Runco LS-7 Considerations, 2.Projector Installation Options, Installation Type

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Installation

3.3	Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are
Installation	installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into
Considerations	account to ensure your projector performs optimally.
Considerations
Installation Type ➤	Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or
	inverted mount. Table 3-2compares these various installation methods.
	Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options

	Advantages	Considerations

	Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation

	• Easy to set up	• Shares floor space with audience
	• Can be moved or changed quickly
	• Easy to access

	Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

	• Does not take up audience space	• Installation is more permanent
	• Projector is unobtrusive	• Projector access is more difficult
	• Projector cannot be accidentally moved

	Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation

	• Projector is completely hidden	• Requires separate room
	• Projector is easily accessed	• Installation cost is usually higher
	• Usually good ambient light rejection

	Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

	• Projector is completely hidden	• Requires separate room
	• Usually good ambient light rejection	• Installation cost is usually higher

	Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror

	• Projector is completely hidden	• Requires separate room
	• Usually good ambient light rejection	• Installation cost is usually higher
	• Requires less space behind screen than
	other rear screen installations

14	Runco LS-7 Installation/Operation Manual

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Contents LS-7 Home Theater ProjectorPage Warranty Coverage RuncoCare Standard Two Year Limited WarrantyRuncoCare Standard Features Length of WarrantyRuncoCare Claim Procedure Warranty ExclusionsExtended Service Options Online Product RegistrationLimitation of Implied Warranties Exclusion of Damages Effect of Local LawCOPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS Important Safety Instructions Compliance Information DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPRODUCT DISPOSAL FCC PARTINDUSTRY CANADA ICES-003 IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONSPage Table of Contents RuncoCare Standard Two Year Limited Warrantyviii Floor Mounting Upright Operations Commands Serial Command SyntaxKey Commands RS-232Error CodesTable of Contents List of Figures List of Figures Target Audience 1. Introduction1.1 About This Manual If You Have Comments1.2 Using This Manual DANGER1.3 Description, Features and Benefits Optional AccessoriesKey Features and Benefits Parts List Introduction SOURCE 2. Controls and Functions2.1 LS-7at a Glance MENUPROJECTION LENS EXHAUST VENTINTAKE VENT FRONT IR SENSOR1.RUNCO LOGO BADGE 2.REAR COVER 6.ADJUSTABLE FEETFigure 2-2. LS-7Rear/Bottom/Top View 3.LAMP MODULE COVERFigure 2-3. LS-7Rear Panel 5.COMPONENT 1/SCART RCA connectors2.2 LS-7Rear Panel 1.HDMI 1 Digital HDMI 2 Digital8.IR INPUT 2.3 LS-7Remote Control7.S-VIDEO 9.TRIGGER 2 3.5-mm,mini phono jackSharpness SHARP Press to adjust sharpness 7.Memory Preset Buttons M1 / M2 / M38.Picture Adjustment Buttons Contrast 5.Aspect Ratio Selection ButtonNotes on Remote Control 3. Installation3.1 Remote Control Notes on BatteriesFigure 3-1.IR Reception Angles Installation90.0 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1.Installation OverviewInstallation Installation Type InstallationTable 3-2.Projector Installation Options ConsiderationsFigure 3-2.Estimating Throw Distance Ambient LightThrow Distance Estimating Throw DistanceTable 3-3.Throw Ratios for the LS-7Series Floor InstallationFigure 3-3.Projector Placement Vertical and HorizontalLens Shift Figure 3-4.Vertical Lens Shift Example OnlyFigure 3-5.Horizontal Lens Shift Example Only InstallationFolded Optics Adjusting the Projection3.4 Mounting the LS-7 Figure 3-6.Folded Optics3.5 Connections to the LS-7 HDMI/DVI Connections See Figure Connecting SourceComponents to the LS-7 Figure 3-7.HDMI/DVI Source ConnectionsFigure 3-8.RGB Connections Installation DTV Set-TopBox or Other Component YPbPr SourceFigure 3-9.Component Video Connections Y Pb Pr Y Pb PrFigure 3-10.Composite and S-VideoConnections InstallationDVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver Laser Disc etc Connection to Automation/ Control System or PCRS-232Controller Figure 3-11. RS-232Control System ConnectionTrigger Output to External Connecting 12-VoltConnecting an External IR Theater Equipment3.6 Turning on the Power 3.7 Lens Adjustments Connecting to AC PowerFocus Zoom Lens Shift 3.8 Changing the OSD Language Installationshift exceeds 50 per cent of the screen height 3.9 Adjusting the Picture Orientation Rear Projection Ceiling ModeInstallation 4.2 Selecting an Aspect Ratio 4. Operation4.1 Selecting Video Memory 4.3 Selecting An Input Source4.4 Using Picture-In-PicturePIP separated by their display modes4.5 Using the On-ScreenMenus Advanced ServiceMain Figure 4-1. LS-7OSD Menu StructureMain Figure 4-2. LS-7Main MenuTable 4-2.Aspect Ratio Settings Table 4-2.Aspect Ratio Settings continued OperationTable 4-2.Aspect Ratio Settings continued OperationAspect You must enter a passcode to access the Save ISF Note sub-menuBelow Black Above Black Operation Operation Figure 4-6.Overscan Examples Figure 4-7. Source Select Sub-Menu OperationAdvanced Figure 4-8. LS-7 Advanced MenuStandard for your region Table 4-3.x/y Color Gamut Values Figure 4-9. RGB Adjust Sub-Menu Offset settings reduce the image brightnessFigure 4-10. Fine Sync Sub-Menu OperationOperation System Figure 4-11. LS-7 System MenuFigure 4-12. Source Enable Sub-Menu PBP2 Figure 4-13.PIP and PBP areas for 720p DisplayPBP1 DMD AreaFigure 4-14.PIP Split-ScreenMode OperationControl Figure 4-15. LS-7 Control MenuTrigger 2 operates identically to Trigger Language OperationFigure 4-16. LS-7 Service Menu ENTER Lamp Hours User Memory 1 / User Memory ISF DayOperation 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.1 Lamp Replacement5.2 Troubleshooting Tips Table 5-1.Troubleshooting ChartMaintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1.Troubleshooting Chart continued Maintenance and TroubleshootingMaintenance and Troubleshooting Key Commands 6.1 RS-232Connection and Port ConfigurationSerial Command Syntax 6. Serial CommunicationsTable 6-1.Serial Command Key Names and IR Codes gam.crt op operation command CR Precede operation and command with a spaceThe command type can be one of 5 functions Table 6-2.Serial Commands Table 6-2.Serial Commands continued Table 6-2.Serial Commands continued source.selTable 6-2.Serial Commands continued ccontTable 6-2.Serial Commands continued blank.screenTable 6-2.Serial Commands continued act.sourceTable 6-2.Serial Commands continued statusLED Indication Table 6-3. RS-232Error CodesError Code DescriptionTable 7-1. LS-7Specifications 7. SpecificationsLS-7Specifications SpecificationsTable 7-1. LS-7Specifications continued SpecificationsTable 7-1. LS-7Specifications continued SpecificationsGeneral Specifications 7.2 LS-7DimensionsFigure 7-1. LS-7Dimensions 100Table 7-2.Supported Signal Timings by Input 7.3 Supported TimingsSpecifications PAL-M SpecificationsPAL-B/G PAL-60Page 020-1038-00Rev. A December