image appears brighter than elsewhere on the screen A hot spot appears along the line of sight and moves with the line of sight High gain screens and rear screens designed for slide or movie projection usually have a hot spot A physical connection route for a source signal described by a 2 digit number rep resenting 1 its switcher projector location and 2 its slot in the switcher projector Signal sent from a source device to the projector A device such as the Serial Digital Input Module that accepts an input signal for display by the projector A method used by video tape players and some computers to double the vertical resolution without increasing the horizontal line rate If the resulting frame field rate is too low the image may flicker depending on the image content A small push button device for controlling most projector settings and operation
79. ety of parameters such as brightness contrast tint size etc in order to customize and optimize the display coming from a particular source For example the display settings you choose for a VCR source may be very different from those you choose for a high resolution computer source or one signal may simply vary from another signal used earlier through the same input location Once you have adjusted a display parameter such as pixel tracking or contrast all current settings are collectively stored in the projector s memory as a unique 2 digit Memory Bank such as 9 You can have numerous distinct Memory Banks available for the same input any of which can be selected by using the key on the keypad followed by the 2 digit Memory Bank number NOTE The ctan key may display a Memory Bank list or not depending on what you have defined within the OSD Settings menu see OSD Settings later in this section Shown at right is a sample Memory Bank list available from Shan In order to use Memory Banks cran Jon the keypad you must first create them See below Creating a New Memory Bank AUTOMATIC To use a new source with the projector a new Memory Bank must be added to projector memo ry so that the projector will respond properly to an input signal from that source in the future A new Memory Bank can be created automatically as described here or it can be copied from an exi
80. f component is used through the pass through then only the R Pr G Y and B Pb jacks will be active Individually the jacks are V vertical sync H horizontal sync B Blue G Green R Red Pass through Anything input to this port will by pass the processing of the VHD Ultra Controller and be sent straight to the VX 4c VX 6c Projector This is useful for computer graphics and HDTV signals which do not require process ing Component Input This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players Note The component output from a DTV decoder or a progressive scan DVD cannot be used with this port it must be input to the Pass through port S Video Input This is the input for S video from sources such as Satellite receivers S VHS VCR s and DVD players 10 11 12 13 Composite Video Input This is the input for Composite video from sources such as Laser disc players VCRs and other miscellaneous video sources Power Input Plug in main power here 115 VAC Fuse This is the main AC input fuse Main Fuse 5mm x 20 mm 500mA 250v Slow Blow Main Power Switch Disconnects or applies main power to the processor IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Illuminates when a button is pressed indicating that an IR signal is being transmitted POWER BUTTON Toggles the power on and off For a discreet on or off command you can use the direct access buttons see J Note When the main AC power switch is first turned ON the
81. for experienced users Projector Configuration Choose from Floor Front Floor Rear Ceiling Front Ceiling Rear according to your installation Tf the setting is incorrect the image will be reversed and or upside down OSD Language Choose from English French Spanish German and Italian language The menus will change immediately upon selection OSD SETTINGS Use OSD Settings checkboxes and pull down lists OSD Settings to alter how the projector responds to commands OSD Position Variable y and displays its parameters Refer to the Using H Position 50 MN Slidebars and Other Controls subsection if you V Position need help Changes made to the OSD Settings Display M Bank List y menu will be saved when you exit the menu Show Adjust Bar Ap A Show Messages OSD Settings Menu OSD Position Use the pull down list to choose the pre defined or customized default location for the display of on screen menus To create a custom menu location choose a preset that is closest to the desired area Then adjust the sidebars of H Postion and V Position to move the menu to the desired location To prevent cropping of larger menus avoid locations too close to a corner or edge H Position V Position Shift your menus as desired creating a customized menu location Menu Options 4 3 Upper Left H Position a Er 1 4 3 In 1 V Position o CL 4 3 In 2 16 9 Upper Left A 16 9 In 1 sing a ift wi
82. frozen or an unknown menu has appeared CAUSE REMEDY 1 You may have accidentally entered a special engineering code using the key in combi nation with certain numbers or you may have selected the Freeze Image option Press as necessary to cancel the function and return to presentation level 2 If the screen blacks out inexplicably it is possible that excessive voltage noise on the AC or ground input has interrupted the projector s ability to lock on to a signal Turn the projector off wait for the lamp fans to stop and unplug Plug in again and power up as usual Symptom gt gt The display is not sharp or clean CAUSE REMEDY 1 More display adjustment may be required focus brightness contrast pixel tracking pixel phase and detail 2 If you are using a BNC T connector try using a distribution amplifier to boost signal levels 3 Is the video input signal properly terminated Set in OSD Settings menu 4 The screen size may be too large As screen size increases magnification increases reducing brightness and clarity See lens specifications in Section 5 5 The source input signal may be of low quality Try another source 4 7 MAINTENANCE Symptom Colors in the display are inaccurate CAUSE REMEDY 1 The color tint gamma color space and or color temperature settings may require adjustment Review all settings and refer to 3 6 Adjusting the Image and 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Control
83. he entire menu system from view toggle the on screen display OFF press and hold the key Load Default If you want the projector to set up the image for you select Load Default from the Runco Digital Home Cinema menu A confirmation box will ask if you really want to continue in which case display parameters are listed A Load Default can save time in setting up an image and you can also make further adjustments as desired Scaling Parameters The Scaling Parameters menu allows you to increase or decrease the size of your image change its proportion Scaling Parameters aspect ratio move the image to a specific area of the H amp VScaling 1000 E screen and refine other related parameters Use Scaling V Scaling 1000 Parameters controls to match the image precisely to the TotalH Dots 1688 screen size and aspect ratio needed for your application Fine V Dots 15 H Shift 378 V Shift 264 Refer to Using Slidebars and Other Controls earlier in this section if you need help using any of the following Scaling Parameters Menu slidebars or pull down lists to alter your image OPERATION Changes made to the Scaling Parameters menu are applied immediately and are saved when you exit the menu press or e H amp Y Scaling Controls the image width and height in tandem maintaining the orginal aspect ratio proportion of data from the incoming signal Vertical Scaling Vertical scaling adjusts the height
84. he following channel setups in the Memory Bank menu MEMORY LABEL An alpha numeric label can be defined and or changed here Memory Bank names can be up to 12 characters in length BANK A bank number from 01 to 99 can be changed here NOTE If you enter a bank number that already exists a dialog message appears indicating that this number is already in use assign a dif ferent bank number SWITCHER 0 represents the projector itself This will likely always be the case for the VX 4c VX 6c SLOT 1 2 3 or 4 for projector inputs LIST If checked default except for automatically defined banks with unchanged parameters this defined bank will then appear in the list available when key is pressed If unchecked the bank must be accessed via on the keypad or via the Auto Source function NOTE On screen display of the bank list is an option that must be set in the OSD Settings Menu AUTO SYNC If checked default the projector can automatically locate this bank when an incoming input signal matches If not checked the projector can locate the selected bank only when it is directly selected via on the keypad and a change in input signal will not result in a bank change PROTECT If checked all of the image settings for this bank will be disabled If unchecked default all available settings can be adjusted as desired 3 17 3 6 OPERATION e NEXT BANK Select this option to see or change Memory Banks sett
85. her sensor to anything other than OFF the protocol for the other sensor also changes For example setting Front IR Receiver to B also changes the Back IR Receiver to B If you want only one sensor to respond to a particular protocol A B or A or B disable the other sensor by setting its protocol to OFF If you want to disable both IR sensors you cannot use the IR remote keypad to select the second OFF setting This safeguard prevents accidentally disabling a keypad while you are using it Instead use either the built in keypad or the wired remote to set the remaining active sensor to OFF The projector will no longer respond to an IR remote keypad IMPORTANT Keep at A OR B unless you are sure of the current IR keypad protocol NOTES 1 The IR remote keypad for this projector is set at Runco to Protocol A See 2 12 in Chapter 2 Keypad Protocols and Conversion for information about changing the keypad proto col 2 A key press from a conflicting protocol will cause a single yellow flash on the Status LED located in the lower right corner of the rear projector panel Wired Keypad Like the IR remote keypad the optional wired keypad is either a Protocol A keypad default or a Protocol B keypad Likewise the projector can be set to accept wired keypad data accord ingly responding to A or B If desired you can prohibit the projector from responding to a par ticular wired keypad protocol or you can ensure that the p
86. imum Width 500 in Lens Option 1 Zoom 1 5 2 2 x Width Lens Option 2 Zoom 2 2 4 x Width Lens Option 3 Zoom 4 7 x Width Lens Option 4 0 8 x Width For rear screen applications Anamorphic Cinema Lens Attachments VX 6c 720p None VX 6c 960p 1 33 VX 6c 1024p 1 42 VX 6c 1024p 1 9 2 35 1 w 2 35 Aspect Ratio 1 9 Horizontal offset varies per lens up to 80 Vertical offset varies per lens up to 130 CSMS Specifications Home Theater Calibration 3488 5385 ANSI Lumens 65 4 101 3 Foot Lamberts fL Up to 6000 ANSI lumens All light output values are variable depending on lamp wattage output adjustment setting CSMS Contrast Ratio 134 1 140 1 1000 1 ANSI 1 2kW Xenon lamp adjustable from 800W to 1 2kW 1000 hours 6500 Kelvin 1 RGB Component 1 DB 15 pin Specifications Specifications VX 4c VX 6c Memories 100 Discrete memories 100 discrete memories 12V Output See Controller for Specifications Power Requirements 220 240V AC 50 60 Hz 1700W Operating Environment 41 95 F 5 35 C 20 85 41 95 F 5 35 C 20 85 Humidity non condensing Humidity non condensing Dimensions w out feet Width 28 9 10 in 734 00 mm Width 28 9 10 in 734 00 mm Depth 31 3 5 in 802 60 mm Depth 31 3 5 in 802 60 mm Height 13 0 in 330 20 mm Height 13 0 in 330 20 mm Weight 175 lbs 79 4 kg without lens Weight 181 lbs 82 3 kg without lens Regulatory Appr
