Runco VX-2c User Manual

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL

VX-2c

Digital Light Processing Projector

and DHD Controller

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

Warnings & Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 3

Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 5

Projector Description ...................................................................................................................................... 7

Projector Isometric View .............................................................................................................................. 7

Projector Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 7

DHD Controller Description .......................................................................................................................... 8

Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................... 8

Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................................... 9

Remote Control ............................................................................................................................................... 10

Quick Setup Guide........................................................................................................................................... 11

Lens Shift Range ............................................................................................................................................. 14

Example of Horizontal and Vertical Lens Shift ............................................................................................ 16

Menu Description and Navigation ................................................................................................................. 17

Basic Troubleshooting Tips ............................................................................................................................. 29

RS-232 Communications................................................................................................................................. 30

RS-232 Commands .......................................................................................................................................... 31

Specications ................................................................................................................................................... 33

1

INTRODUCTION

» Introduction to the Runco Video Xtreme™ VX-2c 3-Chip DLP Projector

Runco steps into the future once again with the Video Xtreme™ VX-2c projection system. The VX-2c is among the
rst DLP™ projectors to offer a 16:9 native resolution, 3-chip system for home theater.

The VX-2c optical light engine utilizes three of Texas Instruments’ advanced HD-2 DMD’s™ featuring 1280 x 720
high denition resolution and 12 degree mirror tilt for the nest black level performance. Unlike previous single­chip implementations of the HD-2, no color wheel is required in a 3-chip system, reducing mechanical complexity
and compromises to color spectrum purity. The VX-2c is also Runco’s smallest 3-chip chassis ever, easily tting
where many 3-chip projectors have not gone before, enhanced further by horizontal and vertical lens shift for
maximum installation exibility even in the most difcult situations.

The impressive brightness inherent in 3-chip systems is further bolstered by the improved contrast capabilities of
the HD-2 chip design, offering the best of both worlds.

The VX-2c is provided with Runco’s next generation, all digital DHD Video Controller for unprecedented video
processing, scaling and aspect ratio control.

The VX-2c package represents a new level of performance and value in 3-chip projection systems and is feature­lled for both ease of operation and custom installation sophistication.

» The features you’ll enjoy include:

• Native Resolution: 1280 x 720

• 3-Chip System with 16:9 Native Aspect Ratio

• DVI Input with HDCP

• HDTV Ready

• Multiple Lens Options for Throw Distance Flexibility

• Next Generation All Digital DHD Video Controller

Contents of the package:

• 3-Chip Projection System

• (2) AC Power cords (projector/controller)

• (1) 16.5’ DVI cable

• (1) DHD remote control with (2) AAA batteries

• (1) 3mm Hex Driver

• (1) User’s manual

• (1) DHD bracket

• (1) Warranty information and registration card

Options:

• Ceiling mount unit

• Tilt mount unit

2

WARNINGS & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modications to this equipment not expressly approved by
the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
INSIDE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS EXCEPT LAMP UNIT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

High brightness light source. Do not stare into the beam of light, or view directly. Be especially careful that children
do not stare directly into the beam of light.

WARNING

The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector is turned off. During
normal operation, when turning the power off always use the power (OFF) button on the projector or on the remote
control. Ensure the cooling fan has stopped before disconnecting the power cord. The power outlet socket should be
installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible.

DURING NORMAL OPERATION, NEVER TURN THE PROJECTOR OFF BY DISCONNECTING THE
POWER CORD. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WILL RESULT IN PREMATURE LAMP FAILURE.

PRODUCT DISPOSAL

This projector utilizes tin-lead solder, high intensity discharge lamp (HID lamp) containing a small amount of
mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local authorities or, if you are located in the United States of America,
the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.

INFORMATION

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 operation manual, 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 the 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.

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WARNINGS & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

RUNCO PROJECTOR, MODEL VX-2c
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING

Some IC chips in this product include condential and/or trade secret property belonging to Texas Instruments.
Therefore you may not copy, modify, adapt, translate, distribute, reverse engineer, reverse assemble or discompile
the contents thereof.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

----- IMPORTANT -----

READ BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT

• Digital Light Processing, DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.

• PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States.

• Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

• All other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

SAFETY TIPS

Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below to ensure the equipment is free from damage, and to
ensure that no injury will occur as a result of improper use.

· Do not insert any object, especially metal or liquids, into the Projector or DHD Controller.

· Do not place any objects containing water or any other liquid on top of the Projector or DHD Controller.

· Do not place the units in direct sunlight, near heaters or in extremely dusty or humid locations.

· Do not install this system outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements.

· Do not place heavy objects on top of the Projector or Controller.

· If the power cord is damaged or frayed in any way, electrical shock and/or re may result. Please do not place
objects on the power cord, and keep the cord away from heat-emitting devices. Should the power cord become
damaged in any way, please contact your Runco Dealer for a replacement cord.

· Do not remove the cover of the Projector or DHD Controller for any reason. If any problems arise with the unit,
please contact a Runco Dealer or Runco International for service. Removing the covers will void the warranty.

4

LIMITED WARRANTY

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. Please read this consumer protection plan carefully and retain it
with your other important documents.

This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as dened by the U.S. Consumer Product Warranty and Federal Trade Commission
Improvement Act.

WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY:

SERVICE LABOR: Runco will pay for service labor by an approved Runco 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.

PARTS (Not including projector 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 the warranty.
Such replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty
period.

LAMP: Six months or 1000 hours (which ever comes rst).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY:

This warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and
does not cover normal maintenance. This warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance item; any damage to
laser discs; 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 warranty.

CAUTION:

DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS
SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS 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 YOUR RUNCO PRODUCT IS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING WHEN INSTALLED AND
CALIBRATED BY RUNCO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.

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 specic legal rights,
and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

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 ll 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 notied.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

TO OBTAIN SERVICE, CONTACT YOUR RUNCO DEALER:

Repairs made under the terms of the Limited Warranty covering your Runco International 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. If, solely in Runco’s judgement, location of product to
be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest Runco Authorized Service Center, 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

To locate the name and address of the nearest Runco Authorized Service location, or for additional information
about this warranty, please call, write or visit our website:

CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT

RUNCO INTERNATIONAL

2900 Faber Street

Union City, CA 94587

Ph: [phone] / Fax: [phone] / Toll Free (800) 23-RUNCO

www.runco.com

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PROJECTOR ISOMETRIC VIEW

Intake Vent

PROJECTOR DESCRIPTION

Lens

Exhaust Vent

Input Panel

PROJECTOR REAR PANEL

Vacuum

Fluorescent Display

DVI Input

Power Button and
Status LED

AC Main
Switch

Control Panel

AC Power In

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DHD CONTROLLER DESCRIPTION

2

3

1

4 5

6

7

8

9

10

FRONT PANEL

1. RUNCO ICON

When the Red light is displayed the unit is in Standby, when Blue light is displayed the unit is On.

