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I NSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL

LS-1 Series

Home Theater Projectors

RuncoCare™ Standard Two Year Limited

Warranty

Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco® product! With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance.

This Limited Warranty is provided free of charge by Runco International, LLC (“Runco”) with the purchase of a covered Runco product. This Limited Warranty is applicable to all Runco projectors, processors, LCD display and plasma display products, with the exception of the following models: XP-103DHD, SC-1 and SC-1a1. This Limited Warranty applies to purchases of covered Runco products occurring on or after June 1, 2011.

RuncoCare™ Limited Warranty Coverage

Runco warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period provided below. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, Runco will repair the product, replace the product with a substantially similar new or like-new product, or refund a prorated share of the purchase price (calculated based on the remainder of the warranty period and the then-current, most-recent MSRP2 of a similar product), if repair or replacement of the product is determined by Runco to not be feasible.

Length of RuncoCare™ Warranty Period

Runco products are warranted for two (2) years from the date of shipment from Runco. Lamps are warranted six (6) months from the date of shipment or 1000 hours of use, whichever comes first. A replacement lamp is warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days from the date it was shipped to you, whichever is longer. All other accessories, which include but are not limited to cables, remotes, carrying cases, lens cap and other peripherals sold with the Runco product, are warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of shipment.

RuncoCare™ Eligibility

This Limited Warranty is valid only in the country where the Product was originally purchased and for the buyer who originally purchased the covered product from the authorized Runco dealer or distributor. This warranty is not transferable; it is not valid for any subsequent buyer (if any). You may be required to provide proof of purchase in order to receive warranty services.

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1. Runco may update this list of products excluded from this warranty from time to time at Runco’s sole discretion, but updates will not apply on a retroactive basis.

2. MSRP is defined as the most recent product price listed on Runco’s price list.

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RuncoCare™ Standard Claim Procedure

• In the event of a product defect, please follow the claim procedure provided below:

A. Register your product if you have not yet done so. Visit http://www.runco.com/support/product-registration/ to

B. Contact your original authorized dealer or distributor who sold the product.

C. The dealer/distributor will contact Runco Technical Support via email at support@runco.com or via phone at 1-800-

23-RUNCO (1-800-237-8626).

• The dealer/distributor will provide to Runco proof of purchase, serial number, product model number, description of the problem and any troubleshooting steps already attempted.

• Runco’s technical support staff will attempt to assist the dealer/distributor in troubleshooting any technical issues that might be causing the product to malfunction. If Runco is unable to resolve the problem through troubleshooting, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number will be issued for the exchange of the defective product if it is determined that the claim is covered by the warranty. Once an RMA has been created, RMA status is available at serviceorders@runco.com.

• If an RMA is issued, the dealer or customer will need to return the defective product to the Runco repair depot location specified by the Runco technical support representative. The dealer or customer will need to properly package the defective product in a suitable shipping container consisting of the product only, and not include any accessories (e.g., cables, remotes, carrying cases, lens, lens cap and other peripherals). Boxes may be purchased from a Runco technical support representative.

• The dealer or customer is responsible for paying freight charges and insurance to ship the defective product to the Runco repair depot location. If there are any shipping damages, the dealer or customer will need to address and resolve any shipping damage claims directly with the shipping company.

• Runco will not accept a returned product unless an RMA has been issued by Runco.

• For in-warranty repairs, Runco will pay freight charges to return the repaired/replacement product to the dealer/distributor from the Runco repair depot. For select countries or geographies Runco will ship via an economy express service. Return delivery time and availability may vary based on origin and destination, and Runco is unable to deliver to PO Box and FPO Box addresses.

• Note: in the 48 contiguous United States, other options for on-site service or advance exchange for the product may apply, if you purchased the Runco PremierCare™ Service Plan.

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What to Include with Your Return

1. Return only the defective product with the lamp (if applicable).

2. Runco will not be responsible for returning or replacing any accessories (e.g., cables, remotes, carrying cases, lens, lens

cap and other peripherals sold with the Runco product) that are returned with the defective product.

3. Repaired or replacement products will be shipped with a lamp (if applicable) but without any accessories.

RuncoCare™ Warranty Exclusions

This Limited Warranty does not include and is limited by the following:

1. Products not purchased from an authorized Runco dealer

2. Rental costs incurred by the customer in the event of product defect or failure

3. Any product with a defaced, modified, or removed serial number

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4. Damage, deterioration, or malfunction resulting from:

A. Accident, abuse, misuse, neglect, improper ventilation, fire, water, disaster, lightning, or other acts of nature, smoke

exposure (cigarette or otherwise), unauthorized product modification (including use of an unauthorized mount), or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product

B. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Runco

C. Any damage to the product due to shipment

D. Removal or installation of the product

E. Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuations or failure

F. Use of supplies or parts (including lamps) that are not purchased from Runco or do not meet Runco’s specifications

G. Normal wear and tear

H. Expected lamp degradation and normal decrease in lamp output over a period of time or as the lamp is consumed

I. Customer caused defects, including but not limited to, scratched/defaced/altered plastics

J. Failure to follow maintenance procedures as outlined in the product’s user guide where a schedule is specified for

regular cleaning of the product

K. Opening the product and/or tampering with internal circuitry

L. Products lost, stolen or discarded

M. Any damage or dissatisfaction associated with latent images, “burnin,” or any other damage determined by Runco to

be the result of customer use patterns

N. Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect in material or workmanship

5. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges are excluded from the warranty.

6. Black uniformity issues or other LCD issues associated with usage outside the Runco recommended guidelines and

specifications for the product.

7. Bright or dark sub pixels that are characteristic of LCD technology and considered by Runco to be acceptable and within

Runco’s manufacturing specifications.

Specifically, it is not uncommon for one or more sub pixels to become bright or dark during or after the manufacturing process. A bright sub pixel is one that remains in the on position, and a dark sub pixel is one that appears black or off. The sub pixels are usually hard to see and will not detract from the display quality or usability at normal viewing distance. The following are Runco’s criteria for identifying bright or dark sub pixels that would be considered unacceptable: a) the number of bright or dark sub pixels; b) the location of the bright or dark sub pixels; c) the color of the bright sub pixels; and d) the Runco model size. If sub pixels have been identified as unacceptable by Runco the LCD will be deemed faulty and will be replaced if reported within the warranty period.

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Other Terms and Conditions

1. If the defective product is not properly packaged and is damaged in transit during its return to Runco, you may be invoiced

for either the repair costs, if repairable, or the MSRP of a replacement product and shipping costs incurred by Runco.

2. The repaired or replaced product will assume the remainder of your original product’s warranty term or 90 days from the

date the repaired or replaced product is shipped, whichever is longer.

3. If a replacement product is sent, the replacement becomes the property of the customer and the defective product

becomes the property of Runco.

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RuncoCare™ Extended Service Options

Runco offers extended and expanded service plans. For information on additional product protection, please ask your authorized Runco dealer, email serviceorders@runco.com or call (toll free) (800) 23RUNCO (800-237-8626).

Exclusion of Implied Warranties

RUNCO PROVIDES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. RUNCO EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Limitation of Liability; Exclusion of Damages

RUNCO’S MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE PRODUCT.

RUNCO WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY OR FOR DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR FINANCIAL LOSS, EVEN IF RUNCO IS AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND EVEN IF A REMEDY HAS FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

RUNCO WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF DAMAGES, WHETHER THE CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, PRODUCT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY.

RUNCO WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY.

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Effect of Local Law

This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from locality to locality. Some localities do not allow limitations on implied warranties and/or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

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© Copyright 2011 Runco International, LLC (“Runco”). This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of Runco.

The trademarks reproduced in this Runco Owner’s Manual and used on the Runco Products are either owned by Runco or are licensed by Runco. You may not reproduce or use the trademarks without the prior written consent of Runco.

Runco Products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: US. Patent 6755540 and Other Patents Pending.

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Important Safety Instructions

Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video product! For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation.

WARNING

CAUTION

RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOTOPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider

than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.

CAUTION:

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in

any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. The +12V trigger only outputs 12Vdc signal for triggering. Do not connect to any other power input or output. This could

cause damage to this unit.

16. Keep the packing material in case the equipment should ever need to be shipped.

17. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to

removing the lamp assembly for replacement.

18. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond rated life could cause them to

explode in rare occasions.

19. Never look directly into the lens when the lamp is on.

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Compliance Information

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:

Manufacturer’s Name: Runco International, LLC

Manufacturer’s Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992

hereby declares that the Products’ Model Numbers:

LS-1 and LS-1/CineWide

conform with the provisions of:

Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility;

EN 55022 “Limits and methods of measurements of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment” 1998;

EN 55024 “Limits and methods of measurements of immunity characteristics of information technology equipment” 1998;

Including:

• EN 61000-4-2 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 2:

Electrostatic discharge immunity test”

• EN 61000-4-3 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 3: Radiated,

Radio-Frequency, Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test”

• EN 61000-4-4 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 4: Electrical

fast transient/burst immunity test”

• EN 61000-4-5 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 5: Surge

immunity test"

• EN 61000-4-6 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 6: Conducted

disturbances induced by radio-frequency fields immunity test"

• EN 61000-4-8 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 8: Conducted

disturbances induced by power frequency magnetic fields immunity test"

• EN 61000-4-11 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 11: Voltage

dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests"

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And:

• EN 61000-3-2 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3, Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment

input current up to and including 16 A per phase)" 2000;

• EN 61000-3-3 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3, Section 3: Limitations of voltage changes, voltage

fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current up to and including 16 A and not subject to conditional connection" 1995;

Council Directive 2006/95/EC and amended by M1 and C1 on Low Voltage Equipment Safety;

EN 60950 “Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment”

The Technical Construction file required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Runco International, LLC, located at 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992.

Date of Declaration: August 2011

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FCC PART 15:

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

INDUSTRY CANADA (ICES-003):

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

PRODUCT DISPOSAL:

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The Product contains small amounts of tin, lead and/or mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.

IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS

Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product may contain other electronic waste that can be hazardous if not disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in accordance with local, state, or federal Laws.

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For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at WWW.EIAE.ORG.

For lamp specific disposal information check WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.

DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (Applicable throughout the European Union and other European countries with separate collection programs)

This symbol found on your product or on its packaging, indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste when you wish to dispose of it. Instead, it should be handed over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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1Table of Contents

RuncoCare™ Standard Two Year Limited Warranty ................................................... iii

Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... vii

Compliance Information .............................................................................................. viii

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1

About This Manual ....................................................................................................... 1

Target Audience ..................................................................................................... 1

If You Have Comments About This Manual... .......................................................... 1

Textual and Graphic Conventions ...........................................................................1

Using This Manual ........................................................................................................ 2

Description, Features and Benefits ...............................................................................3

Key Features and Benefits ...................................................................................... 4

Parts List ................................................................................................................4

2. Controls and Functions ............................................................................................5

LS-1 at a Glance .......................................................................................................... 5

LS-1 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................... 9

LS-1 Remote Control ................................................................................................. 10

3. Installation ...............................................................................................................13

Remote Control ..........................................................................................................13

Notes on Batteries ................................................................................................13

Notes on Remote Control Operation ..................................................................... 13

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Quick Setup ............................................................................................................... 15

Installation Considerations ..........................................................................................16

Installation Type .................................................................................................... 16

Installing the Optional Anamorphic Lens Mount ..........................................................21

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Ambient Light .......................................................................................................17

Throw Distance..................................................................................................... 17

Vertical and Horizontal Position ............................................................................. 18

Lens Shift ............................................................................................................. 19

Folded Optics ....................................................................................................... 20

Other Considerations ............................................................................................20

Installing the Movable Anamorphic Lens Transport Assembly ...............................21

Installing the Fixed Anamorphic Lens Base Plate...................................................26

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Mounting the LS-1 .....................................................................................................27

Floor Mounting (Upright) ....................................................................................... 27

Ceiling Mounting (Inverted) ....................................................................................27

Installing the Projector in an Enclosure ..................................................................27

Adjusting the Projection Angle ..............................................................................28

Connections to the LS-1 ............................................................................................29

