Runco VX-2i 3.2 Quick Setup

Installation

12 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual

3.2 Quick Setup

Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-2i installation process. The sections following

this one provide detailed instructions.

Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video

installation specialist.

Table 3-1. Installation Overview

Step Procedure For Details, Refer to

page...

1Choose a location for the projector 13

2Connect signal sources to the projector 20

3Connect external controller to RS-232 port (optional) 24

4Connect other home theater components to 12-volt trigger

outputs (optional)

24

5Apply power to the projector 24, 25

6For rear-screen and/or ceiling-mount installations, select

the proper picture orientation

25

7Lens adjustments: projected image size (zoom), position

(shift) and focus

17, 26

8Projector calibration: adjust the following for each input,

starting with Component SD; save settings when finished:

• Aspect ratio

• Brightness

• Contrast

• Color level

• Tint

• Input position

28 through 34

Note

Contents

Main Page TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers Page RUNCO VIDEO-PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS Safety Precautions Page Page Page Page 1.1 About This Manual 1. Introduction 1.2 Using This Manual Caution WARNING DANGER! 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits Page 2.1 VX-2i at a Glance 2. Controls and Functions 2.2 VX-2i Rear Panel Page 2.3 VX-2i Remote Control Page Page 3. Installation 3.1 Remote Control 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1. Installation Overview 3.3 Installation Considerations Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options Page Page Table 3-3 lists the available lens options for the VX-2i and their associated throw ratios. Table 3-3. VX-2i Lens Options Ceiling Installation Floor Installation Figure 3-4. Vertical Lens Shift Figure 3-5. Horizontal Lens Shift Note: Page 3.4 Connections to the VX-2i Runco VX-2i Owners Operating Manual 21 Digital (DTV) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-8. Red Green Blue Horiz Vert DTV Source Figure 3-8. Digital (DTV) RGB Connections 22 Runco VX-2i Owners Operating Manual Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-9. Red Green Blue Horiz Vert Personal Computer Figure 3-9. Analog RGB Connections Runco VX-2i Owners Operating Manual 23 Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-10. Figure 3-10. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc etc. to Automation/ Control System or PC 4.1 Turning on the Power 4.2 Adjusting the Picture Orientation 4. Operation Component SD NTSC 480i Anamorphic VX-2 Page Operation Figure 4-1. VX-2i OSD Menu Structure Input Source Service ISF Presets Input Position 7 Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Page Page Page Page 7 Page Page Page Page 5.1 Lamp Replacement 5.2 Troubleshooting Tips 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration 6.2 Serial Command Syntax 6. Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands Page Page Page 7.1 VX-2i Specifications Table 7-1 lists the VX-2i specifications. 7. Specifications Table 7-1. VX-2i Specifications Table 7-1. VX-2i Specifications (continued) Page Specifications 48 Runco VX-2i Owners Operating Manual 7.2 VX-2i Dimensions Figure 7-1 shows the VX-2i dimensions. Figure 7-1. VX-2i Dimensions all dimensions are in inches