87. in an image meas ured using the Kelvin degrees K temperature scale Higher temperatures appear bluer while lower color temperatures appear redder See YCbCr or YPbPr The output of video tape players and some computers characterized by synchro nization luminance and color signals combined on one output cable The degree of difference between the lightest and darkest areas of the image The alignment of the red green and blue elements of a projected image A projection screen which is slightly concave for improved screen gain Curved screens usually have screen gains which are greater than 1 but viewing angles much less than 180 Curved screens are not recommended for use with this pro jector A Direct Digital Interface signal can be supplied to the projector via an optional digital input module installed in INPUT 2 For example you can input an SMPTE 259M signal using a Serial Digital Input Module or input an SMPTE 272M signal from a HDTV Serial Input Module Digital Micromirror Devices used in this projector for processing red green and blue color data Located at INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 this device converts NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 4 PAL PAL N PAL M or SECAM to RGB video The sharpness of a display from a video source A type of rear projection screen which spreads the light striking it Screen gain is less than 1 but audience viewing angles are increased An adjustment that affects the display of an image Such displ
88. in relation to the screen also depends on the size of the screen and the lens type Correct vertical position helps ensure that the image will be rec tangular in shape rather than keystoned having non parallel sides and that image focus and brightness both remain optimized In addition vertical position of the image can be manually offset that is moved up or down by turning the top screw on the front of the projector the bottom screw if the projector is ceiling mounted The range of adjustment is roughly 130 depending on the specific lens you are using and whether or not you are also offsetting horizontally See Table 1 for the percentage of the image that can be displayed above and below the center of each type of lens designed for this pro jector These image offsets are also illustrated below Fixed Lenses and on the following page Zoom Lenses Table 1 Maximum of Image Offset from Lens Center Lens Type Max Recommended Image Offset 105 3 100 1 5 2 2 1 129 117 2 2 4 1 1129 117 137 126 0 it A 0 f Maximum amount of display above center of lens 105 gt 100 Y Maximum amount of display below center of lens 100 PA irc A a 100 Maximum Vertical Offsets FIXED LENSES 2 9 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 1 5 2 2 1 or 2 2 4 1 Maximum amount of display above center of lens 129 V
89. in the IR remote keypad may be weak Refer to page 2 17 Replacing Keypad Batteries for instructions on how to replace the batteries 5 There may be unusual lighting conditions in the room affecting IR keypad operation Determine if such conditions exist and correct 6 The IR keypad may have been disabled for use with this projector s Press to enable broad casting to all projectors See 2 12 Keypad Protocols and Conversion and 3 7 Adjusting and Checking System Parameters for additional information Symptom The power is on but the lamp is not CAUSE REMEDY 1 Does the LCD status window say warming up 2 The projector probably became overheated there is likely an error code flashing and a mes sage in the LCD status window Allow to cool and make sure that nothing blocks projector vents Do not operate in environments warmer than 35 C 95 F 3 The lamp may have reached the end of its life Check the Lamp Hours via RS 232 request Iph Symptom The display is jittery or unstable CAUSE REMEDY 1 If the display is jittery or if it disappears and reappears erratically check that the source is prop erly connected and that its signal is of adequate quality for detection For example it the projec tor scans the default input for a signal to display and a poor quality or improperly connected source is connected the projector will briefly and repeatedly attempt to display an image If no source is connected the
90. ings for the next bank in the Memory Bank list e LAST BANK Select this option to see or change Memory Banks settings for the last bank in the Memory Bank list Adjusting the Image Most options for image adjustments can be accessed through two menus Scaling Parameters and Image Adjustments both of which are listed in the Runco Digital Home Cinema menu While in either of these two menus you can change settings affecting the image from the current channel by working with the appropriate slidebars checkboxes and pull down lists will always return to the previous menu or to the presentation if from the Runco Digital Home Cinema menu and accept any changes you may have made From your presentation you can access any of the individual options in these menus by pressing followed by the appropriate two digit number representing their location in the menu sys tem For example press 6 to quickly access the color temp option in the Image Adjustments menu Note that for certain options you may prefer to use a direct key from presentation level to go directly to a particular option rather than traveling through the menu system at all note this is not available for all display parameters For example press to access the contrast slide bar immediately Press to return to your presentation NOTE 1 To hide the direct slidebars only make sure the Display Slidebars option in the OSD Settings menu is unchecked 2 To hide t
91. ired it is important that only Runco approved parts are used Other parts may result in fire electric shock or risk of personal injury 4 2 Cleaning Clean the projector when required Before cleaning always unplug the projector from the power outlet Lens To avoid the risk of scratching the lens clean the lens only 1f absolutely required A small amount of dust on the lens will have very little effect on picture quality If the lens must be cleaned use a DRY soft cotton cloth Clean gently in a circular motion Lamp It is important to never touch the glass surface of the lamp as the oil imprint will seriously degrade lamp performance Should you accidentally touch the surface of the lamp clean careful ly with a lint free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol MAINTENANCE Case 4 3 Clean the case with a soft dampened cloth Use a mild commercial cleaner Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Replacing Keypad Batteries The optional IR Remote Keypad uses four AA size 1 5V batteries preferably alkaline To install new batteries open the battery compartment at the back side of the keypad by pulling on the raised portion of the cover as shown below Battery Compartment Replacing Keypad Batteries Remove the old batteries and properly discard Wait a minute or two and place the new batteries in the compartment orienting the positive negative of each battery according to the labels in the compartment When batte
92. it AON Or VOFF Menu Press Menu to display the Runco Digital Home Cinema menu A list of several options appears for access to specific functions such as Memory Banks or Image Adjustments Press Menu again to remove all menus and return to the displayed source Enter Press Enter to select a highlighted item to toggle a checkbox checked vs unchecked or to accept a parameter adjustment and return to the previous menu or image Exit Press ext to return to the previous level such as the previous menu NOTE exi does not save changes within text editing boxes including number editing of a slide bars or within pull down lists It acts as a cancel in these cases Arrow Keys The arrow keys have a variety of functions depending on the situation Some typical uses are described below See also Editing Text later in Section 3 O Use 4 or to change a slidebar value hold as desired for contin AON uous adjustment note the adjustment increments and range depend on the parameter being adjusted gt O Use lt or gt to change to a different option within a pull down list without having to display the list first er O Use lt or to jump between pages such as in Help or lengthy
93. l Home Cinema select Information to read time elapsed since last calibration reset counter from Operational Parameters Menu Information Customer Name J Chan Calibrator Name Andy S Ent genae Date of Calibration 11 17 03 Next Calibration 11 17 04 Name Runco VX 4c VX 6c Serial No 123456789 Xenon Lamp Adjust 20 Calibration Counter 5 _ Projector Hours 152 Resolution Hours logged for current period reset in Operational Parameters Memory Bank Label Sync Type Tri Level on HC input Memory Bank No 02 Sync 33 75 kHz 60 00 Hz Sample Rate 120Mhz IPM 2 3 Software 1 0 Interconnect Boot Panel Driver Light Engine LCD HW LCD SW Decoder ACM 2 19 OPERATION 3 1 Overview This section explains how to use the projector once it has been installed Please read through these pages before using the projector for the first time An understanding of projector features and how to access them will help you to take full advantage of the capabilities of the projector within min utes NOTE Installation involves locating the projector and adjusting it for use at that location If you have not yet installed the projector refer to Section 2 Installation and Setup 3 2 Projector Basics Most projector functions and adjustments are entered through keypad commands that either con trol the projector directly or activate a system of intuitive menus Variations in settings can be defined and retained in the projector s internal mem
94. l also introduce a certain degree of noise in the image Set below 3 to filter the signal and remove noise from a noisy source This is not used when an RGB source is input Contrast Press ont to increase or decrease the difference between light and dark areas of your image Use 4 and gt until you reach the desired level of contrast making sure that the whites remain bright but not distorted or tinted i e crushed Brightness Press Biot to increase or decrease the amount of perceived light in the image so that black just changes to very dark gray Use 4 land _ gt until you reach the desired level See 3 6 Adjusting the Image Scaling Parameters subsection Avoid crushing or distorted blacks and or whites Volume Press ve to control the audio level Use L4 and until you reach the desired volume Pixel Press _P el to access the pixel tracking and pixel phase double slidebar Adjust pixel tracking first use and to increase or decrease the frequency of the pixel sampling clock to correct consistency of the image For proper phase use aon and vorr to increase or decrease pixel phase so that any shimmer disappears and the image is stable throughout See 3 6 Adjusting the Image H amp V Scaling subsections for a complete explanation of
95. l then Any Custom or Infinite Adjustable temperature created here is immediately applied or it can be selected at any time from the Image Adjustments menu as usual regardless of your source or channel The Color Balance Setup menu options are described below NOTE For best results use an internal grayscale test pattern when working with color balance SET COLOR BALANCE See Color Balance Setup Menu above Upon opening the Color Balance Setup menu the current temperature appears as the top option You can change to a dif ferent color temperature here as desired just as in the Image Adjustments menu Note that if you select a Custom color temperature the White Level options further down in the Color Balance Setup menu are no longer disabled you can adjust them as desired to define or change a Custom color temperature see White Levels below Likewise selecting Infinite Adjustable here activates the Infinite Adjustable slidebar for defining or changing color tem perature INFINITE ADJUSTABLE Select this option if you need a specific color temperature that lies somewhere between one preset color temperature and another Adjust the slidebar to define a new temperature that will be adjusted from the neighboring presets for example 7841 is interpolated from 6500 and 9300 It can be used any time and appears as a 4 digit temperature when present WHITE LEVELS These 3 controls are adjustable only if a Custom choice is sele
96. lack bar JUST disappears but the above black bar is still barely visible 6 12 NOTE Some DVD players cannot pass the blacker than black bar they won t pass PLUGE and that bar will never be visible In a case like this adjust the above black bar until it is slightly brighter than the background that surrounds it SHARPNESS adjusts the amount of high frequency detail in the image This can be adjusted to the pref erence of the user Keep in mind that when SHARPNESS is decreased fine details in the image will become soft when it is increased fine details will become sharper but will also make the picture appear noisy if adjusted too high LUMA ENHANCE acts as an edge enhancement especially around black to white transitions in the image Essentially this has the same characteristics as sharpness but affects the edges of objects far more that the rest of the image FREQUENCIES HIGH LOW affect the overall range of the LUMA ENHANCE feature For example if using a lower quality video source such as a VCR the FREQUENCIES should be set to LOW For a good quality source such as a DVD player set FREQUENCIES to HIGH To set FREQUENCIES press ENTER while LUMA ENHANCE is on screen CHROMA ENHANCE acts as an edge enhancement especially around color transitions in the image Essentially this has the same characteristics as sharpness but affects the edges of objects far more that the rest of the image Installation Menu The Insta
97. lear 3 Is an active source connected properly Check the cable connections And is the correct source selected Press meut input2 inputs or reud to select See 2 10 Source Connections and 3 13 Using Inputs and Channels for details 4 Are there test patterns or menus present If so check your source connections again 5 The room lighting may be too bright Lower the intensity of the room lighting Reduce light reflections as much as possible 6 Increase contrast and or brightness of image 7 The projector may be too far from the screen Move the projector closer 8 Is the Status LED flashing a pattern of yellow and red lights while the Power LED is steady red This indicates an internal system error that may prevent the projector from operating If the problem persists contact a qualified Runco service technician 4 5 MAINTENANCE Symptom The projector does not respond to the infrared remote keypad CAUSE REMEDY 1 Does the built in keypad work If so check that the keypads are enabled 2 Does the green Status LED flash each time a key is pressed If not the projector is not receiving the keypad s IR signals Ensure the keypad is directed to either the front or rear of the projector or towards the screen 3 The viewing path between the IR keypad and the projector or screen may be blocked Ensure there is a clear line of sight between the keypad and the projector or screen 4 The batteries
98. ll change 3 24 OPERATION Display M Bank List Enter a checkmark if you want to see a scrollable channel list whenever you press from your presentation note that each channel to be included in the list must also be tagged in the In Menu checkbox in the Memory Banks menu This option also enables on screen feedback when using the key If you prefer to hide the channel list and input dialog box while switching channels and sources during a presentation do not enter a checkmark NOTE The Bank List and input dialog box cannot be hidden when a menu is dis played Show Adjust Bar Enter a checkmark to superimpose a small sidebar over the current image whenever an adjustable parameter is selected directly with the keypad If Show Adjust Bar is unchecked these slidebars can still be accessed but will be hidden during adjustment Show Message Choose in what way you want to be notified of errors detected in either the incoming signal or projector Select Screen or All to see a brief on screen message or select RS232 to be see messages via RS232 and RS422 serial communication only To dis able error message display select Off IR and SERIAL SETUP MENU Use the checkboxes and pull down lists in the JR and Serial Setup menu to alter the meth ods or types of communication to and from the projector Changes IR and Serial Setup Baud Rate A 9600 v Front IR Receiver A or B v made to the J
99. llation menu is where you can adjust the type of screen 4 3 or 16 9 shift the image or set blank ing When the VHD Ultra Controller is turned on for the first time the INSTALLATION item will not appear in the main menu To enable the INSTALLATION menu there are two options With the processor ON and no menus on screen simultaneously press the ENTER UP and LEFT buttons you don t need to hold them down Release the three buttons and press MENU ensure INSTAL LATION is now on the bottom of the main menu With the remote control press button 6 with no menus on screen After pressing 6 press MENU and ensure INSTALLATION is now on the bottom of the main menu After INSTALLATION has been accessed press MENU highlight INSTALLATION and press ENTER This will bring up the INSTALLATION MENU shown below INSTALLATION 4 3 SCREEN gt 16 9 SCREEN IMAGE SHIFT BLANKING 6 13 Screen Type When you are installing the system for the first time the first order of business is to define what type of screen will be used with this system If a 1 78 1 16 9 or 1 85 1 screen is used highlight 16 9 SCREEN and press ENTER If a standard 4 3 screen is installed highlight 4 3 SCREEN and press enter The purpose of defining the screen type is to tell the processor how to create aspect ratios see page 6 16 for a definition of aspect ratios For example on a 16 9 screen the letterbox and anamorphic aspect ratios will use the entire
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101. lt Projector Hours 152 Resolution Hours logged for current period reset in Operational Parameters Memory Bank Label Sync Type Tri Level on HC input Memory Bank No 02 Sync 33 75 kHz 60 00 Hz Sample Rate 120Mhz IPM 2 3 Software 1 0 Interconnect Boot Panel Driver Light Engine LCD HW LCD SW Decoder ACM Information Menu SAMPLE 3 8 Error Conditions Occasionally the projector may encounter an error condition that interrupts normal operation Such a condition can be caused by an invalid user entry an input signal error most common or other system error If you would like to be notified on screen of such errors select the Screen option from the Display Error Messages pull down list in OSD Settings menu If you would like to be notified via a serial communication only select the RS 232 option instead To receive both notifications select All To disable error messages except for invalid user entries select Off NOTE Error messages also always appear at the rear LCD next to the keypad Invalid User Entry Any keypad entry not recognized by the projector will trigger an on screen error message describ ing the problem For example if you specify a channel number that has not been defined the mes sage Invalid Channel will appear Or if you try to enter the wrong password you ll see Invalid Password Press or to confirm the message and eliminate the message box NOTE Displaying of
102. ma curve rec ommended for virtually all sources producing good contrast and smooth gray des transitions without distorting colors Enhanced 1 8 THE ENHANCED SETTING elevates middle gray levels compared to 2 5 Default and provides a more gradual rolled off transition to maximum white 1 0 Together these differences can improve the apprearance of many kinds of images THE 1 8 SETTING elevates low gray levels compared to the Default and 3 2 settings In high amibient light conditions details can be seen in the dark parts of the image that would oth erwise be difficult to perceive THE 2 5 SETTING results in a darker image with higher contrast The gamma curve more closely matches the official standard for PAL and SECAM video signals THE 1 0 SETTING is a straight linear transition from black to white For normal source sig nals it results in a picture of low contrast with highly elevated low and mid level grays It should be used only with sources that have their own pre applied gamma control 3 23 OPERATION 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls Use the Installation OSD Settings and Information menus to display and or alter overall system parameters rather than those that affect a specific source or channel Use the Advanced menu whenever you need to work with or replace the lamp select a test pat tern define a new color temperature or access lesser used image control settings intended
103. mber Switcher Slot IPM Interconnect Panel Driver LCD HW SW Decoder ACM etc Continued Continued of Checker Gray 16 m Test Pattern Gray 256 Freeze image White Color Enable Gray I Black Convergence Red Resolve Green Color Bars Blue Yellow Cyan Magenta White Red Odd Pixel Offset Green Odd Pixel Offset Blue Odd Pixel Offset Red Odd Pixel Gain Green Odd Pixel Gain Blue Odd Pixel Gain Color Enable Decoder Luma Delay 7 MEE Input Video Black VCR Motion Filter Auto Still Video Video Film disabled Graphics Motion Lamp History Read only list Advanced Diagnostics Input Levels Odd Pixel Adjustment Color Temperature Advanced Image Settings Lamp Service Password protected Lamp Hours Lamp S N Lamp Message Lamp Limit Lamp Mode Power Intensity Lamp History Change Lamp Input Levels Red Pr Black Level Green Y Black Level Blue Pb Black Level Red Pr Input Drive Green Y Input Drive Blue Pb Input Drive Auto Input Level Clamp Tip Color Enable Advanced Color Temp Color Temp Interpolated Red White Level Green White Level Blue White Level Color Enable Copy From ISF Night ISF Day 6500K 9300K Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Custom 4 Infinite Variable Max Brightness Intensity Power Lamp Serial Number Text editing box Appendix C Red Green Blue Yel
