Runco Q-750d Ultra User Manual

I NSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL

Q-750d Ultra Series

LED Home Theater Projector

and Digital High Definition (DHD™) Controller/Scaler/Processor

Q-750d Ultra

Q-750d Ultra/CineWide™

Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope™

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-1a
covered Runco products occurring on or after June 1, 2011.

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. This Limited Warranty applies to purchases of

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 MSRP
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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of a similar product), if repair or

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

register the product.
B. Contact your original authorized dealer or distributor who sold the product.
C. The dealer/distributor will contact Runco Technical Support via email at [e-mail] 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 [e-mail].

• 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 [e-mail] or call (toll free) (800) 23-RUNCO (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

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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 AND TRADEMARKS:

© 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! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video
that is expected in a home theater. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the
menus and operation.

WARNING

CAUTION

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.

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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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.

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. Never look directly into the lens when the projector 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:

Q-750d Ultra, Q-750d Ultra/CineWide and Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope

conform with the provisions of:

Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility;

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

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

Including:

• 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: October 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.

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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

Q-750d Ultra at a Glance .............................................................................................5

Q-750d Ultra Rear Panel ..............................................................................................6

DHD Controller Front Panel ..........................................................................................7

DHD Controller Rear Panel ...........................................................................................8

Q-750d Ultra Remote Control Unit .............................................................................10

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

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

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

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

Quick Setup ...............................................................................................................14

Installation Considerations ..........................................................................................15

Installation Type ....................................................................................................15

Ambient Light .......................................................................................................16

Throw Distance.....................................................................................................16

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

Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift..........................................................................18

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

Audio/Video Synchronization Issues...................................................................... 20

Other Considerations ............................................................................................21

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Installing the Primary Projection Lens .........................................................................21

Removing the Projector Front Bezel ......................................................................21

Installing the Lens .................................................................................................22

Installing the Optional CineWide/AutoScope Lens Mount ...........................................24

Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor (Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope)....25

Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Q-750d Ultra/CineWide)........................29

Mounting the Q-750d Ultra .........................................................................................30

Floor Mounting (Upright) ....................................................................................... 30

Ceiling Mounting (Inverted)....................................................................................30

Adjusting the Projection Angle ..............................................................................30

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Connections to the Q-750d Ultra and DHD Controller ................................................31

Connector Panel Access.......................................................................................31

Connecting the DHD Controller to the Q-750d Ultra .............................................31

Connecting Source Components to the DHD Controller .......................................33

Connecting an Audio Processor or Secondary Display Device

to the DHD Controller (Optional)............................................................................ 38

Additional Connections to the DHD Controller (Optional) .......................................39

Connecting to AC Power ......................................................................................42

Turning on the Power ................................................................................................. 43

Primary Lens Adjustments ..........................................................................................44

Focus and Zoom ..................................................................................................44

Lens Shift .............................................................................................................44

Adjusting the Picture Orientation ................................................................................44

Adjusting the Image Geometry ...................................................................................45

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4. Operation .................................................................................................................53

Using the On-Screen Menus ......................................................................................53

Main Menu............................................................................................................55

Input Source.........................................................................................................55

Aspect Ratio......................................................................................................... 55

Screen..................................................................................................................58

Picture.................................................................................................................. 58

Input Position........................................................................................................62

Memory Presets .................................................................................................. 64

Sleep Timer ..........................................................................................................65

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Information ...........................................................................................................66

Calibration ............................................................................................................67

Service ................................................................................................................. 74

5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 85

Maintenance......................................................................................................... 85

Troubleshooting....................................................................................................85

6. External Control ......................................................................................................87

Serial Communications ...............................................................................................87

RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ..........................................................87

Command Format ................................................................................................87

Response Format ................................................................................................. 88

Command and Response Examples .....................................................................89

Serial Command List.............................................................................................89

Using Discrete IR Codes ..........................................................................................102

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Using HDMI CEC Messages .....................................................................................106

CEC Command List............................................................................................ 106

7. Specifications ........................................................................................................ 109

Q-750d Ultra Specifications ...................................................................................... 109

DHD Controller Specifications ..................................................................................111

Overall Dimensions – Q-750d Ultra ........................................................................... 113

Overall Dimensions – Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope .................................114

Supported Timings ...................................................................................................115

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1List of Figures

2-1. Q-750d Ultra Front/Bottom/Side/Top Views ................................................................. 5

2-2. Q-750d Ultra Rear Panel ..............................................................................................6

2-3. DHD Controller Front Panel ..........................................................................................7

2-4. DHD Controller Rear Panel ...........................................................................................8

2-5. DHD Controller/Q-750d Ultra Remote Control ............................................................10

3-1. Estimating Throw Distance .........................................................................................16

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3-2. Projector Placement ...................................................................................................18

3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY) ..........................................................................18

3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY)......................................................................19

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

3-6. Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly – Exploded View................25

3-7. Q-750d Ultra with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands ......................................27

3-8. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation .............................................................................28

3-9. Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with Anamorphic Lens Base Plate

and Ceiling Mounting Rails - Exploded View ............................................................... 29

3-10. Connecting the Q-750d Ultra to the DHD Controller ................................................. 31

3-11. RS-232 Connection from the DHD Controller to the Q-750d Ultra ............................32

3-12. HDMI Source Connections .......................................................................................33

3-13. Component Video Source Connections.................................................................... 34

3-14. RGBHV Source Connections....................................................................................35

3-15. SCART RGBS Source Connections..........................................................................36

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3-16. Composite Video Source Connections .....................................................................37

3-17. Audio Processor Connection to DHD Controller .......................................................38

3-18. RS-232 Control System Connection to DHD Controller ............................................39

3-19. Connecting 12-volt Trigger Outputs..........................................................................40

3-20. External IR Receiver Connection...............................................................................41

3-21. Ethernet Network Connection to DHD Controller ......................................................42

3-22. Keystone and Pincushion Distortion .........................................................................45

3-23. Image Alignment Controls ........................................................................................46

3-24. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View ...........................................47

3-25. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Ring ..................................................... 48

4-1. Q-750d Ultra OSD Menu Structure.............................................................................53

4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness ......................................................... 59

4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast .......................................................... 60

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4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint................................60

4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness..............................................................62

4-6. Overscan Modes ........................................................................................................63

4-7. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram .................................................................................68

4-8. Effect of PCE Hue and Saturation Controls.................................................................70

6-1. RC5 Message Format .............................................................................................. 103

7-1. Overall Dimensions – Q-750d Ultra ...........................................................................113

7-2. Overall Dimensions – Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope .................................114

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1. Introduction

This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco Q-750d Ultra
Series LED Home Theater Projector and DHD Controller.

Throughout this manual, the Runco Q-750d Ultra Series LED Home Theater Projector and
DHD Controller are referred to collectively as the “Q-750d Ultra.”

most out of the Q-750d Ultra.

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 [e-mail].

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 LETTERBOX <Enter>.”

• 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.

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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

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

Note

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

Introduction

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

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

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certain features.

1.2

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.

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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 Q-750d Ultra
Series LED Home Theater Projector and DHD
Controller

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Installation instructions 13

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First-time configuration instructions 44

Advanced configuration instructions 67

Troubleshooting tips 85

Product specifications 109

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Introduction

Integrating Runco's award-winning controller/processor technology for flawless images
from any source, the Q-750d Ultra sets new standards in projection with Runco's
game-changing InfiniLight™ LED lampless technology, Personal Color Equalizer and
Runco SmartColor.

Runco's revolutionary QuantumColor™ projectors pair energy-saving LED technology
with proprietary Runco engineering to create unsurpassed performance and unrivaled
customization. The Runco QuantumColor Q-750d Ultra maximizes the benefits of
Runco's new InfiniLight™ lampless LED illumination technology to provide an infinite light
source that creates an energy-efficient projector with the widest color gamut ever
available in home theater projection.

The Q-750d Ultra comes with an external, all-digital signal processor/controller/scaler
featuring advanced Vivix IV™ video processing, superb scaling (up to 1080p) and aspect
ratio control. The Q-750d Ultra is enhanced further by significant horizontal and vertical
lens shift capability for maximum installation flexibility.

But simply creating a projector platform with lampless technology and the largest color
gamut isn't enough. Harnessing its incredible color options, Runco introduces its
revolutionary new Personal Color Equalizer™, which allows color adjustment that includes
those exactly defined by the cinematographer and the color preferences of each individual
viewer for each source. Proprietary Runco Smart Color (RSC™) provides a hue
compensation curve and gamut mapping that allows for lifelike, accurate flesh tones while
increasing color saturation, without sacrificing the purity of other colors.

In addition to Runco's proprietary InfiniLight, Personal Color Equalizer and Runco Smart
Color, the Q-750d Ultra can also be paired with Runco’s award-winning CineWide™ and
CineWide with AutoScope™ technology. CineWide provides uncompromised widescreen
reproduction of movies originally filmed in the CinemaScope™ 2:35:1 format. It maintains
constant vertical height on the screen just as in a movie theater. When a viewer transitions
from 1.78:1 (16:9) program material to superwide 2.35:1, the image simply gets wider
while full screen height is maintained, eliminating useless black bars on the top and
bottom of the screen.

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1.3 Description, Features and Benefits

Runco CineWide is achieved through Runco's ingenious combination of software,
electronics and precision anamorphic optics. With Runco CineWide, 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. CineWide with AutoScope provides a motorized,
remote-controlled anamorphic lens mechanism.

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Discrete IR and RS-232 control make custom installation seamless, while discrete source
and aspect ratio selection accommodate any automation control system.

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

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Key Features and Benefits The Q-750d Ultra offers these key features and benefits:

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

• InfiniLight™ lampless LED illumination technology provides an infinite, energy-efficient
light source

• Four (4) HDMI Inputs (on DHD Controller) with High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection (HDCP)

• HDTV Compatible

• ConstantContrast™ provides automatic, real-time LED drive adjustment, maximizing
contrast ratio and dynamic range especially in dark scenes

Parts List Your Q-750d Ultra is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or

damaged, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800)
23-RUNCO.

• Q-750d Ultra Series LED Home Theater Projector and DHD Controller

• Long-throw primary lens, 2.40:1-4.00:1

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

• AC Power Cords (2)

• Serial Port Adapter, RJ-11 Female to DB-9 Male

• RJ-11 Telephone Cable, 50 feet (15.24 meters)

• HDMI-to-HDMI Cable, sold separately (refer to Optional Accessories, below)

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

• Rack-mount hardware for the DHD Controller

• Runco Q-750d Ultra Quick Setup Guide

Optional Accessories:

• CineWide™ technology (fixed, secondary anamorphic lens)

• CineWide™ with AutoScope™ system (secondary anamorphic lens and motorized
mount)

• Ceiling mount kit (part number 956-0074-00)

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• HDMI-to-HDMI Cable, length specified at time of order:

• 16.4 feet (5.0 meters) (part number 903-1010-00)

• 24.6 feet (7.5 meters) (part number 903-1011-00)

• 32.8 feet (10.0 meters) (part number 903-1012-00)

• 49.2 feet (15.0 meters) (part number 903-1013-00)

• 65.6 feet (20.0 meters) (part number 903-1014-00)

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2. Controls and Functions

Figure 2-1 shows the key Q-750d Ultra components.