\Connector Panel Access ..................................................................................... 29

Connecting Source Components to the LS-1 ....................................................... 30

RS-232 Controller Connection .............................................................................. 35

Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment ....................... 36

Connecting an External IR Receiver ...................................................................... 37

Connecting to AC Power ...................................................................................... 37

Turning on the Power .................................................................................................38

Lens Adjustments ...................................................................................................... 38

Focus and Zoom .................................................................................................. 38

Lens Shift ............................................................................................................. 38

Changing the OSD Language .....................................................................................39

Adjusting the Picture Orientation ................................................................................ 39

Rear Projection .....................................................................................................39

Ceiling Mode.........................................................................................................39

Installing and Adjusting the Anamorphic Lens .............................................................40

Fixed Anamorphic Lens ........................................................................................ 40

Movable Anamorphic Lens ................................................................................... 42

4. Operation .................................................................................................................45

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Selecting Video Memory ............................................................................................. 45

Selecting an Aspect Ratio ..........................................................................................45

Selecting An Input Source ..........................................................................................45

Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) .....................................................................................46

Using the On-Screen Menus ......................................................................................47

Main ..................................................................................................................... 48

Advanced .............................................................................................................58

System .................................................................................................................63

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Control .................................................................................................................67

Language ............................................................................................................. 69

Service ................................................................................................................. 70

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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 73

Lamp Replacement ....................................................................................................73

Troubleshooting Tips .................................................................................................. 74

6. Serial Communications ..........................................................................................77

RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...............................................................77

Serial Command Syntax ............................................................................................. 77

Key Commands....................................................................................................77

Operations Commands......................................................................................... 80

RS-232 Error Codes .............................................................................................88

7. Specifications .......................................................................................................... 89

LS-1 Specifications .................................................................................................... 89

LS-1 Dimensions ........................................................................................................92

Supported Timings ..................................................................................................... 93

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1List of Figures

2-1. LS-1 Front/Side View ................................................................................................... 5

2-2. LS-1 Rear/Bottom/Top View ........................................................................................ 7

2-3. LS-1 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................... 9

3-1. IR Reception Angles ...................................................................................................14

3-2. Estimating Throw Distance .........................................................................................17

3-3. Projector Placement ................................................................................................... 19

3-4. Vertical Lens Shift (Example Only) ...............................................................................19

3-5. Folded Optics............................................................................................................. 20

3-6. Projector with Fixed Anamorphic Lens Base Plate - Bottom View ...............................26

3-7. Mounting Angle Ranges (Side-to-Side and Front-to-Back).......................................... 28

3-8. HDMI/DVI Source Connections .................................................................................. 30

3-9. RGB Connections ...................................................................................................... 31

3-10. SCART RGBS Connection ....................................................................................... 32

3-11. Component Video Connections................................................................................33

3-12. Composite and S-Video Connections.......................................................................34

3-13. RS-232 Control System Connection......................................................................... 35

3-14. 12-Volt Trigger Output Connection........................................................................... 36

3-15. External IR Receiver Connection............................................................................... 37

3-16. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View ...........................................40

3-17. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Mount ..................................................42

4-1. LS-1 OSD Menu Structure .........................................................................................47

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4-3. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness .........................................................53

4-4. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast ..........................................................53

4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness..............................................................54

4-6. Overscan Examples.................................................................................................... 56

4-7. Source Select Sub-Menu ........................................................................................... 57

4-8. LS-1 Advanced Menu................................................................................................. 58

4-9. RGB Adjust Sub-Menu ............................................................................................... 61

4-10. Fine Sync Sub-Menu ................................................................................................62

4-11. LS-1 System Menu...................................................................................................63

4-12. Source Enable Sub-Menu ........................................................................................ 64

4-13. PIP and PBP areas for 1080p Display....................................................................... 65

4-14. PIP Split-Screen Mode ............................................................................................. 66

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4-15. LS-1 Service Menu ...................................................................................................70

7-1. LS-1 Dimensions ........................................................................................................92

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Introduction

1. Introduction

This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco LS-1 Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Projector.

Throughout this manual, the Runco LightStyle™ Series LS-1 Home Theater Projector is referred to as the “LS-1.”

most out of the LS-1.

Runco has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it may require updating from time to time. You can always find the latest version of this and other Runco product manuals on-line, at www.Runco.com.

Runco welcomes your comments about this manual. Send them to info@Runco.com.

Text Conventions: The following conventions are used in this manual, in order to clarify the information and instructions provided:

• Remote and built-in keypad button identifiers are set in upper-case bold type; for example, “Press EXIT to return to the previous menu.”

• Computer input (commands you type) and output (responses that appear on-screen) is shown in monospace (fixed-width) type; for example: “To change the aspect ratio to Letterbox, type op

• All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and enclosed in angle brackets. These keys are the following: <Enter>, <Spacebar>, <Control>, <Esc> and <Tab>.

• <Enter> indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your keyboard if it has both keys.

In addition to these conventions, underlining, boldface and/or italics are occasionally used to highlight important information, as in this example:

aspect = 1 <Enter>. ”

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1.1 About This Manual

Target AudienceRunco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the

If You Have Comments About This Manual...

Textual and Graphic Conventions

Note

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A carriage return must be used after each command or string.

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Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual, to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or injury:

TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using

Tip

certain features.

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Using This Manual

Note

Caution

NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance. They also provide supplemental information.

CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade performance or cause a malfunction.

WARNING

DANGER!

Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual.

WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result in damage to the equipment, or possible non-fatal injury to the user.

DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or death.

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General information about the LightStyle™ Series LS-1 Home Theater Projector

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Advanced configuration instructions 58

Troubleshooting tips 74

Specifications for the LightStyle™ Series LS-1 Home Theater Projector

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Introduction

Elegant and electrifying, the LightStyle™ Series LS-1 Home Theater Projector is designed for both performance and esthetics. Where sleek design encompasses incredible performance, this stylish combination of legendary Runco engineering and impactful design yield a powerhouse that elevates the bar for affordable home theater projection.

Designed inside and out by Runco’s award-winning engineering and design team, the LS-1 incorporates Runco’s proprietary engineering, advanced features and performance enhancements to achieve an elevated home theater experience. Combining a 1080p native resolution DLP™ light engine featuring Runco’s powerful SuperOnyx™ technology with ConstantContrast™ for bright, pristine, high-definition images with deep black levels and significant contrast, the LS-1 projects pristine images from any source.

The LS-1 is equipped with a precision optics package offering zoom, focus and lens shift controls and a throw range of 1.85:1 to 2.40:1. For installations requiring shorter throw distances, the LS-1 is optionally available with a lens that offers a throw range of 1.63:1 to

1.86:1.

To ensure a perfect fit in any room at any time, the LS-1 incorporates the ISF™ (Imaging Science Foundation) calibration suite for optimal performance in various rooms and lighting conditions. These calibration tools feature day and night calibration memory settings, individual sharpness and noise reduction controls, programmable image memory selection keys, built-in test patterns and a dark room-optimized remote.

Runco’s advanced ViVix™ digital video processing enhances the LS-1 picture quality and provide artifact-free scaling. Rounding out this impressive projector are discrete input source, aspect ratio and power on/off, as well as an RS-232 interface for seamless integration with automation control systems.

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1.3 Description, Features and Benefits

For uncompromised widescreen reproduction of movies originally filmed in the CinemaScope™ 2:35:1 format, the LS-1 can also be paired with one of Runco’s award-winning anamorphic lens solutions. Through an ingenious combination of software, electronics and precision anamorphic optics, the Runco anamorphic lens system maintains constant image height on the screen just as in a movie theater. When a viewer transitions from 1.78:1 (16:9) program material to superwide 2.35:1, the image simply gets wider while image height is maintained. The projection system is able to use the full pixel array, thereby producing a 2.35:1 image with enhanced resolution and increased brightness. No resolution or image area is lost to those black bars that contain no picture information.

Note

An anamorphic lens requires the use of a 2.35:1 (or similar aspect ratio), “superwide” format screen.

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Key Features and Benefits The LS-1 offers these key features and benefits:

• Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio)

• DLP system using high-performance Digital Micromirror Device (DMD)

• Customized color wheel produces wide dynamic range and rich grayscale

• ConstantContrast™ provides for infinitely variable adjustment of the light path through the optics, enabling the perfect balance of black and white levels for any type of video source material

• Picture in Picture function allows you to display two inputs on the screen at the same time

• Two (2), HDMI 1.3 Inputs with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)

• HDTV Compatible

Parts List Your LS-1 is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please

contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23RUNCO.

• LS-1 DLP Projector

• Remote Control Unit and two (2), AA-size batteries

• AC Power Cord (North America)

• 5.0-mm Hex wrench (for lens shift adjustment)

• Runco LS-1 Quick Setup Guide

Optional Accessories:

• Secondary anamorphic lens and lens mount

• Ceiling mount kit (part number 997-4214-00)

• Short-throw lens, 1.63:1-1.86:1

• Replacement Lamp (part number 997-5268-00)

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2. Controls and Functions

Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key LS-1 components.

System

Keypad

Intake

Vent

Front

IR Sensor

Zoom Ring

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Figure 2-1. LS-1 Front/Side View

Top IR Sensor

Power Button/ Status LED

Exhaust Vent (on side)

Focus Ring

Projection Lens

2.1 LS-1 at a Glance

• TOP IR SENSOR

Receives infrared signals from the remote control unit.

• POWER BUTTON/STATUS LED

Indicates projector status as follows:

• Solid green = AC power present, ready to turn on (lamp not lit)

• Flashing green = lamp is warming up or cooling down; keypad functions not allowed

• Off = Lamp lit, projector functioning normally

• Alternating green/red = Lamp problem (door open, unable to strike, end of life), user intervention likely to fix problem

• Flashing red = Over temperature, user intervention (clear vents, turn on AC) may fix problem

• Solid red = Error that requires servicing (fan fail, Power-on self-test fail etc.)

• EXHAUST VENT

Warm air exits the projector through this vent. Ensure that it is not blocked.

• FOCUS RING

Rotate this to focus the projected image.

• PROJECTION LENS

Available in two versions: standard throw range (1.85:1 to 2.40:1) and short throw range (1.63:1 to 1.86:1).

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SOURCE

▲

• ZOOM RING

Rotate this to change the projected image size.

• FRONT IR SENSOR

Receives infrared signals from the remote control unit.

• INTAKE VENT

Internal fans draw cool air into the projector through this vent.

• SYSTEM KEYPAD

Provides an alternative to using the remote control unit to select a source or navigate the on-screen display (OSD) controls.

SOURCE

Use this button to select a video source.

►◄

Cursor Keys ( , , , )

Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display patterns.

ENTER ( )

Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting.

Press this button to show or hide the OSD menus.

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Figure 2-2. LS-1 Rear/Bottom/Top View

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1. RUNCO LOGO BADGE

Remove to access the lens shift controls.

2. REAR COVER

Remove to access connectors.

3. LAMP MODULE COVER

Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment.

4. CABLE OPENING

Pass cables through this opening.

5. CEILING MOUNT HOLES

Use these to attach the ceiling bracket to the projector. Use M4 screws with a maximum screw depth of 10

6. ADJUSTABLE FEET

Use these when the projector is installed in a table-top configuration to level the image and/or adjust the projection angle.

7. PROJECTION LENS

The inside of the lens barrel is threaded to accommodate a standard, 72-mm lens filter. For example, with a smaller screen you can install a neutral-density filter to reduce the overall light output.

mm (0.39 inch).

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HDMI

Figure 2-3 shows the LS-1 rear panel.

OMPONENT1 - SCAR

MPONENT1 -

HDMI

-232

RS-232

DMI

2V TRIGGE

R INPU

RGB

IR INP

S-VIDEO

-VIDE

5679 8

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1 32

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Figure 2-3. LS-1 Rear Panel

1. HDMI 1 (Digital) HDMI 2 (Digital)

HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting an HDMI or DVI source.

2. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the LS-1 to power here.

3. RGB Provides a standard, 15-pin VGA-style connection to either an RGB or component high-definition source, or to a personal computer. The LS-1 automatically detects the input signal resolution.