104. mple a pattern of yellow yellow red red red is Code 23 mean ing the lamp ballast power supply is overheated These codes include see next page 3 40 OPERATION Table 1 System Error Codes Description GENERAL 12 Software bug 13 CRC error in flash ROM 14 Programming complete 15 Attempting to download code without being in boot mode 16 Invalid interrupt LAMP BALLAST 24 25 27 Unexpected lamp shut off 32 Unable to program the Sync Xilinx part 34 Unable to program a device on JTAG programming bus 35 Unrecognized ROM type 36 Write to flash ROM failed 37 General IPM failure 38 Code being downloaded will not fit in ROMs PANEL DRIVER MODULE LIGHT ENGINE ELECTRONICS 41 Unrecognized Panel Driver Module PDM 42 Unable to program a device on Panel Driver programming bus 43 Panel Driver light engine communication problem 44 Red Formatter flex cable problem 45 Green Formatter flex cable problem 46 Blue Formatter flex cable problem POWER 8 COOLING 51 Fan 1 failed part of Cooling Module 5 Fan 2 failed part of Cooling Module 6 2 53 Fan 3 failed side fan rear connects to J38 on ICM 54 Fan 4 failed side fan front connects to J39 on ICM 55 Low voltage power supply failed to turn on MOTOR CONTROL MODULE not in the VX 3b 2 1 INTERCONNECT OR CHASSIS I D 71 Unable to access EEPROM on the ICM 7 EEPROM memory has re initialized VIDEO DECODER MODULE INPUT 3 OR 4
105. mula to calculate the distance accurate ly Power up and test Adjust offsets as necessary 2 4 INSTALLATION AND SETUP STEP 6 Adjust Image O ZOOM With the input image displayed rotate the textured ring on the lens barrel to increase or decrease the image size this requires a zoom lens If you do not have a zoom lens or you can not adjust the image enough the projector may not be positioned at the proper throw distance for your screen size Power down unplug the projector and move it towards or away from the screen O FOCUS At the lens opening turn the focus tab to focus the image clearly 1 33 1 42 1 90 Anamorphic Lens Anamorphic Lens Anamorphic Lens 960P 16x9 1024P 16x9 1024P 2 35 1 O OFFSETS Turn either or both of the adjustment screws with the pro vided hex driver adjacent to the lens if you need to align the image with your screen turn the top screw to raise or lower the image Turn the bot tom screw to shift the image left or right Re check focus O OTHER Press Me to refine other display parameters as described in Section 3 3 Using the Keypad Adjust Image Motorized Models NOTE Only for units equipped with motorized lens control With the input image displayed press on any keypad Scroll menu with and If you ve just installed the lens select Calibrate Lens Lens Control before making any adjustments See se
106. n the dark part of the image 0 100 If video or data is displayed with a black background adjust until the background just changes from black to very dark gray For best results keep close to 50 Sharpness SHORT CUT Press and adjust the slidebar Detail adjusts the sharpness of the video image Use L4 or until the display is as sharp as possible keeping in mind that any level of detail above 3 default will increase the level of detail as well as introduce some level of noise in the image Set below 3 to filter the signal and remove noise from a noisy source Keep at 3 to apply no detail NOTE DETAIL is not available in the RGB mode Signal Type This option determines how the color components of an input signal gt RGB are decoded for accurate color in the display Selecting a color balance f A y Component Video option is useful only for analog signals connected to INPUT 1 or Component HDTV INPUT 2 Although the color space for such a signal is automatically determined by the projector in some circumstances you may wish to override this and manually set a different color space NOTE For digital signals or for signals connected to INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 the color space function is entirely automatic and the pull down list disabled The current color space appears in the Image Adjustments menu Press to select a different option O Select RGB unless you are using component video at INPUT 1 or 2 O Select C
107. nalog component video signal Sometimes called YUV Component or Y R Y B Y the YPbPr signal by passes the video decoder in this projector See YPbPr The adjustment of image size by means of a zoom lens A 6 Appendix B KEYPAD REFERENCE o ae Projector Inputs 1 4 s e Display from a Wired Kypd only projector input Lens Pixel e Adjust zoom focus e Adjust pixel tracking offsets Requires and phase Input t Input 2S 2 Inputa motorized lens Position e Func Adjust image position SEERE Color enable Color shortcu e Adjust color intensity Detail Tint video only Color Tint Detail Adjust eS e Adjust red green primarily video balance hue Video OSD Contrast Can Elie e Turn menus on off e Adjust difference toggle between light dark Volume e Adjust audio level Menu e Display menus toggle Lightbulb Illuminate keys Exit e Return to previous Brightness e Adjust amount of light in image Enter e Select a highlighted menu item e Change a value e Accept a changed value ode Arrow Keys Channel Move highlight winn e Select channel setup j i Projector e Adjust a settin ue doma m e Select projector s 1 2 3 Help e Display context sensitive help Input Select other switcher slot location toggl
108. nd Vertical Offset Light Output Contrast Ratio Lamp Lamp Life Inputs VX 4c Digital Light Processing DLP 3 chip 0 9 DMD M Dark Metal Process 1280 x 1024 Determined by supplied processor NTSC PAL 480p 720p 10801 1080p Horizontal 15 120 KHz Vertical 24 120 Hz Recommended Width 84 288 in 16x9 screens Maximum Width 375 in Lens Option 1 Zoom 1 5 2 2 x Width Lens Option 2 Zoom 2 2 4 x Width Lens Option 3 Zoom 4 7 x Width Lens Option 4 Zoom 0 8 x Width For rear screen applications Anamorphic Cinema Lens Attachments VX 4c 720p None VX 4c 960p 1 33 VX 4c 1024p 1 42 VX 4c 1024p 1 9 2 35 1 w 2 35 Aspect Ratio 1 9 Horizontal offset varies per lens up to 80 Vertical Offset Varies per lens up to 130 CSMS Specifications Home Theater Calibration 1706 2938 ANSI Lumens 31 5 56 2 Foot Lamberts fL Up to 3000 ANSI Lumens All light output values are variable depending on lamp wattage output adjustment setting CSMS Contrast Ratio 131 1 142 1 1000 1 ANSI 700W Xenon lamp adjustable from 450W to 700W 1000 hours 6500 Kelvin 1 RGB Component 1 DB 15 pin VX 6c Digital Light Processing DLP 3 chip 0 9 DMD Dark Metal Process 1280 x 1024 Determined by supplied processor NTSC PAL 480p 720p 10801 1080p Horizontal 15 120 KHz Vertical 24 120 Hz Recommended Width 84 360 in 16 9 Screen Max
109. nd can interface with IBM compatible PC Macintosh computers and high definition DTV decoders The VX 4c VX 6c is ideal for use in both large and small home theaters performing exceptionally well in venues with ambient light The features of the VX 4c VX 6c include The VHD Ultra Controller for optimum picture quality when using NTSC sources 1280 x 1024 native resolution with other resolutions fully scaleable 3000 ANSI lumens light output 6000 ANSI VX 6c Constant height aspect ratio control up to 2 35 1 screens Interchangeable lenses for screen widths up to 500 inches gt Memory for up to 99 custom Memory Banks source setups Intuitive on screen menus or hidden direct control Modular design for easy servicing How The Projector Works The VX 4c VX 6c can accept data graphics and video input signals for projection on to front or rear flat screens High brightness is generated by an internal 700W 1200W VX 6c Xenon arc lamp then modulated by three DMD digital micromirror device panels that provide digitized red green or blue color information Light from the on pixels of each panel is reflected con verged and then projected to the screen through a single front lens where all pixels are perfectly superimposed as a sharp full color image 1 1 1 2 INTRODUCTION ANAMORPHIC LENS DLP projectors use a small device called a DMD Digital Micromirror Device to create the vi
110. nd press Fue to go to the Memory Bank Copy Delete submenu Select Delete non protected Banks and press to delete all unlocked Memory Banks Or select Delete All Memory Banks to delete all Memory Banks even those that are locked In either case the cur rent Memory Bank will remain but will be redefined from projector defaults Enter NOTE For any deletion a confirmation box appears to make sure that you really want to delete Select Cancel default if you don t want to delete after all Editing a Memory Banks The basic setups that describe how and where a Memory Bank can be accessed are listed in the Memory Banks menu These Memory Bank setups can be edited at any time in the Memory Banks submenu 3 16 OPERATION MEMORY BANK EDIT STEP 1 Press to display the main menu To display the Memory Bank Setup menu press 5 Or move the highlight to the Memory Bank Setup option and press The Memory Bank Setup menu will appear MEMORY BANK EDIT STEP 2 To edit parameters shown in the Memory Bank Setup menu select the relevant channel and press The Memory Banks menu will appear similar to the sample shown below Memory Banks Memory Label Sync Type Seperate H V Bank 3 H Freq 15 73kHz Switcher 0 V Freq 59 94Hz Slot 1 Interlaced Yes List Y Auto Sync A Y Protect Last Bank Next Bank Memory Banks Menu SAMPLE MEMORY BANK STEP 3 If desired edit t
111. ng a power up the key press may not take effect Keypad Commands Power Input1 Specific keypad commands are explained below Power ON OFF Press and hold for approximately 1 second to turn the projector on or off with a single key press Or press Power followed immediately by 4 or voFF if you want to guarantee the correct toggle useful if you are unsure of the present status NOTES 1 Whenever the projector is turned off the lamp cooling fans remain on for about five minutes to cool the lamp 2 It is a good idea to avoid turning a projector back on until it has been off for a few minutes Hot re strikes of the lamp may reduce lamp life Input 1 Press r to select the source connected to INPUT 1 on the projector data input This is the same as entering 3 3 Input2 Input3 Input4 Input Chan Stby OPERATION Input 2 Press m to select the source connected to INPUT 2 on the projector an optional interface This is the same as entering input 0 2 Input 3 Press ru to select the source connected to INPUT 3 on the projector composite video This is the same as entering input 0 3 Input 4
112. o toggle the checkbox Pull down lists To see a pull down list of options available for a given parameter labeled with a Y you can e Highlight it and press O Or enter the menu option number Use 42 or FOFF keys to navigate up and down within the list the current choice is noted with a small gt gt Press Enter to choose an option from the list if desired 3 11 OPERATION OSD Settings OSD Postion A Variable y H Position A 40 HI V Position 4 20 Show M Bank List AL Show Adjust Bar Show Messages All Example of Pull Down List Or if you prefer to quickly scroll through a list without first pulling it down highlight the option and use 4 or gt Press Enter when the desired choice appears NOTES 1 Press 4 or to jump between pages in an extra long pull down list 2 Press Editing Text ACTIVATE Enter while in a pull down list to cancel any change THE EDIT WINDOW To enter or edit text highlight the desired parameter such as a Memory Bank name and press to activate its adjacent edit window Any previously entered text i character is r NAVIGATE s displayed with its first character highlighted in a square cursor signifying that this eady for editing WITHIN THE EDIT WINDOW Press L
