Runco VX-50d, VX-40d, VX-80d, VX-60d manual About This Manual

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1. Introduction

This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco Video

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Extreme™ Series DLP Projector (Models VX-40d, VX-50d, VX-60d and VX-80d) and DHD

About This Manual

Controller. It describes the features and functions available with DHD Controller Software

 

version 2.0 and later.

 

Throughout this manual, the Runco Video Extreme DLP Projector and DHD Controller are

 

referred to as the “VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d.” The information in this manual applies to all

 

four projectors except where otherwise indicated.

 

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

Target Audience

most out of the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d.

 

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 techpub@runco.com.

If You Have Comments

 

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Text Conventions: The following conventions are used in this manual, in order to clarify

Textual and Graphic

the information and instructions provided:

Conventions

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

 

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

 

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

 

shown in monospace (fixed-width) type; for example: “To change the aspect ratio to

 

Letterbox, type LETTERBOX <Enter>.”

 

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

 

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

 

<Esc> and <Tab>.

 

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

 

keyboard if it has both keys.

 

In addition to these conventions, underlining, boldface and/or italics are occasionally used

 

to highlight important information, as in this example:

 

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

Note

Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual

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Contents VX-40d / VX-50d VX-60d / VX-80d Page For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers TWO Year Limited WarrantyEffective Warranty Date Runco INTERNATIONAL, INC Safety Precautions Table of Contents Install Projector Stand CineWide with AutoScope, Floor-Mount Specifications Maintenance and TroubleshootingOperation Serial CommunicationsTable of Contents List of Figures Xii About This Manual Certain features Using This ManualSignificance. They also provide supplemental information Degrade performance or cause a malfunctionDescription, Features and Benefits Runco Optional AccessoriesVX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Top/Rear/Front View VX-40d/-50d/-60d/ -80d at a GlanceVX-40d/-50d/-60d/ -80d Input Panel Rear Foot Stationary Power Input 100 to 240 VACRS232 OUT Not used RS422 Not used Gpio Not used RS232Input 3 Video / Input 4 S-Video Input 2 DVIFocus VX-40d/-50d/-60d/ -80d Rear-Panel KeypadZoom VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d has its own internal menu systemInput 1 BNC Menu Navigation ButtonsHelp ExitDHD Controller Front Panel DHD Controller Front PanelOutputs DHD Controller Rear PanelComponent Video RCA connectors HD1 / HD2 Analog BNC connectorsInputs 3. DVI 1 / DVI 2 Digital Video 1 / S-VIDEODHD Controller Remote ControlCursor Buttons On / OFFFor more information about aspect ratios, refer to Table VideoAspect Ratio Selection Buttons Memory Preset Buttons ISF NT NightANA Anamorphic 4X3 Standard 43Controls and Functions Installation Installation Overview Quick SetupInstallation specialist Step Procedure For Details, Refer toProjector Installation Options Installation ConsiderationsInstallation Type Ambient LightThrow Ratio Throw Distance Range VX-40d/-50d Lens Options and Throw RatiosLens Option Note Throw Dist Minimum MaximumLens Option Note Throw Dist Screen Width Minimum Maximum VX-60d/-80d Lens Options and Throw RatiosPosition Vertical and HorizontalScreen center are aligned with each other Horizontal Lens ShiftFolded Optics Lens Assembly Front View Installing the Projection LensAutoScope or Base Plate Installing the Optional CineWide Lens MountFixed CineWide Are both fully assembled AutoScope stand used for floor-mounted projector Mounting VX-40d/-50d/-60d/ -80d Adjusting the ProjectionFloor Mounting Ceiling MountingConnecting the DHD Controller to VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Connector Panel AccessConnecting Source 10. Digital DTV RGB or Component Video Connections Digital DTV RGB or Component Video Connections See Figure11. Analog RGB Connections Analog Computer RGB Connections See Figure12. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections See FigureRS-232 Controller Connecting 12-VoltConnection Trigger Outputs toInput voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between Connecting to AC PowerYou must enter a passcode to access the Service menu Turning on the PowerSelecting the Input Source Focus Zoom Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Adjusting the Picture Orientation Primary Lens AdjustmentsAssembly to Lens Motor Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic LensCarriage Plate CineWide With AutoScope or BaseHorizontal Position X Adjustment Too Low Correct position Too High Geometry Wrong Position Correct PositionCalibrating Projector Inputs Main TheaterMaster Remote 1. Power Button Control Functions Channel Setup Are disabledNavigating the Projector Menus 17. Copying a Channel You cannot use Auto Setup with a locked channel. Copy Auto SetupNative aspect ratio is with the primary lens only. With an 18. Resize Presets No ResizingInstallation Values shown represent where the approximate center Adjust Pixel Tracking before Pixel PhaseRecommended see below Experienced technicians use the Input Levels submenu Input Levels are not applicable to DVI InputOn an internal grayscale test pattern Uncheck this item before exiting this menu There must be at least two consecutive white pixels presentOriginally expected may no longer be possible Working With the LampIntensity value is not the actual lumen output, but rather a More easily maintained as the lamp ages Installation Operation Using the On-Screen MenusService ISF PresetsInput Source Aspect RatioInput Source Main MenuAspect Ratio HD Pass Thru 1 HD Pass ThruRemote Aspect Ratio Control Description Key Aspect Ratio SettingsPicture Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness PictureTypical Pluge Pattern for Adjusting Brightness Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Input Position ResolutionInput Position Left/Right Up/Down Width Height Overscan ISF Presets ISF Night ISF Day Custom Save Factory Default ISF PresetsInformation Serial Number Hardware Firmware 0002.003A Date Mar 15Calibration You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menuOperation Input Names Restore Composite Video Component SD ServiceTip HD/RGB 1 and HD/RGB 2 Color Space Select Auto, RGB or YUV ADC Bandwidth Auto YPbPr Input ResolutionAuto Operation Removing the Lamp Door Lamp and Filter ReplacementRemoving the Lamp Lamp is accurate Recording the Serial Number of a New LampRemoving the Primary Lens Lens ReplacementTroubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting TipsSymptom Possible Causes Solution Power down the projector Error Codes VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Error CodesCode Description General Code Description Lamp Failures Power and CoolingBuilt-In Keypad Code Description Tipm Image ProcessorPanel Driver and Formatter Code Description Miscellaneous Serial Command Syntax RS-232 Connection and Port ConfigurationSerial Commands CommandVIRTUAL235 YES Aspect Ratio CommandsImage Preset Commands Output Shift Commands Value Description Min/max Stored? Input Position CommandsBkgnd Serial Communications VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Specifications VX-40d/-50d/-60d/ -80d SpecificationsIndustry-Standard Specifications Home Theater Calibration SpecificationsPower Requirements VX-40d/-60d VX-50d/-80dWeight without lens DimensionsLimited Warranty Specifications are subject to change without noticeDHD Controller Specifications DHD Controller SpecificationsVX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Dimensions VX-40d/-50d/-60d/ -80d DimensionsSpecifications Page Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual