Runco RS-900 User Manual

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL

RS-900 Series

1080p Digital Light ProcessingTM Projectors

RS-900

RS-900/CineWide

RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers

Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family! We believe Runco produces
“The World’s Finest Home Theater Products.” With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of
unparalleled video performance.

This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your
other important documents.

WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

SERVICE LABOR: Runco will pay for service labor by a Runco Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of
manufacturing defect for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user (excluding the lamp).

PARTS (not including the lamp): Runco will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user. Such replacement
parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.

PROJECTOR LAMP: Runco will pay for service labor by a Runco Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a
manufacturing defect for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to
the end user. In addition, Runco will provide a new or rebuilt replacement lamp for the lamp that fails due to defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to the
end user. Such replacement lamps are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty
period.

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WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does
not cover normal maintenance. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance items; failure resulting from
accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty or improper installation or setup adjustments; improper
maintenance, alteration, improper use of any input signal; damage due to lightning or power line surges, spikes and
brownouts; damage that occurs during shipping or transit; or damage that is attributed to acts of God. In the case of remote
control units, damage resulting from leaking, old, damaged or improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this
Limited Warranty.

CAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS RUNCO PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM RUNCO AUTHORIZED
DEALERS. ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
MOREOVER, DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS
SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION
AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED RUNCO DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER
THIS WARRANTY. THIS WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY THE FINE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH YOUR RUNCO
PRODUCT IS CAPABLE WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY RUNCO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.

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RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:

Runco limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There
are no express warranties. Runco also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to
the failure of this product to function properly. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and
some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from
state to state.

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EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:

This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as
evidence of the purchase date.

IMPORTANT – WARRANTY REGISTRATION:

Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperative that Runco knows how to reach you promptly if we
should discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified.

CONTACT A RUNCO AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:

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Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your Runco video product will be performed at the location of
the product, during usual working hours, providing location of product is within normal operating distance from a Runco
Authorized Service Center. In some instances it may be necessary for the product to be returned to the Runco factory for
repairs. If, solely in Runco’s judgment, location of product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest
Runco Authorized Service Center, or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Runco factory, it is the owner’s
responsibility to arrange for shipment of the product for repair. These arrangements must be made through the selling Runco
Dealer. If this is not possible, contact Runco directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions. Runco will
return product transportation prepaid in the United States, unless no product defect is discovered. In that instance, shipping
costs will be the responsibility of the owner.

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS:

© Copyright 2007 Runco International. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, trademark and
other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical,
electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

Reflection, Enhanced GEN3, DHD, Vivix, Virtual Cinema, CineWide, AutoScope, O-Path, CinOptx, LiveLink, CSMS, SuperOnyx
and VirtualWide are trademarks of Runco International. All other trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document
are the property of their respective owners.

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

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

To locate the name and address of the nearest Runco Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this
Limited Warranty, please call or write:

RUNCO INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Attn: Customer Service Department

2900 Faber Street

Union City, CA 94587

Ph: [phone]

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Fax: [phone]

Toll Free: (800) 23-RUNCO

RUNCO VIDEO-PRODUCT INFORMATION

RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS

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Model Purchased Date

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Serial Number

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Runco Authorized Dealer Name

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Address

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City State/Province Postal Code

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Phone Fax

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Important Safety Instructions

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

WARNING

CAUTION

RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOTOPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

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

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

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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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 Runco.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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

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

17. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to
removing the lamp assembly for replacement. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of
lamps beyond rated life could cause them to explode in rare occasions.

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Compliance Information

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:

Manufacturer’s Name: Runco International, a subsidiary of Planar Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer’s Address: 2900 Faber Street, Union City, CA 94587

hereby declares that the products Model Numbers:

RS-900, RS-900/CineWide and RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope

conform with the provisions of:

Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility;

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

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

Including:

• 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 Planar Systems, Inc.,
1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006.

Date of Declaration: October 2007

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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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IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

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

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

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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

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................. iii

Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................ vi

Compliance Information ............................................................................................... vii

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

RS-900 at a Glance ......................................................................................................5

RS-900 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................8

RS-900 Remote Control ............................................................................................. 10

3. Installation ...............................................................................................................15

Remote Control ..........................................................................................................15

Notes on Batteries ................................................................................................ 15

Notes on Remote Control Operation .....................................................................15

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Quick Setup ...............................................................................................................16

Installation Considerations ..........................................................................................17

Installation Type .................................................................................................... 17

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

Throw Distance.....................................................................................................18

Vertical and Horizontal Position............................................................................. 19

Vertical Lens Shift .................................................................................................20

Folded Optics .......................................................................................................21

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

Installing the Optional CineWide/AutoScope Lens Mount ...........................................21

Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor (RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope) ............22

Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (RS-900/CineWide, Prismatic Lens) .......25

Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (RS-900/CineWide, Cylindrical Lens)...... 26

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Mounting the RS-900 .................................................................................................28

Floor Mounting (Upright) ....................................................................................... 28

Ceiling Mounting (Inverted)....................................................................................28

Adjusting the Projector Height or Projection Angle ................................................28

Connections to the RS-900 ........................................................................................29

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

Connecting Source Components to the RS-900...................................................29

RS-232 Controller Connection ..............................................................................32

Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment .......................33

Connecting to AC Power ......................................................................................34

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Turning on the Power ................................................................................................. 34

Changing the OSD Language ..................................................................................... 35

Adjusting the Picture Orientation ................................................................................35

Primary Lens Adjustments ..........................................................................................35

Focus and Zoom ..................................................................................................35

Vertical Lens Shift .................................................................................................35

Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens .............................................36

Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment - RS-900/CineWide with

AutoScope or RS-900/CineWide (McKinley or Rainier II Lens)...............................37

Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment - RS-900/CineWide (Whitney Lens) 42

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

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

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

Adjusting the Picture ..................................................................................................45

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

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Using the On-Screen Menus ......................................................................................46

Main Menu............................................................................................................48

Source Select .......................................................................................................48

Picture Adjust ....................................................................................................... 48

Aspect Ratio.........................................................................................................53

Installation.............................................................................................................55

Information ........................................................................................................... 59

Setup....................................................................................................................59

ISF........................................................................................................................61

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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 65

Lamp Replacement ....................................................................................................65

Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................................................................66

6. Serial Communications ..........................................................................................69

RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...............................................................69

Serial Command Syntax .............................................................................................69

7. Specifications .......................................................................................................... 73

RS-900 Specifications ................................................................................................ 73

RS-900 Dimensions ...................................................................................................76

RS-900/CineWide Dimensions ...................................................................................77

RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope Dimensions .......................................................... 78

Supported Timings .....................................................................................................79

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1List of Figures

2-1. RS-900 Front/Side/Top View........................................................................................5

2-2. RS-900 Rear/Bottom/Side View ...................................................................................7

2-3. RS-900 Rear Panel.......................................................................................................8

2-4. RS-900 Remote Control .............................................................................................10

3-1. Estimating Throw Distance .........................................................................................18

3-2. Projector Placement ...................................................................................................19

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3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (Example Only) ...............................................................................20

3-4. Folded Optics.............................................................................................................21

3-5. RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly – Exploded View........................22

3-6. RS-900 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands............................................... 23

3-7. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation ............................................................................. 24

3-8. RS-900/CineWide with Whitney (Prismatic) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate

- Bottom View .............................................................................................................25

3-9. RS-900/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley (Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling

Mounting Plate - Exploded View.................................................................................. 26

3-10. HDMI/DVI Source Connections ................................................................................ 29

3-11. RGB Connections .................................................................................................... 30

3-12. Progressive Component Video Connections.............................................................30

3-13. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections.........................................31

3-14. RS-232 Control System Connection.........................................................................32

3-15. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to the AutoScope Lens Motor ......................33

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3-17. RS-900 Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View .............................. 37

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3-18. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Ring ..................................................... 38

3-19. Standard RS-900 Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View ...............42

4-1. RS-900 OSD Menu Structure .....................................................................................47

4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness .........................................................49

4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast .......................................................... 50

4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint................................51

4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness..............................................................52

4-6. Keystone Correction...................................................................................................56

4-7. Pincushion Correction ................................................................................................57

4-8. Gain and Offset ..........................................................................................................61

4-9. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram .................................................................................63

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List of Figures

7-1. RS-900 Dimensions ...................................................................................................76

7-2. RS-900/CineWide Dimensions (with Whitney Anamorphic Lens).................................77

7-3. RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope Dimensions..........................................................78

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1. Introduction

This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco RS-900
Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Projector.

Throughout this manual, the Runco RS-900 DLP Projector is referred to as the “RS-900.”

most out of the RS-900.

Runco has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was
printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it
may require updating from time to time. You can always find the latest version of this and
other Runco product manuals on-line, at www.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 select the Component
input, type X133X.”

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

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

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

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1.1 About This Manual

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

If You Have Comments About This Manual...

Textual and Graphic Conventions

Note

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

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
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
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Troubleshooting tips 66

Specifications for the RS-900 DLP Projector 73

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Introduction

The RS-900 DLP Projector offers the astounding picture quality and versatility heretofore
associated with more expensive projectors. Their 1920 x 1080 native resolution DLP light
engine features Runco's powerful SuperOnyx™ technology for bright, pristine
high-definition (1080p) images.

Contrast ratio and dynamic range extend to new heights with Runco's exclusive,
electronically-controlled iris system.