113. ol settings through the keypad These software commands will be lost when the keypad is either unplugged or when a battery is removed the keypad will revert back to the hard wired jumper settings see above until you enter the software com mands again Inputt Color Pixel Position Protocol A Protocol B Press Press Inputt Color Pixel Position N NOTE If you change any keypad to a new protocol and the projector stops responding the projector may be set to a conflicting protocol Use the projectors built in keypad to access the Serial Setup menu Under Front IR or Back IR or Wired Keypad select the protocol that matches the new protocol of the keypad at hand The projector should now respond properly 2 12 Converting a Keypad If desired you can convert an IR remote keypad into a wired remote keypad and vice versa TO CHANGE FROM INFRARED TO WIRED O Remove battery compartment cover from back of keypad O Remove batteries O Wait 1 2 minutes O Plug the keypad cable available separately into the empty battery com partment Make sure that the battery cover is notched smoothly to accom modate the cable O Set keypad protocol as desired using wired jumper settings O Replace battery compartment cover O Plug into the 3 pin XLR port at the rear panel of the projector TO CH
114. ology which maximizes image quality and flexibility of fixed pixel displays e An adaptive 2 dimensional comb filter that greatly reduces artifacts when using a composite video signal as an input e A Luma edge enhancement circuit makes the edges of objects appear sharper without the ringing and noise increase associated with traditional sharpness circuits e A Chroma edge enhancement circuit is included to compensate for lower chroma resolution found in com posite and S video e Inverse Telecine 3 2 pulldown detection and processing allows the scaler to almost completely eliminate interlace artifacts associated with other scalers e The controller can correctly scale anamorphic letterbox and 4 3 formats to fit on a wide aspect ratio screen and scale anamorphic formats on a 4 3 screen e A pass through connector is supplied for routing HDTV or computer graphics directly to the display e An RS 232 input is provided for easy integration into the automated home theater environment A TBC Time Base Corrector circuit is provided for unstable sources such as VCR s e 12V outputs are provided for drop screens and screen masking e A simple 7 button remote controls all aspects of operation One button source selection and aspect ratio control is also provided via the remote control FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONS _ Front Panel TP MULTIFILM 3 45 6 7 89 IR RECEIVER Receives the IR commands from the remote control
115. omponent Video video if you are using a standard definition televised sig nal SDTV O Select Component HDTV HDTV if you are using a high definition decoder HDTV 3 21 OPERATION Color Balance Select this submenu to work with aspects of color adjust for saturation and overall hue in video signals or adjust gamma or temperature in any signal Color SHORT CUT Press and adjust the slidebar Color adjusts color saturation level or the amount of color in a video image For example setting Color to 0 produces a black and white image If Color is set too high the color levels in the picture will be over powering and unrealistic Use 4 or until the desired color saturation level is displayed NOTE COLOR is not available in the RGB mode Tint SHORT CUT Press _ and adjust the slidebar Tint adjusts color hue to obtain true color reproduction of NTSC video signals Use 4 or gt until you reach optimum balance of red to green in your image It is best to adjust tint while displaying a proper SMPTE color bar test pattern otherwise it is recommended that tint remain at its default setting NOTE TINT is not available in the RGB mode Set Color Balance Color Balance applies either a preset color temperature 3200K 5400K 6500K or 9300K or any previously defined i Dar Infinite Adjustable or Custom
116. on IR and Serial setup allows the installer to change the IR configuration of the projector and also the baud rate of the projector To use the control link from the VIVIX processor to control the projector please set the RS 232 baud rate to 9600 for proper operation Test Patterns allows for direct access to the internal test patterns Please see page 3 29 for a full list of internal patterns Installer Options requires the installer to enter a password The default password is 3151 and can be changed in the Operational Parameters menu to a custom password Lens Control is only available when the VX 4c VX 6c is equipped with optional motorized lens movement There are options for setting the H V shift and zoom focus of the lens assem bly 3 29 OPERATION INSTALLER OPTIONS Use the Installer Options submenu to select a test pattern or to p Test Pattern Off freeze the current image both helpful for closely examining per Freeze Image O formance You can also turn specific colors on or off to further pin DMD Enable White v point where a suspected problem may be occurring Test Patterns Use the pull down list to select and display an internal test pattern Select None OFF to turn off the display of a test pattern ANSI 16 Scale NOTE For quicker access from your presentation use the key to All White cycle through the patterns At the last pattern press to return to your All 50 presentation or press at
117. oom gt gt Also called vertical scan rate The difference between the center of the projected image and the center of the projector lens For this projector this value is expressed as the maximum percentage of the image that can be projected above or below the lens center without degrading the image quality Vertical offset ranges depend on the type of lens in use and whether or not the image is offset horizontally at the same time The signal that is used by display devices such as projectors to generate an image This term also refers to the output of video tape disk players and computers An optional device that converts NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 4 PAL PAL N PAL M or SECAM to RGB video A specific type of video signal such as NTSC PAL SECAM This projector can auto matically recognize and interpret the incoming standard and display accordingly Screens do not reflect equally in all directions Most light is reflected in a conical volume centered around the line of best viewing Maximum brightness is perceived if you are within the viewing cone defined by the horizontal and vertical viewing angles The color temperature of white used by the projector The area of an image that is white only For example a full white field is an image that is white everywhere A 10 white field is a white area usually rectangular that occupies 10 of the image the remaining 90 is black A high end digital component video signal A high end a
118. ory as a custom Memory Bank with up to 99 different Memory Banks possible Lamp access Front IR Sensor LCD status window Rear IR sensor Horizontal offset Input panel handle 2 Input panel Video input Hard reset RGB input Serial ports Audio input Wired kypd port Status LEDs OPERATION A AC LINE CORD INPUT The projector requires AC power of 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 11 5 amps 100 VAC 5 5 amps 220 VAC Always use the line cord that is supplied with the projector the projector requires this high current 13A rated cord See complete power speci fications in Section 5 Ah WARNING 4h Do not attempt operation if the AC supply is not within the specified voltage and power range STATUS POWER LEDS Two LEDs light emitting diodes located in the lower right corner of the rear connector panel indicate projector Status top and Power bottom During normal operation the Power light is steady green and the Status light flashes green each time a key is pressed or when the projector receives a serial command Use the following as a guide Off Normal Steady Yellow Initializing Single Green Flash Keypress or serial command received Single Yellow Flash Keypress from the wrong protocol Continuous Yellow Flash Lamp timer replace the lamp Red amp Yellow Pattern System Error See 3 9 Error Conditions p STATUS POWER Off Projector is unplugged Steady Yellow Standby only
119. ount fixture or stacking kit for your projector For more infor mation contact your Runco Dealer INSTALLATION AND SETUP 2 8 2 9 Folded Optics In rear screen applications where space behind the pro jector is limited a mirror may be used to fold the opti cal path The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set 1f considering this type of installation call your Runco dealer for assistance Source Connections The rear panel of the projector provides standard input panels to which you may connect a vari ety of sources See below the lower left area INPUT 1 typically accepts an RGB signal from an external RGB source such as the VHD Ultra Controller or it can also be used for YPbPr sig nals from DTV sources The upper right panel the Video Decoder Module accepts only compos ite video at INPUT 3 or S video at INPUT 4 from devices such as VCRs laser disc players or DVD players There are also several optional interfaces available for connecting other sources at INPUT 2 Such an option installs in the upper left area just below the audio connectors For any input including the optional inputs audio with loop through connects at the audio input panel located between the license label area and INPUT 2 Note The decoder module is an option 1t is not supplied with the Projector IT e ES Audio Serial Control All Inputs RS 422
120. ovals Complies with FCC CE C Tick Complies with FCC CE C Tick Limited Warranty Projector 2 Two years parts and labor Projector 2 Two years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user from the date of delivery to the end user Lamp Warranty 1000 hours or 6 six Lamp Warranty 1000 hours or 6 six months which ever comes first months which ever comes first ANSI Lumen Specification This is the typical projector luminosity brightness specification found in most sales literature This measurement is included in RUNCO literature to allow for direct comparison with other manufacturer s projectors These measurements can be taken at 9 000 to 13 000 Kelvin to get expected performance data when the projector is used in professional commercial and industrial displays CSMS Home Theater Calibration ANSI Lumen Specification These measurements are taken from the projector as set up in a home theater environment The projector is calibrated to ISF specifications including setting the color temperature to 6500 K the standard for reproducing video CSMS Home Theater Calibration foot Lambert fL Specification This is the unit of measurement used in commercial movie theaters to express image brightness 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 sp
121. pad Protocols and Conversion 3 Plug the keypad back into the projector Return to the IR and Serial Setup menu and select the new protocol you have just set up in the wired keypad Turning off the wired keypad If you want to disable the wired keypad entirely you cannot use it to select the OFF option This safeguard prevents you from accidentally disabling the wired keypad during use Instead use either the built in keypad or the IR remote keypad to select OFF The projector will no longer respond to the wired keypad TEST PATTERNS Test Patterns Use to select various test patterns Test Pattern None v Test Pattern Menu OSD LANGUAGE This projector displays menu and help text in English only DISPLAY MEMORY BANK LIST Enter a checkmark is you want to see a scrollable channel list whenever you press from your presentation note that each channel to be included in the list must also be tagged in the In Menu checkbox in the Memory Banks menu This option also enables on screen feedback when using the key If you prefer to hide the channel list and input dialog box while switching channels and sources during a presentation do not enter a checkmark NOTE The Bank List and input dialog box cannot be hidden when a menu is displayed 3 27 OPERATION Video Termination Enter a checkmark to terminate the video inputs 3 and 4 For all single free standing projectors 75W The input should be terminated unless th