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4. COMPONENT 1/SCART (RCA connectors) Standard- or high-definition (480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p) Component (YPrPb) input for connecting a DVD/HD-DVD/BD player, HD set-top box or other SD/HD source. Also provides RGB input for RGBS sources.

For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode.

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5. VIDEO Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, laser disc player or other composite video source. Also provides composite sync input for RGBS sources.

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2.3

LS-1 Remote Control

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6. S-VIDEO

A standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR.

7. IR INPUT

Wired input from a Niles- or Xantech-compatible, infrared (IR) repeater system.

8. TRIGGER 1

Provides 12 (+/- 1.5) volt switched output for screen relays with 250mA current capacity and short protection.

9. RS-232

A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation/control system.

1. ON

Use this button to turn the projector on.

2. OFF

Use this button to turn the projector off.

3. Source Selection

Buttons (1-5):

Press to select a video source. By default, these buttons are assigned as

follows: 1 = HDMI 1; 2 = HDMI 2; 3 = Component; 4 = S-Video; 5 = Video. However, you can assign each button to any source you wish.

4. Cursor Keys

( , , , )

Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display patterns.

ENTER

Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting.

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ONlPOWER OFF

SOURCE

2 3

▲

ENTER

▲

▼

USER MEMORY

GAMM A

PIP

SWA P

▼

SHARP

LIGHT

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5. Aspect Ratio Selection Button Press this button repeatedly to select one of the following aspect ratios:

16 : 9: For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. Letterbox: For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9

screen.

4 : 3: Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 sources in the center of the screen. 4:3 Narrow: Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 sources in the center of the screen when

using an anamorphic lens. Native: Displays source image in its native resolution without re-sizing or overscan.

6. MENU Press this button to show or hide the OSD controls.

7. Memory Preset Buttons (M1 / M2 / M3) Press to recall settings for the current input from one of three memory presets. By default, these buttons are assigned as follows: M1 = User Memory Memory preset you wish.

8. Picture Adjustment Buttons:

Contrast

Press to adjust white level.

Brightness

Press to adjust black level. Sharpness (SHARP) Press to adjust sharpness.

Gamma (GAMMA)

Press to select a gamma curve.

Overscan (OS)

Press to select an overscan mode.

Noise Reduction (NR)

Press to adjust noise reduction level.

1; M2 = User

2; 3 = ISF Night. However, you can assign each button to any memory

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9. LIGHT Press momentarily to activate remote backlighting. Press and hold for five (5) seconds to illuminate the projector rear panel, to facilitate connecting cables in a dark room.

10. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Controls:

PIP

Press repeatedly to activate/deactivate PIP mode or select the desired PIP image source.

SWAP

Press to swap the PIP image with the active source image.

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3. Installation

To install batteries in the remote control:

1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.

2. Install two AA batteries with the correct polarity.

3. Replace the cover.

• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.

• If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid

damage from battery leakage.

• In most situations, you can simply point the remote control at the screen which will

reflect the IR signal from the remote back toward the IR receiver on the projector. In some cases, however, ambient conditions may prevent this. If so, point the remote control at the projector and try again.

• If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the

batteries with new ones.

• The remote control may fail to operate if the infrared remote sensor is exposed to bright

sunlight or fluorescent lighting.

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Notes on Batteries• Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries.

Notes on Remote Control Operation

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• The projector’s front IR receiver has a range of approximately 40 feet (12.19 meters); the top IR receiver has a range of approximately 20 feet (6.10 meters). shows the reception angles of the front and top IR receivers.

Figure 3-1

Figure 3-1. IR Reception Angles

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Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the LS-1 installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions.

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Table 3-1. Installation Overview

Step Procedure

Choose a location for the projector 16

Install anamorphic lens mounting assembly (optional) 21

Mount the projector 27

Connect signal sources to the LS-1 30

Connect external controller to RS-232 port and/or IR repeater

system (optional)

Connect 12-volt trigger output to retractable screen or other,

+12V trigger-activated equipment (optional)

Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist.

For Details, Refer

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Apply power to the projector 37

3.2 Quick Setup

Primary lens adjustments: projected image size (zoom), position

(shift) and focus

Change the OSD Language (optional) 39

For rear-screen and/or ceiling-mount installations, select the

proper picture orientation

Install and adjust secondary anamorphic lens (optional) 40

Projector calibration: adjust the following for each input; save settings when finished:

• Aspect ratio

•Brightness

•Contrast

• Color level

•Tint

• Input position

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3.3 Installation Considerations

Installation Type Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or

Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally.

inverted mount.

Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options

Table 3-2 compares these various installation methods.

Advantages Considerations

Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation

• Easy to set up

• Can be moved or changed quickly

• Easy to access

Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

• Does not take up audience space

• Projector is unobtrusive

• Projector cannot be accidentally moved

Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation

• Projector is completely hidden

• Projector is easily accessed

• Usually good ambient light rejection

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• Shares floor space with audience

• Installation is more permanent

• Projector access is more difficult

• Requires separate room

• Installation cost is usually higher

• Projector is completely hidden

• Usually good ambient light rejection

• Projector is completely hidden

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• Usually good ambient light rejection

• Requires less space behind screen than other rear screen installations

Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

• Requires separate room

• Installation cost is usually higher

Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror

• Requires separate room

• Installation cost is usually higher

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images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant.

This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your image will be the right size for your screen.

You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and multiplying it by the lens throw ratio; see roughly how far back the projector should be positioned from the screen in order to project a focused image large enough to fill the screen.

Figure 3-2. The result of this calculation tells you

Estimating Throw Distance

Throw Distance (TD) = Screen Width (w) x Lens Throw Ratio

Screen width (w)

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Ambient LightIn general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your

Throw DistanceThrow distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen.

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Table 3-3 lists the available LS-1 lens options and their associated throw ratios.

Table 3-3. LS-1 Lens Options and Throw Ratios (Note)

Projector Model

LS-1 + Standard Lens

LS-1 + Standard Fixed Anamorphic Lens

LS-1 + Standard Movable Anamorphic Lens

LS-1 + Optik A Primary Lens

LS-1 + Optik A Primary Lens + Fixed Anamorphic Lens

LS-1 + Optik A Primary Lens + Movable Anamorphic Lens

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Throw

Ratio with

Primary

Lens Only

1.85 – 2.40 134.31 174.24 (n/a)

1.85 - 2.40 134.31 174.24 1.39 – 1.80 133.44 172.80

1.63 - 1.86 118.34 135.04 (n/a)

1.63 - 1.86 118.34 135.04 1.22 - 1.40 117.12 134.40

inches, with

72.6x40.8-inch (1.78:1) Screen

Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum

(n/a) 1.85 – 2.40 177.60 230.40

(n/a) 1.63 - 1.86 156.48 178.56

Throw Ratio

Lens and

Anamorphic

with

Primary

Lens

Throw Range in

inches, with

96x40.8-inch (2.35:1)

Screen

Vertical and Horizontal

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Position

Note: Due to normal manufacturing variances, throw distance can vary by up to +/- 5 percent from

these specifications.

Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen.

Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way that the lens center is aligned with either the top or bottom edge of the screen area, and centered horizontally. See

Figure 3-3.

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Ceiling Installation

Height

Floor Installation

Height

Lens Center

Figure 3-3. Projector Placement

Projection Distance

Screen

Projection Distance

Lens CenterLens Center

Screen

Lens Center

Ceiling

Floor

Lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height or width, as shown in

Figure 3-4.

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Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular lens or projector is used in this example.

Figure 3-4. Vertical Lens Shift (Example Only)

The LS-1 provides up to 25% of upward vertical lens shift and up to 60% of downward vertical lens shift. For example, with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen, you

can shift the image up to 14.00 inches (0.36 below the screen center.

meters) above or 33.60 inches (0.85 meters)

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Screen Center

50% Height

Lens Shift

(0.5 x H)

100% Height

Lens Shift

(1.0 x H)

Lens ShiftYou can use the lens shift controls on the projector to center the image on the screen.

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Note

Folded Optics In rear-projection applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may

be used to fold the optical path, as shown in mirror must be accurately set. If you are considering this type of installation, contact your dealer for assistance.

1. With no lens shift, the lens center and screen center are aligned with each other.

2. Vertical shift limits are percentages of the screen height.

3. Vertical lens shift figures are for ceiling mount configurations. For floor installations (where the projector is upright), reverse the up/down vertical lens shift percentages.

Figure 3-5. The position of the projector and

Screen

Mirror

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Figure 3-5. Folded Optics

Other Considerations Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation:

• Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the projector circuitry, which may affect performance.

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• Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors, speakers, power amplifiers and elevators.

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If you are installing a standard LS-1 (without an anamorphic lens), skip this step and proceed with

If you are installing an LS-1 with a fixed anamorphic lens, proceed with Installing the Fixed Anamorphic Lens Base Plate (page 26).

If you are installing an LS-1 with a movable anamorphic lens, proceed as follows to install the lens mount and transport assembly.

Mounting the LS-1 (page 27).

1. Do not install the anamorphic lens yet, only the transport

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Package Contents: The LS-1 movable anamorphic lens mount kit consists of the following items. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23RUNCO.

• Transport Assembly Attachment Plate

• Attachment plate hardware (screws, washers and spacers)

• Attachment plate security hooks and related hardware (chain, chain ends, nuts and washers)

assembly and/or lens mount. You will install the anamorphic lens after you install the projector and adjust the primary lens.

2. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions.

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Installing the Movable Anamorphic Lens Transport Assembly

• Transport Assembly

• Transport mounting hardware

• Lens bracket mounting hardware

• Power supply

• Remote control unit and batteries

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• Anamorphic lens and mounting bracket

Attaching the Transport Assembly Attachment Plate:

1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface.

2. Position the attachment plate as shown here.

Attachment Points

for Security Hooks

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Attachment Points

for Transport Assembly Attachment Plate

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3. If you are mounting the projector on a ceiling: Line up the holes on the Ceiling

Mount Plate (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) with those on the bottom of the projector and attachment plate.

4. Secure the Transport Assembly Attachment Plate and Ceiling Mount Plate to the projector using the hardware provided with the attachment plate, as shown.

Caution

1. Do not use the mounting screws provided with the ceiling mounting kit. Use only the hardware provided with the Transport

Assembly Attachment plate.

2. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.

Attachment Points

for Security Hooks

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Hardware for Attachment Plate and Ceiling Mount Plate (4 Places):

Screw, Phillips PH,

M4 x 30mm

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

5/8" Nylon Spacer

Ceiling Mount Plate

Attachment Plate

Projector (bottom)

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Installing the Anamorphic Lens Transport Assembly: After installing the Transport Assembly Attachment Plate and Ceiling Mount Plate, proceed as follows to install the Anamorphic Lens Transport Assembly.

Install Transport Pivot Screw Here

Transport Assembly

Attachment Points

Hardware for Lens Transport Assembly:

Pivot Screw, Phillips PH,

#10-32 x 5/8" (1)

Nut, #10-32 (1)

Lock Washer, #10-32 (1)

Flat Washer, #10-32 (1)

Screw, Phillips PH, #6-32 x 3/8" (4)

Transport Assembly

Pivot Screw,

as assembled

Attachment

Plate

1. Position the flat side of the motorized transport against the bottom side of the Attachment Plate so that the center “M” hole in the Attachment Plate is aligned with the front recessed transport hole.

2. Insert the #10-32 pivot screw up through the transport and Attachment Plate and loosely complete the assembly with the corresponding washer, lock washer and nut.

3. Loosely insert the four small 3/8” screws through the four remaining “M” slots through the top of the Attachment Plate and down into the transport.

4. Separate the Anamorphic Lens and lens bracket. Locate the lens bracket mounting screws and use them to attach the bracket to the transport assembly. Observe the sticker on the plate showing the correct sequence for installing and tightening the screws.

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Attaching the Security Hooks: To help stabilize and support the added weight of the Anamorphic Lens and Lens Transport Assembly, the attachment plate includes two security hooks and related hardware for attaching the front part of the plate to the ceiling above.