2. POWER BUTTON

Press once to toggle on from Standby mode to On mode, a second time to place into Standby mode.
For a discreet on or off command, you can use the direct access buttons on the remote control.

3. IR RECEIVER

Receives the IR commands from the remote.

4. VACUUM FLORESCENT DISPLAY

Reads out all relevant status information of the DHD at all times. Can be used instead of the On Screen Display.
Indicates the model number, current source, scan rate (resolution) and aspect ratio.

5. UP BUTTON

Use to direct select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor Up in the On-Screen Display. When no menus are present
on-screen, the UP button will toggle you through aspect ratios in the following order:
Anamorphic → Standard (4:3) → Letterbox → VirtualWide

6. LEFT BUTTON

Used to direct select inputs or move the menu cursor Left in the On Screen Display. When no menu is present on­ screen, the LEFT button will toggle you through the different sources, in the order of:
HD Pass Thru 2 → HD Pass Thru 1 → DVI 2 → DVI 1 → HD/RGB2 → HD/RGB1
→ Component SD → S-Video 2 → S-Video 1 → Composite

7. ENTER BUTTON

When an item is highlighted on the On-Screen Display, the ENTER button will select the item.

8. DOWN BUTTON

Use to direct select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor Down in the On-Screen Display.
When no menu is present on-screen, this button will toggle you through the different aspect ratios.
VirtualWide → Letterbox → Standard (4:3) → Anamorphic

9. RIGHT BUTTON

Used to direct select inputs or move the menu cursor Right in the On Screen Display.When no menus are present on­ screen, the RIGHT button will toggle you through the different sources, in the order of:
Composite → S-Video 1 → S-Video 2 → Component SD → HD/RGB 1 → HD/RGB 2 → DVI 1
→ DVI 2 → HD Pass Thru 1 → HD Pass Thru 2

10. MENU BUTTON

Pressing the MENU button will bring up the main menu. Also, if you are in an adjustment mode or function,
pressing MENU will bring the menu back one level.

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DHD CONTROLLER DESCRIPTION

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Vide

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3

IR

RS-232 Control

S-Video 1

S-Video 2

HD1

HD2

1

2

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R

Y
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B

R
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G
Y

B

Pb

H

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DVI 1 DVI

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TRIGGERS

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CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

!

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE

Component Video

SDI

Option

Serial No

Video Processor / Controlle

r

Model

Runco International

Union City, CA

Made In US

A

2 3 4 7 108 14 15 16 17

11 13

1

65

129

REAR PANEL

OUTPUTS:

1. ANALOG OUTPUTS (BNC Connectors) (This output is not used when married to the VX-2c)

The various output lines used to drive the analog input of the display device. Individually, the jacks are: V=vertical
sync, H=horizontal sync, B=Blue, G=Green, R=Red. Connect these to the corresponding projector inputs.

2. DVI OUT

The DVI digital link used to drive the digital input of an HDCP compliant display device. Connect to the projector’s
DVI inputs.

INPUTS:

3. DVI 1 (Digital)

DVI input #1, HDCP compliant.

4. DVI 2 (Digital)

DVI input #2, HDCP compliant.

5. HD 1 (Analog BNC connectors)

High Denition input #1, can be RGB(HV) or
YPrPb, 480p, 720p, 480i, 576i or 1080i.

6. HD 2 (Analog BNC connectors)

High Denition input #1, can be RGB(HV) or
YPrPb, 480p, 720p, 480i, 576i or 1080i.

7. COMPONENT INPUT (RCA connectors)

Standard Denition (480i/576i) Component
(YPrPb) input. This is the input for component
video from sources such as DVD players. (For
best results do not run DVD player in progressive
mode).

8. COMPOSITE INPUT (RCA connector)

This is the input for Composite Video input from
sources such as Laser disc players, VCRs and other
miscellaneous video sources.

9. S-VIDEO 1 INPUT

This is the input for S-video #1 from sources such
as Satellite receivers, S-VHS VCR’s and DVD
players.

10. S-VIDEO 2 INPUT

This is the input for S-video #2 from sources such
as Satellite receivers, S-VHS VCR’s and DVD
players.

11. TRIGGERS 1/2/3 (Outputs)

Connection for 3 different 12V trigger controlled
devices.

12. RS-232 OUT (RJ-11 Connector)

For future use.

13. IR

Wired input from an external remote control.

14. RS-232 CONTROL

Connection for an external RS-232 controller
device to place the DHD under system automation
control.

15. POWER INPUT (100-230v)

Plug in main power here.

16. MAIN FUSE

This is the main AC input fuse. (Main Fuse:
5mm x 20mm, 500mA, 250V, Slow Blow)

17. MAIN POWER SWITCH

Disconnects or applies main power to the
processor.

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REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION

11

6

5

10

9

2

3

1

4

7

8

12

(1) ON/OFF

Switches Power ON/OFF. (This does not operate when POWER/STANDBY indi-
cator of the main unit is off.)

(2) IR OUTPUT INDICATOR

Illuminates when a button in pressed, indicating that an IR signal is being transmitted.

(3) ENTER BUTTON

When an item is highlighted on a menu, pressing ENTER will select that item.

(4) CURSOR (▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ►)

Use these buttons to select items or settings and to adjust settings or switch the display
patterns.
UP Button: When no menus are present on-screen, the UP button will toggle through aspect
ratios in the following order: (RATIO)
Anamorphic → Standard (4:3) → Letterbox → VirtualWide

LEFT Button: When no menus are present on-screen, the LEFT button will toggle
through the different sources in the following order: (INPUT)
HD Pass Thru 2 → HD Pass Thru1 → DVI 2 → DVI 1 → HD/RGB2 → HD/RGB 1 →
Component SD → S-Video 2 → S-Video 1 → Composite

DOWN Button: When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button will toggle
through the different sources in the following order: (RATIO)
VirtualWide → Letterbox → Standard (4:3) → Anamorphic

RIGHT Button: When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button will toggle
through the different sources in the following order: (INPUT)
Composite → S-Video 1 → S-Video 2 → Component SD → HD/RGB 1 → HD/RGB 2 →
DVI 1 → DVI 2 → HD Pass Thru 1 → HD Pass Thru 2

(5) LIGHT BUTTON

Press this to illuminate the buttons. (*Not available on all models.)