The RS-900 is equipped with a precision optics package featuring electronic lens shift and
a throw range of 1.87 to 2.20 times the screen width.

The RS-900's illumination system provides two light intensity levels to allow maximum
flexibility for screen size, ambient light conditions, brightness and contrast balance, and
lamp life preservation. It also has a newly refined cooling system, which increases
efficiency and reduces noise levels.

The RS-900 has been engineered to comply with Imaging Science Foundation™ (ISF)
standards for maximum home theater image quality. Runco's sophisticated parameters
for white balance and color gamut control have also been implemented for precise
balance of gray scale and color. The RS-900 incorporates Runco-proprietary
de-interlacing technology that provides exceptional scaling and film-to-video (3:2
pulldown) conversion for the most artifact-free images possible.

For uncompromising widescreen reproduction of movies originally filmed in the “scope”
(2.35:1) format, the RS-900 can be equipped with Runco’s patent-pending CineWide™
technology, a combination of software, electronics and high-quality anamorphic optics.
CineWide maintains constant vertical height on the screen just as in a movie theater.
When a viewer transitions from 1.78:1 (16:9) program material to 2.35:1, the image simply
gets wider while full height is maintained. Also available with the RS-900 is CineWide with
AutoScope™, an enhanced, remote-controlled motorized version of CineWide.

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1.3 Description, Features and Benefits

Note

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

CineWide requires the use of a 2.35:1 or similar aspect ratio superwide
format screen.

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Introduction

Key Features and Benefits The RS-900 offers these key features and benefits:

Parts List Your RS-900 is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged,

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

• DLP system using SuperOnyx™ Digital Micromirror Device (DMD)

• 7-segment color wheel produces wide dynamic range and rich grayscale

• Reflectance Volume Regulation (RVR™) provides for infinitely variable adjustment of the
light path through the optics, enabling the perfect balance of black and white levels for
each individual installation

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

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

• HDTV Compatible

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

• RS-900 DLP Projector

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

• AC Power Cords (North America, Europe, United Kingdom), 8.2 feet (2.5 meters)

• Source Connection Cables, 9.8 feet (3.0 meters):

•Composite Video

•S-Video

• Component Video

• RGB (DB15HD to 5xBNC)

•HDMI to HDMI

• HDMI to DVI-D

• Serial Communication Cable (D-sub 9-pin female to RJ-11 male), 9.8 feet (3.0 meters)

• Warranty information and registration card

• Runco RS-900 Owner’s Operating Manual (this document)

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Optional Accessories:

• CineWide™ technology (fixed, secondary anamorphic lens)

• Ceiling mount kit (part number RUHK-004860)

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

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2Controls and Functions

Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key RS-900 components.

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Figure 2-1. RS-900 Front/Side/Top View

1. EXHAUST VENT

2. ZOOM TAB
Use this to change the projected image size.

3. TOP IR SENSOR

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Controls and Functions

4. TEMP LED
Indicates fan status and internal temperature as follows:

• Off during normal operation

• Red when internal temperature is too high or a fan failure occurs

5. INTAKE VENT

6. POWER/STANDBY LED
Indicates power status as follows:

• Orange when the projector is in standby mode

• Flashes green for approximately 45 seconds after the projector is turned on to
indicate that the lamp is warming up

• Green during normal operation

• Flashes orange for approximately 110 seconds after the projector is turned off to
indicate that the lamp is cooling down

• Red when an internal failure requiring service has occurred

7. LAMP LED
Indicates lamp status as follows:

• Off during normal operation

• Red when the lamp has exceeded its usage life or developed a problem

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

9. FRONT IR SENSOR

10. PROJECTION LENS
To adjust the focus, grasp the lens by the outer ring and rotate it.

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Figure 2-2. RS-900 Rear/Bottom/Side View

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

2. CABLE OPENING
Pass cables through this opening.

3. CABLE ACCESS DOOR
Open to access connectors.

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4. LAMP MODULE COVER
Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment.

5. FRONT/REAR ADJUSTERS
Use these to adjust the projector height or projection angle.

6. CEILING MOUNT HOLES
Use these to attach the ceiling bracket to the projector.

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2.2

RS-900 Rear Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Figure 2-3 shows the RS-900 rear panel.

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S-VID /

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1. HDMI 1 (Digital)
HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner with a
DVI or HDMI output.

2. HDMI 2 (Digital)

3. COMP 1 (RCA connectors)

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Standard- or high-definition (480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p) Component
(YPrPb) input for connecting a DVD/HD-DVD/BD player, HD set-top box or other
SD/HD source.

4. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT
Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, laser disc player or other
composite video source.

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

6. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC)
Connect the RS-900 to power here.

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

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7. MAIN POWER SWITCH
Disconnects or applies power to the RS-900.

8. RS-232 CONTROL PORT
A female, RJ-11 connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater
automation/control system.

9. 12-VOLT (250 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUT (3.5-mm, mini phono jack)
Connection for a 12-volt trigger-controlled device. This can be a retractable screen,
screen mask or the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system.

10. COMP 2 / RGB
Five BNCs for connecting either RGB or component (YPbPr), SD or HD video signals.
(The RS-900 automatically detects the signal format.)

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2.3

RS-900 Remote Control

Figure 2-4 shows the RS-900 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its
functionality.

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LIGHT

RGB

INFO RVR

EXIT MENU

BRT

NIGHT

16 : 9

CINEMA

ON

VID S-VID COMP1

HDMI

HDMI 2

ENTER

CONT COL TINT

ISF

ISF

DAY

4 : 3

1

CUST1 CUST2

LBOX

2

COMP2

VWIDE

VCINE

OFF

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Figure 2-4. RS-900 Remote Control

1. LIGHT
Press to illuminate the buttons.

2. ON / OFF
Use these buttons to turn the projector on or off.

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7

PIP ACT PIP + PIP -

FOCUS LENSZOOM

5

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9

80

LENS

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3. Source Selection Buttons:

VID

Press to select Composite video input as the source.

S-VID (S-Video)

Press to select the S-Video input as the source.

COMP1

Press to select Component 1 video input as the source.

COMP2

Press to select Component 2 video input as the source.

RGB

Press to select the Component 2 RGB input.

HDMI / HDMI 2

Press to select an HDMI input.

4. INFO
Displays active source, signal resolution, aspect ratio and other projector status
information.

Cursor Keys ( , , , )

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

RVR (Reflectance Volume Regulation)

Adjusts the lens aperture (iris) setting according to the ambient light level in the
viewing area.

EXIT

Press to save menu item setting(s), exit the current menu and return to the previous
one.

ENTER

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

MENU

Press this button to show or hide the on-screen display (OSD) controls.

5. Picture Adjustment Buttons:

BRT (Brightness)

Press to adjust black level.

CONT (Contrast)

Press to adjust white level.

COL (Color)

Press to adjust color intensity.

TINT

Press to adjust color hues.

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6. Memory Preset Buttons:

ISF NIGHT

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

ISF DAY

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

CUST1 / CUST2

Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” or “Custom 2”
memory preset.

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

16:9

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

4:3

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

LBOX (Letterbox)

For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen.

VWIDE (VirtualWide)

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

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VCINE (Virtual Cinema – CineWide-equipped projectors only)

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

2.35:1 screen.

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

ACT

Press to switch to the active window in PIP mode.

PIP

Press to activate PIP mode.

PIP+

Press to enlarge the PIP window.

PIP-

Press to shrink the size of the PIP window.

10. LENS
Press to access the lens shift controls.

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3. Installation

To install batteries in the remote control, push the
battery cover and slide it off. Install the two AAA
batteries with the correct polarity and then
replace the cover.

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• 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.

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

control and the IR receiver on the projector.

• 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 projector, and repeat the operation.

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

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3.2

Quick Setup

Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the RS-900 installation process. The sections
following this one provide detailed instructions.

Note

Table 3-1. Installation Overview

Step Procedure

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

For Details, Refer to

page...

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1

If installing an RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope:

2

Install AutoScope lens motor (optional)

Mount the projector 28

3

Connect signal sources to the RS-900 29

4

Connect external controller to RS-232 port (optional) 32

5

Connect 12-volt trigger output to AutoScope lens motor or

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8

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

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the proper picture orientation

Primary lens adjustments: projected image size (zoom),

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CineWide lens adjustments: position, pitch (angle),

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geometry and focus

Projector calibration: adjust the following for each input,
starting with Component 1; save settings when finished:
Aspect ratio
Brightness

13

Contrast
Color level
Tint
Input position

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20, 35

39

53 through 58

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

inverted mount.

Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options

Table 3-2 compares these various installation methods.

Advantages Considerations

Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation

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• 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

• Installation cost is usually higher

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

Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

• 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
other rear screen installations

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.

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• Requires separate room

• Installation cost is usually higher

• Requires separate room

• Installation cost is usually higher

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

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

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

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

Estimating Throw Distance

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

Figure 3-1. The result of this calculation tells you

Screen width (w)

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Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the RS-900 Series

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Projector Model

RS-900

RS-900/CineWide
(Whitney Lens)

RS-900/CineWide
(Rainier

RS-900/CineWide
with AutoScope
(Rainier

RS-900/CineWide
with AutoScope
(McKinley Lens)

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II Lens)

II Lens)

Throw Range in

Throw

Ratio with

Primary

Lens Only

1.87 – 2.20 135.76 159.72 (n/a)

1.87 – 2.20 135.76 159.72 1.52 – 1.69 145.92 162.24

1.87 – 2.20 135.76 159.72 1.40 – 1.65 134.40 158.40

inches, with

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

Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum

(n/a) 1.87 – 2.20 179.52 211.20

(n/a) 1.52 – 1.69 145.92 162.24

Throw Ratio

with

Primary

Lens and

Anamorphic

Lens

Throw Range in

inches, with

96x40.8-inch (2.35:1)

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

Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way
that the lens center and screen center are aligned with each other, as shown in

Ceiling Installation

Ceiling

Height

Projection Distance

Lens Center

x

Figure 3-2.

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Screen Lens Center

Floor Installation

Lens Center

x

Height

Screen

Lens Center

Vertical and Horizontal Position

Projection Distance

Figure 3-2. Projector Placement

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Vertical Lens Shift If it is not possible to align the projector and screen as shown in Figure 3-2, you can use

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the lens shift (LENS) controls on the projector remote to center the image on the screen.
Vertical lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height, as shown in
Figure 3-3.

Screen Center

Base plate

to lens center =

approx. 5-6" (depending

on the amount of lens shift)

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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0%

50% Height

Lens Shift

(0.5 x H)

100% Height

Lens Shift

(1.0 x H)

The RS-900 provides up to 40% of vertical lens shift above and up to 60% of
vertical lens shift below the screen center. For example, with a 100 x 56-inch (16:9)

screen, you can shift the image up to 22.40 inches (0.57
(0.85

meters) below the screen center.

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meters) above or 33.60 inches

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

2. Vertical lens shift figures are for ceiling mount

configurations.

upright), reverse the up/down vertical lens shift percentages.

For floor installations (where the projector is

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

Figure 3-4. The position of the projector and

Installation

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

Screen

Figure 3-4. Folded Optics

• 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:

If you are installing a standard (non-CineWide) RS-900, skip this step and proceed with
Mounting the RS-900 (page 28).

If you are installing an RS-900/CineWide with a prismatic (Whitney) anamorphic lens,
proceed with
Prismatic Lens) (page 25).

If you are installing an RS-900/CineWide with a cylindrical (Rainier II or McKinley)
anamorphic lens, proceed with
(RS-900/CineWide, Cylindrical Lens) (page 26).

If you are installing a RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope, proceed as follows to install the
AutoScope lens motor.

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Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (RS-900/CineWide,

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Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate

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.

3.4 Installing the Optional CineWide/AutoScope Lens Mount

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Installing the AutoScope

Lens Motor

(RS-900/CineWide with

AutoScope)

Figure 3-5 shows the RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly.

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CineWide with

AutoScope

Ceiling Mount Adapter/

Projector Stand, Left

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Screw, Phillips Flat-Head,

10-32 x 1/4” (2x)

AutoScope Lens Motor

Screw, Phillips

Pan-Head,

10-32 x 1/2”

Nylon Spacer,

5/8” diameter x

3/16” high (4x)

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(4x)

7

CineWide with AutoScope

Ceiling Mount Adapter/

Projector Stand, Right

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2

5

6

Screw, Phillips
Flat-Head,
Undercut,
M6 x 12mm
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Figure 3-5. RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly – Exploded View

Remove Projector Front Height Adjusters:

Place the projector upside down on a blanket
or other soft surface. Then, remove the two
height adjusters at the front of the projector by
turning them counterclockwise until they come
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Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands: For ceiling installations, these
brackets bring the mounting points for the projector mounting rails (included with the
projector ceiling mount kit) from the bottom of the projector up and around the AutoScope
lens motor housing. For floor installations (where the projector is upright), the adapters
allow the projector to lie flat on the mounting surface.

Using the four (4), supplied M6 x 12mm Flat-Head Phillips screws (item #6), attach the
AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands (items #4 and
shown in

Figure 3-6.

#5) to the projector as

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Figure 3-6. RS-900 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands

Caution

DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.

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Install Lens Motor:

1. Position the AutoScope Lens Motor (item #2) as shown in Figure 3-7.

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

3. Secure the motor to the projector with the four (4), supplied 10-32 x 1/2” Pan-Head
Phillips screws (item

4. Secure the AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands to the motor using
the two (2), supplied 10-32 x 1/4” Flat-Head Phillips screws (item #3).

#1) and nylon spacers (item #7).

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Figure 3-7. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation

After you have installed the AutoScope lens motor, proceed with Mounting the RS-900
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To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a RS-900/CineWide with a prismatic
anamorphic lens:

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

2. If you are mounting the RS-900/CineWide on a ceiling: Line up the four holes on
the projector ceiling mounting plate (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) with
those on the bottom of the projector.

3. Line up the two mounting holes on the CineWide base plate with those on the bottom
of the projector (and at the front of the ceiling mount plate, if present).

4. Secure the CineWide base plate (and ceiling mounting plate, if needed) to the
projector with the M6x12mm screws and washers provided with the CineWide lens
base plate. See Figure 3-8.

Caution

RS-900/CineWide with Lens Base Plate RS-900/CineWide with Lens Base Plate

1. Do not use the mounting screws provided with the ceiling
mounting plate. Use only the hardware provided with the
CineWide lens base plate.

2. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.

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Lens Base Plate

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Figure 3-8. RS-900/CineWide with Whitney (Prismatic) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Bottom View

Washers between

Lens Base Plate and

Ceiling Mounting Plate

(2 places)

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Installing the Fixed

CineWide Base Plate

(RS-900/CineWide,

Cylindrical Lens)

Figure 3-9 shows the RS-900/CineWide cylindrical (Rainier II/McKinley) lens base plate

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assembly.

Ceiling Mount
Plate (part of
Ceiling Mount
Kit)

1

Screw,
Phillips
Pan-Head,
M6 x 1.0 x
12mm (4x)

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3

Nylon Spacer,
5/8” diameter x
3/16” high (4x)

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

2. Install a nylon spacer (item #3) at each mounting hole location.

3. Line up the four mounting holes on the CineWide base plate (item #2) with those on
the bottom of the projector.

4. If you are mounting the RS-900/CineWide on a ceiling: Line up the four holes on
the projector ceiling mounting plate (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) with
those on the bottom of the projector.

The hole pattern on the CineWide base plate is identical to that on

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the ceiling mounting plate.

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5. Secure the CineWide base plate (and ceiling mounting plate, if needed) to the
projector with the M6x12mm screws (item #1) and nylon spacers provided with the
CineWide lens base plate.

Caution

1. Do not use the mounting screws provided with the ceiling
mounting plate. Use only the hardware provided with the
CineWide lens base plate.

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3.5 Mounting the RS-900

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

Ceiling Mounting

(Inverted)

Adjusting the Projector

Height or Projection Angle

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

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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

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space for projector and audience, you can invert the RS-900 and suspend it from the
ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.

Note

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).

If the screen is significantly higher or lower than the projector, you can also tilt the

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projector at a slight angle. In a ceiling installation, you do this by adjusting the ceiling
mount.

For a floor installation, turn the four adjustable
feet on the bottom of the projector to adjust
the projector height and/or projection angle.

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If you do this, you may need to make keystone
adjustments or vertically shift the image using
the on-screen display (OSD) controls, to
compensate. For detailed instructions, refer to

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Proceed as follows to connect the RS-900 to your video sources, external controller(s) – if
present – and AC power.

When connecting your equipment:

• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

• Use the correct signal cables for each source.

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

firmly on the cable access cover to
open it.

Connect your video sources to the RS-900 as shown and described in the sections that
follow.

HDMI/DVI Connections: See Figure 3-10. With an HDMI source, use the included
HDMI-to-HDMI cable; with a DVI source, use the included DVI-to-HDMI cable.

Use the HDMI input whenever possible. This ensures the highest
video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain
throughout the entire signal path, from source component output
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3.6 Connections to the RS-900

Connector Panel AccessTo access the connector panel, pull

Connecting Source Components to the RS-900

S-VID

S-VID /

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HDMI or DVI Source(s)

(BD/HD-DVD/DVD Player,
HD Set Top Box,
Game Console etc.)

Figure 3-10. HDMI/DVI Source Connections

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RGB Connections: Connect your personal computer or other RGB source (DVD player
or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input; see
DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable if your RGB source has a 15-pin, VGA-type connector.

Figure 3-11. You can use the included

S-VID

S-VID /

Green Blue Red Horiz Vert

S-VID

S-VID /

Green Blue Red Horiz Vert

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DVD Player or

HD Set Top Box

Figure 3-11. RGB Connections

Progressive Component Video Connections: Connect your progressive component

source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input as shown in
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Figure 3-12. Progressive Component Video Connections

S-VID

S-VID /

DTV or Progressive
Component (YPbPr)

Source

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Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: Use the included cables to
connect your composite, S-Video and component video sources to the RS-900 as shown
in

Figure 3-13.

S-VID

S-VID /

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DVD Player, VCR,
Satellite Receiver

etc.

Figure 3-13. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections

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RS-232 Controller

Connection

Use the communication cable supplied with the projector to connect a PC or home

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theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the RS-900; see
Figure 3-14.

For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on
page 69.