Top IR Sensor

Zoom Ring

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Status LED

Front IR SensorExhaust Vent

2.1 Q-750d Ultra at a Glance

Intake Vent
(on side)

Lens Shift
Controls
(remove front bezel
to access)

Runco Logo

Focus Ring

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Figure 2-1. Q-750d Ultra Front/Bottom/Side/Top Views

• TOP IR SENSOR
Receives infrared signals from the remote control unit.

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

• RUNCO LOGO
The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation: inverted (ceiling-mounted)
or upright. To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and
rotate it 180 degrees.

• FOCUS RING
Rotate this to focus the projected image.

• PROJECTION LENS

• FRONT BEZEL RETAINING SCREW
Loosen this screw to allow removal of the decorative front bezel, which provides
access to the lens shift controls (refer to Lens Shift on page 44).

• ZOOM RING
Rotate this to change the projected image size.

• FRONT IR SENSOR
Receives infrared signals from the remote control unit.

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Controls and Functions

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

• STATUS LED
Indicates projector status as follows:

• Solid green = AC power present, ready to turn on.

• Flashing green = Projector is initializing; keypad functions not allowed.

• Off = Normal operation.

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

problem

• Solid red = Error that requires servicing (fan failure, Power-on Self-Test (POST)

failure).

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2.2 Q-750d Ultra Rear Panel

Figure 2-2 shows the Q-750d Ultra rear panel.

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Figure 2-2. Q-750d Ultra Rear Panel

1. RS-232C INPUT (9-pin, female D-Sub)

2. DHD INPUT

3. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC)

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Connect the Display Control output on the DHD Controller to this input (see Figure
2-4).

An HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting the HDMI output from the DHD
Controller.

Connect the Q-750d Ultra to power here.

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Controls and Functions

Figure 2-3 shows the controls and indicators on the DHD Controller front panel; the
paragraphs that follow describe them.

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1. RUNCO ICON
Lights blue to indicate that the controller is on or powering up.

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2. IR SENSOR
Receives IR commands from the remote control.

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3. VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
Can be used instead of the On-Screen Display (OSD). Displays currently-selected
menu or – if no menu is selected – the connected display device model, current
source, input resolution and aspect ratio/screen.

4. ON/STANDBY BUTTON
Press once to toggle from standby mode to on mode. Press it again to return to

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standby mode. For a discrete on or off command, you can use the direct access
buttons on the remote control.

5. LEFT BUTTON
Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor left in the OSD. When no menu
is present on-screen, the LEFT button toggles through the different sources, in this
order:
HDMI 4 - HDMI 3 - HDMI 2 - HDMI 1 - SCART - HD 2 - HD 1 - Component ­Composite 3 - Composite 2 - Composite 1

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Use to direct-select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor down in the OSD. When
no menu is present on-screen, this button toggles through the different aspect ratios,
in this order:
16:9 - 4:3 - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema - Virtual Cinema - Native

For more information about aspect ratios, refer to Table 4-1.

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Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor right in the OSD. When no
menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button toggles through the different
sources, in this order:
Composite 1 - Composite 2 - Composite 3 - Component - HD 1 - HD 2 - SCART ­HDMI 1 - HDMI 2 - HDMI 3 - HDMI 4

8. MENU BUTTON
Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu, or to exit the current menu and
return to the previous one.

9. UP BUTTON
Use to direct-select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor up in the OSD. When no
menus are present on-screen, the UP button toggles through aspect ratios in the
following order:
Native - Virtual Cinema - Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - 4:3 - 16:9

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10. ENTER BUTTON
When an item is highlighted on the OSD, the ENTER button selects the item.

11. STANDBY LED
Lights amber when the DHD Controller is in standby mode; otherwise it is off.

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Figure 2-4 shows the rear connector panel on the DHD Controller.

DHD Controller Rear Panel

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1. MAIN POWER SWITCH

2. TRIGGERS

3. USB

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Display Control

Ethernet

Disconnects or applies power to the DHD Controller.

Connection for up to three (3), 12-volt trigger-controlled devices such as retractable
screens or screen masks. Output current is limited to 250 milliamperes (mA).

A standard, USB Series “B” connection to a personal computer, for performing
software upgrades and other service procedures.

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HDMI Out
To Display

HDMI Out
Audio Only

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4. RS-232 (To Accessory Box)
A male, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with external equipment. (For future
use.)

5. Display Control
Connect this to the RS-232 input on the Q-750d Ultra projector.

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

3.5-mm, mini phono jack, wired as follows:
Ring = No connection
Tip = IR Input
Sleeve = Ground

7. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC)
Connect the DHD Controller to power here.

8. HD1 / HD2 (5 x Analog BNCs)
Two inputs (five BNCs per input) for connecting standard-definition (SD = 480i/576i),
enhanced-definition (ED = 480p/576p) or high-definition (HD = 720p/1080i/1080p)
component video sources, or RGBHV sources such as personal computers.

9. Component / SCART (3 x RCA connectors)
SD/HD input for connecting SDTV, EDTV or HDTV component video sources. Also
provides RGB input for SCART RGBS sources.

10. Video 1 / Video 2 / Video 3
Standard, composite video inputs for connecting a VCR, camcorder or other
composite video source. The Video 1 input also provides composite sync input for
SCART RGBS sources.

11. HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / HDMI 3 / HDMI 4 (Digital)
HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting an HDMI or DVI source.

12. Ethernet
A female RJ-45 connector for wired network communications.

13. HDMI Out (Audio Only)
Connect this output to an audio control system to pass through HDMI audio.

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14. HDMI Out (To Display)
Connect this to the DHD Input on the Q-750d Ultra (see Figure 2-2).

15. RS-232 (PC / Control)
A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or automation/control
system.

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2.5

Q-750d Ultra Remote Control Unit

Figure 2-5 shows the Q-750d Ultra remote control, and the paragraphs that follow
describe its functionality.

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1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR
Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted.

2. LIGHT
Press to illuminate the buttons.

3. ON / OFF
Press to turn the DHD Controller and projector on or off.

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

5. Cursor Buttons ( , , , )
Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display
patterns.

Controls and Functions

When no menu is present on-screen, the UP and DOWN buttons toggle through the
available aspect ratios, in this order:

UP Button = Native - Virtual Cinema - Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - 4:3 - 16:9
DOWN Button = 16:9 - 4:3 - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema - Virtual Cinema -

Native

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Likewise, the LEFT and RIGHT buttons toggle through the different source inputs, in
this order:
LEFT Button = HDMI 4 - HDMI 3 - HDMI 2 - HDMI 1 - SCART - HD 2 - HD 1 ­Component - Composite 3 - Composite 2 - Composite 1
RIGHT Button = Composite 1 - Composite 2 - Composite 3 - Component - HD 1 ­HD 2 - SCART - HDMI 1 - HDMI 2 - HDMI 3 - HDMI 4

6. EXIT
Press this button to exit the current menu and return to the previous one.

7. MENU
Press this button to access the OSD controls, or to exit the current menu and return
to the previous one.

8. Memory Preset Buttons:

For more information about aspect ratios, refer to Table 4-1.

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ISF NIGHT

Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset.

ISF DAY

Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset.

CUST 1

Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” memory preset.

CUST 2

Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 2” memory preset.

9. VID 1 (1) / VID 2 (2) / VID 3 (3)
Press to select a composite video input as the source or to enter the numeric
character “1,” “2” or “3.”

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10. HD 1 (4) / HD 2 (5)
Press to select a HD (RGBHV or YPbPr component) input or to enter the numeric
character “4” or “5.”

11. COMP (Component) (6)
Press to select the Component video input as the source or to enter the numeric
character “6.”

12. HDMI 1 (7) / HDMI 2 (8) / HDMI 3 / HDMI 4 (0)
Press to select an HDMI input as the source or to enter the numeric character “7,” “8”
or “0.”

13. SCART (9)
Press to select the SCART video input as the source or to enter the numeric character
“9.”

14. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons
Use these buttons to select an aspect ratio directly, as follows:

NATIVE

Displays the source signal in its native resolution, centered in the display area.

16:9

For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.

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4:3

Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen.

LETBOX (Letterbox)

For viewing non-anamorphic (“full-screen”) DVDs on a 16:9 screen.

V-WIDE (VirtualWide)

Enlarges a 4:3 image horizontally in a non-linear fashion to fit 16:9 full screen display.

CINEMA
For viewing 2.35:1 source material.

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V-CINE

Selects the Virtual Cinema aspect ratio, used for viewing 16:9 source material on a

2.35:1 screen.

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Note

To install batteries in the remote control:

1. Press down the tab on the cover and
pull the cover in the direction of the
arrow.

2. Insert the included batteries. Ensure
that the polarities correctly match the

and markings inside the battery

compartment.

3. Insert the lower tab of the cover into
the opening, and press down the cover
until it clicks in place.

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

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3.1 Remote Control

• 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.

• Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as from sunshine, fire or the like.

• Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote

control and the IR receiver on the DHD Controller.

• 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.

• Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this

happens, point the remote control at the DHD Controller, and repeat the operation.

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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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3.2

Quick Setup

Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the Q-750d Ultra installation process. The sections
following this one provide detailed instructions.

Table 3-1. Installation Overview

Step Procedure

Choose a location for the projector 15

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Install primary projection lens 21

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Install CineWide lens mounting assembly (stationary base

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plate or AutoScope lens motor – optional)

Mount the projector 30

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Connect the DHD Controller to the projector 31

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Connect signal sources to the DHD Controller 33

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Connect other external equipment to DHD Controller
(optional):

• Audio processor or secondary display device

• Automation/control system (RS-232)

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• External IR repeater

• Network hub, router or gateway (Ethernet)

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Connect projector, DHD Controller and lens motor (if

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present) to AC power and power up

Adjust primary lens: projected image size (zoom), position

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

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the proper picture orientation

Use Image Alignment controls to fine-tune image geometry 45

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Install and adjust CineWide anamorphic lens (optional) 47

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Display calibration: adjust the following for each input and
display mode (resolution and frame rate); save settings
when finished:

• Aspect ratio

• Brightness

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• Contrast

• Color level

• Tint

• Sharpness

• White Balance

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Installation

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 compares these various installation methods.

Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options

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

• Shares floor space with audience

• Installation is more permanent

• Projector access is more difficult

• Requires separate room

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Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

3.3 Installation Considerations

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

• Projector is completely hidden

• Usually good ambient light rejection

Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror

• Projector is completely hidden

• Usually good ambient light rejection

• Requires less space behind screen than
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• Requires separate room

• Installation cost is usually higher

• Requires separate room

• Installation cost is usually higher

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

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

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

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

You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and
multiplying it by the lens throw ratio; see Figure 3-1. The result of this calculation tells you
roughly how far back the projector should be positioned from the screen in order to
project a focused image large enough to fill the screen.

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Estimating Throw Distance

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

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Table 3-3 lists the available lens options for the Q-750d Ultra and their associated throw
ratios.

Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the Q-750d Ultra Series (Note)

Installation

Throw Range in

Throw

Projector Model

Standard Q-750d
Ultra

Q-750d
Ultra/CineWide

Q-750d
Ultra/CineWide
with AutoScope

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

Ratio with

Primary

Lens Only

2.40 – 4.00 174.24 290.40 (n/a)

2.40 – 4.00 174.24 290.40 1.80 – 3.00 172.80 288.00

inches, with

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

Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum

(n/a) 1.80 – 3.00 172.80 288.00

Throw Ratio

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Vertical and Horizontal

Position

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

Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way
that the lens center is aligned with either the top or bottom edge of the screen area, and
centered horizontally. See Figure 3-2.