(6) MENU BUTTON

Pressing this button will access the OSD controls. Press this button during the display of the sub-menu to return to the
previous menu.

(7) VIDEO BUTTON

Press this button to select VIDEO (composite video) as the source.

(8) COMP BUTTON

Press this button to select Component SD (480i/576i) input.

These red buttons to the right hand-side will allow you direct access to an aspect ratio, or selection of a number in certain
cases. These buttons are:
ANA - selects Anamorphic aspect ratio LETBOX - selects Letterbox aspect ratio
4x3 - selects Standard 4:3 aspect ratio V-WIDE - selects VirtualWide aspect ratio

(9) DIRECT ACCESS BUTTONS

(10) S-VID 1 and S-VID 2 BUTTONS

Press this button to select between S-Video 1 and S-Video 2 inputs.

(11) HD1 and HD2 BUTTONS

Press this button to select between HD1 (High Denition) signal and HD2 signal inputs. Auto detect component input,
YPbPr or RGBHV.

(12) DVI 1 and DVI 2 BUTTONS

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Press this button to select between DVI1 signal and DVI2 signal input.

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

The VX-2c is designed to receive only digital input signals directly from the companion DHD Controller/Processor. All signal

sources should be connected to the appropriate inputs on the rear panel of the DHD. The signal from the DHD is then output

to the VX-2c projector through a Runco Proprietary (RP) DVI cable. Please note that it is NOT POSSIBLE to connect a signal

source with DVI output directly to the VX-2c. It MUST be routed through the DHD for proper operation.

DHD Controller Rear View

Runco Proprietary (RP) DVI Cable

VX-2c Projector Rear View

Follow the steps on page 16 to ensure proper installation of the VX-2c projector and DHD
Controller.

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QUICK SETUP GUIDE

Follow the steps below ensure proper installation of the VX-2c projector and DHD Controller.

Step I

Connection:

1. Connect Power to Both Projector and DHD controller

2. Connect DVI output from the DHD to projector DVI in

3. Connect Video (Composite), S-Video to1 or 2, Component 480i (RCA) input, HD signals to HD1 or HD2 (BNC), DVI

4. Turn ON the system from the DHD controller or use the DHD remote.

Step II

From the Projector:

1. Press Menu to select Main window. Use the Up or Down arrow to select Lens Adj.

2. Adjust Lens shift, Zoom, and Focus for desired screen size.

3. Press Menu to go back to Main window and select Preference for Picture Orientation.

4. Select for projector mount configuration (Floor Front, Ceiling Front, Floor Rear, or Ceiling Rear)

Step III

Calibration and Setup:

1. Make sure you have picture on the screen from all connected sources.
Note: The system must be setup first by using S-Video or Component 480i (RCA input) preferably Component 480i
first.

2. Select Component SD from the DHD controller.

3. Using a test disc and select the Pluge pattern for Brightness and 10-step gray scale for Contrast

4. From the DHD controller, select Calibration, press Enter and under ISF Night select Input Image.

5. Adjust for correct Brightness and Contrast.

6. Select 80 IRE from test disc.
Go to projector.

7. Press Menu to select Main window. From Main window select Image and press Enter.

8. Select Contrast and press Enter.
Under Contrast you have Red, Green, and Blue selection.

9. Use the Up and Down arrow to select Green or Blue and press Enter. The cursor will blink from the selected color. Use
the UP or Down arrow to adjust. Pres Enter when done to store the number.
Note: Decrease the value to set for desired temperature.

10. Select 20 or 30 IRE window for low-end adjustment

11. Select Brightness and adjust RED, Green, or Blue for D6500. Note: Decrease the value to set for D6500.

12. Select color bar from test disc.

13. From the DHD controller select Calibration, press Enter and under ISF Night select Input Image and select Color and
press Enter

14. Use the Blue Filter (required) and adjust for correct color setting.

* From this point on, the Projector should not be touched and all other adjustments for other sources must be done
at the DHD Controller.

15. For other NTSC sources, select Calibration, press Enter. Under ISF Night, select Input Image and adjust for correct
Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, and sharpness.

Step IV

HD and DVI Setup:

From DHD controller

1. For HD input and DVI, select Calibration press Enter and under ISF Night select Input Image for video adjustments.

2. Select Input Color for white balance adjustments.

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QUICK SETUP GUIDE

While there are many different ways to connect your source equipment to your DHD Controller, the examples below are the
most common.

ANALOG INPUTS:

• Composite Video Input
Composite video is the most common type of signal used, but is also the lowest in picture quality. Many sources have outputs
that are limited to composite video, such as some VCR’s and camcorders; others such as Laser Disc players actually produce
slightly better results when using composite video.

• S-Video Input
S-video is the second-best type of signal that can be used, but is MUCH better than composite video. Using such sources as
Satellite receivers, high-quality VCRs and DVD players (with no component output) will produce a MUCH cleaner and sharper
signal.

• Component Input
Component video is the best type of signal that can be used. The most common sources that use component outputs are DVD
players, and it is highly recommended that component be used when possible. Component video goes one step beyond S-video
in picture quality; chroma (color) information is more resolved and the overall picture appears more well-dened. (be sure to
shut off progressive scan on your DVD player)

• HD1 / HD2
These are High Denition Analog inputs to connect the outputs of high denition sources such as HD tuners and set top boxes,
HD satellite receivers, etc. These inputs will accept signals as RGB, RGBHV or Component Video (YPrPb).

DIGITAL INPUTS:

• DVI 1 / DVI 2
These are High Denition Digital inputs. Runco recommends using these digital inputs whenever possible. Using the DVI 1
and DVI 2 inputs ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire
signal path, from source component output, through the DHD and nally into the projector. This maintains maximum signal
purity.

Use these inputs to connect Digital High Denition sources that have a DVI output, such as HD tuners and set top boxes,
satellite receivers, DVD players, etc.

ISF Calibration

The VX-2c/DHD system has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science
Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully crafted, industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and
has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal picture quality from
Runco video display devices. Accordingly, Runco recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certied
installation technician.

All signal types require separate processing. Therefore there is a need to calibrate each and every input separately.

When beginning calibration of the DHD, it is imperative that at least one of the analog SD inputs (Composite, S-Video, RCA
Component) be calibrated rst. In doing this, the projector is calibrated to the controller. After one of the SD inputs is calibrated,
calibration of the HD analog or DVI sections can follow.

Once the initial settings have been completed, the “front panel display” (color, tint, sharpness, etc.) can be adjusted for each
aspect ratio. The calibration procedures for these adjustments are outlined in “picture quality adjustments”.