S-VID

S-VID /

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Communication Cable,

RJ-11 male to

D-Sub 9-pin female

RJ-11 Male

Ye ll ow
Green

Yellow

Green

1
2
3
4

D-Sub 9-pin female 4-pin RJ-11 Function

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Figure 3-14. RS-232 Control System Connection

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3 3 Receive Data
5 1, 4 Ground

Black

RS-232 Adapter Wiring

Red

Black

12345

896

7

D-Sub 9-pin female

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AutoScope

Lens Motor (Rear)

If you are installing an RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope, use the cable supplied with the
AutoScope Lens Motor to connect the motor to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in
Figure 3-15.

S-VID

S-VID /

3.5-mm
mini plug

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Switch

Figure 3-15. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to the AutoScope Lens Motor

If your home theater contains a retractable screen, screen mask or other 12-volt
trigger-activated equipment, connect it to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in
3-16.

trigger-activated equipment

(screen, screen mask etc.)

to other,

12-volt

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AC Input

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Red = +12V (Tip)

S-VID

S-VID /

3.5-mm
mini plug

Figure

Figure 3-16. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment

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AutoScope Lens Motor (Rear)

Connecting to AC Power Projector: The RS-900 ships with

➤

various types of AC power cords.
Choose the one that is appropriate
to your locale.

Plug the female end of the power
cord into the AC receptacle on the
rear of the projector (AC 100V ~
240V). Then, connect the other end
to your AC power source.

AutoScope Lens Motor: With AutoScope-equipped projectors, an additional power
cord is provided for the lens motor. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC
input on the rear of the lens motor assembly. Connect the other end to a 110
source.

The input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between

Caution

Power
Switch

100 and 120 VAC. Do not connect the AutoScope lens motor
to a 200-240

AC Input

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VAC power

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VAC power source!

to
110 VAC
Power

3.7 Turning on the Power

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1. Turn on your source components.

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

3. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector. The POWER LED lights
orange. The LAMP and TEMP LEDs light red briefly, then go out.

4. Press the ON button on the remote control to turn on the RS-900. The POWER LED
flashes green to indicate that it is warming up.

5. When the projector is ready for use, the POWER LED lights solid green.

6. “[Input Name] Source Searching” appears on the screen before the RS-900 identifies
the input signal and remains there until a valid signal is detected.

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The RS-900 OSD language is initially set to English, but can also display the menus in
French, Spanish, Italian or German. To change the OSD language:

1. Press MENU.

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

3. Select Language from the Installation Menu and press ENTER.

4. Press or to highlight the desired language. (The change takes effect
immediately.)

By default, the RS-900 is configured for a “floor/front” installation, in which the projector is
installed upright and in front of the screen. If it is installed behind the screen and/or
mounted on a ceiling, you must change the picture orientation. To do this:

1. Press MENU on the remote control.

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

3. Select Picture Orientation from the Installation Menu and press ENTER.

4. Choose Floor Rear, Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear to match the installation method.

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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

3.8 Changing the OSD Language

3.9 Adjusting the Picture Orientation

3.10 Primary Lens Adjustments

Focus and ZoomTo focus the projected image, grasp the lens by the outer

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button, then press and hold the up or down-arrow (
button.

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Focus

FOCUS LENSZOOM

LENS

Vertical Lens ShiftTo shift the projected image vertically, press the LENS

Installation

3.11

Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens

If you are installing a CineWide-equipped projector, proceed as follows to install and
adjust the anamorphic lens.

Note

Runco offers two types of anamorphic lenses for its CineWide projectors: prismatic and
cylindrical.

• The prismatic lens compresses the height of the image (as opposed to stretching the
width) to achieve a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with a 1.78:1 display device.

• The cylindrical anamorphic lens has a larger aperture than the prismatic lens. It
stretches the width of the image to achieve a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with a 1.78:1 display
device. Two, cylindrical anamorphic lens options are available: Rainier II and McKinley.
Although they differ in size and throw distance range (refer to
procedure for both lenses is similar.

The RS-900/CineWide is available with either a prismatic or a cylindrical anamorphic lens;
the RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope always uses a cylindrical lens.

If you are installing an RS-900/CineWide with a prismatic lens, refer to Anamorphic Lens
Installation and Adjustment - RS-900/CineWide (Whitney Lens) on page 42. If you
are installing an RS-900/CineWide with a cylindrical lens or an RS-900/CineWide with
AutoScope, continue with the next section.

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.

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The RS-900 Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-17.
Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in
these instructions.

Lens Adapter Ring and

1

Mounting Screws (3x)

Anamorphic Lens

10

Set Screw

Pitch Adjustment

9

T-Nut (2x)

Pitch Adjustment Yoke for Lens

2

Height/Y Adjustment

3

T-Screw and Washer
(2x)

4

Pitch Adjustment
T-Screw and
Washer (2x)

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Installation and
Adjustment ­RS-900/CineWide with
AutoScope or
RS-900/CineWide
(McKinley or Rainier II
Lens)

Anamorphic Lens

5

Yaw/X Adjustment

8

Lever (2x)

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AutoScope Carriage Plate or

7

Fixed CineWide Base Plate

Figure 3-17. RS-900 Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View

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

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

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

3. Secure the Anamorphic Lens Holder to the plate using the Hex Bolts/Washers
(item

#6) and Yaw/X Adjustment Levers that you removed in Step 1.

4. Use the Lens Mounting Screws to attach the Lens Adapter Ring (item #1) to the Pitch
Adjustment Yoke (item #2); see
yoke.)

5. Use the Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws/Washers (item #3), Pitch Adjustment
T-Screws/Washers (item

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Figure 3-18. (Use the round, threaded holes on the

#4) and T-Nuts (item #9) to attach the Pitch Adjustment

Holder

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

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Yoke and Lens Adapter Ring to the Anamorphic Lens Holder. The Yoke should be
as close to the primary lens as possible.

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

Lens threads into ring

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Figure 3-18. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Ring

Configure Lens Motor Trigger: CineWide with AutoScope maintains constant image

height independent of the aspect ratio, while using the full display resolution of the

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projector. It accomplishes this by moving the anamorphic lens in front of the primary lens
when widescreen material is being viewed. When the viewer transitions back to 16:9 or
4:3 source material, the anamorphic lens moves out of the light path.

To configure the lens motor trigger on the RS-900 for proper AutoScope operation:

1. Press MENU on the remote control.

2. Select Setup from the Main menu and press ENTER.

3. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the Setup menu passcode when
prompted and press ENTER again. Then, press MENU on the remote control.

4. Select 12-volt Trigger from the Setup menu.

5. Set the 12-volt Trigger to “Cinema.” This enables the lens motor to move the
anamorphic lens into position (in front of the primary lens) when the Cinema or Virtual
Cinema aspect ratio is selected.

6. Select the Cinema or Virtual Cinema aspect ratio to move the anamorphic lens into
position, if it isn’t already. To do this, press CINEMA or VCINE on the RS-900
remote control (

Figure 2-4).

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Adjusting the Horizontal (X) Lens Position:

1. Project a white field on the screen.

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

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

Too Far Left

Correct position

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Too Far Right

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

Adjusting the Height (Y): With the white field still on-screen, loosen the
Height/Y
anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the
screen:

Adjustment T-Screws on either side of the lens. Then, slowly move the

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Too Low

Correct position

Too High

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

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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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Correct Lens Angle

Incorrect Lens Angle

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

Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Pitch Adjustment T-Screws to
secure the lens in place.

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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:

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

Geometry:

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

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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.)

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

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Anamorphic Lens

Installation and

Adjustment -

RS-900/CineWide

(Whitney Lens)

The RS-900/CineWide – Whitney lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure

➤

3-19. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is
shown in these instructions.

1 Anamorphic Lens

6 Pitch/Y-Adjustment

Screw, Phillips
Pan Head, 4-40 x 3/8”

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2 Base Plate

3 Screw, Phillips

M6x16mm (2x) and
1/4” Flat Washer (2x)
(not shown; secures Base Plate
to bottom of projector)

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Washer (4x)

5 Vertical Mounting
Bracket (2x)

4 Yaw/Z-Adjustment
Knob (2x) and
Washer (2x)

Figure 3-19. Standard RS-900 Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View

1. Use the Pitch Adjustment Screws and Washers (item #6) to attach the Vertical

2. Place the lens with the brackets installed on top of (or under, if the projector is

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3. Secure the lens assembly to the base plate with the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Knobs and

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Mounting Brackets (item #5) to the Anamorphic Lens (item #1).

inverted) the Base Plate (item #2), so that the two threaded posts at the bottom of the
brackets pass through the corresponding slots on the base plate.

Washers (item #4).

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

Ceiling Mount
Bracket

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Adjusting the Lens Height (Y):

1. Project a white field on the screen.

2. Ensure that the four Height (Y) Adjustment Screws are loose enough to allow vertical
movement of the lens assembly.

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

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Too High

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

Correct position

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

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Correct Lens Angle

Incorrect Lens Angle

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

Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Pitch Adjustment Screws to
secure the lens in place.

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

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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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4. Operation

• Press the CUST1 or CUST2 button on the

remote control to recall settings for the current
input from the “Custom 1” or “Custom 2”
memory preset.

• Press ISF NIGHT to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory

preset.

• Press ISF DAY to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory

preset.

Use these buttons to select the appropriate
aspect ratio for the type of program material being
viewed. For more information on aspect ratios,
refer to

• Press the BRT button on the remote control to

• Press CONT to adjust the image contrast.

• Press COL to adjust the image color level.

• Press TINT to adjust the hue of the image.

Table 4-1.

adjust the image brightness.