Proceed as follows to attach the security hooks. This requires the following tools and materials:

•Pliers

• Scissors

• Ceiling Hooks (not supplied)

Installation

1. Install the Plate Hook Assemblies in the two “H” holes of the Attachment Plate (see diagram on ends on the ceiling side as shown above.

2. Use pliers to bend the closed hooks apart just enough to install a Chain End at a later time.

3. Attach the plate hooks to the ceiling as described in the section entitled Mounting (Inverted) on page 27.

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Installing the Fixed

Anamorphic Lens Base

Plate

To install the base plate on an LS-1 with a fixed anamorphic lens:

1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface.

2. Secure the base plate and Ceiling Mount Plate (if used) to the projector with the four, M4

x 0.7 x 14mm screws provided with the anamorphic lens base plate.

Caution

1. Do not use the mounting screws provided with the ceiling mounting kit. Use only the hardware provided with the

anamorphic lens base plate.

2. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.

Ceiling Mount Plate (part of Ceiling Mount Kit)

Screw, Phillips Pan-Head, M4 x 0.7 x 14mm (4x)

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Anamorphic Lens Base Plate

Figure 3-6. Projector with Fixed Anamorphic Lens Base Plate - Bottom View

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There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another.

level surface such as a table or cart. Carts are useful when moving a projector during a presentation or from site to site. If possible, lock the wheels when it’s in position to prevent it from being moved during a presentation.

For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited space for projector and audience, you can invert the LS-1 and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.

Note

Install the ceiling mount kit according to the instructions provided with it.

If you are ceiling-mounting an LS-1 with a movable anamorphic lens: Perform these additional steps to secure the plate Security Hooks to the ceiling (refer to the Security Hooks on page 25).

1. Install ceiling hooks (not supplied) into the ceiling directly above the Plate Hooks. The ceiling hooks should be small enough to accept a Chain End but strong enough when installed to each support 40 pounds or more.

2. Attach a Chain End to the Chain and then connect it to one of the ceiling hooks.

3. Cut the Chain to a length equal to or slightly greater than the distance between the ceiling hook and the corresponding Plate Hook.

4. Attach a Chain End to the other end of the Chain. Then, use the Chain to connect the ceiling hook and the Plate Hook.

For ceiling installations, use Runco-approved mounting hardware and M4 screws with a maximum screw depth of 10

mm (0.39 inch).

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Floor Mounting (Upright)In typical front and rear screen installations, the projector can be mounted to a secure and

Ceiling Mounting (Inverted)

5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 for the other ceilling hook/Plate Hook pair.

The projector can also be inverted and placed in an enclosure above and behind the viewing area. Install four feet on the inside bottom surface of the enclosure on which the projector can rest. A variety of materials can be used for this purpose (for example, rubber crutch tips or turntable feet).

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Adjusting the Projection

Angle

If the screen is significantly higher or lower than the projector, you can also tilt the projector at a slight angle. In a ceiling installation, you do this by adjusting the ceiling mount.

For a floor installation, turn the adjustable feet at the bottom of the projector to adjust the projection angle.

The projector can be rotated (side-to-side) up to 360 degrees and mounted without it affecting performance. However, to ensure optimal performance of the lamp, limit the front-to-back tilt of the projector to ±20 degrees; see

Figure 3-7.

± 360º

± 20º

Figure 3-7. Mounting Angle Ranges (Side-to-Side and Front-to-Back)

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Proceed as follows to connect the LS-1 to your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power.

When connecting your equipment:

• Use the correct signal cables for each source.

• For best performance and to minimize cable clutter, use high-quality cables that are

only as long as necessary to connect two devices. (Don’t use a 20-foot cable when a 6-foot cable will suffice.)

• Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on

connectors that have them.

screws holding the rear compartment cover in place.

Using a flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the two screws holding the rear compartment cover in place.

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3.6 Connections to the LS-1

Connector Panel AccessUsing a flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the two

Then, remove the rear compartment cover by tilting it upward.

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IR INPUT

HDMI

COMPO

INPUT

2V TR

IGGER

232

-VID

VID

RGB

Connecting Source

Components to the LS-1

Connect your video sources to the LS-1 as shown and described in the sections that follow.

HDMI/DVI Connections: See Figure 3-8.

Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest

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video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output into the projector.

-VIDE

IDEO

IDE

OMPONENT1 - SCART

ENT1 -

OMPONENT1 - SCART

OMPONENT1 - SCA

S-232

-232

2V TRI

RS-232

2V TRIGGER

V TRIGGE

RGB

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Figure 3-8. HDMI/DVI Source Connections

HDMI

AV OUT

HDMI/DVI sources (BD, DVD,

DTV Set-Top Box, Game Console etc.)

HDMI

AV OUT

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RGBHV Connections: Connect your personal computer or other RGB source to the

COMPO

IR INPUT

HDMI

O-SC

INPUT

2V TR

IGGER

-232

VID

VIDE

HDMI

RGB input. See

Figure 3-9.

RS-232

2V TRIGGER

S-232

2V TRI

RGB

-VIDE

IDEO

IDE

NENT1 - SCART

COMPONENT1 - SCART

OMPONENT1 - SCAR

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Computer

Figure 3-9. RGB Connections

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IR INPUT

HDMI

INPUT

2V TR

IGGER R

S-232

-232

-VID

HDMI1HDMI

SCART RGBS Connection: If the source outputs RGB with composite sync, connect the green, blue and red outputs to the Y, Pb and Pr terminals on the

COMPONENT

1/SCART input and the sync output to the VIDEO input. See Figure

3-10.

2V TRI

RS-232

2V TRIGGER

V TRIGGE

S-232

R INPUT

RGB

INPUT

-VIDE

IDEO

IDE

OMPONENT1 - SCART

VCR

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Gaming Console

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Figure 3-10. SCART RGBS Connection

SCART-to-RGBS

adapter

Sync

Green

Blue

Red

Sync

Green

Blue

Red

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Component Video Connections: Connect your component video sources to the

IR INPUT

HDMI

INPUT

IGGE S

232

VID

IDEO

VIDE

HDMI

COMPONENT

1/SCART or RGB inputs as shown in Figure 3-11.

2V TRIGGER

2V TR

RS-232

2V TRIGGER

V TRIGGER

S-232

-232

RGB

R INP

-VIDE

IDE

IDEO

OMPONENT1 - SCART

-VIDE

RGB

OMPONENT1 - SCART

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COMPONEN T VIDEO OUT

BD/DVD

Figure 3-11. Component Video Connections

Y P

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COMPO

IR INPUT

HDMI

O-SC

OMPO

INPUT

2V TR

IGGER R

S-23

232

HDMI

Composite/S-Video Connections: Connect your Composite and S-Video sources to the LS-1 as shown in

Figure 3-12.

RS-232

S-232

2V TRIGGER

2V TRIGGE

12V TRI

RGB

-VIDE

IDEO

-VIDE

IDEO

RGB

NENT1 -

NENT1 - SCART

OMPONENT1 - SCART

VCR

S-Video

Composite

Camcorder

Gaming Console

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Figure 3-12. Composite and S-Video Connections

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COMPO

IR INPUT

HDMI

O-SC

OMPO

SCAR

INPUT

2V TR

IGGER

VID

IDEO

VIDE

HDMI1HDMI

RGB

Connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the LS-1; see

Figure 3-13. Use a standard, 9-pin serial cable, wired straight-through.

For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 77.

S-232

R INPU

NPU

-VIDEO

-VIDE

IDE

IDEO

NENT1 -

NENT1 - SCART

OMPONENT1 - SCART

2V TRI

RS-232

2V TRIGGER

V TRIGGE

RGB

345

2 Transmit Data

to Automation/

Control System

or PC

(none of the other pins are used)

3 Receive Data 5 Ground

RS-232 Controller

Connection

Figure 3-13. RS-232 Control System Connection

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IR INPUT

INPUT

-232

IR INPUT

HDMI

COMPO

SCAR

INPUT

VID

IDEO

VIDE

HDMI

HDMI2RGB

RGB

Connecting 12-Volt

Trigger Output to External

Theater Equipment

If your LS-1 is equipped with a movable anamorphic lens, OR if your home theater contains a retractable screen, screen mask or other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment, connect these devices to the TRIGGER 1 output as shown in Figure 3-14.

+12V Trigger Input

3.5-mm mini plug

2V TRI

RS-232

12V TRIGGER

S-232

-23

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Retractable Screen or other 12-volt trigger-activated device

S-232

RS-232

2V TRIGGER

2V TRI

RGB

R INP

-VIDE

IDEO

RGB

Sleeve = Ground

Tip = +12V

IDE

OMPONENT1

ENT1

ENT1 - SCART

ENT1 -

Figure 3-14. 12-Volt Trigger Output Connection

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OMPO

IGGER

S-O

-VID

POWER OFF

GAMMA

PIP

SWAP

SHARP

LIGHT

▲

▼

▲

▼

ENTER

USER MEMORY

SOURCE

If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the projector due to excessive distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors, you can connect an external IR repeater system to the IR INPUT on the LS-1 to extend the range of the remote control. See

Figure 3-15.

IR Sensor

Remote Control

(3.5-mm, mini

phono plug)

12V TRIGGER

2V TRI

V TR

R INP

IR Repeater

-VIDE

IDEO

IDE

NENT1 -

OMPONENT1 - SCART

- SC

COMPONENT1 - SCART

Connecting an External IR Receiver

Figure 3-15. External IR Receiver Connection

the projector (AC 100V ~ 240V); see power source.

Anamorphic Lens Transport: An AC-to-DC power adapter is provided for the lens transport. Connect the power

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adapter to the +9V DC In jack on the rear of the lens transport assembly. Connect the other end to an AC power source.

Figure 2-3. Then, connect the other end to your AC

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3.7

Turning on the Power

3.8

Lens Adjustments

Focus and Zoom To focus the projected image, grasp the lens

Lens Shift To access the lens shift controls:

1. Turn on your source components.

2. Press the ON button on the remote control to turn on the LS-1. The LED

flashes green to indicate that it is warming up.

3. When the projector is ready for use, the LED turns off.

The LS-1 gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus.

by the front ring and rotate it.

To make the picture smaller (zoom out) or larger (zoom in), rotate the zoom ring in the appropriate direction.

1. Locate the Runco badge at the top of the projector. Press on the side of the badge nearest the “R” to release it.

Zoom Out

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2. Carefully lift the badge up, then away from

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Vertical Lens Shift: To shift the projected image vertically, insert the provided hex wrench into the hole at the top of the projector (directly above the lens). Then, turn the wrench as shown to shift the lens in the desired direction.

When you have finished adjusting the lens position, re-install the Runco badge.

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When you turn on the LS-1 for the first time, the OSD Language Menu appears.

The LS-1 can display the menus in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Russian.

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3.9 Changing the OSD Language

Press or to select a language. Then, press ENTER to confirm your selection.

If the LS-1 is installed behind the screen, you must change the picture orientation to match the installation method. To do this, press MENU on the remote control. Then, select

System from the Main Menu.

to select Rear Projection from the System Menu. Press or to set it to On.

automatic inversion is not desired, select Off.

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Ceiling Mode from the System Menu and set it to

3.10 Adjusting the Picture Orientation

Rear ProjectionIf the projector is used in a rear-projection application (see Figure 3-5), press repeatedly

Ceiling ModeIf the projector is ceiling-mounted, the LS-1 automatically inverts the image. If this

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3.11 Installing and Adjusting the Anamorphic Lens

Fixed Anamorphic Lens The fixed anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-16. Some

If you are installing an LS-1 with an anamorphic lens, proceed as follows to install and adjust that lens.

Note

components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions.

It is extremely important that the primary lens is properly adjusted before you install the anamorphic lens. Ensure that the image from the primary lens is perfectly centered on the screen.

6 Anamorphic Lens Base Plate

4 Swell Latch Assembly (2x)

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Figure 3-16. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View

2 Washer (4x)

5 Anamorphic Lens

Mounting Bracket

3 Height/Pitch Adjustment Screw, 4-40 x 1/4" (4x)

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1. Use the Height/Pitch Adjustment Screws (3) and Washers (2) to attach the Lens Mounting Bracket (5) to the Anamorphic Lens (1).