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LENS SHIFT RANGE

Lens Option 1: Throw Distance 1.2 - 1.4 x Width of Screen

When only Vertical or only Horizontal Shift is used:

Maximum. Vertical Shift ↑ = 60% of screen height (.60 x height)
Maximum. Vertical Shift ↓ = 24% of screen height (.24 x height)
Maximum Horizontal Shift = 10% of screen width (.10 x width)

Amount of Horizontal Shift when Vertical is @ maximum:

Maximum Horizontal Shift < 5% of screen width (.05 x width)

Amount of Vertical Shift when Horizontal is @ maximum:

Maximum Vertical Shift ↑ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)
Maximum Vertical Shift ↓ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)

Lens Option 2: Throw Distance 1.4 - 1.77 x Width of Screen

When only Vertical or only Horizontal Shift is used:

Maximum. Vertical Shift ↑ = 60% of screen height (.60 x height)
Maximum. Vertical Shift ↓ = 24% of screen height (.24 x height)
Maximum Horizontal Shift = 13% of screen width (.13 x width)

Amount of Horizontal Shift when Vertical is @ maximum:

Maximum Horizontal Shift < 5% of screen width (.05 x width)

Amount of Vertical Shift when Horizontal is @ maximum:

Maximum Vertical Shift ↑ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)
Maximum Vertical Shift ↓ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)

Example: 56” x 100” Screen

TD = 120” to 140” lens to screen

0.24 X 56” = 13.44” up or down

0.10 X 100” = 10.0” left or right

0.05 X 100” = 5.0” left or right

0.10 X 56” = 5.6” up or down

Example: 56” x 100” Screen

TD = 140” to 177” lens to screen

0.24 X 56” = 13.44” up or down

0.13 X 100” = 13.0” left or right

0.05 X 100” = 5.0” left or right

0.10 X 56” = 5.6” up or down

Lens Option 3: Throw Distance 1.77 - 2.35 x Width of Screen

When only Vertical or only Horizontal Shift is used:

Maximum. Vertical Shift ↑ = 60% of screen height (.60 x height)
Maximum. Vertical Shift ↓ = 24% of screen height (.24 x height)
Maximum Horizontal Shift = 16% of screen width (.16 x width)

Amount of Horizontal Shift when Vertical is @ maximum:

Maximum Horizontal Shift < 5% of screen width (.05 x width)

Amount of Vertical Shift when Horizontal is @ maximum:

Maximum Vertical Shift ↑ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)
Maximum Vertical Shift ↓ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)

Explanation:

• 0% shift is when the image center is even with the projector lens center. (Also known as zero-degree projection-angle)

• Shifting beyond the maximum values above will cause image loss in corners or edges.

• When Vertical Shift is maximum, Horizontal shift can only be adjusted 5% left or right in example above.

• The maximum diagonal movement of the image is expressed as shift in 2 directions, this is the maximum combination of adjustment.
(ex. Up & Left, Down & Right, Up & Right, Down & Left)

• Throw distance does not affect image quality.

• Lens shift does not affect image quality if within above limits.

Example: 56” x 100” Screen

TD = 177” to 235” lens to screen

0.24 X 56” = 13.44” up or down

0.16 X 100” = 16.0” left or right

0.05 X 100” = 5.0” left or right

0.10 X 56” = 5.6” up or down

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LENS SHIFT RANGE

Lens Option 4: Throw Distance 2.35 - 3.60 x Width of Screen

When only Vertical or only Horizontal Shift is used:

Maximum. Vertical Shift ↑ = 60% of screen height (.60 x height)
Maximum. Vertical Shift ↓ = 24% of screen height (.24 x height)
Maximum Horizontal Shift = 16% of screen width (.16 x width)

Amount of Horizontal Shift when Vertical is @ maximum:

Maximum Horizontal Shift < 5% of screen width (.05 x width)

Amount of Vertical Shift when Horizontal is @ maximum:

Maximum Vertical Shift ↑ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)
Maximum Vertical Shift ↓ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)

Lens Option 5: Throw Distance 3.60 - 5.70 x Width of Screen

When only Vertical or only Horizontal Shift is used:

Maximum. Vertical Shift ↑ = 60% of screen height (.60 x height)
Maximum. Vertical Shift ↓ = 24% of screen height (.24 x height)
Maximum Horizontal Shift = 16% of screen width (.16 x width)

Amount of Horizontal Shift when Vertical is @ maximum:

Maximum Horizontal Shift < 5% of screen width (.05 x width)

Amount of Vertical Shift when Horizontal is @ maximum:

Maximum Vertical Shift ↑ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)
Maximum Vertical Shift ↓ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)

Example: 56” x 100” Screen

TD = 235” to 360” lens to screen

0.24 X 56” = 13.44” up or down

0.16 X 100” = 16.0” left or right

0.05 X 100” = 5.0” left or right

0.10 X 56” = 5.6” up or down

Example: 56” x 100” Screen

TD = 360” to 570” lens to screen

0.24 X 56” = 13.44” up or down

0.16 X 100” = 16.0” left or right

0.05 X 100” = 5.0” left or right

0.10 X 56” = 5.6” up or down

Lens Option 6: Throw Distance 0.67 Fixed x Width of Screen

For rear screen installations.
Contact Runco Technical Support

Explanation:

• 0% shift is when the image center is even with the projector lens center. (Also known as zero-degree projection-angle)

• Shifting beyond the maximum values above will cause image loss in corners or edges.

• When Vertical Shift is maximum, Horizontal shift can only be adjusted 5% left or right in example above.

• The maximum diagonal movement of the image is expressed as shift in 2 directions, this is the maximum combination of adjustment.
(ex. Up & Left, Down & Right, Up & Right, Down & Left)

• Throw distance does not affect image quality.

• Lens shift does not affect image quality if within above limits.

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LENS SHIFT RANGE

Example of Horizontal and Vertical Lens Shift

VERTICAL LENS SHIFT (UP OR DOWN)

Note: This is a general example
of Vertical Lens Shift. Each lens
type will vary. No particular lens
was used in this example.

HORIZONTAL LENS SHIFT (LEFT OR RIGHT)

Note: This is a general example
of Horizontal Lens Shift. Each
lens type will vary. No particular
lens was used in this example.

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MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION

» PROJECTOR CONTROL

Once the VX-2c and DHD controller have been properly installed and connected, you are ready to perform set-up and
calibration procedures. All setup and calibration parameters are accessed and adjusted through the VX-2c fluorescent display
menu system.

The VX-2c/DHD system has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science
Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully crafted , industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and
has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal picture quality from
Runco video display devices.

Accordingly, Runco recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician.

