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Runco LS-5, LS-3 Troubleshooting Tips, 1.Troubleshooting Chart, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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5.2

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

5.2

Troubleshooting Tips

Table 5-1provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the LS-3/LS-5. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical Support.

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom		Possible Cause(s)		Solution

The projector does not turn	•	The LS-3/LS-5 is not	• Ensure that the LS-3/LS-5
on.		plugged in or the AC outlet		is plugged in and that the
		is not active.		AC outlet is active.
	• Lamp cover is not securely		• Securely attach the lamp
		attached.		cover.

The projector does not turn	•	The projector will not turn	• Wait until the LS-3/LS-5
back on after it was powered		on for two minutes after		completes its cool-down
off.		power-off, to protect the		(POWER LED lights solid
		lamp.		green).

The remote control does not	•	The batteries have run out.	•	Replace the batteries.
work correctly.	•	IR code set mismatch	• Press and hold the LIGHT
		between remote control		and ENTER remote
		unit and projector.		control buttons
				simultaneously until the
				remote control
				back-lighting “blinks”
				(approximately five
				seconds). Then, try again.

The projector is on and OSD	•	Incorrect source selection.	• Select the correct source.
menus appear, but there is no	•	Source component is not	• Turn on the source.
video image on-screen.		turned on.
	•	Source component is	•	Check cable connection
		connected incorrectly or		from source component to
		not at all.		projector.

A projected image from a	•	DVD player is connected	• Turn off progressive scan
DVD is split or otherwise		to the Component input		on the DVD player.
scrambled.		and set to progressive
		scan mode.

Image is blurred.	•	The lens is not correctly	•	Adjust the focus.
		focused.

Image is too bright and/or	•	Contrast is set too high.	• Lower the contrast setting.
lacks definition in the bright
areas of the image.

Image appears “washed out”	•	Brightness is set too high.	•	Lower the brightness
and/or dark areas appear too				setting.
bright.

Note: You can obtain more detailed information about the cause of the error condition using RS-232 commands. Refer to RS-232 Error Codes on page 82 for more information.

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Runco LS-5, LS-3 operation manual Troubleshooting Tips, 1.Troubleshooting Chart, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Contents

LS-3 LS-3/CineWide LS-5 LS-5/CineWide LS-3Series LS-5SeriesHome Theater Projectors Page RuncoCare Standard Two Year Limited Warranty RuncoCare Standard FeaturesWarranty Coverage 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 CONFORMITYFCC PART INDUSTRY CANADA ICES-003PRODUCT DISPOSAL IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONSPage Table of Contents RuncoCare Standard Two Year Limited Warrantyviii Floor Mounting Upright Serial Command Syntax Key CommandsOperations Commands RS-232Error CodesTable of Contents List of Figures List of Figures 1. Introduction 1.1 About This Manual1.2 Using This Manual DANGER1.3 Description, Features and Benefits format screenAdditional Features of the LS-5 Optional Accessories2. Controls and Functions 2.1 LS-3/LS-5at a GlanceSOURCE MENUZOOM RING FRONT IR SENSORFigure 2-2. LS-3/LS-5Rear/Bottom/Top View Controls and Functions6.ADJUSTABLE FEET 1. RUNCO LOGO BADGE2.REAR COVER 3.LAMP MODULE COVERPage Page 2.3 LS-3/LS-5Remote Control the projector on8.Picture Adjustment Buttons Contrast Sharpness SHARP Press to adjust sharpnessBrightness Gamma GAMMA3. Installation 3.1 Remote ControlInstallation Figure 3-1.IR Reception Angles3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1.Installation OverviewInstallation Installation Table 3-2.Projector Installation OptionsConsiderations Estimating Throw Distance Figure 3-2.Estimating Throw DistanceTable 3-3.Throw Ratios for the LS-3/LS-5Series Ceiling InstallationFloor Installation Figure 3-3.Projector PlacementFigure 3-4.Vertical Lens Shift Example Only Installation lens or projector is used in this exampleScreen Center 0% Screen Width W3.4 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount Figure 3-6.Folded OpticsInstalling the Fixed CineWide Base Plate3.5 Mounting the LS-3/LS-5 Adjusting the ProjectionFloor Mounting Upright Ceiling MountingConnections to the LS-3/LS-5Connector Panel Access Connecting Source Components to the LS-3/LS-5 HDMI/DVI Connections See FigureFigure 3-8.HDMI/DVI Source Connections Figure 3-9.RGB Connections Page Installation Figure 3-11.Composite and S-VideoConnectionsDVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver Laser Disc etc to Automation/ Control System or PC Figure 3-12. RS-232Control System ConnectionFigure 3-13. 12-VoltTrigger Output Connection 3.7 Turning on the Power 3.8 Lens Adjustments Connecting to AC PowerFocus and Zoom Lens Shift Installation Adjusting the Picture Orientation 3.9 Changing the OSD LanguageRear Projection Ceiling Mode Installation 6Anamorphic Lens Base Plate 4Swell Latch Assembly3Height/Pitch Adjustment Screw, 4-40x 1/4 1Anamorphic LensAdjusting the Lens Height and Angle Installation Correct Lens Angle Incorrect Lens Angle4. Operation 4.1 Selecting Video Memory4.2 Selecting an Aspect Ratio 4.3 Selecting An Input Source4.4 Using Picture-In-PicturePIP separated by their display modes4.5 Using the On-ScreenMenus Service MainAdvanced Figure 4-1. LS-3/LS-5OSD Menu StructureMain Figure 4-2. LS-3/LS-5Main 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-3/LS-5 Advanced MenuStandard for your region Table 4-3.x/y Color Gamut Values Figure 4-9. RGB Adjust Sub-Menu OperationFigure 4-10. Fine Sync Sub-Menu Operation System Figure 4-11. LS-3/LS-5 System MenuFigure 4-12. Source Enable Sub-Menu DMD Area 644x362921x518 Screen-SafeAreaFigure 4-14.PIP Split-ScreenMode OperationControl Page Language Figure 4-15. LS-3/LS-5 Service Menu Lamp Hours User Memory 1 / User Memory ISF Day Operation 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 6.1 RS-232Connection and Port Configuration Serial Command Syntax6. Serial Communications Table 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 satcoTable 6-2.Serial Commands continued auto.pow.offTable 6-2.Serial Commands continued act.sourceTable 6-2.Serial Commands continued statusTable 6-3. RS-232Error Codes Error CodeLED Indication DescriptionPage Table 7-1. LS-3/LS-5Specifications continued SpecificationsTable 7-1. LS-3/LS-5Specifications continued SpecificationsGeneral 7.2 LS-3/LS-5Dimensions Specifications200 455Table 7-2.Supported Signal Timings by Input 7.3 Supported TimingsSpecifications Specifications PAL-B/GPAL-M PAL-60