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NIGHT

16 : 9

CINEMA

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ISF

DAY

4 : 3

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CONT COL TINT

CUST1 CUST2

VWIDE

LBOX

VCINE

2

4.1 Selecting Video Memory

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4.2 Selecting an Aspect Ratio

4.3 Adjusting the Picture

For more information about these controls, refer to Picture Adjust on page 48.

When you turn on the RS-900, it switches to the
last selected input and looks for a valid signal.

Use these buttons on the remote control to select
an input source directly.

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VID S-VID COMP1

HDMI

RGB

INFO RVR

COMP2

HDMI 2

4.4 Selecting An Input Source

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Operation

4.5

Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP)

PIP

Main Secondary

> Video Video

S-Video S-Video

Component 1 > Component 1

Component 2 Component 2

HDMI 1 HDMI 1

HDMI 2 HDMI 2

RGB HD RGB HD

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

•Video (SD) group: Video and S-Video inputs.

• Graphic (HD) group: HDMI 1, HDMI 2,

Component

PIP shows one input from the Graphic group within one input from the Video group, or
vice versa.

• Press PIP to enable the PIP function. Press PIP again to turn PIP off.

• To adjust the size of the PIP window, press PIP+ or PIP-.

• When PIP is active, press ACT (Active) to display the Main and Secondary source
menu.

To select a main window input source, press or to highlight it and press ENTER.
Then, do the same for the secondary window input source using the , , and
ENTER buttons. When finished, press EXIT.

1 and Component 2/RGB inputs.

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• Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main Menu. To select a
menu item, use the
ENTER or to confirm your selection.

• Use the arrow buttons to select menu items or change settings.

• Press EXIT to return to the previous menu.

• Press MENU to turn off the OSD menu. (When the Main Menu is displayed, pressing
EXIT also turns off the menu.)

The RS-900 OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1. Depending
on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options may not be
available.

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Source Select

Picture
Adjust

Aspect Ratio

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Information

Video
S-Video
Component 1
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
RGB HD
Picture Memory
Copy Settings
Brightness 0 ... 100
Contrast 0 ... 100
Color 0 ... 100
Tint 0 ... 100
Sharpness 0 ... 8

Color Temperature

Reset to Defaults
16:9
4:3
Letterbox
Virtual Wide
Cinema

Virtual Cinema

Language

Orientation

GeoCorrection

Overscan 0 ... 3

HD & RGB Adjust
(480p and higher-res.
signals only)

OSD Setup

Blue Image On / Off
Sleep Timer 0, 30, 60, 90 ... 360 min.
Source
Resolution
Aspect Ratio
Picture Memory
Lamp Hours
Serial

ISF Night, ISF Day,
Custom 1 or Custom 2

5400 K, 6500 K, 9300 K,
Custom 1 or Custom 2

(available only on RS-900
projectors equipped with
the CineWide option)

English, French, Spanish,
German or Italian

Floor Front, Floor Rear,
Ceiling Front or Ceiling
Rear

V. Keystone
H. Keystone
Pincushion

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Auto
Frequency 0 ... 100
Phase -15, -14 ... 0 ... +14, +15
H. Position
V. Position
OSD Timer 0, 3, 6, 9 ... 60 sec.

OSD Position

(read only)

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Lamp Power 170W or 200W
Lamp Hours View / Reset

Fan Mode

Background Color Black, Blue or Gray
PIP On / Off

Setup

ISF

RVR 0, 1, 2 ... 19
12-volt Trigger Normal or Cinema
V. Correction 0 ... 3

Amplitude

Auto Off 5, 10 ... 30 or Off
Default Yes / No
Picture Memory
Copy Settings
Brightness 0 ... 100
Contrast 0 ... 100
Color 0 ... 100
Tint 0 ... 100
Sharpness 0 ... 8

Color Temperature

White Balance
(available only when
Custom 1 or
Custom 2 color temp.
is selected)

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0 ... +30

Horizontal
Vertical

Normal, Hi. Altitude or
Manual

Horizontal
Vertical

ISF Night, ISF Day,
Custom 1 or Custom 2

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5400 K, 6500 K, 9300 K,
Custom 1 or Custom 2

Gain

Offset

Image Enhance

Black Threshold 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE
Gamma Selection 2.8, 2.6, 2.5, 2.4 or 2.2
Advanced Color Enhance

(ACE)
Gamut (refer to page 63)

Operation

Speed (if Manual mode is
selected)

0 ... 3

Red / Green / Blue

DNR
Detail Enhance
Luma Enhance
Chroma Enhance

R / G / B / Y / C / M
Limit / Saturation

Figure 4-1. RS-900 OSD Menu Structure

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Source Select

Picture Adjust

Aspect Ratio

Installation

Information

Setup

ISF

Video

➨

S-Video

Component 1

Component 2

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

RGB HD

Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions.

RS-900

Source Select Choose Source Select from the Main Menu to switch video sources.

Source

➤

(The Set Up and ISF Calibration menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a
passcode.)

➤

The active source is indicated by an arrow to its left; in this example, Video is the active
source. To select a different source, use the
ENTER.

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or button to highlight it and press

Picture Adjust Use the controls in the Picture Adjust menu to calibrate your RS-900 for optimum picture

Picture Adjust

Picture Memory Custom 1

Copy Settings >

Brightness 50

Contrast50

Color 50

Tint 0

Sharpness 5

Color Temperature 6500

Reset to Defaults

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quality. To access the Picture Adjust menu, press MENU, highlight Picture Adjust and
press ENTER.

To adjust a setting, use the or button to highlight it and press ENTER. Use the

or button to change the setting. When finished, press EXIT.

The RS-900 has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards
established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully
crafted, industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and has
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obtain optimal picture quality from Runco video display devices. Accordingly, Runco
recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation
technician.

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

Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and
regular program material, Runco recommends using the following calibration tools for best
results:

• External test pattern source – Ovation Multimedia, Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test
DVD or equivalent.

• A blue filter (provided with many test DVDs), for color level and tint adjustments.

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

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Picture Memory: For each input, the RS-900 lets you store picture quality settings as

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presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to four presets per input and
resolution, to accommodate changing lighting conditions or viewer preferences.

To select a picture memory preset, highlight Picture Memory in the Picture Adjust menu
and press . Then, press or to select “Custom 1,” “Custom 2,” “ISF Night” or
“ISF Day.” When you select “Custom 1” or “Custom 2,” any changes to picture quality
settings are stored in the selected preset.

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Note

Copy Settings: When you select the “Custom 1” or “Custom 2” Picture Memory preset,
you can copy the settings from another preset to the selected preset. This gives you a
convenient starting point for creating a new, custom preset. To do this, select
Settings from the Picture Adjust menu and choose “Custom 1,” “Custom 2,” “ISF Night”
or “ISF Day.”

Note

Brightness: On your external test pattern source, select a PLUGE pattern. (PLUGE is an
acronym for “Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment.”)
pattern.

To store changes to the ISF Night or ISF Day Picture Memory
preset, select that Picture Memory in the ISF menu (refer to ISF on
page 61). You must enter a passcode to access the ISF

menu.

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To copy changes to the ISF Night or ISF Day Picture Memory
preset, select that Picture Memory in the ISF menu (refer to ISF on
page 61). You must enter a passcode to access the ISF

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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.

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Select Brightness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. Adjust the level so
that:

• The darkest black bars disappear into the background.

• The dark gray areas are barely visible.

• The lighter gray areas are clearly visible.

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

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

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

Figure 4-3.

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

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

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Brightness and Contrast controls are interactive. A change to one
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Color: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one shown
in

Figure 4-4.

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gray

yellow

cyan

green

red

magenta

blue

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

Select Color from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. While looking at the color
bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray
and blue) color bars appear to be a single shade of blue:

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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 set the tint, select Tint from the Adjustment menu and press ENTER.
While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the tint level until the cyan
and magenta color bars (on either side of the green bar) appear to be a single shade of
blue.

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Operation

Note

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

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

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Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness

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Color Temperature: The RS-900 has five memory settings for Color Temperature:

• 5400 kelvins

• 6500 kelvins

• 9300 kelvins

•Custom 1

•Custom 2

Custom 1 and Custom 2 are installer-adjustable and can be used to create custom
settings. There are six (6) adjustable “white balance” parameters available for the Custom
1 and Custom 2 settings (two each for red, green and blue). These are described later in
this section; refer to

Note

White Balance on page 61.

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Reset to Defaults: To reset all picture quality settings for the current input to their
factory-default values, select

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

Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings

Remote

Aspect Ratio

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

Control

Key

Reset to Defaults from the Picture Adjust menu.

Description

DVDs and HDTV programs

16:9 Image on

16:9 Screen (Display)

4:3 Image, stretched to fill

16:9 Screen (Display)

in their native aspect ratio.

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

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16:9

➨

4:3

Letterbox

Virtual Wide

Cinema

Virtual Cinema

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16:9 Screen (Display)

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4:3 Image on

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.

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Letterbox LBOX Letterbox mode scales

(zooms in on) a 4:3 image

4:3 Image on

16:9 Display

(Letterbox aspect ratio)

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.