The VX-2c menu system is organized to provide for a logical, step by step approach to both setup and operation.

To begin, press the “Menu” button on the rear panel of the VX-2c. This will bring up the fluorescent display menu and you
may then proceed as follows:

Default

Red

Green

Blue

Offset

Red

Green

Blue

Gamma

Red

Green

Blue

Wt. Balance

Gain

Offset

Gamma

MAIN MENU

Orient

Lens Adj.

Proj. Info

Advanced

Orient

Shift L/R

Shift U/D
Lens Zoom
Lens Focus

Model

S/N
Hardware Revision
Firmware Revision

Error Code

Diagnose

Lamp

Color

Service

Reset to Default

Floor F.

Ceiling F.

Floor R.

Ceiling R.

Normal

Color Enable

Tests

Lamp Hours

Lamp S/N

Change Lamp

Gamut
Color Space
Color Temp

Power Cycle

Standby Time

No. of Lamps Used

Red

Green

Blue

Yellow

Cyan

Magenta

Color Bar 75 IRE

Color Bar 100 IRE

External H Ramp

Test Black
Test White
Test Green

Test Red

Test Blue

Check Board

Alignment

H Ramp
V Ramp

Manual

HD

SD NTSC

SD PAL

5000K
6500K
9300K

White

Red

Green

Blue

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MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION

MAIN MENU

Main Menu

Wt. Balance

Orient
Lens Adj.
Proj. Info

MAIN MENU

Wt. Balance Press ENTER to access the White Balance Settings menu

Orient Press ENTER to access the Orientation Setting menu

Lens Adj. Press ENTER to access the Lens Adjustment setting menu

Proj. Info Press ENTER to access the Projector Status menu

Advanced Press ENTER to access the Advanced Settings menu

Opening screen

Advanced

This is the first menu that will appear when “MENU” is selected. The above diagram depicts the main menu.

There are five option items in the Main menu:
Wt. Balance: Adjusting Contrast, Brightness, and Gamma
Orient: Adjusting Picture Orientation (FF, CF, RF, and CR)
Lens Adj. : Adjusting Lens shift, Lens Zoom, and Lens Focus.
Proj. Info: Checking the projector status
Advanced: This window is used for optimization and service info.

When the MENU button is pressed the following will be displayed on the Vacuum Florescent Display.
Arrows indicates highlighted option to be selected:

MAIN: Wt. Balance► ←

Orient ►

Main menu is
currently selected.

* Press the MENU key to call up the MAIN window.
* Use the UP or DOWN button to move to your selection.
* Press the ENTER button to activate your selection.
* Press MENU to exit.

Note: Due to limitation of the display, only two options can be displayed at a time.

Wt. Balance

Gain

Offset

Gamma

From the Main menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Wt. Balance” and press the Enter button to call up the
Wt. Balance options.

There are three options Gain, Offset, Brightness, and Gamma.
Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Each selection has separate adjustment for Red, Green , and Blue.
Press the Enter button on selected item. A cursor will blink, use the up or down arrow keys to make your adjustment.
Press Enter to store the change.
Press the Menu button to exit.

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Selectable options in main menu.
Note: Due to limitation of the display, only two options can be displayed at a time

Wt. Balance

Gain Press ENTER to access the Contrast Setting menu

Offset Press ENTER to access the Brightness Setting menu

Gamma Press ENTER to access the Gamma Setting menu

Indicates you are on the Image Settings menu

MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION

Orient

Preference

Orient Press ENTER to select the Orientation setting menu

Indicates you are on the Preference Settings menu

Orient

Use Preference window to select projector picture orientation

From the Main menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Orient” and press the Enter button to call up the Orient
display. The Orient display allows selection of Picture Orientation options.

There are four options:

Floor F.: Floor Front configuration.
Ceiling F.: Ceiling Front configuration
Floor R.: Floor Rear configuration
Ceiling R.: Ceiling Rear configuration

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

Lens Adj.

Lens Adj.

Shift L/R Press ENTER to Shift the lens Left and Right by using the

Shift L/R

Shift U/D

Lens Zoom

Shift U/D Press ENTER to Shift the lens Up and Down by using the Up

Lens Zoom Press ENTER to Focus the lens by using the Up and Down

Lens Focus

Lens Focus Press ENTER to Zoom the lens by using the Up and Down

Use the Lens Adj. display to make lens adjustments

From the Main menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Lens Adj.” and press the Enter button to call up the
Lens Adj. Options.

There are four options:

Shift L/R: Shift the image (mechanically) left or right.
Shift U/D: Shift the image (mechanically) up or down.
Lens Zoom: Decrease or Enlarge the image size (mechanically).
Lens Focus: Adjusting the image focus.

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

Indicates you are on the Lens setting menu

Left and Right arrows

and Down arrows

arrows

arrows

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MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION

Proj. Info

Model

S/N
Hardware Revision
Firmware Revision

Error Code

From the Main menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Proj. Info” and press the Enter button to call up the
Status options.

There are five options:

Model: VX-2c should be displayed.
S/N: Projector serial number identification.
Hardware Rev.: Projector hardware revision.
Firmware Rev.: Current firmware revision.
Error Code: System error code

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

Proj. Info

Model Reports the Projector Model

S/N Reports the Projector Serial Number

Hardware
Revision

Firmware
Revision

Error Code Reports the last Projector Error Code received

Indicates you are on the Status reading menu

Reports the Projector Hardware Revision number

Reports the Projector Firmware Revision number

Advanced

Under Advanced there are five sub-windows

Diagnose

Lamp
Color

Reset to Default

Service

From the Main menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Advanced” and press the Enter button to call up the
Advanced options.

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

Advanced

Diagnose Press ENTER to access the Diagnostics menu

Lamp Press ENTER to access the Lamp Settings menu

Color Press ENTER to access the Color Settings menu

Reset to Default Press ENTER to set the Presets back to their Factory Default

Service Press ENTER to access the Service Functions Menu

Indicates you are on the Advanced Settings menu

settings and then conrm YES or NO with the arrows and
ENTER key

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OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION

Gain

Gain

Red Press ENTER to change the Red Contrast setting by using the

Red

Green

Blue

From the Image menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Contrast” and press the Enter button to call up the
Contrast options.

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

Green Press ENTER to change the Green Contrast setting by using

Blue Press ENTER to change the Blue Contrast setting by using the

Indicates you are in the Contrast Setting Menu

UP and DOWN arrows to Increase or Decrease the value

the UP and DOWN arrows to Increase or Decrease the value

UP and DOWN arrows to Increase or Decrease the value

Brightness

Brightness

Red Press ENTER to change the Red Brightness setting by using

Red

Green

Blue

From the Image menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Brightness” and press the Enter button to call up the
Brightness options.