Ceiling Installation

Height

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Floor Installation

Height

Lens Center

Projection Distance

Screen

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Figure 3-2. Projector Placement

You can use the lens shift controls to center the image on the screen. Lens shift is
generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height or width, as shown in Figure 3-3
and Figure 3-4.

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Projection Distance

Floor

Base plate

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Screen Center

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50% Height

Lens Shift

(0.5 x H)

100% Height

Lens Shift

(1.0 x H)

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

lens or projector is used in this example.

Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY)

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(1.0 x W)

50% Width Lens Shift

(0.5 x W)

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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. Horizontal Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY)

Vertical Lens Shift: The Q-750d Ultra provides up to 35% of vertical lens shift up
or down. For example, with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen, you can shift the image up to

19.60 inches (0.50 meters) above or below the screen center.

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Horizontal Lens Shift: The Q-750d Ultra provides up to 7.5% of horizontal lens
shift left or right. For example, with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen, you can shift the

image up to 7.50 inches (0.19 meters) left or right of the screen center.

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

used to fold the optical path, as shown in Figure 3-5. The position of the projector and
mirror must be accurately set. If you are considering this type of installation, contact your
dealer for assistance.

Audio/Video

Synchronization Issues

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Figure 3-5. Folded Optics

Due to its extraordinarily high level of video processing performance, the DHD Controller
may distribute video signals with a perceptible level of audio latency. In order to easily
solve this issue, Runco recommends using the DHD Controller with a high-quality audio
receiver that has the ability to effectively synchronize audio and video signals.

Most mainstream audio receiver/switchers have the ability to synchronize the audio and
video to the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) prescribed tolerances.
According to the ATSC, the sound program should never lead the video program by more
than 15 milliseconds, and should never lag behind the video program by more than 45
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In addition, many video displays and A/V receivers introduce additional latency that needs
to be compensated for during the installation. Table 3-4 shows the amount of possible
audio latency given different signal input timings.

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Table 3-4. Possible Audio Latency for Various Input Timings

Input Timing Possible Audio Latency (milliseconds)

480i 133

480p 83

576i 160

576p 100

720p/50 100

720p/60 83

1080i/25 160

1080i/30 133

1080p/24 125

1080p/50 80

1080p/60 67

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• Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector

away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause
drifts in the projector circuitry, which may affect performance.

• Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as

motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors,
speakers, power amplifiers and elevators.

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

The Q-750d Ultra primary projection lens is shipped separately from the projector.
Proceed as follows to install it:

1. Carefully remove the projector from the
shipping container and place it on a flat
surface.

2. Loosen the Phillips screw at the bottom of
the decorative bezel on the front of the
projector.

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3. Grasp the bezel by the front, then rotate and lift it upward to remove it. (Don’t pull it
straight out.)

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4. Remove the foam plug from the lens cavity.

Installing the Lens 5. Carefully remove the lens and other installation hardware (in a small plastic bag) from

the shipping container.

6. Remove the rear cap from the lens. This protective cap is only used during shipping to
protect the lens from damage.

7. Remove the front cap from the lens.

8. Install the spring clip (provided with the lens) on the vertical lens shift adjuster retaining
slot, as shown. The clip reduces backlash in the vertical offset mechanism to keep it
from inadvertently moving after adjustment.

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9. Insert the lens, with the small white label facing up, into the lens cavity. Ensure that the
notch on the vertical lens shift adjuster mates with the retaining slot on the projector,
as shown below. Otherwise, the adjuster won’t work correctly.

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10. Install the two (2), black plastic retaining clips (also provided with the lens) on either
side of the lens cavity. Each clip is held in place with two (2), captive Phillips screws.
The white, plastic standoffs serve as “handles” to make removing the clips easier.

11. Attach the stray light shield (provided with the lens) to the top of the projector as
shown below.

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13. Tighten the Phillips screw on the bottom of
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3.5

Installing the Optional CineWide/AutoScope Lens Mount

If you are installing a standard (non-CineWide) Q-750d Ultra, skip this step and proceed
with Mounting the Q-750d Ultra (page 30).

If you are installing a Q-750d Ultra/CineWide, proceed with Installing the Fixed
CineWide Base Plate (Q-750d Ultra/CineWide) (page 29).

If you are installing a Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope, proceed as follows to install
the AutoScope lens motor.

Note

1. Do not install the CineWide lens yet, only the fixed CineWide
base plate or AutoScope lens motor. You will install the
CineWide lens after you install the projector and adjust the
primary lens.

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

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Figure 3-6 shows the Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly.

CineWide with AutoScope

Ceiling Mt. Adapter/

Projector Stand, Right

Screw, Phillips

M6-1.0 x 12mm (14x)

AutoScope

Pan-Head,

1

Lens

Motor

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AutoScope
Ceiling Mt. Adapter/
Projector Stand, Left

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Figure 3-6. Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly – Exploded
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Remove Projector Front Feet:

Place the projector upside down on a
blanket or other soft surface. Loosen
and remove the two front feet on the
projector.

Remove

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Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands: For ceiling installations, these
brackets bring the mounting points for the projector mounting plate (included with the
projector ceiling mount kit) from the bottom of the projector up and around the AutoScope
lens motor housing. For floor installations (where the projector is upright), the adapters
allow the projector to lie flat on the mounting surface.

Using six (6) each of the supplied, M6 x 12mm Pan-Head Phillips screws (item #2), attach
the AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands (items #3 and #4) to the
projector as shown in Figure 3-7.

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Figure 3-7. Q-750d Ultra with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands

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DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.

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Install Lens Motor:

1. Position the AutoScope Lens Motor as shown in Figure 3-8.

2. Line up the mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the underside of
the projector.

3. Secure the motor to the projector with the eight (8) remaining M6 x 12mm Pan-Head
Phillips screws.

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Figure 3-8. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation

After you have installed the AutoScope lens motor, proceed with Mounting the Q-750d
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Figure 3-9 shows the anamorphic lens base plate assembly for a Q-750d Ultra/CineWide.

Ceiling Mount
Rails (part of
Ceiling Mount
Kit)

1

Screw,
Phillips
Pan-Head,
M6 x 1.0 x
12mm (6x)

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Figure 3-9. Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with Anamorphic Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Rails - Exploded View

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To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a Q-750d Ultra/CineWide:

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

2. Place the CineWide base plate on the bottom of the projector.

3. If you are mounting the projector on a ceiling: Line up the three holes on the left
and right mounting rails (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) with those on
the projector and base plate.

4. Secure the CineWide base plate (and ceiling mounting rails, if needed) to the projector
with the Pan-Head Phillips screws provided with the CineWide lens base plate.

Caution

3.6 Mounting the Q-750d Ultra

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

Ceiling Mounting

(Inverted)

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 Q-750d Ultra and suspend it from
the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.

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Note

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

lens base plate.

2. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.

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Use only the Runco-approved ceiling mount kit designed for your
projector. Install the mount kit according to the instructions
provided with it.

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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).

Adjusting the Projection

Angle

If the Q-750d Ultra is ceiling-mounted and the screen is significantly lower than the
projector, you can tilt the projector at a slight angle by adjusting the ceiling mount.

If you do this, you may need to shift the image using the on-screen display (OSD) controls,
to compensate. For detailed instructions, refer to Using the On-Screen Menus on
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Proceed as follows to connect the DHD Controller to the Q-750d Ultra, your video
sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power.

When connecting your equipment:

• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

• Use the correct signal cables for each source.

• 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.

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firmly on the cable access cover to
open it.

Digital Video Connection: Connect the HDMI Output of the DHD Controller to the DHD
Input of the Q-750d Ultra as shown in Figure 3-10.

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3.7 Connections to the Q-750d Ultra and DHD Controller

Connector Panel AccessTo access the connector panel, pull

Connecting the DHD Controller to the Q-750d Ultra

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RS-232 Connection: Connect the Display Control output from the DHD Controller to
the RS-232 input on the Q-750d Ultra. Use a standard, modular telephone cable with
RJ11 plugs at both ends. On the Q-750d Ultra end, use the provided RJ11-to-DB9
adapter. This adapter is wired as shown in Figure 3-11.

RS-232

To/From

DHD

Controller

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Connect your video sources to the DHD Controller as shown and described in the
sections that follow.

HDMI Source Connections: See Figure 3-12.

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.

You can also connect computers with DVI output to these inputs.

Note

Refer to Supported Timings on page 115 for a list of compatible
input signals.

Display Contro

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Figure 3-12. HDMI Source Connections

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Component Video Source Connections: Connect your component video sources to
the HD1, HD2 and/or Component/SCART inputs as shown in Figure 3-13.

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RGBHV Source Connections: Connect personal computers and/or other RGB sources
to the HD1 and/or HD2 inputs as shown in Figure 3-14.

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RGB Camcorder

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SCART RGBS Source Connections: Connect the green, blue and red outputs from
your SCART source to the Component/SCART input on the DHD Controller. Connect the
sync output from your SCART source to the Video 1 input on the DHD Controller. See
Figure 3-15.

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Gaming Console

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Composite Source Connections: See Figure 3-16.

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Processor or Secondary

Display Device to the DHD

Controller (Optional)

The DHD Controller provides a second HDMI output (labeled HDMI Out (Audio Only)) for
connection to an audio receiver/switching system or secondary display device for
monitoring purposes. See Figure 3-17.

The DHD Controller does not transmit HDMI CEC control

Note

messages from the “HDMI Audio Out” connector. For more
information about CEC, refer to Using HDMI CEC Messages on
page 106.

Ethernet

Display Control

HDMI Out

DMI Ou

To Display

To Display

HDMI Out
Audio Only

IR

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Audio Processor/

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The DHD Controller provides the following interfaces to external equipment that allow it to
control or be controlled by that equipment:

• An RS-232 interface to a PC or control/automation system;

• Three (3), 12-volt trigger outputs;

• An infrared (IR) repeater input;

• An Ethernet network interface for firmware updates and maintenance notifications.

The following sections describe how to make these interface connections. For more
information about using these connections, refer to Network on page 76 and External
Control on page 87.

RS-232 Controller Connection: Use a straight-through, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect
a PC or control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the DHD Controller;
see Figure 3-18.

RS-232

RS-232

To Accessory Box

ToAccessory Bo

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

Ethernet

Display Control

Display Contro

HDMI Out

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Connecting 12-volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment: If you are installing a
Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope, connect the AutoScope lens motor to a 12-volt
trigger output on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-19.

Similarly connect other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (such as retractable screens or
screen masks) to the other trigger outputs.

AutoScope Lens Motor

Power

Switch

3.5-mm
mini plug

Retractable Screen or other
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Figure 3-19. Connecting 12-volt Trigger Outputs

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the remote control cannot reach the DHD Controller due to excessive distance or
obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors, you can connect an external IR receiver to
extend the range of the remote control. See Figure 3-20.

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IR Sensor

Remote Control

IR Repeater

(3.5-mm, mini

phono plug)

Display Control

Display Control

3

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Ethernet Network Connection: Use a standard, Category 5 network cable with an
RJ-45 plug to connect a network hub, router or gateway to the Ethernet port on the DHD
Controller; see Figure 3-21. For more information about configuring and using this
connection, refer to Network on page 76.

Ethernet

Display Control

HDMI Out

HDMI Out

Displ

To Display

HDMI Out

DMI

Audio Only

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Connecting to AC Power Projector/DHD Controller: Plug the female end of one power cord into the AC

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Similarly connect the DHD Controller to a nearby AC outlet.

