Runco SDC-1 Owners manual

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL

System Expansion Device

1TWO 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 2006 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]

Fax: [phone]

Toll Free: (800) 23-RUNCO

RUNCO VIDEO-PRODUCT INFORMATION

RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS

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Model Purchased Date

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Serial Number

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Runco Authorized Dealer Name

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Address

____________________________________________ __________________ ________________________

City State/Province Postal Code

____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Phone Fax

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Safety Precautions

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

WARNING

CAUTION

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

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.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Do not use this equipment near water, outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements.

5. Clean only with a dry cloth.

6. Do not block any ventilation openings.

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

8. Do not defeat the safety feature of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized type plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

CAUTION:

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

10. Only use accessories specified by Runco International.

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

12. Unplug this projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for an extended period of time.

13. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. 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.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the projector has been damaged in any way,
objects have fallen or spilled into the projector, the projector has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

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1Table of Contents

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

Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................... vi

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

Related Documents ...................................................................................................... 2

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

Key Features and Benefits ...................................................................................... 3

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

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

SDC-1 Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 5

SDC-1 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................ 6

SDC-1 Remote Control ................................................................................................ 8

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

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

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

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Projector Installation ...................................................................................................13

Connections to the SDC-1 ......................................................................................... 14

Connecting the SDC-1 to the Projector................................................................. 14

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Connecting the SDC-1 to Source Components ....................................................15

RS-232 or RS-422 Controller Connection.............................................................19

Connecting 12-Volt

Trigger and Dry Contact Outputs to External Theater Components....................... 21

Connecting to AC Power ...................................................................................... 21

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4. Operation .................................................................................................................23

Turning on the Power ................................................................................................. 23

Selecting a Source ..................................................................................................... 23

Using the Remote Control .......................................................................................... 23

Using the On-Screen Menus ......................................................................................24

Serial Communications ............................................................................................... 24

Command Syntax ................................................................................................. 24

Basic SDC-1 Commands...................................................................................... 24

Source Selection Commands ...............................................................................25

Aspect Ratio Commands ......................................................................................25

Trigger Configuration Commands ......................................................................... 27

Miscellaneous Commands .................................................................................... 28

5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 31

Troubleshooting Tips .................................................................................................. 31

6. Specifications ..........................................................................................................33

SDC-1 Specifications ................................................................................................. 33

SDC-1 Dimensions ..................................................................................................... 34

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1List of Figures

2-1. SDC-1 Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 5

2-2. SDC-1 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................6

2-3. SDC-1 Remote Control Functions ................................................................................8

3-1. Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ................................................................... 13

3-2. Connecting the Projector to the SDC-1 ...................................................................... 14

3-3. HDMI Source Connections .........................................................................................15

3-4. Digital (DTV) RGB Connections...................................................................................16

3-5. Analog RGB Connections........................................................................................... 17

3-6. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections........................................... 18

3-7. Serial Interface Jumper Locations and Settings ..........................................................19

3-8. RS-232 Control System Connection........................................................................... 20

3-9. Connecting 12-Volt Trigger and Dry Contact Outputs.................................................21

6-1. SDC-1 Dimensions .....................................................................................................34

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Notes:

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1Introduction

This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco SDC-1
System Expansion Device. Throughout this manual, the Runco SDC-1 System Expansion
Device is referred to simply as the “SDC-1.”

most out of the SDC-1.

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

Runco welcomes your comments about this manual. Send them to [e-mail].

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

• Remote and built-in keypad button identifiers are set in upper-case bold type; for

example, “Press EXIT to return to the previous menu.”

• Computer input (commands you type) and output (responses that appear on-screen) is

shown in monospace (fixed-width) type; for example: “To change the aspect ratio to
Letterbox, type DISPLAY LETTERBOX <Enter>.”

• All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and enclosed in angle

brackets. These keys are the following: <Enter>, <Spacebar>, <Control>,
<Esc> and <Tab>.

• <Enter> indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your

keyboard if it has both keys.

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1.1 About This Manual

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

If You Have Comments About This Manual ...

Textual and Graphic Conventions

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

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Using This Manual

Tip

Note

Caution

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

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

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

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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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Related Documents

General information about the SDC-1 System
Expansion Device

Installation instructions 13

First-time configuration instructions 24

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Troubleshooting tips 31

SDC-1 System Expansion Device specifications 33

The following are related Runco documents:

• Runco CL-810 Series DLP Projectors Owner’s Operating Manual

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Introduction

The Runco SDC-1 System Expansion Device is a versatile, high-performance digital video
switcher. It is designed to enhance the functionality of select Runco digital projectors.

By providing a single, convenient connection point for home theater components that is
separate from the projector, it gives designers and installers greater flexibility in terms of
projector placement. It also simplifies the task of adding components after the projector
has been installed.

Runco’s proprietary R-LinkTM cable was developed by Runco engineers specifically for
use with select Runco digital projectors. This high-bandwidth cable uses a DVI-style
connector on the projector end. The SDC-1 end has an 8-pin mini-DIN connector and an
HDMI-style connector. This allows the cable to be pulled through a wall or conduit much
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• Dual HDMI™ digital inputs with High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)

allow digital connections for a richer pixel for pixel and direct digital signal.

• Minimizes cable clutter between the projector and other home theater components by

merging all source signals into a single cable.

• Full control of all projector settings and image quality adjustments.

• Two, 12-VDC outputs and one dry contact (0 VDC, when engaged) for controlling

drop-down screens, lighting and/or screen masking.

• Serial control interface (configurable as RS-232 or RS-422) for seamless integration

with popular home theater automation systems.

• Easy-to-use remote controls all aspects of operation, and includes discrete on/off,

aspect ratio and source selection commands.

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1.4 Description, Features and Benefits

Key Features and BenefitsThe SDC-1 offers these key features and benefits:

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Introduction

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

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please call Runco Customer Service at (800) 23-RUNCO.

• SDC-1 System Expansion Device

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

• AC Power Cord

• Rack mounting hardware

• Warranty information and registration card

• Runco SDC-1 Owner’s Operating Manual (this document)

• R-Link™ Cable

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