2. Remove the nut and rubber collar from each Swell Latch Assembly (4).

3. Secure the lens (with the mounting bracket attached) to the Lens Base Plate (6) using the swell latches.

Tip

Adjusting the Lens Height and Angle:

1. Project a white field on the screen.

2. Loosen the four Height/Pitch Adjustment Screws just enough to allow vertical movement of the lens assembly.

3. Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the screen:

To avoid clipping the corners of the image, position the anamorphic lens as close as possible to the primary lens.

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Too High

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4. Then, adjust the anamorphic lens angle so that the projected image is rectangular:

Correct Lens Angle

Incorrect Lens Angle

The anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector; this is normal.

5. When the height and angle are properly set, tighten the Height/Pitch Adjustment Screws to secure the lens in place.

Note

There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is properly adjusted, especially at shorter throw distances. If this is the case, Runco recommends that you slightly over-scan the image into the screen frame area to mask the distortion.

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Movable Anamorphic Lens Attach the movable anamorphic lens to the bracket using the plastic knobs supplied with

the lens. See

Figure 3-17.

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Figure 3-17. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Mount

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Set Trigger Output to “Letterbox”: The LS-1 anamorphic lens solution maintains constant image height independent of the aspect ratio, while using the full display resolution of the projector. It accomplishes this by moving the anamorphic lens in front of the primary lens when widescreen material is being viewed. When the viewer transitions back to 16:9 or 4:3 source material, the anamorphic lens moves out of the light path.

Proceed as follows to confirm that the +12V trigger output to which the lens transport is connected is configured for proper operation.

1. Project a 2.35:1 aspect ratio test pattern or other image on the screen.

2. Press MENU on the remote control.

3. Press or to select Control from the Main Menu.

4. If the +12V trigger output is set to Letterbox, skip to Step 7. Otherwise, continue with

Step 5.

5. Press or to highlight Trigger 1.

6. Press or to select Letterbox.

7. Select the Letterbox aspect ratio to move the anamorphic lens into position, if it isn’t already. To do this, press the aspect ratio ( Remote Control on page 10).

) button repeatedly (refer to LS-1

Installation

Adjusting the Lens Position:

1. Adjust the vertical position and tilt of the lens so that the projector beam is passing through the center of the lens and any residual pincushion distortion is about the same at the top and bottom of the image. This typically results in the anamorphic lens being below the center of the primary lens and tilted slightly downward.

2. Tighten the knobs.

There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is

Note

properly adjusted, especially at shorter throw distances. If this is the case, Runco recommends that you slightly over-scan the image into the screen frame area to mask the distortion.

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3. Adjust the rotation of the Lens Transport Assembly so that the left and right sides of the image are an equal distance from their respective screen borders.

4. Tighten the Pivot Screw and the four mounting screws holding the transport to the Attachment Plate.

5. For optimum multiple aspect ratio performance, adjust the projector’s zoom so that a

1.85:1 aspect ratio movie is just masked by the top and bottom of the screen border when the anamorphic lens is not in front of the primary lens. This way 1.85:1, 16:9 and 2.35-2.4:1 aspect ratio movies are all presented to fill the screen at a constant height.

6. Remove the protective film from the front of the anamorphic lens.

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4. Operation

Press M1, M2 or M3 to recall settings from a memory preset. Then, press ENTER to confirm your selection. Or, to cancel the operation, press ENTER.

You can assign each of these three buttons to any of four memory presets. For more information, refer to M2 Key / M3 Key on page 67.

Press the aspect ratio ( ) button to select the appropriate aspect ratio for the type of program material being viewed.

M1 Key /

to select Cancel and press

USER MEMORY

M1 M2 M3

SHARP

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When you turn on the LS-1, it switches to the last selected input and looks for a valid signal.

Use these buttons on the remote control to select an input source directly. You can assign each of these five buttons to any input. The default assignments are: 1

= HDMI 1, 2 = HDMI 2, 3 = Component, 4 = S-Video,

= Video.

For more information, refer to 1 Key / 2 Key / 3 Key / 4 Key / 5 Key on page 67.

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SOURCE

2 3

4.1 Selecting Video Memory

4.2 Selecting an Aspect Ratio

4.3 Selecting An Input Source

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Operation

4.4

Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP)

For PIP purposes, there are three groups of inputs separated by their display modes:

•Video (SD) group: Video, S-Video and SCART

inputs.

• Graphic (HD) group: Component 1, Component 2 and RGB inputs.

• Digital Video group: HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs.

PIP shows one input from any of these groups within or beside one input from either of the other two groups.

• Press PIP to enable the PIP function. Once enabled, press PIP repeatedly to select the

desired PIP source or turn PIP off.

• Press SWAP to swap the main and PIP images.

For more information, refer to PIP Position on page 65.

For each source, Table 4-1 shows which of the other sources are available as a PIP source.

Table 4-1. Available Main and PIP Source Combinations

VIDEO S-VIDEO SCART COMP 1 RGB HDMI 2 HDMI 1

– – –

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VIDEO

PIP Input Source

√ √ √ √

PIP SW AP LIGH T

S-VIDEO

SCART

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Main Input Source

RGB

HDMI 2

HDMI 1

Notes:

1. “√” means that that source is available as a PIP source with a given main source; “–” means that it is not.

2. Disabled sources (refer to Source Enable on page 64) are not available as PIP sources.

– – –

√ √ √

√ √ √ √ √

√ √ √ √

– –

√ √

– –

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1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or system keypad to display the Main

Menu.

2. There are six menus. Press or to select a sub-menu.

3. Press or to select a sub-menu item.

4. For each sub-menu item, the currently-selected value appears in white text or is otherwise highlighted. Press

or to choose a setting for that item, or press

ENTER to go to another sub-menu.

5. Press MENU to return to the previous menu.

6. From the Main Menu, press MENU to turn off the OSD menu.

The LS-1 OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1. Depending on

the selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options may not be available.

Main

Advanced

Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3, Letterbox, 4:3 Narrow or Native

Memory

Brightness Contrast Color Color Tint

Sharpness

Noise Reduction

Overscan Off, Crop or Zoom

Source Select

PIP Select

Resync (press ENTER to execute)

Color Space

Video Standard Auto, NTSC, PAL or SECAM Gamma 2.5, 2.2, Video, 2.0 or Graphics Color Temperature 5500K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K or Native DLP Frame Rate Auto, 48 Hz, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Color Gamut Auto, REC709, SMPTE-C, EBU or Native SatCo On or Off ConstantContrast On or Off Adaptive Contrast On or Off

RGB Adjust

Fine Sync

Recall Memory Save Settings Save ISF

0 ... 50* ... 100

Sharpness Sharpness Mode

(Simple or Advanced) Horizontal Sharpness Vertical Sharpness Diagonal Sharpness Sharpness Overshoot Horizontal Texture Vertical Texture Diagonal Texture Texture Overshoot Noise Threshold Noise Reduction Noise Reduction Mode

(Simple or Advanced) General Noise Reduction Block Artifact Reduction

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HDMI 1, HDMI 2, RGB, Comp. 1, Video, S-Video or SCART

Off, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, RGB, Comp. 1, Video, S-Video or SCART

Auto, REC709, REC601, RGB-PC or RGB-Video

Red / Green / Blue Offset Red / Green / Blue Gain V. Position H. Position Phase Tracking Sync Level

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System

Control

Language

Service

Source Enable On or Off for each source

PIP Position

Menu Position

Translucent Menu

Blank Screen Black, Blue or White Auto Power Off

Rear Projection Ceiling Mode Auto, On or Off Power On Chime On or Off 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Key 5 Key M1 Key M2 Key M3 Key

Trigger 1

Remote Code Set Set 1 or Set 2 Auto Source On or Off English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish,

Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Russian

Model Name Unit Serial Number Software Version Active/PIP Source Pixel Clock Signal Format H/V Refresh Rate Lamp Hours Lamp Hour Reset Reset? (Yes or No)

Factory Reset

Blue Only On or Off Test Patterns On or Off Altitude Auto or High

4.5 Using the On-Screen Menus

Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right, Picture-by-Picture or Split Screen

Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right or Center

0% (opaque), 25%, 50% or 75%

On or OffAuto Power On

HDMI 1, HDMI 2, RGB, Comp. 1, Comp. 2, Video, S-Video or SCART

User Memory 1, User Memory 2, ISF Day or ISF Night

Lamp, 16:9, Letterbox, 4:3, 4:3 Narrow or RS-232

(read-only)

Reset Everything? (Yes or No)

Figure 4-1. LS-1 OSD Menu Structure

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Main The LS-1 Main Menu, shown in Figure 4-2, provides access to the most commonly-used

projector functions.

Note

1. For best results, Runco recommends that you set

ConstantContrast to Off before adjusting Brightness, Contrast and other image quality settings in this menu (refer to ConstantContrast on page 61). After you have completed the initial calibration, set ConstantContrast to On if desired.

2. Image controls only operate on the active source. To adjust the PIP source, switch to the PIP source (thereby making it the active source), adjust the controls and then switch back.

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Figure 4-2. LS-1 Main Menu

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Aspect Ratio: To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, press

or to highlight Aspect Ratio. Use the or buttons to select the appropriate

aspect ratio for your screen size, installed lens configuration and the type of program material being viewed, then press ENTER; refer to Table 4-2.

Table 4-2. Aspect Ratio Settings

Operation

Aspect

Ratio

Setting

16:9

Description

16:9 linearly scales the source active image horizontally and vertically to fill a 16:9 screen.

Aspect

Ratio of

Source

Signal

16:9

4:3

Geometry of Projected Image

With Standard Lens

(1.78:1 Screen)

With Anamorphic Lens (2.35:1 Screen)

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4:3 linearly scales the

4:3

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4:3

Operation

Table 4-2. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued)

Aspect

Ratio

Setting

Letterbox

4:3

Narrow

Description

Letterbox mode scales (zooms in on) a 4:3 image linearly (by the same amount on all sides) to fill a 16:9 display, cropping the top and bottom of the image.

4:3 Narrow linearly scales the source active image horizontally, so that a 4:3 source has the correct aspect ratio when using an anamorphic lens.

Aspect

Ratio of

Source

Signal

16:9

4:3

16:9

Geometry of Projected Image

With Standard Lens

(1.78:1 Screen)

With Anamorphic Lens (2.35:1 Screen)

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Table 4-2. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued)

Operation

Aspect

Ratio

Setting

Native

Description

Select Native to display the source signal in its native resolution, centered in the display area with no re-sizing or overscan.

This means, for example, that 720p HDTV programs will display with unused pixels on all sides: 320 on the left and right sides and 180 above and below.

With SDTV and EDTV sources, the LS-1 scales the image horizontally to achieve a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Aspect

Ratio of

Source

Signal

16:9

4:3

Geometry of Projected Image

With Standard Lens

(1.78:1 Screen)

1080i HDTV Image

With Anamorphic Lens (2.35:1 Screen)

720p HDTV Image

480i SDTV Image

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720p HDTV Image

480i SDTV Image

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1024x768 PC Image

Operation

Memory: Select Memory from the Main menu, then press ENTER to recall image quality settings previously saved, or to save changed settings in any of four memory locations.

• Recall Memory: Select Recall Memory from the Memory menu to recall saved image quality settings. Unless you select Default (see below), this control affects all sources, not just the active source.

• User Memory 1 and User Memory 2 contain the factory default settings when the

projector is initially turned on.

• When you recall the ISF Day or ISF Night memory settings, all settings associated

with these stored values are grayed out. This prevents unintended adjustments from being made. To remove this restriction, choose User Memory 1 or User Memory

ISF Day and ISF Night are grayed out unless these custom settings have already

been saved.

•Choose Default to restore the factory-default settings for the active source only.

The other sources are unaffected.

• Save Settings: Select Save Settings from the Memory menu to save any image-related settings you have changed to User Memory 1 or User Memory 2.