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Operation

Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued)

Remote

Aspect Ratio

VirtualWide VWIDE VirtualWide scales a 4:3

Control

Key

4:3 Image on

16:9 Screen (Display)

4:3 Image on

16:9 Screen

with VirtualWide

4:3 Image on

2.35:1 Screen

with VirtualWide

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

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

Cinema CINEMA Select Cinema to view 2.35

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2.35:1 Image on
16:9 Screen

(Cinema aspect ratio / no CineWide)

2.35:1 Image on

2.35:1 Screen

Cinema aspect ratio / CineWide)

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source material in its native
aspect ratio.

With a 16:9 screen and a
non-CineWide projector (no
anamorphic lens), the upper
and lower portions of the
screen are masked, but the
geometry of the active
image area is unchanged.

With a 2.35:1 screen and a
CineWide-equipped
projector, the video
processor scales the 2.35:1
image so that the active
image area fills the 16:9
chip surface, eliminating the
black bars. The secondary,
anamorphic lens then
restores the proper
geometry to the 2.35:1
image.

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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued)

Remote

Aspect Ratio

Virtual Cinema VCINE A 16:9 image is scaled

Control

Key

16:9 Image on

16:9 Image on

2.35:1 Screen

2.35:1 Screen

16:9 Image on

2.35:1 Screen with
Virtual Cinema

Description

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

Virtual Cinema is available
only on RS-900 projectors
equipped with the
CineWide option.

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highlight Installation and press ENTER. The Installation sub-menu appears. Press EXIT to
return to the previous menu or press MENU to close all menus.

Note

When you change a setting in the Installation menu, the change takes
effect immediately; you do not need to press ENTER afterwards.
(Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to exit.)

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Language: Press the or button to select from the available languages: English,
French, Spanish, German and Italian.

Orientation: Press the or button to change the orientation of the projected image.
The RS-900 can be installed on a ceiling or in a rear-screen configuration with one or
more mirrors. There are four settings: Floor Front, Ceiling Front, Floor Rear and Ceiling
Rear.

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InstallationTo access the Installation adjustments, press MENU, then press the or button to

Installation

Language English

Orientation Floor Front

GeoCorrection >

Overscan 0

Blue Image Off

Sleep Timer Off

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GeoCorrection

V. Keystone 0

H. Keystone 0

Pincushion 0

GeoCorrection: Projector placement and other factors can cause geometric distortion in
the projected image. To correct this, select
sub-menu provides the following options:

• V. Keystone/H. Keystone: To correct distortion resulting from the angle of projection,
select

V. Keystone or H. Keystone from the GeoCorrection menu and use the or

button to make the image rectangular. See Figure 4-6.

Runco recommends that the keystone feature not be used unless
absolutely necessary, as it may cause artifacts in the image.

Horizontal Keystone Correction

-+

GeoCorrection from the Installation menu. This

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Negative values

compress left side.

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-+

Negative values

compress bottom.

Projector Projected Image

Positive values

compress right side.

Vertical Keystone Correction

Positive values

compress top.

Figure 4-6. Keystone Correction

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• Pincushion: “Pincushion” distortion can sometimes occur if the throw distance is very
short and/or the projector is equipped with an anamorphic lens (refer to
Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens in Section 3). To correct it, select
Pincushion from the GeoCorrection menu and use the or button to make the
image rectangular. See Figure 4-7.

Installing and

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Projector Projected Image

Negative values

decrease image height

at screen center.

Figure 4-7. Pincushion Correction

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Positive values

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Operation

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

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

Use the on-screen slidebar to select the desired amount of over scan.

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

HD & RGB Adjust: Use the settings in the HD & RGB Adjust menu to fine-tune 480p and
higher-resolution signals for optimum picture quality.

•Auto: Adjusts the phase, frequency and position automatically.

• Frequency: Adjusts the frequency of the signal.

•Phase: Adjust the phase if the image (usually from an RGB source) shows shimmer or

“noise.” Pixel phase adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the
incoming signal. The effect of this control is similar to that of a tracking control on a
VCR.

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Overscan effectively

For best results, use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear
pattern of black and white pixels, or a similar “half on, half off” graphic image. (You may
find that you can stabilize the image at more than one point. Use either setting in this
case.)

•H. Position: Adjusts the horizontal position of the image.

•V. Position: Adjusts the vertical position of the image.

OSD Setup: Choose OSD Setup from the Installation menu to change the behavior or

appearance of the OSD menus.

• OSD Timer: Use the or button to set the OSD Timer. This timer controls how
long the menus remain on-screen after selecting them. Select from 0 to 60 seconds, in
3-second increments. When you set the
until you hide them by pressing MENU.

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• OSD Position: To adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the OSD, press the
or button to select H. Position or V. Position and use the or button to adjust.
Blue Image

Press the or button to turn the Blue Image Off or On. This feature removes all red
and green color information from the image (simulating a blue filter), and is useful for
color-calibrating the projector or other video components.

Sleep Timer: The Sleep Timer automatically puts the projector into standby mode after
the amount of time you specify here. (A warning appears on-screen one minute before this
is to occur.)

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OSD Timer to 0, the menus remain on-screen

Use the or button to set the timer for anywhere from 30 minutes to 6 hours, in
30-minute increments. To disable the Sleep Timer, set it to 0.

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currently-active source, input signal resolution, aspect ratio, picture memory and lamp
usage. This menu also displays the projector serial number.

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

You can also press INFO on the RS-900 remote control unit (Figure
2-4) to display this information.

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Setup and press ENTER. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the Setup
menu passcode when prompted and press ENTER again. Then, press MENU on the
remote control.

Note

Lamp Power: Select Lamp Power from the Setup Menu to adjust the lamp output level.
You can choose to run the lamp as bright as possible (200W; this is the default setting) or
you can choose the lower (170W) setting. Generally, lower lamp output prolongs the life of
the lamp, but decreases brightness.

Lamp Hours: When you replace the projector lamp (refer to Lamp Replacement on
page 65), you should also reset the lamp timer. To do this, select Lamp Hours from the
Setup menu. Press the right-arrow key on the remote to highlight “Yes,” then press
ENTER to confirm the reset.

You only need to enter the Setup menu passcode the first time you
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Operation

InformationSelect Information from the Main Menu to see projector status information: the

Information

Source HDMI 1

Resolution 1920x1080

Aspect Ratio 16:9

Picture Memory ISF Night

Lamp Hours 450

Serial RUP900RS0735001

SetupTo access advanced projector settings, use the up- or down-arrow keys to highlight

Setup

Lamp Power 200 Watts

Lamp Hours >

Fan Mode Normal

Background Color Black

PIP Off

RVR 0

12-volt Trigger Normal

V. Correction 0

Amplitude >

Auto Off 0

Default

Note

WARNING

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

Do not exceed the recommended lamp life of 2000 hours. An old
lamp becomes increasingly fragile and prone to sudden failure.

Operation

Fan Mode: Select Fan Mode from the Setup Menu to control the operation of the
projector’s cooling fan.

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

To manually set the fan speed, select Manual and press ENTER. Then, use the on-screen
slidebar to adjust the speed.

Background Color: Press the or button to select the image Background Color
(black, blue or gray). The Background Color appears when no incoming signal is present.

PIP: To enable or disable the picture-in-picture (PIP) feature, highlight PIP in the Setup
menu and press or to select On or Off.

RVR: Use the RVR control to increase or decrease the Reflectance Volume Regulation
setting. RVR lets you control the aperture or iris size (the physical opening through the
lens; similar to an “f-stop” on a camera). Doing so allows you to optimize brightness and
contrast according to the amount of ambient light in the viewing area.

Use a higher setting for rooms with a lot of ambient light. Use a lower setting for more
“theater-like” viewing conditions (little or no ambient light).

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12-volt Trigger: Select 12-volt Trigger from the Setup menu to configure the 12-volt
trigger output.

• Set the 12-volt Trigger to Normal if you want the trigger to activate when the projector
is turned on (for instance, if the trigger is controlling a retractable screen).

•Set the 12-volt Trigger to Cinema if you want the trigger to activate when the Cinema or
Virtual Cinema aspect ratio is selected. Choose this setting if your RS-900 is equipped
with the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system.

V. Correction: To achieve the proper image geometry with the secondary anamorphic
lens, select
the native aspect ratio of the display, in small increments.

Amplitude: The Amplitude menu allows you to fine-tune the aspect ratio by stretching it

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horizontally or vertically, in small increments. This can be useful if your projector is
equipped with an anamorphic lens, or if artifacts are visible at the image edges.

The Horizontal control adjusts the image width while keeping the height constant.
Similarly, the Vertical control adjusts the image height while keeping the width constant.

Auto Off: When using the RS-900 with a computer, use the Auto Off feature to have the
RS-900 go into standby mode when no source signal is present on the current input. (A
warning message appears on-screen for approximately eight seconds before this occurs.)
Select an Auto-Off interval of from five to 30 minutes, in five-minute increments. To return
to normal operating mode from the Auto Off standby mode, select the input with the
remote control or operate your computer.

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V. Correction from the Set Up menu. Then, use the or button to change

When Auto Off is disabled, the RS-900 remains in normal operating mode, regardless of the presence or absence of an input sync signal.

Note

1. If the computer is turned off or not properly connected to the
RS-900, the system is set to the off state.

2. For instructions on using the computer's power management
features, refer to the instructions for your computer.

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Default: To restore all Setup Menu options to their factory-default values, select Default
and press the button to highlight “Yes.” Then, press ENTER.

Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter the ISF Calibration menu
passcode when prompted and press ENTER again. Then, press MENU on the remote
control.