122. possible and should be easily accessible REMARQUE Pour mettre l appareil hors circut s assurer de retirer la fiche de la prise d alimentation La prise d ali mentation doit tre install aussi proche que possible de l appareil et doit tre facile d acc s TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE ALSO DO NOT USE THIS UNIT S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL A AVERTISSEMENT POUR EVITER UN FEU OU UN RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER CET ENSEMBLE A LA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDITE DE MEME NE PAS BRANCHER LA PRISE POLAIRE AVEC UNE RAL LONGE A MOINS QUE LES DENTS DE LA PREMIERE NE S Y INSERENT PLEINEMENT EVITER D OUVRIR LE COFFRET CAR IL Y A ALINTERIEUR DES COMPOSANTS SOUMIS A UNE HAUTE TENSION POUR LES REPARATIONS S ADRESSER A UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIE WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instal lation manual may ca
123. pped from view For example when displaying native size Bottom Blanking 0 OZ video you may want to blank out a few of the top lines Right Blanking 0 Image Adjustments b gt Use any of the following slidebars pull down lists or the checkbox to alter your image Refer to Using Slidebars and Other Controls earlier in this section if you need help in selecting options and adjustments Changes made to the Image Adjustments menu are applied immediately and are saved when you exit the menu press or Menu Image Adjustments Contrast 50 Brightness 50 MN Sharpness 2 Signal Type RGB v Color Balance Signal Settings Input Adjust Image Adjustments Menu 3 20 OPERATION Contrast SHORT CUT Press and adjust the slidebar Contrast increases or decreases the perceived difference between light and dark areas of your image 0 100 If contrast 1s set too high the light parts of the image lose detail and clarity If set too low the light areas will not be as bright as they could be and it may be difficult to distinguish between foreground and background information Adjust so that whites remain bright but not dis torted or tinted For best results keep close to 50 NOTE If environment lighting changes it may be necessary to re adjust both options Brightness SHORT CUT Press and adjust the slidebar Brightness increases or decreases the amount of perceived light i
124. provides separate horizontal and vertical sync outputs connect horizontal sync to the SYNC input labeled HOR COMP and connect vertical sync to SYNC input labeled VERT See below NOTE To connect YPbPr signals such as from analog HDTV sources to INPUT 1 use the red green and blue BNCs as described in YPbPr Signals later in this section Left amp Right Left amp Right Audio Inputs Audio Outputs pre amplified To Amplifier phono 2 ugs e plug IN1 IN2 IN3 IN4 OUT O OOOO 0 AEA 0000 i AN O O O INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 COMPOSITE VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT 1 REMOTE RED GREEN BLUE HOR COMP VERT SWITCHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT X O status 66666 B O RGB and sync output from switcher Connecting RGB Input AUDIO for INPUT 1 To control audio levels in an audio visual system connect pre amplified line level audio inputs to the IN 1 left and right channel audio inputs located near the top left corner of the rear input panel Then connect external audio amplification equipment to audio OUT for sound output Audio connection cables require standard RCA type phono plugs 2 13 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 2 11 Keypad Protocols and Conversion The keypad is assigned A as its default protocol which is simply a collection of settings that determine how the keypad operates
125. r level you wish to maintain See Constant Power below CONSTANT POWER The number shown here indicates how many watts are applied to the lamp Set from 450 700W VX 4c and 800 1200W VX 6c as desired keeping in mind that lower power levels produce dimmer images When in Constant Power or Max Output modes the power level remains constant When in Constant Intensity mode the power level will change as necessary Specifying a power level of 700 is the same as operating in Max Output mode NOTES 1 Power level can be set only if the lamp is in constant power mode 2 If you are in Intensity mode the power level value will automatically increase over time as necessary to maintain the desired brightness until power reaches 700W CONSTANT INTENSITY This number is a representation of the current brightness of your lamp decreasing over time when you are operating at Max Output or at a specific Power level However when you are operating in Constant Intensity mode this value remains at the orig inal IN setting chosen NOTE The number shown for constnat intensity is not the actual lumen output but rather a correlated value only 9999 may represent 3000 lumens for example To use Constant Intensity mode judge by eye and set the level as desired for your application remembering that higher settings can significantly shorten lamp life Over time the projector will automatically increase the power supplied to the lamp as neede
126. r than the retrace time of the pro jector In projection brightness usually describes the amount of light emitted from a sur face such as a screen It is measured in foot lamberts or candelas per square meter Unit of measure for measuring intensity of light A collection of measurements stored by the projector for a given input source including frequencies pulse width polarity syncs channel number and location user adjustable display settings etc Use channels to switch between a variety of setups quickly automatically recalling previously defined display parameters A list menu of previously defined channels available in projector memory A number that uniquely identifies a specific channel retained in projector memo ry The projector can retain up to 99 channels GLOSSARY Checkbox gt gt Color Shift gt Color Temperature gt gt Component Video gt gt Composite Video gt gt Contrast ratio gt gt Convergence gt gt Curved Screen gt gt DDI DMD pp Decoder gt gt Detail Diffused Screen gt gt Display Setting Flicker gt gt Frame Rate gt gt Foot candle gt gt Foot lambert gt gt Gain or Screen Gain gt gt A menu item that indicates whether an option is currently in effect checked or not unchecked A change in the color of a white field across an image white field uniformity The coloration reddish white bluish greenish etc of white
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128. ries are in place replace the cover by inserting its bottom edge first and snapping the top into place Do not force NOTE Always wait a minute or two when replacing batteries so that the internal electronics dis charge and can recognize the change NOTE For this procedure you will need a VX 4c VX 6c Lamp and Filter Replacement Kit from Runco The high brightness of your projector is provided by a 700 watt Xenon lamp permanently mount ed inside its own protective housing When the bulb approaches 1000 hours of usage this lamp assembly should be replaced How Old is The Lamp The number of hours logged on the current lamp appears both in the Lamp Adjust submenu accessed through the Advanced menu and the Information menu In the Information menu do not confuse Xenon Lamp Hours with Projector Hours which indicates the number of hours logged during the rental period in a situation where the VX 4c VX 6c is to be rented for vari ous functions In a permanent install this would be of no consequence NOTE As the lamp nears its limit as set in Lamp Limit a message can appear on screen to warn that the lamp needs to be replaced To make sure that this warning appears enter a check mark in the Lamp Message checkbox located in the Lamp Adjust submenu 4 4 MAINTENANCE 4 5 Troubleshooting If the projector appears not to be operating properly note the symptoms present and use the fol lowing guide to assist you
129. rimarily in North America and Japan NTSC 4 43 is less commonly used A type of rear projection screen which re directs light through the screen to increase image brightness in front of the screen Screen gain is usually greater than 1 but audience viewing angles are reduced PAL Phase Alternating Line video is a 50 Hz standard with 768 x 576 resolution It is found on some video tape and disk players used primarily in Europe China and some South American and African countries A distortion of the image shape characterized by concave or convex borders The smallest discernible element of data from a computer generated image The phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to incoming data The frequency of the pixel sampling clock indicated by the number of pixels per line Projector to Screen Distance gt gt Protocol gt gt Pull down List Rear Screen gt gt Resizing gt gt Resolution lens gt gt Resolution projector gt gt Retrace Time gt gt Rise Time The distance between the projector s front feet centers and the screen Also called Throw Distance The type of code format called A or B utilized by the remote keypad s The default protocol set at manufacture is Protocol A By using two different keypad protocols adjacent projectors can be controlled independently with their remote IR keypads A selectable menu item that unfolds into a list of options pertaining to it A
130. rojector responds to either protocol default You can also prevent the projector from responding to the keypad entirely In the pull down list select the desired protocol NOTE The wired keypad for this projector is set at manufacture to Protocol A See 2 12 Keypad Protocols and Conversion for information about changing the keypad protocol Adding a Protocol To add a protocol select the A or B option 3 26 OPERATION Changing a Protocol As a safeguard you cannot accidentally select an option in the Wired Keypad list that would disable the wired keypad during use since such options are automatical ly disabled in the list In other words you cannot switch to the opposite protocol or select OFF using the wired keypad Instead if you want to quickly change to the other protocol you may find 1t more convenient to use one of the other keypads the built in keypad or the IR remote to exe cute the protocol change for the wired keypad The projector will now recognize only the oppos ing change for the wired keypad protocol Or if you prefer use the wired keypad to safely change its own protocol 1 Select the A or B option This will ensure that once your keypad is manually changed see Step 2 it will still be recognized by the projector 2 Unplug the keypad and change the protocol in the keypad as desired Do this either by entering the short cut software command or by hard wiring the keypad as described in 2 12 Key