AutoScope Lens Motor: With AutoScope-equipped projectors, an additional power
cord is provided for the lens motor. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC
input on the rear of the lens motor assembly. Connect the other end to your AC power
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1. Turn on your source components.

2. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the DHD Controller.

3. If this is an AutoScope-equipped projector, turn on the main power switch at the rear
of the AutoScope lens motor. The lens motor power switch is located next to the AC
input.

4. Press the ON button on the remote control (or the ON/STAN D BY ( ) button on
DHD Controller front panel) to turn on the system. The vacuum fluorescent display on
the DHD Controller front panel briefly displays “Initializing System,” followed by
“Starting Q-750d Ultra.” On the projector, the LED flashes green to indicate that it is
warming up.

5. When the projector is ready for use, the LED turns off. On the DHD Controller, the
fluorescent display indicates the active source, input resolution/frame rate and aspect
ratio/screen; for example:

Current

Source

Q-750d

HDMI 1

16:9/1 1080i/60

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Primary Lens Adjustments

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

Lens Shift To access the lens shift controls, loosen the Phillips screw at the bottom of the decorative

The Q-750d Ultra gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and
focus.

the outer ring and rotate it.

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

Zoom

in

Zoom out

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bezel on the front of the projector (see below). Then, remove the bezel.

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

Horizontal Lens Shift: To shift the
projected image horizontally, insert the
provided hex wrench into the horizontal
lens shift adjuster at the top of the
projector. Then, turn the wrench as shown
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Adjusting the Picture Orientation

When you have finished adjusting the lens position, re-install the front bezel.

By default, the Q-750d Ultra is configured for a “floor/front” installation, in which the
projector is installed upright and in front of the screen. If it is installed behind the screen
and/or mounted on a ceiling, you must change the picture orientation. To do this:

1. On the DHD Controller remote control or front panel, press MENU.

2. Select Service from the Main Menu and enter the Service Menu passcode.

You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu.

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3. Select Display Device from the Service Menu.

4. Select Configure from the Display Device menu, then select Installation.

5. Select Orientation, then choose Floor/Rear, Ceiling/Front or Ceiling/Rear, to match
the installation method. Or, for front-projection installations, use the Auto setting to
have the projector automatically determine the orientation (floor or ceiling) using an
internal sensor.

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Projector and/or screen placement — among other things — can cause geometric
distortion in the projected image.

To correct this, the DHD Controller provides precise, nine-point control over the projected
image geometry. Use these controls as (and only if) needed to re-position the image
corners, mid-points and center to eliminate “keystoning” (mis-aligned corners) or
“pincushion” distortion (mid-points not aligned with corners). See Figure 3-22.

Horizontal Keystoning

Y

Vertical Keystoning

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3.11 Adjusting the Image Geometry

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Pincushion Distortion

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Figure 3-22. Keystone and Pincushion Distortion

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e

“Keystoning” usually occurs when the projector is tilted relative to the screen. “Pincushion”
distortion can sometimes occur if the throw distance is very short and/or the projector is
equipped with an anamorphic lens.

To correct keystoning or pincushion distortion:

1. On the DHD Controller remote control or front panel, press MENU.

2. Select Calibration from the Main Menu and enter the Calibration Menu passcode.

You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menu.

Note

3. Select Image Alignment from the Calibration Menu.

4. Select Corner Alignment to correct a “keystoned” image by adjusting the image
corner positions. Select Midpoint Alignment to correct pincushion distortion by
adjusting the image edge mid-points. See Figure 3-23.

Y

Top Left (x, y)

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Left

Middle (x)

Left/Right

Middle (y)

L

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Bottom Left (x, y)

Notes:

1. Smaller “x” values move a point to the left; larger values move it to the right.

2. Smaller “y” values move a point up; larger values move it down.

Top/Bottom Middle (x)

Top Middle (y)

Center

(x, y)

Bottom Middle (y)

Top Right (x, y)

Right
Middl
(x)

Bottom Right (x, y)

Figure 3-23. Image Alignment Controls

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Installation

If you are installing a Q-750d Ultra/CineWide or Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope,
proceed as follows to install and adjust the anamorphic lens.

Note

The Q-750d Ultra Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-24.
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) 23-RUNCO.

Anamorphic Lens

10

Set Screw

Pitch Adjustment

9

T-Nut (2x)

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.

Lens Adapter Ring and

1

Mounting Screws (3x)

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Pitch Adjustment Yoke for Lens

2

Y

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Height/Y Adjustment

3

T-Screw and Washer
(2x)

3.12 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens

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Anamorphic Lens

5

Yaw/X Adjustment

8

Lever (2x)

6

AutoScope Carriage Plate or

7

Fixed CineWide Base Plate

Figure 3-24. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View

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Holder

1/4-20 Hex Bolt (2x)
and Washer (2x)

Pitch Adjustment

4

T-Screw and
Washer (2x)

Installation

Attach Lens Mounting Assembly to Lens Motor Carriage Plate or Fixed CineWide
Base Plate:

1. Remove the two Yaw/X Adjustment Levers (item #8) from the bottom of the
Anamorphic Lens Holder (item #5).

2. Place the Anamorphic Lens Holder on top of the AutoScope Carriage Plate or Fixed
CineWide Base Plate (item #7). Position the bracket so that the long slot at the bottom
of the lens holder is perpendicular to the corresponding slots on the plate.

3. Secure the Anamorphic Lens Holder to the plate using the Hex Bolts/Washers
(item #6) and Yaw/X Adjustment Levers that you removed in Step 1.

4. Use the Lens Mounting Screws to attach the Lens Adapter Ring (item #1) to the Pitch
Adjustment Yoke (item #2); see Figure 3-25. (Use the round, threaded holes on the
yoke.)

5. Use the Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws/Washers (item #3), Pitch Adjustment
T-Screws/Washers (item #4) and T-Nuts (item #9) to attach the Pitch Adjustment
Yoke and Lens Adapter Ring to the Anamorphic Lens Holder. The Yoke should be

as close to the primary lens as possible.

6. Attach the lens to the Lens Adapter Ring by threading it clockwise.

Y

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PRE

S

U

Lens threads into ring

C

O

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Figure 3-25. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Ring

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Configure Lens Motor Trigger (Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope only):

CineWide with AutoScope maintains constant image height independent of the aspect
ratio, while using the full display resolution of the projector. It accomplishes this by moving
the anamorphic lens in front of the primary lens when widescreen material is being viewed.
When the viewer transitions back to 16:9 or 4:3 source material, the anamorphic lens
moves out of the light path.

To configure the lens motor trigger on the DHD Controller for proper AutoScope
operation:

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

2. On the DHD Controller remote control or front panel, press MENU.

Installation

3. Select Service from the Main Menu and enter the Service Menu passcode.

Note

4. Select Tri gg er s from the Service menu.

5. Assign the trigger output to which the lens motor is connected to the Cinema and
Virtual Cinema aspect ratios. This enables the lens motor to move the anamorphic
lens into position (in front of the primary lens) when either aspect ratio is selected.

6. Select the Cinema aspect ratio to move the anamorphic lens into position, if it isn’t
already. To do this, press CINEMA on the DHD Controller remote control (Figure 2-5),
or press or repeatedly with no menus visible on-screen.

Adjusting the Horizontal (X) Lens Position:

1. Project a white field on the screen.

2. Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers underneath the lens.

3. Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place (from right to left or vice versa) so that
there are no shadows on either side of the screen:

You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu for the first
time after turning on the system.

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PRE

Y

Too Far Left

Correct position

Too Far Right

4. When the horizontal position is properly set, tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to
secure the lens in place.

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Adjusting the Height (Y): With the white field still on-screen, loosen the
Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws on either side of the lens. Then, slowly move the
anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the
screen:

Too Low

Y

Correct position

Too High

When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment T-Screws to secure the
lens in place.

Adjusting the Pitch (Angle): Next, angle the lens to even out any top-to-bottom
pincushion distortion. To do this, loosen the Pitch Adjustment T-Screws (directly below
the Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws) on either side of the lens to allow it to pivot freely.
Then, adjust the anamorphic lens angle so that the projected image is rectangular:

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Incorrect Lens Angle

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

Correct Lens Angle

Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Pitch Adjustment T-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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Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot freely
from side to side. Then, angle the lens to even out any left-right pincushion distortion:

Anamorphic Lens (Top View)

Y

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Correct Position

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Wrong Position

Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to
secure the lens in place.

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Geometry:

1. Input an anamorphic cross-hatch test pattern to the projector.

2. Unscrew the Anamorphic Lens just enough to allow it to rotate freely.

3. Grasp the lens by the center ring and rotate the lens until the image is properly
anamorphic:

Wrong Position Correct Position

4. When the image geometry appears correct, tighten the
Anamorphic Lens Set Screw (item #10) to secure the lens in place.
(When viewed from the front, the rear opening on the anamorphic
lens should appear as a tall, narrow oval.)

Focus: Finally, rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic
lens to fine-tune the optical focus.

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S

U

C

O

F

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4. Operation

To display the Main Menu, press the MENU button on the remote control (Figure 2-5) or
DHD Controller front panel (Figure 2-3).

To select a menu item, use the and buttons on the remote control or DHD Controller
front panel to highlight it. Then, to confirm your selection, press ENTER on the remote
control or DHD Controller front panel.

The DHD Controller 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.

Composite 1
Composite 2
Composite 3
Component
HD 1

Input Source

Aspect Ratio

Screen

Picture

Input Position

Memory
Presets

Sleep Timer

Information

Note: Default settings appear in bold type.

HD 2
SCART
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
16:9
4:3
Letterbox
VirtualWide
Cinema
Virtual Cinema
Native

Screen 1 / Screen 2
Brightness

Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Noise Filter
Left/Right
Up/Down
Width
Height
Overscan
Overscan Mode

(Zoom/Crop)
Phase

(RGB/Component/SCART signals
only)

Tracking
(RGB/Component/SCART signals
only)

Recall ISF Night or ISF Day
Recall/Save Custom 1 or Custom 2
Reset Custom 1 and Custom 2 to

Factory Default
Off, 30 Minutes, 60 Minutes, 90

Minutes, 2 Hours or 4 Hours
Signal
System
Network
Field Service
Manufacturing

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Calibration

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Gain
Offset

Gamma

Display Color ­Common Settings

Display Color ­Projector Settings

Input Image

Input Color

Save ISF Night
Save ISF Day

Copy/Paste

Output Shift

Image Alignment

Splash Configure

OSD Position Hor. / Ver. 0, 1, 2 ... 100

Color Temp

Color Gamut Auto, REC709, SMPTE-C, EBU, Native DCI or PCE

PCE

SatCo On or Off

ConstantContrast Low, Medium, High or Off
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Gain
Offset

Chroma Delay

Noise Filter 0, 1, 2 ... 63

Back / Confirm

Memory Preset

Aspect Ratio

Left/Right
Up/Down
Width
Height

Screen Masking

Corner Alignment

Midpoint Alignment

Owner Name
ISF Calibrated
ISF Other
Splash Timer 5, 6, 7 ... 15 ... 59, 60
Splash Enable On/Off

Y

-100, -99... 0 ... 99, 100 (Red, Green, Blue)

Mode
(Simple / Advanced)

Simple
(1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.35, 2.5)

Advanced
(0 (2.2 gamma curve),
1, 2, 3 ... 20 (custom gamma tables))