Note

Picture Memory/Copy Settings: These settings are described in the Picture Adjust
section (page 48).

Brightness/Contrast/Color/Tint/Sharpness/Color Temperature: These settings are
described in the

White Balance: To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the projected
image, select the “Custom
Balance from the ISF menu and press ENTER.

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

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

This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.

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1” or “Custom 2” Color Temperature. Then, choose White

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ISFTo access the ISF Calibration menu, select ISF from the Main Menu and press ENTER.

ISF

Picture Memory ISF Night

Copy Settings >

Brightness 50

Contrast50

Color 50

Tint 0

Sharpness 5

Color Temperature 6500

White Balance >

Advanced Options >

Reset to Defaults

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

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)V( EGNAR TUPNI

0.5

0

0 1023

Figure 4-8. Gain and Offset

OFFSET = 1023

OFFSET = 512

OFFSET = 0

OFFSET = 1023

OFFSET = 512

OFFSET = 0

GAIN

Figure 4-8 shows how the

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Operation

Note

Advanced Options: For more precise control over picture quality, select Advanced
Options from the ISF menu and press ENTER.

• Image Enhance: The Image Enhance menu gives you options for improving the
quality of standard-definition, 480i images. (For 480p and higher-definition images, the
controls in this menu are disabled.) Keep in mind that these controls add frequencies
that are not present in the original signal, and may make images appear “noisy” if
misused.

• DNR: Use the or button to adjust the Digital Noise Reduction (DNR). DNR is

useful for clearing up noisy images from interlaced SD sources. Adjust as desired,
keeping in mind that reducing noise (which reduces high frequencies) may also
soften the image.

• Detail Enhance: Use the Detail Enhance control to improve the apparent horizontal

and/or vertical resolution of the image.

• Luma Enhance: Use the Luma Enhance control to improve the apparent brightness

of the image.

• Chroma Enhance: This control adds chroma (color information) to the input signal

and can make colors appear more vibrant and saturated.

• Black Threshold: This control compensates for incoming elevated black levels
present in certain video signals, and ensures that blacks in the display are neither
“crushed” (where dark grays appear black) nor excessively elevated (where blacks
appear dark gray). By default, the projector automatically determines the best setting
according to the type of incoming video signal:

• 0 IRE: Used for DVD output with “enhanced black,” SECAM, most PAL standards

• 7.5 IRE: Used for most NTSC video signals.

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

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appears crushed when brightness = 30, choose “0 IRE.” If black appears excessively
elevated, use “7.5 IRE.”

• Gamma Selection: The normal gamma setting of 2.2 is correct for almost all signals
and conditions. If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or
impossible to see details in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to compensate. This
will improve contrast while maintaining good details for blacks. Conversely, if the image
is washed out and unnatural, with excessive detail in black areas, increase the setting.
Again, good gamma improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks and
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• Advanced Color Enhance (ACE): Use the Advanced Color Enhance (ACE) controls
to customize the stored color space characteristics. To do this, use the or button
to select a component color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta).

For each component color, you can adjust the following:

• Limit: This slidebar adjusts the intensity – also known as luminance – of a given

color.

• Saturation: This slidebar adjusts the color saturation level – the amount of that color

in a video image. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a setting of “0”
removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that color will
be overpowering and unrealistic.

To restore the color space settings to their factory-default values, select Reset to
Defaults and press ENTER.

• Gamut: Under most conditions, the White Balance and Advanced Color Enhance
(ACE) controls in the Calibration menu are adequate for producing accurate and
realistic colors from a variety of sources.

In rare cases, though, you may need more precise control over the RS-900 display
color gamut (range). For example, you may require a unique color gamut for a given
projector or application.

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The RS-900 enables you to define the precise hue of each primary color component
(white, red, green and blue) used to generate the millions of colors produced in
displays. You do this by specifying x/y coordinates and luminance values for each
primary color component.

The x and y coordinates for each color define its location on the standard CIE
chromaticity graph, shown in
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

D50

D65

D93

5714

6667

8000

10000

Figure 4-9. (CIE stands for “Commission Internationale de

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2500

2000

2857

3333

4000

5000

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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 4-9. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram

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Operation

Changing either or both of these numbers changes the hue of the color and relocates
the “triangle” for possible colors. For example, changing the x/y coordinates for red
moves the color closer to either orange or violet, which in turn affects all displayed
colors having a red component.

Note

To adjust the gamut:

Gamut

Settings Manual

White x:312 y:329 Y:045

Red x:640 y:330 Y:015

Green x:300 y:600 Y:022

Blue x:150 y:060 Y:018

D. White x:312 y:329 Y:045

Enter

Save

Color Temp. 6500

6. Press EXIT or ENTER.

White x:000 y:000 Y: 000

1. Select Gamut from the Advanced Options menu and press ENTER.

2. To do an automatic gamut adjustment, highlight “Enter” and press ENTER. If further
calibration is necessary, continue with the next step.

3. Highlight “Settings” and press or to select “Manual.”

4. Highlight “White” and press ENTER. The RS-900 displays a white field on the screen.

5. Using the color analyzer, measure the x and y coordinates for about 15 seconds.
Make a note of the results.

7. Highlight “White” and press .

8. Press ENTER to select the first digit of the x coordinate value for White (obtained in

9. Press or repeatedly to set the digit.

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11. Repeat Step 10 for the third digit.

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12. Press ENTER.

13. Press to highlight the “y” coordinate value for White. Then, press ENTER to select
the first digit.

14. Repeat Steps 9 through 12 to set the “y” coordinate value for White.

15. Press to highlight the “Y” coordinate value. Then press ENTER to select the first
digit.

16. Repeat Steps 9 through 12 to set the “Y” coordinate value for White.

17. Press EXIT.

18. Repeat Steps 4 through 17 for Red, Green, Blue and D. White (Desired White).

19. Highlight “Save” and press ENTER.

To undo the effects of a previous calibration, highlight “Settings” and press or to
select “Default.”

Reset to Defaults: To restore the ISF default image settings for the current input source
ONLY, select
ENTER.

Reset to Defaults and press the button to highlight “Yes.” Then, press

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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2000 hours), or
sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. Contact your Runco dealer to
obtain a replacement lamp.

1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.

Allow the projector to cool down for
approximately 45 minutes prior to removing
the lamp assembly for replacement.

2. Loosen the two captive screws from the lamp
cover.

3. Remove the lamp cover.

4. Remove the two lamp assembly mounting screws.

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5.1 Lamp Replacement

5. Grasp the lamp assembly handle and pull gently,
removing the lamp module from the projector
housing.

6. Install the new lamp module and replace the two
screws.

7. Replace the lamp cover at the right side first and
secure it with the two screws.

8. Turn on the power and select Lamp Hours from the
Setup menu to reset the lamp timer (refer to Lamp
Hours on page 59).

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

5.2

Troubleshooting Tips

Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may
encounter with the RS-900. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you
encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical Support.

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution

The projector does not turn
on.

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

The remote control does not
work correctly.

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

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• The RS-900 is not plugged
in or the AC outlet is not
active.

• The main power switch (at
the rear of the projector) is
off.

• Lamp cover is not securely
attached.

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

• The batteries have run out. • Replace the batteries.

• Incorrect source selection.

• Source component is not
turned on.

• Source component is
connected incorrectly or
not at all.

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• Ensure that the RS-900 is
plugged in and that the AC
outlet is active.

• Turn on the power switch.

• Securely attach the lamp
cover.

• Wait until the RS-900
completes its cool-down
(POWER LED lights solid
orange).

• Select the correct source.

• Turn on the source.

• Check cable connection
from source component to
projector.

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

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Image is blurred. • The lens is not correctly

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

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

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

POWER LED lights solid red. • Internal failure. • Please contact your Runco

LAMP LED lights solid red. • The lamp has failed or

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

focused.

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

• Brightness is set too high. • Lower the brightness

• The Red/Pr, Green/Y or
Blue/Pb outputs from the
source are connected to
the wrong inputs on the
RS-900.

exceeded its usage life.

• Turn off progressive scan
on the DVD player.

• Adjust the focus with the
remote control.

setting.

• Ensure that the source
outputs are connected to
the correct RS-900 input.

dealer for assistance.

• Replace the lamp with a
new one.

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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)

Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

TEMP LED lights solid red. • RS-900 internal

temperature is too high or
one or more fans have
failed.

• Power off the RS-900 and
allow it to cool down.
Ensure that the intake and
exhaust vents are not
blocked. Turn the
projector back on. If the
problem persists, please
contact your Runco dealer
for assistance.

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6. Serial Communications

To interface the RS-900 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running
terminal emulation software:

1. Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-14.

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

3. Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1
stop bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to 19200.

4. Type a command from among those listed in Table 6-1. For example, to select the
Component 1 input, type X133X.

Serial commands to the RS-900 take the following form:

• Commands are in ASCII format.

• Commands must be in UPPERCASE; for example, X001X, not x001x.

• When you enter a valid command, the RS-900 executes it and echoes the command
back to the PC or control system. For example, when you send the command X001X,
the RS-900 responds with X0_001X<CR>.

• When you enter an invalid command, the RS-900 simply ignores it.