131. rrect RS 232 soft ware command to broadcast Bad Sync The message Bad Sync is displayed when HSYNC or VSYNC are active but the signal cannot be displayed Such a condition occurs when only one of the two signals is present or when either signal is unstable or of the wrong frequency Correct the signal or select another input Other Signal Error Messages In addition to the common Bad Sync and No Signal errors you may encounter a signal error message indicating that Hsync and or Vsync are either too fast or too slow When such a message appears check the frequencies shown in the Information menu If they are correct then the sig nal may be out of the projector s operating range On some PCs you may be able to change the settings to generate a compatible signal If the frequencies shown in the Information menu are incorrect check the cabling to see where the problem is System Warnings Errors When the projector encounters a system malfunction either a System Warning message or a System Error message may appear Both types of messages are accompanied by a steady red Power LED and a flashing red and yellow error code on the Status LED This condition indi cates the need for service by a qualified Runco service technician NOTE System messages appear on screen only if Display Error Messages has been set to Screen or All System Warnings A system warning message indicates that a system malfunction has been detected see St
132. s Symptom The display is not rectangular CAUSE REMEDY 1 Check leveling of the projector If necessary try relocating the projector or screen so that the lens surface and screen are approximately parallel 2 Is the vertical offset set correctly Adjust as necessary using the vertical offset knob on the front of the projector 3 The Vertical Stretch option may need adjustment Also check pixel tracking Symptom gt gt The display is noisy CAUSE REMEDY 1 Display adjustment may be required Adjust pixel tracking phase and filter 2 The video input may not be terminated Make sure the video input is terminated 75 Q If it is the last connection in a loop through chain the video input should be terminated at the ast projector only 3 The signal cables carrying the input signal may be of poor quality Use only good quality sig nal cables 4 The distance between the input source device and the projector may be too great If the dis tance between the input source device and the projector is greater than 25 feet signal amplifica tion conditioning may be required 5 The input signal may be of poor quality 6 If the source is a VCR or off air broadcast detail may be set too high Keep near 4 for most sources 4 8 Specifications Specifications Projector Type Native Resolution Aspect Ratios Video Standards DTV Compatibility Scan Frequency Picture Size 16 9 Screen Throw Distance Horizontal a
133. s you can see our screen in this example is a 1 85 1 ratio The dashed lines show the area that we blanked If you recall watching a letterbox movie on a 4 3 screen gave us black bars therefore with let terbox movies we re not losing any information The other type of widescreen is called ANAMORPHIC The image is still a widescreen format but instead of blanking the top and bottom we simply reduce the overall height of the image As a result all objects will be short and fat like the circle above right Well not if you re using software that is anamorphic Most but not all DVD movies have an anamorphic option Anamorphic material will always produce a better image when using a high quality scaler such as the VHD Ultra Controller The reason is that you will actually get more lines of resolution and ultimately more 6 17 DIMENSIONS Front Panel 17 45 eng O MULTIFILM RS 232 OUT 12v Fuse ll S VIDEO O RS 232 IN H r Pb COMPOSITE bag O E Mask Screen lt 17 45 gt 6 18 RS 232 COMMUNICATIONS General Information Baud rate 9600 fixed Bits 8 No Parity All protocol in ASCII format RS 232 input connector pin numbers TxD Pin 2 RxD Pin 3 GnD Pin 5 Command format single command command value i e brightness 30 NOTE
134. st you must edit the 02 01 32 72k 59 94 Memory Bank as described in Memory Banks later in this section Such a Memory Bank can still be j j selected by entering its number as shown at right ane location NOTE 1 The current Memory Bank is highlighted upon entering the Bank List or if this Memory Bank is not displayed in the list the first Memory Bank in the list is highlighted 2 Memory Banks created automatically do not appear in the Bank List unless a parameter has been changed What Memory Banks Are Defined So Far All available Memory Banks are listed in the Memory Banks menu which describes how each Memory Bank can be accessed and that serves as the gateway for editing copying and deleting Memory Banks Press Menu to display the Runco Digital Home gt Memon Bankes Cinema menu To display the Memory Banks 01 WH 1 5 h70 72k 17 00 menu press 3 or move the highlight to the 02 M X 0 1 h70 75k 17 00 Memory Banks option and press enter The Memory 03 WHA 0 1 h63 90k 59 94 Banks menu will appear see sample at right le a with the active Memory Bank highlighted A locked auto source that appears in the Gay list An unlocked auto source that does not appear in the Chan list This menu lists all Memory Banks defined so far All Banks Appear in the and indicates how they are connected to the pro Memory Banks Menu jector The far left column contains curren
135. sting Memory Bank and then edited as necessary see Copying or Deleting Memory Banks later in this section When you select a direct input press heut or mpun npu input or npu the existing Memory Banks in the projector are searched for matching input and signal parameters If no match to the incoming input signal is found in the currently defined Memory Banks a new Memory Bank is temporarily created based on factory defined defaults for this signal The Memory Bank Number assigned to this Memory Bank is the lowest available number from 01 99 NOTES 1 An automatic Memory Bank will be discarded unless one or more of its parameters are changed and will not appear in the Bank List see below 2 If two Memory Banks have the same distinguishing source characteristics except for the reversal of sync connectors i H sync and V sync are switched they are still defined as distinct Memory Banks 3 You can not define a new Memory Bank without a signal present If the incoming signal does match an existing Memory Bank the image will be set up and dis played as usual according to the parameters currently defined for that Memory Bank 3 14 OPERATION USING A MEMORY BANK You can normally ea select a Memory Bank at any time by pressing chan errr 14 Chan see right If you want to prevent a Memory wh re Sam Bank from appearing in this li
136. t Memory Bank numbers defined The values in the far right columns indicate horizontal and ver tical frequencies if a name has been defined for this Memory Bank it appears here instead Other columns contain details pertaining to each Memory Bank setup such as its switcher number slot location and a variety of icons indicating access to the Memory Bank See Editing a Memory Banks for details If you have more than a handful of Memory Banks use and gt to see the remaining Memory Banks not visible in this initial display To copy delete or edit any of the Memory Banks listed in the Memory Banks menu highlight the desired Memory Bank and do one of two things O Press fue if you want to copy the selected Memory Bank or delete this or other Memory Banks See Copying or Deleting a Memory Bank on the following page O Press Enter if you want to edit Memory Banks setups 1 e non image related parameters for the selected Memory Bank See Editing a Memory Bank on the following page 3 15 OPERATION Copying or Deleting Memory Banks TO COPY A MEMORY BANK highlight the desired Memory Bank in the Memory Banks menu then press fune to go to the Memory Bank Copy Delete submenu Select Copy Current and press Eter a new Memory Bank will be created It is identical to original which still remains but it is identified with the next available number from 01 99 If you
137. t out of the projector and set aside PS STEP 5 Install new lens assembly O IMPORTANT Remove the rear smallest lens cap from the new lens Make sure the front lens cap remains on during installation O Align the large cut out area on the lens flange to the bottom of the lens mount which has a matching cut out The 3 lens assembly slots should align with the lens mount screws so that the screw heads will fit through the large end of the slots see Orientation figure NOTE On most lenses a small extra keying slot located at approxi mately 2 o clock on the lens flange will align with a set screw in the same location on the lens mount preventing the lens from being installed in the wrong orientation If the lens flange does not seem to fit into place over all screws try rotating the lens assembly in one direction or another Cut out at bottom Orientation e With the lens assembly aligned and the screws inserted through the flange use both hands to rotate the lens barrel clockwise until the lens mount screw heads lock into the small end of the lens assembly slots O Secure the 3 lens mount screws STEP 6 Reposition the projector for new lens Remove the front lens cap and reposition the projector closer or further from the screen as nec essary for the screen and the new lens type refer to Throw Distance section 2 6 In a permanent installation always use the appropriate throw distance for
138. tem Controller s character echoing Disables the Installation menu removes it from the main menu NA Enables the Installation menu enables it on the main menu IRESTORE N O O IECHO RESTORE FACTORY ISTATUS IRESTART INOECHO lo NO INSTALLMODEOFF NA zZ zZ zZ Z Z Ziz Z IINSTALLMODEON Z gt 6 21 VHD ULTRA SPECIFICATIONS Aspect Ratios Input Standards Outputs Inputs Control Options Screen Trigger Masking Outputs Bandwidth Power Requirements Operating Environment Dimensions w out feet Included Accessories Regulatory Approvals Limited Warranty Anamorphic Letterbox 4 3 on either 16 9 or 4 3 screens NTSC PAL Native Resolution 720P 960P 1024P and 1024P Anamorphic HD Pass Through Up to 1080P 1 Composite 1 S Video 1 Component 1 Pass through Infrared with discrete on off aspect ratio and source selection RS 232 and Front Panel 2 12V DC 1 8A Video Inputs 5 5 Mhz PAss Through 100 Mhz 100 240V AC auto sensing 50 60 Hz 15W 4195 5359 C 0 90 Humidity non condensing Width 17 1 2 in 444 50 mm Depth 16 in 406 40 mm Height 3 1 2 in 88 90 mm Weight 16 lbs 7 3 kg Rack mounting brackets Complies with FCC Class B CE C tick 2 Two years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user 6 22 Appendix A Glossary This appendix defines the specific terms used in this manual