Simple
(5500K, 6500K, 7500K or 9300K)

Hue (Red / Yellow / Green / Cyan / Blue / Magenta)
Saturation (Red / Yellow / Green / Cyan / Blue / Magenta)
Level (Red / Yellow / Green / Cyan / Blue / Magenta)
Runco Smart Color (RSC) (On or Off)
White Balance (Red / Green / Blue Gain)

-50, -49 ... 0 ... 49, 50

-32, -31... 0 ... 31, 32
(HD 1, HD 2 and Component inputs only)

0, 1, 2 ... 7
(Composite inputs only)

Copy Settings
Paste Settings
Copy Settings
Paste Settings

-50, -49 ... 0 ... 49, 50

-50, -49, 48 ... 0

0, 1, 2 ... 100
(Top / Bottom / Left / Right / Test Pattern Enable)

Top Left / Top Right / Bottom Left / Bottom Right /
Test Pattern Enable

Center / Top Middle / Left Middle / Right Middle /
Bottom Middle / Test Pattern Enable

4.1 Using the On-Screen Menus

Figure 4-1. Q-750d Ultra OSD Menu Structure

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Service

Color Bars 1

Test Video

Input Names Rename/Restore

Display Device - Configure

Network

Color Space

Triggers 1 / 2 / 3

Miscellaneous

Sync Threshold 0, 1, 2 ... 15

HDMI

Front Panel Brightness

Auto Power Off

Standby Mode Low Power

System Reset

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Color Bars 2
Focus
Grey Bars

Installation

Display Info.
(read-only)

Diagnostics

Altitude Auto / High

IP Configuration

Auto Firmware Upgrade

E-Mail Notification

Remote Network Control On / Off
Auto, REC601, REC709,

RGB-PC or RGB-Video

Language

OSD Timer 0 (no timeout) or 5, 6, 7 ... 30 ... 60 sec.
OSD Messages On / Off
Blank Screen Color
Sidebar Color
Film Mode

(SD sources only)
CUE

(Chroma Upsampling Error)
Remote Code 00, 01, 02 ... 17 ... 31

HDMI EDID Extension On / Off (per HDMI input)

Audio Format

CEC On / Off
HPD Toggle Rejection Auto / On / Off
Logo LED 0 (off), 1, 2 ... 31
Standby LED On / Off
LCD 0 (off), 1, 2, 3 or 4
Enable On / Off
Hours 1, 2, 3, 4, ... 8 ... 23, 24

/ Fast Startup

Picture Orientation: Auto, Floor Front,
Ceiling Front, Floor Rear or Ceiling Rear

Projector Serial Number

White, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan,
Magenta

DHCP (On / Off), IP Address, Subnet
Mask, Default Gateway,
Communication Test

Auto Check for New Firmware, Auto
Perform Upgrade, Check for New
Firmware

E-Mail Address, Error Notification, Error
Notification to Runco, Periodic Service
Notification, Lamp Life Notification,
Customer Information, E-Mail
Calibration Data

(Not available on Composite 1,
Composite 2 or Composite 3 inputs)

English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano,
Español, Svenska, (Simplified
Chinese), (Traditional
Chinese), Português,
(Russian), (Japanese) or

(Korean)

Red/Green/Blue = 0, 1, 2, 3 ... 255

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On / Off

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On / Off

(HD 1, HD 2 and Component inputs
only)

Combined / HDMI Out (To Display) /

HDMI Out (Audio Only)

Y

Figure 4-1. Q-750d Ultra OSD Menu Structure (continued)

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Operation

Main MenuThe Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all DHD Controller functions.

(You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration and Service menus.)

Y

The active source is indicated by an arrow (Î) to its left; in this example, Composite is the
active source.

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Runco Video

Input Source
Aspect Ratio
Screen
Picture
Input Position
Memory Presets
Sleep Timer
Information
Calibration
Service

Input SourceFrom the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source.

Input Source

Î

Composite 1
Composite 2
Composite 3
Component
HD 1
HD 2
SCART
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
HDMI 4

from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Select the appropriate aspect ratio for your
screen size and the type of program material being viewed; refer to Table 4-1.

The currently-selected aspect ratio is indicated by a “
selected.

Note that some aspect ratios are unavailable and/or not useful with certain types of
source material. The optimal setting depends on a number of factors, such as:

• The aspect ratio of the source material, as broadcast or encoded on the playback
medium.

• The “display type” (16:9 or 4:3) and output resolution settings at the source
component. Most modern DVD/BD players and set-top boxes have such controls.

• Viewer preference (original aspect ratio with “black bars,” or a full-screen presentation
with some distortion or cropping).

Note

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7” to its left; in this example, 16:9 is

The aspect ratio selection is automatically saved for each input and
resolution.

Aspect RatioTo change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio

16:9

7

4:3



Letterbox



VirtualWide



Cinema



Virtual Cinema



Native



Aspect Ratio

Operation

Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings

Remote

Aspect Ratio

16:9 16:9 Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs

Control

Key

16:9 Image on

16:9 Screen (Display)

4:3 Image, stretched to fill

16:9 Screen (Display)

Description

Y

and HDTV programs in their
native aspect ratio.

4:3 images are stretched
horizontally to fit a 16:9 screen.

4:3 4:3 Standard 4:3 scales the input

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Letterbox LET

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VirtualWide V-WIDE VirtualWide scales a 4:3 image

BOX

4:3 Image on

16:9 Screen (Display)

4:3 Image on

16:9 Display

(Letterbox aspect ratio)

4:3 Image on

16:9 Screen (Display)

4:3 Image on

16:9 Screen

with VirtualWide

signal to fit in the center of the
16:9 screen. 4:3 is the aspect
ratio used by computer
monitors, standard television
programming and most VHS
video cassettes.

Letterbox mode scales (zooms
in on) a 4:3 image linearly (by the
same amount on all sides) to fill
a 16:9 display.
Letterbox is best suited for
viewing LaserDisc movies or
non-anamorphic DVDs on a
16:9 screen.

NON-linearly (more on the sides
than in the center) to fit a 16:9
screen.

4:3 Image on

2.35:1 Screen

with VirtualWide

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On a 2.35:1 screen, the image is
centered between black bars on
either side.

Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued)

Remote

Aspect Ratio

Cinema CINEMA Select Cinema to view 2.35

Control

Key

2.35:1 Image on
16:9 Screen

(Cinema aspect ratio / no CineWide)

Description

source material in its native
aspect ratio.

With a 16:9 screen and a
standard Q-750d Ultra (without
an anamorphic lens), the upper
and lower portions of the screen
are masked, but the geometry of
the active image area is
unchanged.

Operation

Y

2.35:1 Image on

2.35:1 Screen

Cinema aspect ratio / CineWide)

(

Virtual Cinema V-CINE A 16:9 image is scaled

16:9 Image on

16:9 Image on

2.35:1 Screen

2.35:1 Screen

16:9 Image on

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Native NATIVE Select Native to display the

2.35:1 Screen with
Virtual Cinema

1080i HDTV Image

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With a 2.35:1 screen and an
anamorphic lens, the DHD
Controller scales the 2.35:1
image so that the active image
area fills the 16:9 chip surface,
eliminating the black bars. The
secondary, anamorphic lens
then restores the proper
geometry to the 2.35:1 image.

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NON-linearly (more on the sides
than in the center) to fit a 2.35:1
screen.

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.

720p HDTV Image

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With SDTV and EDTV sources,
the DHD Controller scales the
image horizontally to achieve a
16:9 aspect ratio.

Operation

➤

➤

Screen 1
Screen 2

Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Noise Filter

Screen

Picture

Screen The Screen Menu allows you to recall multiple sets of stored values for certain controls

(Output Shift and Image Alignment) that are saved for each aspect ratio. Such settings are
also saved “per screen.” To recall the Output Shift and Image Alignment settings
associated with “Screen 1” or “Screen 2,” make that selection here.

Picture Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate each DHD Controller input to achieve

optimum picture quality.

The DHD Controller has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards
established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully
crafted, industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and has
implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to
obtain optimal picture quality from Runco video display devices. Accordingly, Runco
recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation
technician.

All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate each DHD
Controller input separately.

Y

Note

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L

Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and
regular program material, Runco recommends using an external test pattern source
(Ovation Multimedia, Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test DVD or equivalent) for best

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results.

Connect your test pattern source to the input that you are calibrating and proceed as
follows. Perform the adjustments in the order listed here.

1. When you change a picture quality setting, save the change to a
preset afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a
different input is selected. (Picture quality settings are saved for
each input separately.) For information about saving settings,
refer to Memory Presets on page 64.

2. 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 71). After you have completed the
initial calibration, set ConstantContrast to On if desired.

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

A

acronym for “Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment.”) Figure 4-2 shows a typical PLUGE
pattern.

Operation

Below Black

bove Black

Figure 4-2. 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 Picture menu and press ENTER. Adjust the brightness 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).

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Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the
one shown in Figure 4-3.

Y

Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast

Select Contrast and press ENTER. Adjust the contrast to a point just below which the
white rectangle starts to increase in size.

Note

Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the
one shown in Figure 4-4.

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gray

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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.

yellow

cyan

green

red

magenta

blue

Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint

1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or DHD Controller front panel.

2. Select Service from the Main Menu and press ENTER.

3. Enter the Service menu passcode.

4. Select Display Device from the Service menu and press ENTER.

5. Press ENTER again to select Configure.

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6. Select Diagnostics and press ENTER.

7. Select Blue from the Diagnostics menu, then press ENTER to display only the blue
color channel.

8. Press EXIT (or MENU) repeatedly to return to the Main Menu.

9. Select Picture from the Main Menu and press ENTER.

10.Select Color from the Picture menu and press ENTER.

11.Adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear to
be a single shade of blue:

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Operation

gray

yellow

cyan

green

red

magenta

blue

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Tint: Tint or “hue” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image.
When tint is decreased, the image appears redder; when it is increased the image
appears greener.

To adjust the tint, enable “blue only” display mode in the Diagnostics menu, as you would
for adjusting color saturation (refer to the previous section, Color Saturation).

Select Tint from the Picture menu and press ENTER. Adjust the tint level until the cyan
and magenta color bars (on either side of the green bar) appear to be a single shade of
blue.

Note

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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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➤

Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust
sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press ENTER. On your external
test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5. Adjust as needed,
looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and differently-sized lines
in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate
them.

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Input Position

Left/Right
Up/Down
Width
Height
Overscan
Overscan Mode
Phase
Tracking

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Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness

Noise Filter: To apply noise filtering to the input signal, select Noise Filter from the Picture

menu. The Noise Filter is useful for clearing up noisy images from 480i video sources.

Use the left- or right-arrow buttons to select the desired amount of noise reduction,
keeping in mind that higher settings (which reduce high frequencies) may also “soften” the

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Input Position Use the controls in the Input Position Menu to fine-tune the aspect ratio and image

image.

position for the current source.

Left/Right: Select Left/Right from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image
horizontally. Press to shift the image to the right; press to shift it to the left.

Up/Down: Select Up/Down from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image
vertically. Press to shift the image upward; press to shift it downward.

Width: Select Width from the Input Position menu to change the projected image width.
Press to increase the width; press to decrease it.

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Note

The input position settings are automatically saved for each input
and resolution.

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Height: Select Height from the Input Position menu to change the projected image
height. Press to increase the height; press to decrease it.

Overscan/Overscan Mode: Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture
area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area.

Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television
sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. Overscan effectively
trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to
fill the display area.