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6.2 Serial Command Syntax

Table 6-1. Serial Commands

Code Function

X001X Power On

X002X Power Off

X003X Menu

X004X Enter

X005X Exit

X006X Up (arrow key)

X007X Down (arrow key)

X008X Left (arrow key)

X009X Right (arrow key)

X011X Show active source and aspect ratio information

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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Code Function

X021X Keypad 1

X022X Keypad 2

X023X Keypad 3

X024X Keypad 4

X025X Keypad 5

X026X Keypad 6

X027X Keypad 7

X028X Keypad 8

X029X Keypad 9

X030X Keypad 0

X041X Restore image settings from Custom 1

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X043X Restore image settings from ISF Day

X044X Restore image settings from ISF Night

X051X Set Gamma to 2.2

X047X Restore all Picture Adjust Menu options to their factory-default values

X048X Restore all Setup Menu options to their factory-default values

X049X Restore all ISF Menu options to their factory-default values

X056X Increase PIP sub-window size

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X057X Decrease PIP sub-window size

X058X Set PIP active window

X059X Set PIP on

X060X Set PIP off

X061X 16:9 aspect ratio

X062X 4:3 aspect ratio

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X065X Cinema aspect ratio

X066X Virtual Cinema aspect ratio

X082X Image orientation = floor front

X083X Image orientation = ceiling front

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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Code Function

X084X Image orientation = floor rear

X085X Image orientation = ceiling rear

X091X Lamp Power = 170W

X092X Lamp Power = 200W

X100X Black Threshold = 0 IRE

X101X Black Threshold = 7.5 IRE

Serial Communications

X112X Color Temperature = 5400K

X113X Color Temperature = 6500K

X114X Color Temperature = 9300K

X115X Color Temperature = Custom 1

X116X Color Temperature = Custom 2

X121X OSD Language = English

X122X OSD Language = French

X123X OSD Language = Spanish

X124X OSD Language = German

X125X OSD Language = Italian

X131X Switch to Composite input

X132X Switch to S-Video input

X133X Switch to Component 1 input

X134X Switch to Component 2 input

X135X Switch to HDMI 1 input

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X137X Switch to RGBHV input

X151X Reset Lamp Timer

X156X Background Color = Blue

X157X Background Color = Gray

X158X Background Color = Black

X180X Blue Image ON

X181X Blue Image OFF

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Table 7-1 lists the RS-900 specifications.

Table 7-1. RS-900 Specifications

Projector Type: Digital Light Processing (DLP), Single-Chip SuperOnyx DMD

Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9)

Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, VirtualWide, Cinema, Virtual Cinema

Video Standards: NTSC, PAL, ATSC

Video Compatibility: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

Scan Frequency: Horizontal: 15 - 80 kHz

Vertical: 50 - 100 Hz

Picture Size (16:9 Screen): Recommended Width: 72 in. (1.83 m) to 96 in. (2.44 m)

Throw Distance
(Factor x Screen Width):

Vertical Offset (when
projector is inverted):

Refer to Table 3-3

Up = 40% of screen height above lens center (80% of one half
of the screen height)
Down = 60% of screen height below lens center (120% of one
half of the screen height)

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Table 7-1. RS-900 Specifications (continued)

Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS)

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- Brightness*: 13.9 to 19.8 foot-Lamberts (fL)

- Contrast Ratio*: 200:1 to 220:1
*Variable depending on RVR setting
These measurements are taken from the projector in a
controlled, home theater environment. All measurements are
made to ANSI/NAPM IT7.228-1997 specifications using the
Photo Research PR-650 SpectraColorimeter and Minolta
LS-100 Luminance Meter, Video Essentials test DVD and a

1.3 gain, 72-inch wide screen. The projector is calibrated to a
color temperature of 6,500K and has a minimum of 150 hours
of usage.
The foot-Lambert (fL) is the unit of measurement used in
commercial movie theaters to express image brightness at the
screen surface. The Society of Motion Picture and Television
Engineers (SMPTE) specifies 16 fL as the target image
brightness for film-based projectors using an open gate
(without film in the projector). More importantly, today SMPTE
specifies 12 fL as the target image brightness in Digital
Cinema theaters. The foot-Lambert measurement is
dependent on screen size, screen gain and projector light
output.

Home Theater Calibration Specifications

- Light Output: 438 to 543 ANSI Lumens

- Contrast Ratio*: 200:1 to 220:1
These specifications are obtained by calibrating the projector
as described above for CSMS measurements.

Industry-Standard Specifications

- Light Output: 1200 ANSI Lumens

- Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
These are typical projector brightness and contrast
specifications found in most companies’ sales literature.
Runco includes these measurements in its literature to allow
for direct comparison with other manufacturers’ projectors.
These measurements are typically taken at 9,000K to 13,000K
to get expected performance data when the projector is used
in professional, commercial and industrial displays.

Lamp: 200 Watts

Estimated Lamp Life: 2000 hours

Video Inputs: (1) Composite Video, (1) S-Video, (1) RGB/Component Video

x BNC), (1) RCA Component Video (3 x RCA), (2) HDMI

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Control Options: - Discrete IR remote

- Serial commands via RS-232

RS-232 Communication
Parameters:

+12V Output: Max. 0.25 Amps, active when Cinema or Virtual Cinema

Power Requirements: 100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing), 50/60 Hz, 340 Watts

115200 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control

Aspect Ratio is selected (CineWide versions only) or when
projector is turned on; Tip = +12V; Sleeve = Ground

(1160.4 BTUs/hour)

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Table 7-1. RS-900 Specifications (continued)

Operating Environment: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C), 20% to 80% humidity

(non-condensing)

Dimensions: RS-900: See Figure 7-1

RS-900/CineWide: See Figure 7-2
RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope: See Figure 7-3

Weight (without lens): 34 lbs. (15.42 kg)

Regulatory Approvals: Complies with FCC Class B, CE, C-Tick, GOST, TUV-GS,

cTUV-US

Limited Warranty: Projector: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of

delivery to the end user.
Lamp: 1000 hours or six (6) months, whichever comes first.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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RS-900 Dimensions

Figure 7-1 shows the RS-900 dimensions (all dimensions are in inches).

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Figure 7-3 shows the RS-900/CineWide dimensions (all dimensions are in inches).

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RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope Dimensions

Figure 7-3 shows the RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope dimensions (all dimensions are in
inches).

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Table 7-2 lists the signal types supported by each input on the RS-900.

Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings

Format Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz)

Analog/Digital PC SIgnals (RGB HD / HDMI 1 / HDMI 2)

720x350 720x350 70.00 31.469 28.322

720x400 720x400 70.00 31.469 28.322

85.00 37.900 35.500

640x480 640x480 60.00 31.469 25.175

72.00 37.861 31.500

75.00 37.500 31.500

85.00 43.269 36.000

800x600 800x600 50.00 31.300 32.051

56.00 35.156 36.000

60.00 37.879 40.000

72.00 48.077 50.000

75.00 46.875 49.500

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848x480 848x480 60.00 31.02 33.750

1024x768 1024x768 60.00 48.363 65.000

70.00 56.476 75.000

75.00 60.023 78.750

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1152x864 1152x864 75.00 67.500 108.000

1280x768 1280x768 60.00 47.396 68.250

1280x960 1280x960 60.00 60.000 108.000

1280x1024 1280x1024 60.00 63.981 108.000

1360x768 1360x768 60.00 47.712 85.500

85.00 68.677 94.500

60.00 47.776 79.500

75.00 60.289 102.250

85.00 68.633 117.500

85.00 85.938 148.500

75.00 79.976 135.000

85.00 91.146 157.500

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Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings (continued)

Format Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz)

1400x1050 1400x1050 60.00 64.744 101.000

60.00 65.317 121.750

75.00 82.278 156.000

1440x900 1440x900 60.00 55.469 88.750

60.00 59.935 106.500

75.00 70.635 136.750

85.00 80.430 157.000

1600x1200 1600x1200 60.00 75.000 162.000

1680x1050 1680x1050 60.00 64.674 119.000

60.00 65.290 146.250

1920x1200 1920x1200 60.00 74.038 154.000

(HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / Component 1 (YPbPr) / Component 2 (YPbPr or RGB))

480/60i 720x487 59.94 15.734 13.500

480/60p 720x483 59.94 31.469 27.000

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Frequency (kHz)

Pixel Frequency

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576/50i 720x576 50.00 15.625 14.750

576/50p 720x576 50.00 31.250 29.000

540/60p 1920x540 59.94 33.746 74.250

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720/60p 1280x720 60.00 45.000 74.250

1080/50i 1920x1080 50.00 28.125/31.250 74.250/72.000

1080/60i 1920x1080 59.94/60.00 33.716/33.750 74.175/74.250

1080/24p 1920x1080 23.98/24.00 26.978/27.000 74.175/74.250

1080/48p 1920x1080 48.000 27.000 148.500

1080/25p 1920x1080 25.000 28.125 74.250

1080/30p 1920x1080 29.97/30.00 33.716/33.750 74.175/74.250

1080/50p 1920x1080 50.00 56.250 148.500

1080/60p 1920x1080 59.94/60.00 67.433/67.500 148.350/148.500

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Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings (continued)

Specifications

Format Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz)

SDTV Signals (Video / S-Video)

NTSC 3.58 – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 3.580

NTSC 4.43 – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 4.430

PAL-B/G – 50.00 15.625 4.430

PAL-M – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 3.580

PAL-N – 50.00 15.625 3.580

PAL-60 – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 4.430

SECAM – 50.00 15.625 4.250/4.410

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SERIAL NUMBER

020-0706-00 Rev. B

November 2007

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