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

Green Press ENTER to change the Green Brightness setting by using

Blue Press ENTER to change the Blue Brightness setting by using

Indicates you are in the Brightness Setting Menu

the UP and DOWN arrows to Increase or Decrease the value

the UP and DOWN arrows to Increase or Decrease the value

the UP and DOWN arrows to Increase or Decrease the value

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MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION

Gamma

Gamma

Red Press ENTER to change the Red Gamma setting by using the

Red

Green

Blue

From the Image menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Gamma” and press the Enter button to call up the
Gamma options.

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

Green Press ENTER to change the Green Gamma setting by using

Blue Press ENTER to change the Blue Gamma setting by using the

Indicates you are in the Gamma Setting Menu

UP and DOWN arrows to Increase or Decrease the value

the UP and DOWN arrows to Increase or Decrease the value

UP and DOWN arrows to Increase or Decrease the value

Orientation

Floor F.

Orientation

Floor F. Press ENTER to Set the projector to Front Projection mode

Ceiling F. Press ENTER to Set the projector to Inverted Front Projection

Ceiling F.

Floor R.

Floor R. Press ENTER to Set the projector to Rear Projection mode

Ceiling R. Press ENTER to Set the projector to Inverted Rear Projection

Ceiling R.

From the Preference menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Orientation” and press the Enter button to call
up the Orientation options.

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

Indicates you are in the Projector Orientation Setting menu

mode

mode

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MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION

Diagnose

Normal

Color Enable

Tests

From the Advanced menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Diagnose” and press the Enter button to call up
the Diagnose options.
There are three options:

Normal: Return to normal video viewing
Color Enable: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta from the active video
Tests: Color Bar 75 IRE, Color Bar 100 IRE, External H Ramp, Test Black, Test White, Test Green, Test

Red, Test Blue, Check Board, Alignment, H Ramp and V Ramp

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

Diagnose

Normal Press ENTER to return all Diagnostic Tests to their Normal

Color Enable Press ENTER to individually Enable each Color

Tests Press ENTER to access External front end board and Internal

Indicates you are in the Diagnostics menu

mode

DLP Test Modes

Lamp

Lamp Hours

Lamp S/N

Lamp

Lamp Hours Press ENTER to return the accumulated lamp operation hours

Lamp S/N Press ENTER to return the Lamp Serial Number

Change Lamp Press ENTER to indicate that the lamp has been changed and

Change Lamp

From the Advanced menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Lamp” and press the Enter button to call up the
Lamp options.

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

Indicates you are in the Lamp Settings menu

the hours counter is to be reset to zero

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MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION

Color

Gamut

Color Space

Color

Gamut Press ENTER to access the Gamut settings menu

Color Space Press ENTER to access the Color Space settings menu

Color Temp Press ENTER to access the Color Temperature setting menu

Indicates you are in the Color Settings menu

Color Temp

From the Advanced menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Color” and press the Enter button to call up the
Color options.
There are three options:

Gamut: Manual, projector white balance calibration for D6500K
Color Space: Hi-Def, SD NTSC, SD PAL
Color Temp: 5000K, 6500K, 9300K

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

Reset to Default

Reset to Default

This display will Reset all of the projector settings back to the
original factory default.

Service

Service

Power Cycle Press Enter to return the number of Power Cycles the unit has

Power Cycle

Standby Time

Standby time Press Enter to return the amount of Standby Time the unit has

No. of Lamps Used

No. of lamps used Press Enter to return the number of Lamp Changes the unit

From the Advanced menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Service” and press the Enter button to call up the
Service options.

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

Indicates you are in the Service Information menu

undergone

undergone

has undergone

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MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION

Color Enable

Red

Green

Blue

Yellow

Color Enable

Red Press ENTER to turn Red On

Green Press ENTER to turn Green On

Blue Press ENTER to turn Blue On

Yellow Press ENTER to turn Red Off

Cyan Press ENTER to turn Blue Off

Magenta Press ENTER to turn Green Off

Indicates you are in the Color Enable menu

Cyan

Magenta

From the Diagnose menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Color Enable” and press the Enter button to call
up the Service options.

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

Ext Test

Color Bar 75 IRE

Color Bar 100 IRE

Ext Test

Color Bar 75 IRE Press ENTER to display the high brightness color bars

Color Bar 100 IRE Press ENTER to display the low brightness color bars

External H Ramp Press ENTER to display the External Horizontal Ramp test

External H Ramp

From the Diagnose menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Ext Test” and press the Enter button to call up the
Service options.

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

Indicates you are In the External front end board Test mode

image

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MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION

Tests

Test Black
Test White
Test Green

Test Red

Test Blue

Check Board

Alignment

Tests

Test Black Press ENTER to display a full Black screen

Test White Press ENTER to display a full White screen

Test Green Press ENTER to display a full Green screen

Test Red Press ENTER to display a full Red screen

Test Blue Press ENTER to display a full Blue screen

Check Board Press ENTER to display a Checker Board pattern

Alignment Press ENTER to display an Alignment crosshatch pattern

H ramp Press ENTER to display a Horizontal Grey Ramp

V ramp Press ENTER to display a Vertical Grey Ramp

Indicates you are In the Internal DLP Test mode

H Ramp

V Ramp

From the Diagnose menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Int Test” and press the Enter button to call up the Service
options.

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

Gamut

Gamut

Manual Puts Gamut setting into Manual mode

Indicates you are in the Gamut Settings menu

Manual

From the Color menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Gamut” and press the Enter button to call up the Manual option.

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

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MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION

Color Space

HD

SD NTSC

Color Space

HD Press ENTER to select the HD Color Space

SD NTSC Press ENTER to select the SD NTSC Color Space

SD PAL Press ENTER to select the SD PAL Color Space

Indicates you are in the Color Space setting menu

SD PAL

From the Color menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Color Space” and press the Enter button to call up the
Service options.

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

Color Temp

5000K
6500K

Color Temp

5000K Press ENTER to select a 5000K Color Temperature

6500K Press ENTER to select a 6500K Color Temperature

9300K Press ENTER to select a 9300K Color Temperature

Indicates you are in the Color Temperature setting menu

9300K

From the Color menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Color Temp” and press the Enter button to call up the
Service options.

Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.