For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources, Overscan is generally not necessary or
desirable.

This control defines the amount of overscan applied to the image. The range is from
0 to 20. There are two overscan modes:

•In Crop mode, each increment adds a mask at the top, bottom, left and right edges of
the source image equal to 0.5% of the displayed horizontal resolution (1% total). A
setting of 10, for example, crops the image 5% on all sides or 10% total.

•In Zoom mode, each increment adds a factor to the scaling of the source image so
that the vertical and horizontal resolutions are 100% plus 1% increments of the size
determined by the aspect ratio function. A setting of 10, for example, zooms in on the
image 5% on all sides or 10% total.

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Figure 4-6 illustrates the effect of each overscan mode setting.

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16:9

= Source Image Area

= Edge Noise

= Screen (16:9)

Figure 4-6. Overscan Modes

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

Adjust the Phase after adjusting Tracking (see below).

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 (RGB, Component or SCART 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.

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Memory Presets For each input, the DHD Controller lets you save image quality settings as presets that you

Memory Presets

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ISF Night
ISF Day
Custom 1 Save Reset
Custom 2 Save Reset

can recall at a later time. You can create up to four presets per input and display mode
(resolution and frame rate).

The DHD Controller stores the following display modes in each memory preset:

•480i

•480p

•576i

•576p

• 720p/24 Hz

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• 720p/25 Hz

• 720p/30 Hz

• 720p/50 Hz

• 720p/60 Hz

• 1080i/50 Hz

• 1080i/50 Hz (Australia)

• 1080i/60 Hz

• 1080p/24 Hz

• 1080p/25 Hz

• 1080p/30 Hz

• 1080p/50 Hz

• 1080p/60 Hz

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Use the Memory Presets menu to recall saved image presets, or to save image settings in
the “Custom 1” or “Custom 2” memory location. The currently-selected preset is indicated
by a “Δ to its left; in the example shown here, ISF Night is selected.

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You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset; otherwise they will
be lost when a new input source or resolution is selected:

• Brightness

•Contrast

• Color saturation

•Tint

• Sharpness

•Gamma

• Color temperature and white balance

To select a memory preset, press or to highlight it and press ENTER.

Operation

To save the settings for the current input and display mode to the Custom 1 or Custom 2
memory preset, select it, press or to highlight Save and press ENTER.

Note

To reset the Custom 1 or Custom 2 memory preset to its factory-default state, select it,
press or to highlight Reset and press ENTER.

interval. Press or to select Off, 30 Minutes, 60 Minutes, 90 Minutes, 2 Hours or
4 Hours. Then, press ENTER.

To save the settings for the current input and display mode to the
ISF Night or ISF Day memory preset, select Save ISF Night or Save
ISF Day from the Calibration menu (refer to Save ISF Night/Save
ISF Day on page 71).

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Sleep TimerSelect Sleep Timer from the Main Menu to turn off the Q-750d Ultra after a specified

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Sleep Timer

Off
30 Minutes
60 Minutes
90 Minutes
2Hours
4Hours

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Signal
System
Network
Field Service
Manufacturing

Information Signal / System: Select Information from the Main Menu, then choose either Signal or

System to display information about the current input signal (resolution, frequency, type et

Information

cetera) and installed firmware versions, as well as other information that uniquely identifies
your DHD Controller and display device.

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

Signal

Input Source HDMI 1
Signal Format 1080p/60
Input Resolution 1920x1080
Vertical Freq 59.94 Hz
Horizontal Freq 67.500 kHz
Pixel Clock 148.500 MHz
Color Space REC709
Sync Type Separate
Memory Preset ISF Night

Model DHD4
Display Name Q-750d Ultra
Output Resolution 1920x1080
Serial Number 00000000
Boot Version 4.0

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Firmware Version 4.0
Micro Version 4.0

System

Network

MAC Address 1A:2B:3C:4D:5E:6F
IP Address 192.168.0.150
Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway 192.168.1.1
DHCP Enabled
Network Status Connected

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Network: Select Information from the Main Menu, then choose Network to display
information about the Ethernet network connection.

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should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.

Note

To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings, select “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” from the
Memory Presets menu (see page 64) or use the corresponding remote control buttons.

Display Color - Common Settings: Use the Display Color - Common Settings settings
to adjust the color balance at the DHD Controller output. These settings are saved
independently for each input and display mode.

•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 (Pr),
green (Y) or blue (Pr), decrease the Gain for that color.

•Offset: Use the Offset controls 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 (Pr),
green (Y) or blue (Pr), decrease the Offset for that color.

• Gamma: Select Gamma from the Display Color - Common Settings menu to choose a
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.

• Mode: With the Q-750d Ultra, two Gamma adjustment modes are available: Simple

or Advanced. The two modes are mutually exclusive; when you select the Simple
mode, the Advanced selection in the Gamma menu is grayed out. Likewise, when
you select Advanced, the Simple selection is grayed out.

• Simple: Use the Simple Gamma control to perform gamma correction at the display

according to a simple power law gamma function. The value chosen here
corresponds to the power variable in this equation:

You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menu.

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CalibrationUse the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This menu

Calibration

ISF Settings

Display Color
Input Image

Input Color
Save ISF Night
Save ISF Day
Copy/Paste
Output Shift
Image Alignment
Splash Configure
OSD Position

Output = Input

The DHD Controller applies this gamma curve to all three primary color channels
(red, green and blue).

• Advanced: To select a custom gamma curve, select Mode from the Gamma menu
and set it to Advanced. Then, select Advanced from the Gamma menu to select one
of up to 20 pre-programmed gamma tables. Custom gamma tables provide the
ability to perform complex, non-linear gamma correction on each primary color
channel independently of the others.

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Power

Operation

• Color Temp: Select Color Temp from the Display Color - Common Settings menu to
adjust the color temperature. Color temperature establishes the “color of gray” by
adjusting the 75% white point to various color points.

What are “color points?” A “color point” is an x/y coordinate pair that defines a
color’s location on the standard CIE chromaticity graph, shown in Figure 4-7. (CIE
stands for “Commission Internationale de l’Éclairage” (International Commission on
Illumination), the organization responsible for color measurement and management
standards.)

1.0

y

0.9

0.8

0.7

0.6

0.5

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0.0

0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0

Figure 4-7. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram

• Simple: Select Simple mode from the Color Temp menu (with the Q-750d Ultra, this

is the only choice) to choose one of four color temperature presets: 5500K, 6500K,

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7500K and 9300K. The default setting, 6500K, is appropriate for most situations.
Higher settings produce a “bluer” picture; lower ones impart a reddish hue to the
image.

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Green

D93

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Yellow

D50

D65

5000

5714

6667

8000

10000

4000

3333

2222

2500

2000

2857

Magenta

Red

x

Table 4-2 lists the x- and y-coordinates for each color temperature preset.

Table 4-2. Color Temperature Presets and Associated Color Points

Color Temperature Preset

5500K 0.332 0.348

6500K 0.313 0.329

7500K 0.299 0.315

9300K 0.284 0.298

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Associated x/y Values

xy

• Color Gamut: Select Color Gamut from the Display Color - Common Settings 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 this setting relocates the “triangle” for
possible colors (see Figure 4-7). 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.

Operation

Note

• 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.

• Select REC709 to use the color gamut defined in ITU-R BT.709-5.

• Select SMPTE-C to use the color gamut defined in SMPTE 170M-1999.

• Select EBU to use the color gamut defined in EBU Tech. 3213-E.

• Select Native for Runco's recommended Personal Color Equalizer preset for typical
video sources. It displays the fully saturated LED color gamut with appropriate color
brightness, hue, and Runco Smart Color settings.

• Select DCI to use the color gamut defined in Digital Cinema System Specification
Version 1.2.

• Select PCE to use the Personal Color Equalizer feature of the Q-750d Ultra. PCE lets
you define a custom color gamut. Refer to the next section, PCE, for instructions on
how to do this.

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

The DHD Controller uses the Color Gamut settings for all display
modes on a given input.

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Table 4-3. x/y Color Gamut Values

Color

Component

Red 0.640 0.330 0.635 0.340 0.640 0.330 0.680 0.320

Yellow 0.419 0.505 0.421 0.506 0.418 0.502 0.425 0.548

Green 0.300 0.600 0.305 0.595 0.290 0.600 0.265 0.690

Cyan 0.225 0.329 0.228 0.326 0.220 0.329 0.205 0.360

Blue 0.150 0.060 0.155 0.070 0.150 0.060 0.150 0.060

Magenta 0.321 0.154 0.318 0.162 0.328 0.158 0.342 0.154

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REC709 SMPTE “C” EBU DCI

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Color Gamut Settings and Associated x/y Values

Operation

•PCE: To use the Personal Color Equalizer to define a custom color gamut, choose the
“PCE” Color Gamut setting (refer to Color Gamut on page 69). Then, choose PCE
from the Display Color - Common Settings menu and press ENTER.

Note

• Hue/Saturation/Level: PCE provides the ability to define a custom color gamut in

terms of primary (red, green and blue) and secondary (yellow, cyan and magenta)
color hues, saturation and level (brightness).

Each control operates only on the color specified. Surrounding colors are linearly
interpolated based on their distance from each of these colors. In the CIE 1931 Yxy
coordinate system (see Figure 4-8), Hue rotates the color coordinates around the
white point, Saturation adjusts the coordinate's distance from white and Level
adjusts the luminance (Y) of the color relative to white.

0.9

0.8

0.7

0.6

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a given input.

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Hue

0.5

0.4

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Figure 4-8. Effect of PCE Hue and Saturation Controls

0.3

0.2

0.1

0

0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8

• RSC™ (Runco Smart Color): Set RSC to On to to improve the accuracy of flesh

tones and increase color saturation, without sacrificing the purity of other colors.

Hue

Saturation

Saturation

Hue

Hue

Hue

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• White Balance: To precisely adjust the white point associated with the custom
color gamut, choose White Balance from the PCE sub-menu. These controls
operate identically to the Gain controls in the Display Color - Common Settings
menu (described on page 67).

Display Color - Projector Settings: These settings are also saved independently for
each input and display mode.

• SatCo (BrilliantColor™): Select SatCo (BrilliantColor™) from the Display Color ­Projector Settings menu to enable (On) or disable (Off) BrilliantColor processing, which
improves brightness in grays and secondary colors.

•ConstantContrast: Select ConstantContrast from the Display Color - Common
Settings menu to enable (Low/Medium/High) or disable (Off) ConstantContrast in the
optical engine. ConstantContrast uses a dynamic LED driver that modulates light to the
DMD based on the actual content of the video material. Runco recommends that you
disable ConstantContrast before adjusting Brightness, Contrast or other image
settings.

Input Image: The Input Image controls are functionally similar to those in the Picture
menu (refer to page 58), but are accessible only by entering the Calibration menu
passcode.

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Input Color: The Input Color controls are similar to those in the Display Color menu (see
above), but adjust the color balance of the incoming signal. These settings are also saved
independently for each input and display mode.

•Gain/Offset (HD1, HD2 and Component/SCART inputs only): These controls
operate similarly to those in the Display Color - Common Settings menu (described
on page 67), but affect the Y, Pb and Pr signal components rather than the red, green
and blue channels.

•Chroma Delay: use the Chroma Delay control to correct a mis-aligned image from a
composite video source. Chroma delay in an image causes color shifts to occur to the
left of the vertical edge transitions, producing artificial shadows or a “halo” effect. If
necessary, adjust this setting to eliminate them.