139. the image while keeping the width constant Use Vertical Scaling to display data from the incoming signal in a different aspect ratio O Total H Dots SHORT CUT Press and adjust the top slidebar Total H Dots adjusts the frequency of the pixel sampling clock indicated by the number of pix els per line so that all pixels generated by a particular source are sampled Proper pixel tracking ensures that the image quality whether good or poor is consistent across the screen and that V Dots can be optimized below NOTE By default the projector will sample at the correct frequency for most sources Total H Dots is adjusted most effectively using a good test pattern such as a smooth gray con sisting of a clear pattern of tiny black and white dots or a similar half on half off graphic image such as the Windows shutdown screen Steady flickering or several soft vertical stripes or bands across the entire image indicates poor horizontal dots Adjust the slidebar until the stripes broaden to the point where one large stripe fills the image Again the image may still exhibit some noise See Fine V Dots e Fine V Dots SHORT CUT Press land adjust the bottom slidebar Fine V Dots adjusts the phase of the vertical dots sampling clock relative to the incoming sig nal It is used primarily for adjusting RGB inputs NOTE Adjust Fine V dots after Totat H dots is properly set Adjust Fine V Dots when the image usually from an R
140. tions in most lamps the high Constant Intensity er the light output or power setting the shorter the life span of the lamp Constant Power 3 35 OPERATION Use the lamp mode that best suits your brightness needs For example in a tiled application you may want to precisely match brightness levels between adjacent images choose Intensity for each projector then judge by eye and set each individual intensity setting as necessary see Constant Intensity below Or you may simply always need as much brightness as possible choose Max Output Lamp modes are described below e Max Output The lamp will always burn as brightly as possible driven by maximum power of 700W VX 4c and 1200W VX 6c Keep in mind that the maximum bright ness for any lamp gradually diminishes with age the image will become dimmer over time Its current output level appears in the Constant Intensity option not in lumens e Constant Intensity Brightness will remain at a specified level for as long as possible Once you select this option enter a number representing the intensity level brightness you wish to maintain Note this value is a correlation only 0 9999 not actual lumen levels pos sible 0 3000 e g See Constant Intensity below eo Constant Power The power supplied to the lamp will remain at a desired watt level throughout the life of the lamp Once you select this option enter the number of watts rep resenting the powe
141. tomatically resets to 0 where it begins to log time for the new lamp Note Read only This information also appears in the Information menu New XENON Lamp Serial No is the serial number recorded for the current lamp When you install a new lamp and enter its serial number the number will appear here in the Xenon Adjust menu Note Read only Enter a checkmark for LAMP MESSAGE if you want to enable a warning message upon power up that the lamp has reached the specified lamp limit and should be replaced Delete the check mark if you do not want to see this warning instead when your lamp expires only the status information on the back of the projector will provide the warning to replace the lamp NOTES 1 It is recommended that the Lamp Message checkbox remain enabled 2 When a lamp warning message appears press to temporarily cancel the message The message will continue to appear upon power up until you install a new lamp Set XENON LAMP LIMIT to the number of hours you expect to log on the current lamp before replacing it The recommended limit is 1000 hours At lower power settings 2000 hours is pos sible NOTE 1 If you change modes over the life of a lamp the lamp limit you originally expected may no longer be possible 2 Turning the lamp on and off reduces lamp life significantly as do other factors Set which XENON LAMP MODE you want to use in order to control f Max Output the light output Although there are excep
142. translucent panel for screen projection Incident light travels through the inci dent surface of a rear screen and forms an image on the other surface The ability to manipulate through software commands the physical size placement and or aspect ratio of an image The maximum number of alternate white and black horizontal lines that can be dis tinguished on a screen when a photographic target is placed between the lens and a light source and illuminated by that source The maximum number of pixels that the projector can display horizontally and vertically across an image such as 1280 x 1024 Horizontal The minimum time required for a CRT projector to move the position of the scanning spot from the right edge to the left edge The time required by the video amplifier of the projector to increase its output from 10 to 90 of the maximum value A 4 RGB Video RS 232 b gt RS 422 gt S Video gt gt Scan Frequency gt gt Scan Line SECAM gt gt Slidebar gt gt Source gt gt Source Setup gt gt Spot Size gt gt Sync gt gt Sync Width gt gt TTL Video Terminated gt gt GLOSSARY The video output analog or digital of most computers Analog RGB video can have 3 4 or 5 wires one each for red green and blue and either none one or two for sync For three wire RGB the green wire usually provides sync See TTL Video A common asynchronous data transmission stand
143. troller returns the gt symbol as a prompt ASCII code Ox Use this symbol as an acknowledgement if your control system requires it 6 19 RS 232 COMMANDS COMMAND PARAMETER min max Value stored DESCRIPTION Turns VHD Ultra Controller off front panel displa Video input YES Video input YES aspect ratio NA YES Selects the standard 4 3 aspect ratio LETTERBOX YES Selects the letterbox aspect ratio TINT 127 127 Sets a value for tint COLOR 127 127 Sets a value for color AGCCOLOR 0 1 O Disable Color AGC 1 Enable Color AGC Ziz BRIGHTNESS 127 127 Sets a value for brightness CONTRAST 127 127 Sets a value for contrast 1 Enable Contrast AGC 0 255 chroma edge enhancement luminance edge enhancement LUMALOW 0 127 NO Sets a value for low frequency luminance edge enhancement Sets a value for high frequency chroma edge enhancement OYES EM A NO 11 NO NO NO NO NO NO O N zZ zizi zlz olzlz gt S S gt gt 2 gt gt 6 20 COMMAND PARAMETER min max Value stored DESCRIPTION ISTORE lt m n Stores the current set of values all values into non volatile YES Restores the stored values YES Restores all values to factory default levels A Asks the VHD Ultra Controller to provide the hardware informa tion current values and system status to the automation system Controller Enables the VHD Ultra Controller to echo back commands and values to the automation sys
144. turn to the current external source NOTE For a complete list of all test patterns see the Advanced menu description later in Section 3 Keypad operating settings protocols The remote keypad and the optional wired keypad both store keypad operating settings called protocols in memory In some advanced applications such as when you want to use two sepa rate keypads to control two projectors independently you may want to override the original pro tocol set at manufacture which is A or B for one of the keypads See section 2 12 Keypad Protocols and Conversion for complete instructions 3 8 OPERATION 3 4 Navigating the Menus Most of the controls for the projector are accessed from with menu gt FUNIA in the projector s menu system There are several groups of Scaling Parameters related functions with each group selectable from the Runco Image Adjustments Digital Home Cinema menu as shown at right Press at Choose a Memory Banks E UN function Installation any time to display the Runco Digital Home Cinema menu Larp Adjust Information On the keypad either enter the number corresponding to the Load Default function menu you wish to access such as for the Image Adjustments menu or use the l Y keys to highlight the desired Runco Digital Home option and press Erer The function menu you selected will then Cinema Menu appear If
145. umper For either remote set between pins 1 and 2 to set as Protocol A Set between pins 2 and 3 to set as Protocol B J2 jumper For either remote set between pins 2 and 3 as shown otherwise the projector will not respond correctly to keypad commands O J3 jumper For the IR remote make sure that the jumper is set between pins 2 and 3 as shown For the wired remote make sure that the jumper is set between pins and 2 as shown O J4 jumper For the IR remote make sure that the jumper is set between pins 1 and 2 as shown For the wired remote make sure that the jumper is set between pins 2 and 3 as shown Step 5 gt gt Replace battery compartment cover Plug into projector wired keypad only and test IR Remote Keypad 321 PROTOCOL A JP1 or 321 PROTOCOL B 321 ALWAYS 321 DISABLE IR 321 WIRED KEYPAD Locate Jumpers Wired Keypad 321 PROTOCOL A JP1 or 321 PROTOCOL B 321 ALWAYS 321 DISABLE IR 321 WIRED KEYPAD Locating and Setting the Jumpers NOTE A wired keypad can be converted into an IR remote keypad and vice versa Follow the settings shown above adding or deleting the cable and batteries as required The cable with 3 pin XLR connector is available separately from your dealer INSTALLATION AND SETUP SHORTCUT METHOD You can also issue software protoc
146. use harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense DOC compliance Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations DOC avis de conformation Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le Mat riel D interf rence du Canada Safety Tips Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below to ensure the equipment is free from damage and to ensure that no injury will occur as a result of improper use e Do not insert any object especially metal or liquids into the VHD Ultra Controller e Do not place any objects containing water or any other liquid on top of the VHD Ultra Controller e Do not place the unit in direct sunlight near heaters or in extremely dusty or humid locations e Do not install this unit outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements e Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit e If the power cord is damaged or frayed in any way electrical shock and or fire may result Please do not place objects on the power cord and keep the cord away from heat emitting devices Should the power cord become damaged in any way please contact your Runco dealer for a replacement cord e Do not remove the cover of the unit for any re
147. xel size This term refers to the part of the video signal that is used to stabilize the picture Sync can occur in three forms 1 Composite sync the horizontal and vertical components are together on one cable 2 Sync on green the sync is part of the green video 3 Separate sync or H SYNC and V SYNC the horizontal and vertical components of the sync are on two separate cables The duration of each sync pulse generated by a computer The sync width is part of the blanking time A type of RGB video with digital characteristics A wire connecting a single video source to a display device such as a projector must be terminated by a resistance usually 75Q for video GLOSSARY Throw Distance Tint gt gt Variable Scan The distance between the front feet of the projector and the screen Also called Projector to Screen Distance Always use the correct throw distance formula to calculate the prop er throw distance 5 required for your lens Balance of red to green necessary for realistic representation of NTSC signals The ability of a projector to synchronize to inputs with frequencies within a specified range Vertical Frequency The frequency at which images are generated Vertical frequencies vary amongst sources Vertical Offset Video gt gt Video Decoder Video Standard Viewing Angle gt White Balance White Field YCbCr gt gt YPbPr YUV Z

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