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MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION

Manual

White

Red

Green

Blue

Manual

White X=0.XXX Press ENTER to change the White X value using the Left

White Y=0.YYY Press ENTER to change the White Y value using the Left

Red X=0.XXX Press ENTER to change the Red X value using the Left and

Red Y=0.YYY Press ENTER to change the Red Y value using the Left and

Green X=0.XXX Press ENTER to change the Green X value using the Left

Green Y=0.YYY Press ENTER to change the Green Y value using the Left

Blue X=0.XXX Press ENTER to change the Blue X value using the Left and

Blue Y=0.YYY Press ENTER to change the Blue Y value using the Left and

Indicates you are in the Manual Gamut setting mode using a
calibrated colorimeter. Note that changes are not made till

you EXIT this menu

and Right arrows to select the digit to change and the Up and
Down arrows to change, then ENTER to effect

and Right arrows to select the digit to change and the Up and
Down arrows to change, then ENTER to effect

Right arrows to select the digit to change and the Up and
Down arrows to change, then ENTER to effect

Right arrows to select the digit to change and the Up and
Down arrows to change, then ENTER to effect

and Right arrows to select the digit to change and the Up and
Down arrows to change, then ENTER to effect

and Right arrows to select the digit to change and the Up and
Down arrows to change, then ENTER to effect

Right arrows to select the digit to change and the Up and
Down arrows to change, then ENTER to effect

Right arrows to select the digit to change and the Up and
Down arrows to change, then ENTER to effect

COLOR SPACE COORDINATES FOR REFERENCE

GAMUT X Y GAMUT X Y

EBU red 0.64 0.33 NTSC red 0.67 0.33

EBU green 0.29 0.6 NTSC green 0.21 0.71

EBU blue 0.15 0.06 NTSC blue 0.14 0.08

SMPTE C red 0.635 0.340 Graphics red 0.628 0.346

SMPTE C green 0.305 0.595 Graphics green 0.268 0.588

SMPTE C blue 0.155 0.070 Graphics blue 0.15 0.07

Procedure:

1. Set up PR or Milori color meter

2. Enter manual Gamut setting menu

3. Measure X and Y values of White

4. Enter measured values by scrolling to the digit to be changed, use the up and down keys to change it and then moving
to the next digit. Hit ENTER to save the numbers.

5. Repeat the above procedure with the red, green and blue values exit the Gamut setting menu all the way back to
NORMAL to establish the changes

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BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

The following is a basic troubleshooting guide that can assist you in resolving typical problems may result in normal
operation. If you have encountered problems that are not listed in this guide, please contact your Runco dealer for assistance.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

The Projector does not turn on after
initial installation. The Power LED on
the front of the Controller stays red
after the power button is pressed.

· The DVI cable is not connected
between the Controller and Projector,
or is connected improperly.

· The projector is not plugged in, or
its AC outlet is not active. Look at its
power LED and see if it is illuminated.

· Ensure it is rmly plugged into both
the Controller and the Projector.

· Verify that the AC outlet is active, or
that the Projector is plugged in.

The Projector and Controller are both
on, but there is no video image on­screen.

The Projector is producing a ‘split
screen’ or an otherwise scrambled
image.

The image appears too bright, and there
is a loss of denition in the brightest
areas of the image.

The image appears too ‘washed out’, or
the darkest areas of the image appear
too bright.

The colors of the image appear
abnormal

The Projector will not turn back on
after it was powered-down, or the
image disappears during operation.

· The Controller is on the wrong source.

· The Controller is on the correct
source, but the source itself is off.

· A progressive scan DVD is plugged
into Component input rather than the
RGB/Component input.

· Contrast is set too high.

· The DVD player is set for a high-level
output.

· The video signal has not been
terminated properly somewhere in the
system.

· Brightness is set too high.

· The DVD player may be set for too
high of a brightness level.

· The Red, Green and/or Blue outputs
of the Controller or inputs to the
Projector are reversed.

· The Pr and Pb inputs on the
Component input on the Controller are
reversed

· The Projector will not turn on for two
minutes after power-down to protect its
bulb.

· The bulb has failed

· Press MENU on the Projector’s
remote, and look to see which source is
active (the arrow will be pointing to the
active source). Select the correct source
as appropriate.

· Turn on the source. It is recommended
that all sources be turned on rst
BEFORE the VX-2c.

· Only NTSC/PAL can be input to the
Component input. Progressive scan
must go into RGB/Component.

· Turn down the CONTRAST level on
the Controller.

· Set the DVD player for a nominal
output (no boost or gain).

· Ensure all video signals are
terminated in 75 Ohms.

· Turn down the BRIGHTNESS level
on the Controller. If possible, use a
PLUGE pattern to set the brightness
level properly.

· Set the DVD player for a nominal
output (no boost or gain).

· Check the cable connections on
the back of the Controller or on the
Projector.

· Wait two minutes until the LED on the
front of the Controller turns red.

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RS-232 COMMUNICATIONS

Baud rate: 19200 (xed)
Bits: 8
No Parity

All protocol in ASCII format

RS-232 input connector pin numbers: TxD= Pin# 2, RxD= Pin# 3, GnD= Pin# 5

Command format (single command): command value (i.e. brightness 100).
NOTE: A space (not an underscore) or comma may be used between the command and its value.

Command string format: command, command value, command etc.
(i.e. COMPOSITE, BRIGHTNESS 100, ANAMORPHIC, <CR>)

NOTE: In between commands, a comma or space may be used

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

Other notes:

• For command strings, a maximum of 255 characters can be used in a single string.

• PARAMETER min/max refers to a function’s minimum and maximum value range.
Inputting values above or below their range may cause unpredictable (but not fatal) results.

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RS-232 COMMANDS

Command Parameter Value Stored? Description
(min/max)