The following items are saved (for all sources, not just the active source):

• Brightness / Contrast

• Color / Color Tint

• Sharpness (all settings in sub-menu)

• Noise Reduction (all settings in sub-menu)

• Color Space

• Video Standard

• Gamma

• Color Temperature

• DLP Frame Rate

• Color Gamut

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• SatCo

• ConstantContrast

• Adaptive Contrast

• RGB Adjust (all settings in sub-menu)

• Save ISF: Select Save ISF from the Memory menu to save any image-related settings you have changed to the ISF Day or ISF Night memory location.

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You must enter a passcode to access the Save ISF sub-menu.

The settings that are saved are the same as those saved with the Save Settings command (see above).

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Brightness: On your external test pattern source, select a PLUGE pattern. (PLUGE is an

acronym for “Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment.”) pattern.

Figure 4-3 shows a typical PLUGE

Operation

Below Black

bove Black

Figure 4-3. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness

PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white and gray areas against a black background. The example above includes two vertical bars and four shaded boxes.

Select Brightness from the Main menu. Use the or buttons to adjust the level so that:

• The darkest black bars disappear into the background.

• The dark gray areas are barely visible.

• The lighter gray areas are clearly visible.

• The white areas are a comfortable level of true white.

• The image contains only black, gray and white (no color).

Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the one shown in

Figure 4-4.

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Figure 4-4. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast

Select Contrast from the Main menu. Use the or buttons to adjust the contrast up until the top two bars become almost the same brightness, then down just until the brightness change between these bars is consistent with the other bars.

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Color: To adjust the overall color intensity, select Color from the Main menu. Decrease this setting if colors are overly saturated; increase it if colors appear muted or washed out.

Color Tint: Tint or “hue” is the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. To adjust the tint, select toward red; increase it to shift the hue toward green.

Note

Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust this, select Sharpness from the Main menu and press ENTER. On your external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5.

Brightness and Contrast controls are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting.

Color Tint from the Main menu. Decrease this setting to shift the hue

Like the Brightness and Contrast controls, the color and tint controls are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting.

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Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness

• Sharpness (Simple Mode): Adjust as needed, looking for white edges around the

transitions from black to gray and differently-sized lines in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them.

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• Sharpness Mode: Sharpness Mode allows or prevents access to the detailed

sharpness controls in this menu.

In most cases, Simple mode provides a sufficient level of control to produce the best picture from the most popular sources. In Simple mode, only the slider is adjustable; the others are grayed out.

Choose Advanced mode if you need more precise control over sharpness. In Advanced mode, only the top slider is grayed out.

• Horizontal Sharpness / Vertical Sharpness / Diagonal Sharpness: Use these

controls to enhance image detail along horizontal, vertical and diagonal edges respectively.

• Sharpness Overshoot: Use the Sharpness Overshoot control to minimize or eliminate

rings or shadows on dominant edges that cannot be removed using the “simple” Sharpness control.

• Horizontal Texture / Vertical Texture / Diagonal Texture / Texture Overshoot:

Use these controls to remove artifacts from textured areas that cannot be removed using the “simple”

• Noise Threshold: The Noise Threshold setting adjusts the frequency below which the

Sharpness controls have an effect. Frequencies above the threshold are considered “noise.”

Sharpness control.

Sharpness (top-most)

Operation

Generally, the higher the setting, the more noticeable the effect of any adjustments will be.

Noise Reduction: To apply noise reduction to the source signal, select Noise Reduction from the Main menu and press ENTER. Noise Reduction is useful for clearing up noisy images from interlaced SD sources.

• Noise Reduction (Simple Mode): Use the or button to adjust as desired,

keeping in mind that reducing noise (which reduces high frequencies) may also soften the image.

• Noise Reduction Mode: Noise Reduction Mode allows or prevents access to the

detailed noise reduction controls in this menu.

In most cases, Simple mode provides a sufficient level of control to produce the best picture from the most popular sources. In Simple mode, only the (top-most) slider is adjustable; the others are grayed out.

Choose Advanced mode if you need more precise control over noise reduction. In Advanced mode, only the top slider is grayed out.

• General Noise Reduction: General Noise Reduction is temporal and spatial noise

reduction for all types of inputs. The scene is analyzed for differences from frame to frame and reduces those differences that are not determined to be motion.

• Block Artifact Reduction: Use this control to reduce or eliminate so-called “block

artifacts” in MPEG-compressed video signals (digital broadcasts or DVDs). Set it as needed to minimize distortion within horizontal and vertical block boundaries.

• Mosquito Noise Reduction: Use this control to reduce or eliminate so-called

“mosquito noise” in MPEG-compressed video signals. Set it as needed to minimize distortion around the edges of moving objects, moving artifacts around edges and/or blotchy noise patterns superimposed over the objects.

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Overscan: Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. effectively hides these inactive, outer edges of the image. Choose one of the following:

•Off: This setting leaves the image as-is.

• Crop: This setting adds a mask at the left and right edges of the source active image

equal to 3% of the displayed horizontal resolution, and at the top and bottom edges equal to 3% of the displayed vertical resolution.

•Zoom: This setting adds a factor to the scaling of the source active image so that the vertical and horizontal resolutions are 106% of the size determined by the aspect ratio function. Anything outside of the original image area is removed.

Overscan

Note

Figure 4-6 illustrates the effect of each overscan setting for each aspect ratio.

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When the Aspect Ratio is set to Native, set Overscan to Off or Crop.

Off Crop Zoom

Figure 4-6. Overscan Examples

Source Select: To select a video source, press or to highlight Source Select, then

press ENTER. This displays the Source Select sub-menu, shown in Figure 4-7.

The default source selection is HDMI 1. All sources that are not available per the source enable function (refer to

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Figure 4-7. Source Select Sub-Menu

PIP Select: To select a PIP (secondary) video source, press or to highlight PIP Select, then press ENTER. The default PIP selection is Off.

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All sources that cannot be used for PIP due to a shared electronic path with the Active source are grayed out. The PIP source is a saved setting for each source, like brightness and contrast.

If for some reason the current PIP source becomes invalid (by disabling it in the source enable menu, for instance),

Resync: If the projected image becomes unstable or degraded, press or to highlight Resync, then press ENTER. This causes a re-acquisition of the active source and the PIP source, if present. It also changes any Fine Sync settings (described on page page 62) for this timing to the default setting.

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Advanced Use the controls in the Advanced menu, shown in Figure 4-8, to perform advanced image

adjustments.

Figure 4-8. LS-1 Advanced Menu

Color Space: Select Color Space from the Advanced menu to choose the color space of

the source signal for HDMI, RGB, and component connections.

• The default setting, Auto, functions as follows:

• HDMI: If the Auxiliary Video Information (AVI) infoframe contains color space and/or

range data, the LS-1 uses that information. Otherwise, for RGB sources, the LS-1 uses the RGB-Video color space. For component SDTV and EDTV resolutions,

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REC601 is used. For other component video resolutions, REC709 is used.

• RGB: If Hsync or Vsync signals are present, the LS-1 uses the RGB-PC color

space. Otherwise, REC601 is used for SDTV and EDTV sources, and REC709 for all other sources.

• Component: For SDTV and EDTV resolutions, the LS-1 uses the REC601 color

space. For all other resolutions REC709 is used.

In most cases, the Auto setting determines the correct color space to use. If it does not, you can force the LS-1 to use a specific color space. Choose one of the following:

• REC709 sets the color space matrix to that defined in ITU-R BT.709.

• REC601 sets the color space matrix to that defined in ITU-R BT.601.

• RGB-PC uses RGB color space and sets black at 0,0,0 RGB and white at 255,255,255 RGB, assuming an 8-bit image.

• RGB-Video uses RGB color space and sets black at 16,16,16 RGB and white at 235,235,235, assuming an 8-bit image, to correspond to the luminance values defined in digital component standards.

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Video Standard: Select Video Standard from the Advanced menu to specify the color system for composite video or S-Video input signals.

Different countries use different formats for video signals. Select the appropriate Video Standard for your region:

•Auto: The color systems are automatically identified and the format is set accordingly.

• PAL: This is the standard used in Europe, Australia and many other parts of the world,

typically with a 50Hz frame rate.

• SECAM: This is a standard format used mainly in France and Russia.

•NTSC: This is the standard format used mainly in the United States and Japan.

Gamma: Select Gamma from the Advanced menu to choose a DLP de-gamma curve.

Used correctly, the Gamma control can improve contrast while maintaining good details for blacks and whites.

If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see details in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to compensate. This improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks. Conversely, if the image is washed out and unnatural, with excessive detail in black areas, increase the setting.

• 2.5 sets the gamma to a 2.5 power law.

• 2.2 sets the gamma to a 2.2 power law.

• Video is similar to 2.2 gamma but differs in dark areas of the image to correspond to

the function that video cameras use to create images.

• 2.0 sets the gamma to a 2.0 power law.

• Graphics should only be used for computer presentations that require increased

brightness at the cost of grayscale accuracy.

Color Temperature: Color temperature defines the “color of gray;” that is, adjusts the 75% white point to various color points.

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To choose a color temperature setting, select Color Temperature from the Advanced menu. Then, press or to select 5500K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K or Native. The default setting, 6500K, is appropriate for most situations. Higher settings produce a “bluer” picture; lower ones impart a reddish hue to the image. Select Native to disable white point adjustment of the source signal.

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DLP Frame Rate: Select DLP Frame Rate from the Advanced menu to choose the output frame rate. You can have the LS-1 automatically determine the optimum frame rate, or you can force it to use a specific frame rate.

Note

• The default setting, Auto, frame locks to the main source if it has a vertical refresh rate of between 48 and 62Hz. Vertical refresh rates of from 24 to 31Hz are doubled. Frame rates between 31 and 48Hz and greater than 62Hz are converted to 60Hz.

•Select 48Hz to force the output frame rate to 48Hz. Use this setting to eliminate 2:3 pull-down judder with 60Hz film-based sources.

• 50Hz and 60Hz force the output frame rate to 50Hz and 60Hz respectively.

Color Gamut: Select Color Gamut from the Advanced menu to select a color gamut (range) that may be different from the default color gamut.

Each setting defines the precise hue of each primary (red, green and blue) and secondary (yellow, cyan and magenta) color component used to generate the millions of colors produced in displays. Changing either or both of these numbers changes the hue of the color and relocates the “triangle” for possible colors. For example, changing the x/y coordinates for red moves the color closer to either orange or violet, which in turn affects all displayed colors having a red component.

• Auto automatically chooses the appropriate color gamut:

• SMPTE C for NTSC, 480i and 480p sources.

• EBU for PAL, SECAM, 576i and 576p sources.

• REC709 for all other sources.

• REC709 chooses the REC709 color gamut.

•Select SMPTE-C to choose the SMPTE-C color gamut.

•Select EBU to choose the EBU color gamut.

•Select Native to use REC709 for cyan, magenta, and yellow and uncorrected values

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Table 4-3 lists the x- and y-coordinates for each primary and secondary color component.

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Table 4-3. x/y Color Gamut Values

Primary

Red 0.640 0.330 0.635 0.340 0.640 0.330

Yellow 0.419 0.505 0.421 0.506 0.418 0.502

Green 0.300 0.600 0.305 0.595 0.290 0.600

Cyan 0.225 0.329 0.228 0.326 0.220 0.329

Blue 0.150 0.060 0.155 0.070 0.150 0.060

Magenta 0.321 0.154 0.318 0.162 0.328 0.158

Color

Color Gamut Settings and Associated x/y Values

REC709 SMPTE “C” EBU

x y x y x y

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SatCo: Select SatCo from the Advanced menu to enable (On) or disable (Off) BrilliantColor processing, which improves brightness in grays and secondary colors by using the spoke light from the color wheel.

ConstantContrast: Select ConstantContrast from the Advanced menu to enable (On) or disable (Off) the ConstantContrast actuator in the optical engine. ConstantContrast uses a dynamic iris that modulates light to the DMD based on the actual content of the video material. Runco recommends that you disable Brightness, Contrast or other image settings.

Adaptive Contrast: Adaptive Contrast enhancement expands the light and dark portions of an output image according to the mean luminance of the input image.

RGB Adjust: To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the projected image, choose Adjust sub-menu, shown in Figure 4-9.

