Runco VX-2IX 3.2 Quick Setup

Installation

14 Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual

3.2 Quick Setup

Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-2ix 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 15

2Install CineWide (secondary anamorphic) lens (optional) 19

3Connect signal sources to the projector 21

4Connect external controller to RS-232 port (optional) 25

5Connect AutoScope lens motor or other home theater

equipment to 12-volt trigger outputs (optional)

25

6Apply power to the projector 26, 27

7For rear-screen and/or ceiling-mount installations, select

the proper picture orientation

27

8Lens adjustments: projected image size (zoom), position

(shift) and focus

17, 28

9Projector calibration: adjust the following for each input,

starting with Component SD; save settings when finished:

• Aspect ratio

• Brightness

• Contrast

• Color level

• Tint

• Input position

30 through 37

Note

Contents

Main OWNERS OPERATING MANUAL VX-2ix 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 Page Page 1.1 About This Manual 1. Introduction 1.2 Using This Manual WARNING DANGER! 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits Page 2.1 VX-2ix at a Glance 2. Controls and Functions 2.2 VX-2ix Rear Panel Page Page 2.3 VX-2ix Remote Control Page 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 Table 3-3. VX-2ix Lens Options and Throw Ratios Ceiling Installation Floor Installation Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (Example Only) Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift (Example Only) Note: 3.4 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens 3.5 Mounting the VX-2ix 3.6 Connections to the VX-2ix 22 Runco VX-2ix Owners Operating Manual Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-7. Red/Pr Green/Y Blue/Pb Horiz Vert Figure 3-7. Digital (DTV) RGB Connections DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Runco VX-2ix Owners Operating Manual 23 Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-8. Red Green Blue Horiz Vert Personal Computer Figure 3-8. Analog RGB Connections 24 Runco VX-2ix Owners Operating Manual Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-9. Figure 3-9. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc etc. to Automation/ Control System or PC Page 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-2ix OSD Menu Structure Input Source ISF Presets Input Position Picture 7 Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Page Page Page Page 7 Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 5.1 Lamp Replacement 5.2 Lens Replacement 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Page Page Page 5.3 Troubleshooting Tips Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart Page 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration 6.2 Serial Command Syntax 6. Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands Page Page Page Page Page 7.1 VX-2ix Specifications Table 7-1 lists the VX-2ix specifications. 7. Specifications Table 7-1. VX-2ix Specifications Table 7-1. VX-2ix Specifications (continued) Page Specifications 60 Runco VX-2ix Owners Operating Manual 7.2 VX-2ix Dimensions Figure 7-1 shows the VX-2ix dimensions. Figure 7-1. VX-2ix Dimensions all dimensions are in inches Appendix A. VX-2ix Color Gamut Adjustment A.1 Required Hardware and Software A.2 Serial Connections and Equipment Setup A.3 Serial Command Syntax Table A-1. Serial Commands for Gamut Adjustment A.4 Adjusting the Gamut Table A-1. Serial Commands for Gamut Adjustment (continued)