POWER 0/1 NA Turns DHD On and Off
ON NA NA Turns DHD Controller on
OFF NA NA Turns DHD Controller off
COMPOSITE NA YES Selects the Composite video input
SVIDEO1 NA YES Selects the S-Video 1 input
SVIDEO2 NA YES Selects the S-Video 2 input
COMPONENT NA YES Selects the Component input
HD1 NA YES Selects the RGB HD 1 input
HD2 NA YES Selects the RGB HD 2 input
DVI1 NA YES Selects the DVI 1 input
DVI2 NA YES Selects the DVI 2 input
HD1Pass NA YES Selects the HD 1 Pass Thru input
HD2Pass NA YES Selects the HD 2 Pass Thru input
OUT43 NA YES Selects the output screen
OUT169 NA YES Selects the output screen
ANAMORPHIC NA YES Selects the anamorphic aspect ratio
STANDARD NA YES Selects the standard (4:3) aspect ratio
LETTERBOX NA YES Selects the letterbox aspect ratio
VIRTUALWIDE NA YES Selects the VirtualWide aspect ratio
RGBNN NA YES Outputs color space RGB w/negative, negative sync
RGBPP NA YES Outputs color space RGB w/positive, positive sync
RGBS NA YES Outputs color space RGB w/embedded sync on green
YUV NA YES HD YUV output color space
IHPOS -100/100 YES Sets a value for horizontal position input
IVPOS -100/100 YES Sets a value for vertical position input
IWIDTH -100/100 YES Sets the value for width input
IHEIGHT -100/100 YES Sets the value for height input
OVERSCAN 0/10 YES Sets the overscan value in %
OHPOS -100/100 YES Sets the value for width output
OVPOS -100/100 YES Sets the value for height output
OWIDTH -100/100 YES Sets the value for width output
OHEIGHT -100/100 YES Sets the value for height output
BRIGHTNESS -100/100 YES Sets a value for brightness
CONTRAST -100/100 YES Sets a value for contrast
COLOR -100/100 YES Sets a value for color
TINT -100/100 YES Sets a value for tint
SHARPNESS -6/6 YES Sets a value for sharpness
NIGHT NA YES Selects the ISF Night setting
DAY NA YES Selects the ISF Day setting
CUSTOM1 NA YES Sets the value per client
CUSTOM2 NA YES Sets the value per client
TRIGGER 1/3 YES Sets the trigger
BKGND -100/-100 YES Sets the background color for letterbox

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RS-232 COMMANDS

Command Parameter Value Stored? Description
(min/max)

IHPOS? NA NA Returns input horizontal position value
IHEIGHT? NA NA Returns input vertical height value
OHPOS? NA NA Returns output horizontal position value
OHEIGHT? NA NA Returns output vertical height value
COLOR? NA NA Returns color setting value
ASPECT? NA NA Returns current aspect ratio
INPUT? NA NA Returns active input
OUTRES? NA NA Returns output resolution
SERIALNUM? NA NA Returns serial number
DATE? NA NA Returns the date of mfg
IVPOS? NA NA Returns input vertical position value
OVERSCAN? NA NA Returns overscan percentage
OVPOS? NA NA Returns output vertical position value
BRIGHTNESS? NA NA Returns brightness setting value
TINT? NA NA Returns tint setting value
PRESET? NA NA Returns preset ISF day or night
POWER? NA NA Returns power status
ASPECTIN? NA NA Returns the input source aspect
SWVER? NA NA Returns software version number
IWIDTH? NA NA Returns input horizontal width value
PHASE? NA NA Returns phase setting value
OWIDTH? NA NA Returns output horizontal width value
CONTRAST? NA NA Returns contrast setting value
SHARPNESS? NA NA Returns sharpness setting value
BKGND? NA NA Returns background setting value
INRES? NA NA Returns input resolution
ASPECTOUT? NA NA Returns output screen size
HWVER? NA NA Returns hardware version number

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VX-2c PROJECTOR SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Projector Type:

Native Resolution:

Aspect Ratios:

Video Standards:

DTV Compatibility:

Scan Frequency:

Picture Size (16:9 Screen):

Throw Distance
(Factor x Screen Width):

Horizontal and Vertical Offset:

Light Output:

Contrast Ratio:

Lamp:

Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™), 3-chip, 16:9 HD-2, DMD™

1280 x 720 (16:9)

Determined by supplied processor

Determined by supplied processor

Determined by supplied processor

Horizontal: 15 – 100 KHz
Vertical: 28 – 78 Hz

Recommended Width: 72 – 120 in.
Maximum Width: 250 in.

Lens Option 1: Zoom 1.20–1.40 x width
Lens Option 2: Zoom 1.40–1.77 x width
Lens Option 3: Zoom 1.77–2.35 x width
Lens Option 4: Zoom 2.35–3.60 x width
Lens Option 5: Zoom 3.60–5.70 x width
Lens Option 6: 0.67 x width (for rear-screen applications only)

Varies per lens - See Page 14 & 15

CSMS** Specications: Home Theater Calibration:1227
ANSI Lumens; 52.1 Foot-Lamberts (fL); 2500 ANSI Lumens*

CSMS** Contrast Ratio: 217:1; 2800:1 ANSI

275W UHP

Lamp Life:

Controller Interface:

12V Output:

Power Requirements:

Operating Environment:

Dimensions (w/out feet):

Regulatory Approvals:

Limited Warranty:

2000 hours @ 6500º Kelvin

(1) DVI Connector

See Controller for Specications

100 – 240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 510W

40° – 95° F, (5° – 35° C), 0% – 90% Humidity (non-condensing)

Width: 20 7/8 in. (530.20 mm)
Depth: 27 7/8 in. (708.00 mm)
Height: 8 7/8 in. (225.40 mm), with feet 9 7/8 in. (250.80 mm)
Weight: 81 lbs. (36.8 kg) (without lens)

Complies with FCC, CE, C-Tick

Projector: (2) Two years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user
Lamp Warranty: 1000 hours or (6) six months, which ever comes rst..

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SPECIFICATIONS

DHD™ DIGITAL CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS

Aspect Ratio:

Input Standards:

Output Resolution:

Outputs:

Inputs:

Control Options:

Screen Trigger/Masking Outputs:

Bandwidth:

Power Requirements:

Operating Environments:

Dimensions:

Regulatory Approvals:

Limited Warranty:

Anamorphic, Letterbox, VirtualWide, 4:3 (on either 16:9 or 4:3 screens)

NTSC/PAL

720P

(1) HD - R (Pr), G (Y), B (Pb), H, V; (1) DVI w/HDCP

(1) Composite, (2) S-Video, (1) Component (480i or 576i),
(2) RGBHV/Component HD, (2) DVI Digital w/HDCP

Discrete infrared remote, (2) RS-232, (1) 9-pin connector, (1) RJ-11,
Front panel controls

(3) 12V DC, 1/8A

150 Mega Samples/Second (MSPS)

100-230V AC (auto-sensing), 50/60 Hz, 160W

41°-95°F (5°-35°C); 0-90% Humidity (non-condensing)

Width: 17 1/2 in. (443 mm)
Depth: 11 3/16 in. (284 mm)
Height: 3 3/4 in. (95.25 mm)
Weight: 13 lbs. (5.9 kg)

Complies with FCC Class B, CE, C-Tick

Service Labor and Parts:
Runco warrants the product for two years from the date of delivery to the end user.

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RUMA-010120

8-6-04 v5.0

Runco Interna tional

2900 Fabe r Street

Union City, CA 94587

Ph (510) 324- 7777 / Fax [phone]

1-800-23-RUNCO