RGB Adjust from the Advanced menu and press ENTER. This displays the RGB

ConstantContrast before adjusting

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Figure 4-9. RGB Adjust Sub-Menu

•Gain: Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the

image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white areas, such as an 80 IRE “window” pattern. If the white areas contain traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Gain for that color.

•Offset: Use the Offset controls in the RGB Adjust sub-menu to correct color

imbalances in the dark areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of dark gray areas, such as a 30 IRE “window” pattern. If the gray areas contain traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Offset for that color.

The Gain controls increase or decrease the full-scale input range; the Offset controls shift the entire range, resulting in a change in brightness.

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Fine Sync: To fine-tune the position and other image attributes, choose Fine Sync from the Advanced menu and press ENTER. This displays the Fine Sync sub-menu, shown in Figure 4-10.

Generally, higher Gain settings reduce the image contrast; higher Offset settings reduce the image brightness.

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Figure 4-10. Fine Sync Sub-Menu

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•V Position: This control adjusts the vertical position of the image within the designated image area, up to 25 per cent of the image height up or down.

•H Position: This control adjusts the horizontal position of the image within the designated image area, up to 25 per cent of the image width left or right.

•Phase (RGB or Component sources): This control adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal. Adjust the phase when an RGB or Component image still shows shimmer or “noise” after

Tip

For best results, use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern of black and white pixels, or a similar “half on, half off” graphic image. Adjust the slidebar until the image stabilizes and each pixel is clearly defined. You may notice that you can stabilize the image at more than one point. Use either setting in such cases.

Tracking has been optimized.

Adjust the Phase after adjusting Tracking (see below). If some shimmer from a video or HDTV source persists, use the Noise Reduction controls (described on page page 55) to remove high-frequency noise from the signal.

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• Tracking (RGB or Component sources): Tracking determines the frequency of the

pixel sampling clock, indicated by the number of incoming pixels per line, so that all pixels generated by a particular source are sampled.

Steady flickering or several soft vertical stripes or bands across the entire image indicates poor pixel tracking. Proper pixel tracking helps ensure that the image quality is consistent across the screen, that aspect ratio is maintained and that pixel phase (see above) can be optimized.

• Sync Level (Component sources only): Select Sync Level to adjust the voltage level

of the LS-1 Sync signal detection circuitry.

Sync Level adjustment is occasionally necessary when a DVD player or HDTV source signal drops “below black” (for example, during scenes with explosions or when subtitles are present) and causes the projector to temporarily lose sync. If the Level from the source is persistently too low, the projector won’t sync with the source at all.

The range is from 50 to 256 millivolts (mV) inclusive. The default setting is 240 mV and should rarely require adjustment.

the display orientation and perform other, common installation tasks.

Sync

Operation

SystemUse the controls in the System menu, shown in Figure 4-11, to adjust the lamp, change

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Figure 4-11. LS-1 System Menu

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Source Enable: To enable or disable selection of a source, choose Source Enable from the System menu and press ENTER. This displays the Source Enable sub-menu, shown in Figure 4-12.

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Figure 4-12. Source Enable Sub-Menu

•HDMI 1/HDMI 2: Enables or disables the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 sources.

• RGB: Enables or disables the RGB source.

•Comp 1: Enables or disables the Component 1 source.

• Video: Enables or disables the Composite video source.

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• S-Video: Enables or disables the S-Video source.

• SCART: Enables or disables the SCART RGBS source.

Note

If either Component 1 or Video is enabled, SCART must be disabled.

If SCART is enabled, both Component 1 and Video must be disabled.

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PIP Position: To change the position of the PIP image, choose PIP Position from the System menu; see Figure 4-13. Choose one of the following:

• Top Left: This places the PIP source into a 644x362 designated image area at the top

left of the screen.

• Top Right: This places the PIP source into a 644x362 designated image area at the

top right of the screen.

• Bottom Left: This places the PIP source into a 644x362 designated image area at the

bottom left of the screen-safe area of the DMD.

• Bottom Right: This places the PIP source into a 644x362 designated image area at

the bottom right of the screen-safe area of the DMD.

• Picture-By-Picture: This reduces the designated image area of the Active source to

921x518 and places it next to the PIP source, which is also in a 921x518 image area. These two images are centered on the screen.

• Split Screen: This is a special mode in which the active source is also used as the PIP

source and placed in a PIP area equal to half the display on the left side. This results in the right half of the image being the active source and the left half is the PIP source. The LS-1 applies the User Memory 2 settings to the PIP image.

Split-screen mode is useful for viewing “before” and “after” settings for Sharpness, Noise Reduction and other advanced image parameters. See

Figure 4-14.

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DMD Area 1920x1080

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Screen-Safe Area 1842x1036

Figure 4-13. PIP and PBP areas for 1080p Display

644x362

PIP

(top right)

PBP2PBP1

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Figure 4-14. PIP Split-Screen Mode

Menu Position: Select Menu Position from the System menu to change the OSD menu

position. The default setting is “ “ (top left).

Translucent Menu: Select Translucent Menu from the System menu to adjust the degree of translucence (show-through) in the menus and message boxes. 0% means that the menus are opaque. The default setting is 25%.

Blank Screen: Select Blank Screen from the System menu to choose the color of the blank screen that appears when no source signal is present. The options are Black, Blue and White. The default is Black.

Auto Power Off: Set Auto Power Off to On to have the LS-1 turn itself off after 20 minutes of inactivity (no source signal present).

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Rear Projection: This control reverses all images and menus, and is necessary when the projector is used in rear-projection applications. The default is Off.

Ceiling Mode: This control flips the image so the projector can be used in ceiling mounted installations. The default setting, Auto, automatically determines the orientation using an internal sensor.

Auto Power On to Off (this is the default

Power On Chime: This controls the audible chime at startup.

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Operation

ControlSelect Control from the Main Menu to set various options related to control of the

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1 Key / 2 Key / 3 Key / 4 Key / 5 Key: These menu items assign the function of the keys numbered 1 through 5 on the remote.

There are eight sources corresponding to the eight connections to the projector. When you assign a source to a numbered key, the projector immediately goes to that source when the key assigned to it is pressed.

If the chosen source is disabled via the Source Enable menu (refer to page 64), this setting has no effect.

M1 Key / M2 Key / M3 Key: These menu items assign which memory setting to recall when the M1, M2 or M3 key on the remote is pressed.

Trigger 1: Select Trigger 1 from the Control menu to specify when the Trigger 1 port outputs 12 volts. There is a three-second delay before activation to prevent operation while selecting an aspect ratio.

• Lamp causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the lamp is on.

• 16:9 causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the 16:9 aspect ratio is chosen.

• Letterbox causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the Letterbox aspect ratio is

chosen. The output stops if PIP is enabled (PIP source is set to anything other than off).

Choose this setting if your projector is equipped with a movable anamorphic lens.

• 4:3 causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the 4:3 aspect ratio is chosen. The

output stops if PIP is enabled (PIP source is set to anything other than off).

• 4:3 Narrow causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the 4:3 Narrow aspect ratio is

chosen. The output stops if PIP is enabled (that is, the PIP source is set to anything other than off).

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• RS232 causes the port to output 12 volts when an RS232 screen trigger 1 “on” command is received and stop when a trigger 1 “off” command is received. The 12 volt output also stops when the projector is turned off.

Remote Code Set: Select Remote Code Set from the Control menu to specify the remote IR code set to which the LS-1 responds. The default is Set-1. Choose Set-2 if other equipment in the theater responds to commands from the LS-1 remote control in ways that are unexpected or undesirable.

When you select a different remote code set on the LS-1, you must re-program the remote control unit to use that same code set. To do this, press and hold the LIGHT and ENTER buttons simultaneously for approximately five seconds. When the code set has changed, the remote control back-lighting “blinks” to visually confirm the change.

Table 6-1 lists the IR codes associated with each remote control button.

Auto Source: This control chooses whether or not to scan for other active sources if the current source is not available. The default setting is Off.

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The LS-1 can display the menus in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Russian.

Operation

LanguageSelect Language from the Main Menu to change the OSD Language.

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Service Access the Service Menu, shown in Figure 4-15, to view information that uniquely

identifies your projector and indicates its current operational status:

• Model Name

• Unit Serial Number

• Software Version

• Active/PIP Source

• Pixel Clock

• Signal Format

• H/V Refresh Rate

• Lamp Hours (number of lamp hours elapsed since the last reset)

Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support, this information will help them answer your questions and/or resolve product performance issues.

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Figure 4-15. LS-1 Service Menu

You can also perform various maintenance tasks, such as resetting the lamp hour counter, from this menu.

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Lamp Hour Reset: When you replace the projector lamp (refer to Lamp Replacement on page 73), you should also reset the lamp hour counter. To do this, select Lamp Hour Reset from the Service menu, then press ENTER. Press ENTER again to confirm the reset. Or, to cancel the operation, press on the remote to highlight No, then press ENTER.

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WARNING

Factory Reset: Select Factory Reset from the Service menu to restore all projector settings – except those listed below – to their factory-default values:

•Lamp Hours

• User Memory 1 / User Memory 2

•ISF Day

•ISF Night

• Model Name / Serial Number

• Language

Blue Only: This feature removes all red and green color information from the image, and is useful for color-calibrating the projector or other video components.

Test Patterns: The LS-1 has numerous internal test patterns that are useful to technicians for advanced calibration, measurement and fault isolation purposes. To access them, select

Reset the Lamp Hour counter ONLY after you replace the lamp. Otherwise, the reported “Lamp Hours” will be inaccurate.

Do not exceed the recommended lamp life. An old lamp becomes increasingly fragile and prone to sudden failure.

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Test Patterns from the Service menu and set it to On.

The available test patterns are:

•White

• Black

•Red

•Green

• Blue

•Cyan

• Magenta

• Yellow

• ANSI Checkerboard

• Horizontal Gray Ramp

•Focus Grid

Press or on the remote control unit or built-in keypad to cycle through the test patterns.

The OSD menus are not available when in “test pattern” mode.

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To turn test patterns off, press any key other than or on the remote control unit or built-in keypad.

Altitude: Select Altitude from the Service Menu to control the operation of the projector’s cooling fan.

In most cases, the default setting (Auto) will maintain the correct operating temperature. If the lamp frequently turns off due to overheating, or in certain high-altitude operating environments, you may need to change this setting to High.

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 4000 hours), or sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. Contact your Runco dealer to obtain a replacement lamp.

1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool

down for approximately 60 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.

2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the two screws holding the rear compartment cover in place.

3. Remove the rear compartment cover by tilting it upward.

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4. Loosen the screw on the lamp cover and pull the lamp cover out.

5. Loosen the two screws on the lamp module.

6. Pull the lamp module handle firmly to remove the lamp module.

7. Perform Steps 6 through 2 (in reverse order) to install the new lamp module.

8. Turn on the power and reset the lamp timer.

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5.2

Troubleshooting Tips

Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the LS-1. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical Support.

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution

The projector does not turn on.

The projector does not turn back on after it was powered off.

The remote control does not work correctly.

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• The LS-1 is not plugged in or the AC outlet is not active.

• Lamp cover is not securely attached.

• The projector will not turn on for two minutes after power-off, to protect the lamp.

• The batteries have run out.

• IR code set mismatch between remote control unit and projector.

• Ensure that the LS-1 is plugged in and that the AC outlet is active.

• Securely attach the lamp cover.

• Wait until the LS-1 completes its cool-down (POWER LED lights solid green).

• Replace the batteries.

• Press and hold the LIGHT and ENTER remote control buttons simultaneously until the remote control back-lighting “blinks” (approximately five seconds). Then, try again.

The projector is on and OSD menus appear, but there is no video image on-screen.

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A projected image from a DVD is split or otherwise scrambled.

Image is blurred. • The lens is not correctly

Image is too bright and/or lacks definition in the bright areas of the image.

Image appears “washed out” and/or dark areas appear too bright.

Note: You can obtain more detailed information about the cause of the error condition using RS-232 commands. Refer to

• Incorrect source selection.

• Source component is not turned on.

• Source component is connected incorrectly or not at all.

• DVD player is connected to the Component input and set to progressive scan mode.

focused.