•Noise Filter: To apply noise filtering to the input signal, select Noise Filter from the
Input Color menu. The Noise Filter is useful for clearing up noisy images from 480i
video sources.

Use the left- or right-arrow buttons to select the desired amount of noise reduction,
keeping in mind that higher settings (which reduce high frequencies) may also “soften”
the image.

The Input Image settings establish the “zero point” for the Picture
menu settings, whose values represent offsets from the Input
Image settings. For example, if you set Brightness to 10 in this
menu, setting Brightness to 10 in the Picture menu results in an
actual setting value of 20 (10+10).

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Save ISF Night/Save ISF Day: Whenever you make a change to the ISF settings, you
should always save it. Select Save ISF Night or Save ISF Day from the Calibration menu to
do this.

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Operation

Copy/Paste - Memory Preset: You can copy and paste settings from one memory

Copy/Paste

Memory Preset
Aspect Ratio

Memory Preset

Copy Settings
Paste Settings

preset to another. This gives you a convenient starting point for creating a new preset
based on an existing one, to make the calibration process less time-consuming.

For example, you can use the Copy/Paste Memory Preset feature to:

• Apply settings from HDMI 1 to HDMI 2, or from HD1 to HD2.

• Calibrate an input for 720p source signals, then use those settings for 1080i sources.

• Duplicate ISF Night settings for a given source and signal format and save them in the
Custom 1 memory preset.

Copied From:
Input Source HDMI 1
Signal Format 1080p/60
Memory Preset ISF Night

Copy/Paste - Aspect Ratio: You can also copy and paste certain settings, such as

Copy/Paste

Memory Preset
Aspect Ratio

Aspect Ratio

Copy Settings
Paste Settings

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To use this feature, select Copy/Paste from the Calibration menu, then select Memory
Preset.

•Memory Preset - Copy Settings: Select Copy Settings from the Copy/Paste
Memory Preset menu to place the settings for the current input source, signal format
(resolution and frame rate) and memory preset onto a “clipboard,” which is a temporary
memory location. When you do, the message “Settings Copied” briefly appears
on-screen. The Copy/Paste menu then re-appears, indicating the source of the copied
settings.

Note

•Memory Preset - Paste Settings: To apply the settings on the clipboard to a
different input source, signal format and/or memory preset, do any or all of the
following:

• Switch to another input (for example, from HD1 to HD2).

• Change the output signal format at the source (for example, from 720p/60 to

• Switch to another Memory Preset (for example, from ISF Night to Custom 1).

Then, select Paste Settings from the Copy/Paste Memory Preset menu. If you want

to keep these new settings, you must save them! (Refer to Save ISF Night/Save
ISF Day on page 71 or Memory Presets on page 64.)

those for Output Shift and Image Alignment (refer to page 73) from one aspect ratio or
“screen” (refer to Screen on page 58) to another.

To do this, select Copy/Paste from the Calibration menu, then select Aspect Ratio.

•Aspect Ratio - Copy Settings: Select Copy Settings from the Copy/Paste Aspect
Ratio menu to place the Output Shift and Image Alignment settings for the current
aspect ratio onto a “clipboard,” which is a temporary memory location. When you do,
the message “Settings Copied” briefly appears on-screen. The Copy/Paste menu then
re-appears, indicating the source of the copied settings.

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Screen Screen 1

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•Aspect Ratio - Paste Settings: To apply the Output Shift and Image Alignment
settings on the clipboard to a different aspect ratio and/or screen, do either of the
following:

• Switch to another aspect ratio (for example, from 16:9 to Cinema).

• Switch from Screen 1 to Screen 2 or vice versa.

Then, select Paste Settings from the Copy/Paste Aspect Ratio menu. The new settings
are saved automatically.

Output Shift: The Left/Right, Up/Down, Width and Height controls in the Output Shift
menu are similar to those in the Input Position menu, except that they change the
characteristics of the output signal. These settings are saved independently for each

aspect ratio and screen selection (refer to Screen on page 58).

• Screen Masking: .This control adjusts the amount of cropping on each edge of the

output image. This differs from the regular Overscan control in two ways:

• It allows separate adjustments on each edge; and

• It is saved per aspect ratio, per screen (as opposed to per connector, per mode).

This is useful for installations where the aspect ratio of the screen doesn’t exactly match
the aspect ratio of the display.

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Image Alignment: Use the controls in the Image Alignment menu to ensure proper
image geometry; that is, a perfectly rectangular projected image with no keystoning or
pincushion. For detailed instructions, refer to Adjusting the Image Geometry on
page 45.

Splash Configure: Use the Splash Configure menu to control the appearance and
behavior of the “splash” screen that appears on the display upon power-up.

•Owner Name/ISF Calibrated/ISF Other: You can have the Q-750d Ultra display the
owner’s name, your name, the phrase “ISF Calibrated” and/or any other string, up to
30 characters in length.

Use the up or down cursor button to select a character. Use the right and left cursor
buttons to change the cursor position. Press MENU when you have finished entering
text.

• Splash Timer: When you turn on the Q-750d Ultra, it projects a welcome screen with
the Runco and ISF logos, along with the personalized information you enter as
described above. Select Splash Timer from the Splash Configure menu to set the
amount of time for which this screen appears. The range is from 5 to 60 seconds, in
one-second increments. Press or to set the timer, then press MENU.

• Splash Enable: When you have finished customizing the splash screen, select Splash
Enable from the Splash Configure menu. Then, select On and press ENTER.

OSD Position: To adjust the position of the OSD, select OSD Position from the
Calibration menu and press ENTER.

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Service

Test Video
Input Names
Display Device
Network
Color Space
Triggers
Miscellaneous
Sync Threshold
HDMI
Front Panel Brightness
Auto Power Off
Standby Mode
System Reset

Service Use the Service menu to access advanced projector configuration settings. This menu

should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.

Note

Test Video: Select Test Video from the Service Menu to access the internal test patterns
on the DHD Controller. Table 4-4 lists the available test patterns and describes their
suggested usage.

Table 4-4. Test Patterns and Their Suggested Usage

Color Bars 1

You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu.

Pattern Suggested Usage

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Use this pattern when making
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adjustments.

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Focus

Grey Bars

Use this pattern when making
color saturation and tint
adjustments.

Use this pattern when adjusting
the focus.

Use this pattern when making
brightness, contrast or white
balance (gain/offset) adjustments.

Press MENU to exit test pattern mode.

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Input Names: You can give each DHD Controller input a descriptive name. For example,
you may want to change the default input name to the type of source component
connected to it: “VCR,” “DVD,” “Laptop” et cetera. Input names can be up to 12
characters long.

To edit an input name, select Input Names from the Service menu. Press or to select
an input and press ENTER. Use the or buttons to change a character; press

or to select a character to change. When you have finished editing the input name,

press ENTER or MENU.

To restore the default input name, press repeatedly to highlight that input name in the
“Restore” column. Then, press ENTER.

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Display Device - Configure: The options in the Display Device - Configure menu allow
you to change the picture orientation or access other, display-device specific functions.

•Installation – Orientation: Select Installation from the Display Device - Configure
menu, then select Orientation to change the picture orientation to suit the method of
installation (Floor Front, Floor Rear, Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear). Or, for
front-projection installations, use the Auto setting to have the projector automatically
determine the orientation (floor or ceiling) using an internal sensor.

•Display Info.: Select Display Info. from the Display Device - Configure menu to see the
projector serial number.

•Diagnostics: Select Diagnostics from the Display Device - Configure menu, then
select Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta to display only that color channel
(simulating a filter of that color). This can be useful for calibration or measurement
purposes.

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Input Names

C o mp o s i t e 1
C o mp o s i t e 2
C o mp o s i t e 3
C o mp o n e n t
H D 1
H D 2
S CA R T
H D M I 1
H D M I 2
H D M I 3
H D M I 4

Operation

Restore

Composite 1
Composite 2
Composite 3
Component
HD 1
HD 2
SCART
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
HDMI 4

To restore the normal picture (all colors), select White.

• Altitude: Select Altitude from the Display Device - Configure 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 projector 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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Operation

Network: The options in the Network menu allow you to configure the network
communication features.

• IP Configuration: Select IP Configuration from the Network menu to either set the IP
address, subnet mask and default gateway of the DHD Controller manually or obtain
these settings automatically, from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
server. (Most broadband routers and gateways support DHCP.) You can also test the
network connection from this menu.

• DHCP: To enable the DHCP client in the DHD Controller, select DHCP from the IP

Configuration menu and set it to On. With this setting, the DHD Controller’s IP
address, subnet mask and default gateway are assigned by the local DHCP server.

To manually configure these values, set DHCP to Off.

Note

• IP Address: Select IP Address from the IP Configuration menu to manually

configure the IP Address of the DHD Controller, as follows:

1. Press or to select the first, second, third or fourth byte of the address.

2. Press or to set the value of that byte. The range is from 0 to 255 inclusive.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for all four bytes of the address.

4. Press MENU when you have finished setting the address.

• Subnet Mask: Select Subnet Mask from the IP Configuration menu to manually

configure the IP subnet mask. The procedure is similar to that for setting the IP
address.

• Default Gateway: Select Default Gateway from the IP Configuration menu to

manually configure the default IP gateway. The procedure is similar to that for setting
the IP address.

• Communication Test: Select Communication Test from the IP Configuration menu

to verify proper operation of the network communication link.

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To start the test, select Start Test from the Communication Test menu. The DHD
Controller displays the message “Performing Communication Test.” When the test
completes, the DHD Controller displays either “Failed” (along with the error that
occurred) or “Succeeded.”

• Auto Firmware Upgrade: Select Auto Firmware Upgrade from the Network menu to
enable automatic detection of a newer version of the DHD Controller firmware. If one is
found, you can configure the DHD Controller to install it automatically. These features
make it easier to keep your DHD Controller firmware up-to-date.

• Auto Check For New Firmware: To have the DHD Controller automatically check

for firmware updates at periodic intervals, select Auto Check for New Firmware from
the Auto Firmware Upgrade menu and set it to On. If you prefer to do this manually,
set it to Off and use the Check For New Firmware sub-menu (described below).

• Auto Perform Upgrade: If the “Auto Check For New Firmware” process

determines that a newer firmware version than the one currently installed is available,
you can have the DHD Controller automatically download and install it. To do this,
select Auto Perform Upgrade from the Auto Firmware Upgrade menu and set it to
On. The upgrade will occur the next time the DHD Controller is “power-cycled”
(powered off, then on again).

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If you prefer to do this manually, set it to Off. The DHD Controller will ask if you want
to perform the upgrade the next time it is power-cycled.

• Check For New Firmware: To have the DHD Controller check for new firmware on
demand (and perform an upgrade if it finds a new version), select Check For New
Firmware from the Auto Firmware Upgrade menu. If the DHD Controller finds a new
firmware version, select Ye s to perform the upgrade or No to return to the previous
menu.

• E-Mail Notification: Select E-Mail Notification from the Network menu to specify
when and to whom the DHD Controller sends error and service notification messages
via e-mail.