• Contrast is set too high. • Lower the contrast setting.

• Brightness is set too high. • Lower the brightness

RS-232 Error Codes on page 88 for more information.

• Select the correct source.

• Turn on the source.

• Check cable connection from source component to projector.

• Turn off progressive scan on the DVD player.

• Adjust the focus.

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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)

Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution

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Colors in the image are swapped; for example, reds appear blue or vice versa.

LED is flashing alternating green and red.

LED is flashing red. • LS-1 internal temperature

LED lights solid red. • Fans are not working

Note: You can obtain more detailed information about the cause of the error condition using RS-232 commands. Refer to RS-232 Error Codes on page 88 for more information.

•The Red/Pr, Green/Y or Blue/Pb outputs from the source are connected to the wrong inputs on the LS-1.

• The lamp cover is open.

• The lamp has failed or exceeded its usage life.

is too high.

properly or power-on self-test has failed (Note).

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• Ensure that the source outputs are connected to the correct LS-1 input.

• Close the lamp cover.

• Replace the lamp with a new one.

• Power off the LS-1 and allow it to cool down. Ensure that the intake and exhaust vents are not blocked. Turn the projector back on. If the problem persists, please contact Runco Technical Support for assistance.

• Please contact Runco Technical Support for assistance.

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Serial Communications

6. Serial Communications

To interface the LS-1 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software:

1. Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-12.

2. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as HyperTerminal.

3. Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: 38400 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no flow control.

4. Type ky or op followed by a command from among those listed in Table 6-1 or Table 6-2 and press <Enter>. For example, to change the aspect ratio to Letterbox, type op aspect = 1<Enter>.

Serial commands to the LS-1 take the following form:

• Commands are in ASCII format.

• Spaces and tabs can be used to improve readability and are ignored by the projector.

• All commands must end with a carriage return (ASCII hex 0D) to signify that the projector can now read and execute the command.

• Commands are not case-sensitive.

The LS-1 supports two types of commands: key commands and operation commands. Key commands mimic pressing a button on the remote control. Operation commands tell the projector exactly what to do.

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6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration

6.2 Serial Command Syntax

All commands start with 2 letters:

ky for key commands. op for operations commands.

ky <keyname>[CR]

Some key command examples:

ky menu[CR] Bring up or cancel menu display. ky mem.sw[CR] Switch to next user memory. ky asp.16.9[CR] Apply 16:9 aspect ratio.

The response from the projector for key commands will be the same command in UPPERCASE.

Input: ky mem.sw[CR] Response: KY MEM.SW [CR]

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Serial Communications

Table 6-1 lists the serial command key names and IR codes.

Table 6-1. Serial Command Key Names and IR Codes

RS232

Keyname

pow.on

src.sw pow.off

enter

cur.down

cur.up

cur.left

Remote Button

(none) 0x02 0xB8 Switch to the next source.

ENTER

▼

▲

IR Code

Set 1 Set 2

0x01 0xB7 Turn power on.

0x09 0xB9 Turn power off.

0x15 0xBA Bring up or cancel menu display.

0x17 0xBB Keypad enter.

0x18 0xBC Keypad down arrow.

0x1A 0xBD Keypad up arrow.

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0x1D 0xBE Keypad left arrow.

Description

cur.righ

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contrast

sharp

resync

gam.sw

▲

0x1F 0xBF Keypad right arrow.

▼

0x80 0xC0 Bring up or cancel brightness slider.

0x81 0xC1 Bring up or cancel contrast slider.

SHARP

(none) 0x84 0xC4 Force reacquisition of active and PIP

GAMMA

0x82 0xC2 Bring up or cancel sharpness slider.

0x83 0xC3 Bring up or cancel noise reduction slider.

source

0x85 0xC5 Switch to the next gamma.

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Table 6-1. Serial Command Key Names and IR Codes (continued)

Serial Communications

RS232

Keyname

gam.crt gam.film gam.vide gam.brig gam.pc src.1

src.2

src.3

src.4

src.5

bla.tog

Remote Button

(none) 0x86 0xC6 Switch to CRT gamma.

(none) 0x87 0xC7 Switch to Film gamma.

(none) 0x88 0xC8 Switch to Video gamma.

(none) 0x89 0xC9 Switch to Bright Room gamma.

(none) 0x8A 0xCA Switch to PC gamma.

(none) 0x90 0xD0 Toggles between blank screen and regular

IR Code

Set 1 Set 2

0x8B 0xCB Switch the active source to source 1.

0x8C 0xCC Switch the active source to source 2.

0x8D 0xCD Switch the active source to source 3.

0x8E 0xCE Switch the active source to source 4.

0x8F 0xCF Switch the active source to source 5.

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display.

Description

bla.on bla.off osc.sw

osc.zoom osc.crop osc.off mem.sw mem.1

mem.2

mem.3

isf.day isf.nigh asp.sw

(none) 0x91 0xD1 Turn blank screen on.

(none) 0x92 0xD2 Turn blank screen off.

(none) 0x94 0xD4 Switch to Overscan Zoom.

(none) 0x95 0xD5 Switch to Overscan Crop.

(none) 0x96 0xD6 Switch to Overscan Off.

(none) 0x97 0xD7 Switch to the next user memory.

(none) 0x9B 0xDB Recall ISF Day user memory.

(none) 0x9C 0xDC Recall ISF Night user memory.

0x93 0xD3 Switch to the next Overscan mode.

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0x98 0xD8 Recall user memory associated with the M1

0x99 0xD9 Recall user memory associated with the M2

0x9A 0xDA Recall user memory associated with the M3

0x9D 0xDD Switch to the next aspect ratio.

key.

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Table 6-1. Serial Command Key Names and IR Codes (continued)

RS232

Keyname

asp.16.9

asp.4.3 asp.lett

asp.narr

pip.sw

pip.1 pip.2 pip.3 pip.4 pip.5 pip.off pip.swap

Remote Button

(none) 0x9E 0xDE Apply 16:9 aspect ratio to the active

(none) 0x9F 0xDF Apply 4:3 aspect ratio to the active source.

(none) 0xA0 0xE0 Apply Letterbox aspect ratio to the active

(none) 0xA1 0xE1 Apply 4:3 Narrow aspect ratio to the active

PIP

(none) 0xA4 0xE4 Change “PIP Select” to source 1.

(none) 0xA5 0xE5 Change “PIP Select” to source 2.

(none) 0xA6 0xE6 Change “PIP Select” to source 3.

(none) 0xA7 0xE7 Change “PIP Select” to source 4.

(none) 0xA8 0xE8 Change “PIP Select” to source 5.

(none) 0xA9 0xE9 Change “PIP Select” to off.

IMINAR

SWAP

IR Code

Set 1 Set 2

source.

0xA3 0xE3 Switch to next “PIP Select” state.

0xAA 0xEA Swap the PIP image with the active source

image.

Description

pow.tog lit.tog

(none) 0xAC 0xEC Toggles between power on and power off.

LIGHT

0xAD 0xED Activates remote backlighting only when

pressed momentarily. When held for five seconds or more, the IR code for toggling the projector I/O panel light is transmitted.

PRE

Operations Commands Operations commands allow more flexible and direct control of the projector. The syntax

for operations commands is as follows:

op <operation> <command>[CR]

(Precede <operation> and <command> with a space.)

The command type can be one of 5 functions:

Operations Control Commands

Function Command Action on unit

Set

Get

Increment

= <value>

Makes the unit take that value.

Asks what the current value is.

Adds 1 to the current value.

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Decrement

Execute

Table 6-2 lists the valid operations commands. For all but Execute functions, the response from the projector is the command and “= <value>” where <value> is the current value or “NA” if the value is not available. For Execute functions the response is the same command. All responses are in UPPERCASE.

Some operations command examples: Input: op bright ? [CR] Response: OP BRIGHT = 100 [CR] Input: op bright + [CR] Response: OP BRIGHT = 101 [CR] Input: op bright = 127 [CR] Response: OP BRIGHT = 127 [CR] Input: op bright - [CR] Response: OP BRIGHT = 126 [CR] Input: op resync [CR]

(none)

Subtracts 1 from the current value.

Performs an action such as a reset.

Response: OP RESYNC [CR]

IMINAR

Input: op sharp.mode = 1 [CR] Response: OP SHARP.MODE = 1 [CR] Input: op sharp.simple = 50 [CR] Response: OP SHARP.SIMPLE = NA [CR] Input: op sharp.simple ? [CR] Response: OP SHARP.SIMPLE = NA [CR]

The last three commands show what happens when a control is grayed out. In this case, the sharpness mode was set to advanced (value = 1) and then the simple sharpness slider was attempted to be adjusted and queried. The response was “NA” or not available.

Table 6-2. Serial Commands

Operation Commands Values Notes

aspect = ?

memory = ?

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0 = 16:9 1 = Letterbox 2 = 4:3 3 = 4:3 Narrow 4 = Native

0 = User Memory 1 1 = User Memory 2 2 = ISF Day 3 = ISF Night 4 = Default

? only returns a value if ISF Day or ISF Night is active, otherwise it returns NA

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Table 6-2. Serial Commands (continued)

Operation Commands Values Notes

save.mem =

save.isf =

bright = ? + -

contrast = ? + -

saturat = ? + -

tint = ? + -

sharp.simple = ? + -

sharp.mode = ?

horiz.sharp = ? + -

vert.sharp = ? + -

diag.sharp = ? + -

sharp.over = ? + -

horiz.text = ? + -

vert.text = ? + -

IMINAR

0 = User Memory 1 1 = User Memory 2

0 = ISF Day 1 = ISF Night

0 - 200

0 = Simple 1 = Advanced

0 - 200

diag.text = ? + -

text.over = ? + -

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noise.thresh = ? + -

nr.simple = ? + -

nr.mode = ?

nr.general = ? + -

block.reduct = ? + -

mosq.noise = ? + -

overscan = ?

0 - 200

0 = Simple 1 = Advanced

0 - 200

0 = Off 1 = Crop 2 = Zoom

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Table 6-2. Serial Commands (continued)

Operation Commands Values Notes

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source.sel = ?

pip.select = ?

resync (execute)

color.space = ?

video.stand = ?

0 = HDMI 1 1 = HDMI 2 2 = RGB 3 = YPrPb 1 5 = S-Video 6 = Video 7 = SCART

0 = Off 1 = HDMI 1 2 = HDMI 2 3 = RGB 4 = YPrPb 1 6 = S-Video 7 = Video 8 = SCART

0 = Auto 1 = REC709 2 = REC601 3 = RGB-PC 4 = RGB-Video

0 = Auto 1 = NTSC 2 = PAL 3 = SECAM

IMINAR

gamma = ?

color.temp = ?

dlp.frame = ?

color.gamut = ?

satco = ?

0 = CRT 1 = Film 2 = Video 3 = Bright

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4 = Graphics

0 = 5500K 1 = 6500K 2 = 7500K 3 = 9300K

0 = Auto 2 = 48 Hz 3 = 50 Hz 4 = 60 Hz

0 = Auto 1 = REC709 2 = SMPTE C 3 = EBU 4 = Native

0 = Off 1 = Smooth

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Table 6-2. Serial Commands (continued)

Operation Commands Values Notes

ccont = ?

lens.aper = ?

red.off = ? + -

green.off = ? + -

blue.off = ? + -

red.gain = ? + -

green.gain = ? + -

blue.gain = ? + -

vert.pos = ? + -

horiz.pos = ? + -

phase = ? + -

tracking = ? + -

sync.level = ? + -

IMINAR

0 = Off 1 = On

0 = Closed 1 = Open

0-200

pip.pos = ?

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menu.pos = ?

trans.menu = ?

blank.screen = ?

auto.pow.off = ?

auto.pow.on = ?

0 = Top left 1 = Top right 2 = Bottom left 3 = Bottom right 4 = Picture by picture 5 = Split screen

0 = Top left 1 = Top right 2 = Bottom left 3 = Bottom right 4 = Center

0 = 0% 1 = 25% 2 = 50% 3 = 75%

0 = Black 1 = Blue 2 = White 3 = Logo

0 = Off 1 = On

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