The notification messages are in the following format:

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To: [E-Mail Address; see below]
From: [e-mail]
Subject: [Type of notification] from Runco DHD4
Body:

This is an automated message sent from the Runco DHD4:

Notification: [One of the following:

“DHD Error” / “Display Error”
“Periodic Service Notification”
“Lamp Life Notification” / “Calibration Data”]

Detailed Description: [ If a DHD Error, one of the following:

“Fan Failure 1” / “Fan Failure 2”
“Overtemp 1” / “Overtemp 2”
“Initialization Failure”

If a Display Error, a device-specific
error message such as “Lamp Door Open”

If a Periodic Service Notification, the elapsed
time since the last notification

If a Lamp Life Notification, the number of hours

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the lamp has been in service

If a Calibration Data message,

“See Attached File” ]
Serial Number: [DHD Controller serial number]
Customer Information: [From “Customer Information“ sub-menu;

see below]

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Best Regards,

Runco International, LLC
1195 NW Compton Drive
Beaverton, OR 97006
1-800-237-8262

• E-Mail Address: To specify the destination e-mail address for error and service

notifications, select E-Mail Address from the E-Mail Notification menu. The
procedure is similar to that for setting the IP address (refer to IP Configuration on
page 76). Enter up to 45 alphnumeric characters.

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• Error Notification: To have the DHD Controller send a message to the destination
e-mail address when a “DHD Error” or “Display Error” occurs, select Error
Notification from the E-Mail Notification menu and set it to On.

• Error Notification to Runco: To have the DHD Controller send an e-mail message
to Runco Customer Support when a “DHD Error” or “Display Error” occurs, select
Error Notification to Runco from the E-Mail Notification menu and set it to On.

• Periodic Service Notification: You can have the the DHD Controller send periodic
reminders via e-mail to perform regular maintenance tasks. To do this:

1. Select Periodic Service Notification from the E-Mail Notification menu.

2. Highlight Enable and press ENTER.

3. Highlight On and press ENTER.

4. Press MENU.

5. Highlight Timer and press ENTER.

6. Press or to set the notification interval in months. The range is from 1 to

255 inclusive; the default is 12 months.

7. Press MENU.

• Lamp Life Notification: To have the DHD Controller send a message to the
destination e-mail address when the lamp hour counter reaches a certain threshold,
select Lamp Life Notification from the E-Mail Notification menu. Then:

1. Highlight Enable and press ENTER.

2. Highlight On and press ENTER.

3. Press MENU.

4. Highlight Lamp Hours and press ENTER.

5. Press or to set the notification threshold in hours. The range is from 100 to

6. Press MENU.

• Customer Information: Select Customer Information from the E-Mail Notification
menu to supply this information to the DHD Controller, which includes it in all e-mail

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notification messages. Six lines (up to 30 characters per line) of text are provided;
use them however you wish.

1. Press or repeatedly to select a line of text to edit.

2. Press ENTER.

3. Press or repeatedly to set the highlighted character.

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4. Press (or ) to select the next (or previous) character. Use the and

buttons to change it.

5. Press ENTER when you have finished editing that line of text.

6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each line of text you want to edit.

7. Press MENU when you have finished entering customer information.

• E-Mail Calibration Data: To have the DHD Controller collect all calibration data,
attach it to a message and send it to the destination e-mail address, select E-Mail
Calibration Data from the E-Mail Notification menu. To confirm this action, select Ye
and press ENTER.

To cancel and return to the previous menu, select No.

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• Remote Network Control: Select Remote Network Control from the Network menu
to enable or disable control of the DHD Controller via an IP connection (typically using a
web browser). Set it to On to allow all incoming remote network connectivity. Set it to
Off to disable any incoming network communication that was not initiated by the DHD
Controller.

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Color Space: Select Color Space from the Service 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 DHD Controller uses that information. Otherwise, for RGB sources,
the DHD Controller uses the RGB-Video color space. For component SDTV and
EDTV resolutions, REC601 is used. For other component video resolutions,
REC709 is used.

• RGB: If Hsync or Vsync signals are present, the DHD Controller 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 DHD Controller 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 DHD Controller 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.

This setting has no effect on the E-Mail Notification or Auto
Firmware Upgrade functions.

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Triggers: Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12-volt trigger outputs.
You can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are then
activated by selecting that aspect ratio.

If your Q-750d Ultra is equipped with an anamorphic lens, assign at least one trigger
output (the same one to which the lens motor is connected) to the Cinema and Virtual
Cinema aspect ratios.

Miscellaneous: Select Miscellaneous from the Service menu to set the following options:

• Language: Select Language from the Miscellaneous menu and press the up- or

down-arrows to select the OSD Language (English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano,
Español, Svenska, (Simplified Chinese), (Traditional Chinese),
Português, (Russian), (Japanese) or (Korean)).

•OSD Timer: Select OSD Timer from the Miscellaneous menu to set the OSD Timer,
which controls how long the menus remain on-screen after selecting them. Select from
5 to 60 seconds, in one-second increments. Or, set the timer to 0 (disabled) if you want
the menus to remain on-screen indefinitely.

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•OSD Messages: When you select a new aspect ratio, input source or memory preset,
the DHD Controller briefly displays an on-screen message confirming your new
selection. To prevent the display of these messages, select OSD Messages from the
Miscellaneous menu to and set it to Off.

•Blank Screen Color: Select Blank Screen Color from the Miscellaneous menu to
select the color that appears when no incoming signal is present. The range is from 0
to 255 inclusive for each color component (red, green and blue).

• Sidebar Color: Select Sidebar Color from the Miscellaneous menu to change the
color of the inactive image area. The range is from 0 to 255 inclusive for each color
component (red, green and blue). The inactive image area is on either side of the active
image area when using the 4:3 aspect ratio.

• Film Mode: Use Film Mode to smooth out moving images from interlaced,
standard-definition (SD) sources. In most cases, the DHD Controller detects the proper
“pull-down” rate and vertical frequency. However, if your source is jittery and/or tearing
you may want to enable Film Mode to ensure stable processing for that source.

•CUE (Chroma Upsampling Error) Correction: Some DVD players use MPEG
decoders that do not correctly “upsample” the 4:2:0 format chroma information on the
DVD to the 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 format required by the video encoder of the display device.

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This so-called “chroma bug” sometimes causes streaky or spiky horizontal lines
running through the chroma channel. It is most noticeable in static, interlaced scenes
and on diagonal edges (especially red ones). Set CUE to On to correct this issue.

• Remote Code: Select Remote Code from the Miscellaneous menu to set the infrared
(IR) code set to which the DHD Controller will respond. By default, it is set to 17. You
can change this setting if either:

• Another device in the theater (a DVD player, for example) is responding to

commands from the DHD Controller remote control (Figure 2-5) in ways that are
unpredictable or undesirable.

• You have multiple DHD Controllers and want to control them independently, as

opposed to broadcasting commands from a single remote to all of them. In this
scenario, you can use multiple remotes programmed to use different IR codes. Or,
you can use a single remote and change the IR code as needed to address a
specific DHD Controller.

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When you change a remote code on the DHD Controller, you must re-program the
DHD Controller remote control to send that same code. To do this:

1. Press and hold the LIGHT button on the
remote control for approximately three
seconds, or until the LED on the remote lights
solid red.

Use the DHD Controller front-panel keypad to change the IR code to
which the controller will respond. Then, change the code sent by the
remote to match as described below.

LIGHT

2. Enter a new two-digit code between 00 and 31
inclusive. Include a leading zero for single-digit
codes; for example, enter 9 as “09.”

3. The LED turns off to confirm the code change. If you enter an invalid code, the LED
flashes for three or four seconds. Try again, entering a valid code.

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Sync Threshold: Select Sync Threshold to adjust the threshold at which negative pulses
on the component video green/luma channel are interpreted to be sync pulses.

Sync Threshold 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 sync level from the
source is persistently too low, the display device won’t sync with the source at all.

The range is from 0 (approximately 60 millivolts (mV)) to 15 (approximately 300 mV).

HDMI: Select HDMI from the Service menu to set the following options affecting
communication between HDMI sources, the DHD Controller and the Q-750d Ultra.

• HDMI EDID Extension: Extended display identification data (EDID) is a data
structureprovided by a display device to describe its capabilities to a graphics card. It is
what enables a modern personal computer to know what kind of monitor is connected.

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Some modern display devices provide more information via EDID than others, in the
form of “extensions.” Some computer graphics cards do recognize or properly interpret
this extended EDID information.

Select HDMI EDID Extension from the HDMI menu to specify whether or not the EDID
extensions from the display device are passed through to the sources connected to the
HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 or HDMI 4 inputs. By default, the extensions are on. Change
these settings only if HDMI EDID incompatibility issues arise.

•Audio Format: Select Audio Format from the HDMI menu to choose an option for
routing the audio signal from an HDMI source. With the Q-750d Ultra, the
recommended setting is HDMI Out (Audio Only). (This is the default setting.)

•CEC: This control chooses whether or not the DHD Controller responds to HDMI CEC
control messages from a disc player, set-top box or other HDMI source. It also enables
or disables CEC communication between the DHD Controller and projector.

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The default (and recommended) setting is On. For more information about CEC, refer
to Using HDMI CEC Messages on page 106.

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• HPD Toggle Rejection: Select HPD Toggle Rejection from the HDMI menu to specify
whether or not the DHD Controller ignores extraneous Hot Plug Detect (HPD) signal
state changes from a downstream HDMI device (third-party display or audio/video
receiver).

The default setting, Auto, disables HPD toggle rejection on the Q-750d Ultra. Use the
other settings to troubleshoot compatibility issues or reduce the amount of time
needed to lock to an incoming signal.

1. Setting CEC to Off should be done only for troubleshooting

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2. The DHD Controller does not transmit HDMI CEC control
messages from the “HDMI Audio Out” connector.

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Front Panel Brightness: Select Front Panel Brightness from the Service menu to adjust
the brightness of the front-panel LED and LCD status indicators.

Logo LED

• Logo LED: Select Logo LED from the Front Panel Brightness menu to adjust the
brightness of the large, illuminated logo on the left side of the display. The range is from
0 (off) to 31.

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• Standby LED: Select Standby LED from the Front Panel Brightness menu to change
the behavior of the front-panel STANDBY indicator LED. When set to ON, the LED
lights amber when the system is in standby mode; otherwise, it is off. When set to OFF,
the LED is always off.

Note

During a firmware upgrade, this LED lights at full brightness
regardless of the Logo LED setting.

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•LCD: Select LCD from the Front Panel Brightness menu to adjust the brightness of the
front-panel LCD. The range is from 0 (off) to 4.

Auto Power Off: Select Auto Power Off from the Service menu to have the Q-750d Ultra
turn itself off after a period of inactivity (no source signal present).

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•Enable: By default, Auto Power Off is disabled. To enable it, select Enable from the
Auto Power Off sub-menu and set it to On.

•Hours: The default time-out period is eight (8) hours; the range is from 1 to 24 hours.

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Standby Mode: Select Standby Mode from the Service menu to control the DHD
Controller’s power management feature.

•Choose Low Power (the default setting) to have the DHD Controller shut down
completely when it is turned off. This conserves power but increases the amount of
time required by the DHD Controller to start up when it is turned on.

• Fast Startup is a “quick-start” mode that keeps the DHD Controller running when it is
turned off, even though it appears to be in standby mode. This results in much quicker
startup times but consumes more power.

System Reset: To reset ALL controller settings (including image settings) back to their
factory defaults, choose System Reset from the Service menu.

A confirmation message appears. Select Yes to continue with the reset or select No to
cancel.

Caution

This action is not undoable. Proceed with caution! Before you

perform a System Reset, save your “Custom” Memory Presets
(page 64) and ISF Day/Night Memory Presets (page 71).

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