Runco VX-33I 3.3 Installation Considerations

Runco VX-33i Installation/Operation Manual 15

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3.3 Installation Considerations

Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are

installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into

account to ensure your projector performs optimally.

Installation TypeChoose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or

inverted mount. Table 3-2 compares these various installation methods.

Ambient LightIn general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your

images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft

of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed

out and less vibrant.

Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options

Advantages Considerations

Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation

• Easy to set up

• Can be moved or changed quickly

• Easy to access

• Shares floor space with audience

Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

• Does not take up audience space

• Projector is unobtrusive

• Projector cannot be accidentally moved

• Installation is more permanent

• Projector access is more difficult

Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation

• Projector is completely hidden

• Projector is easily accessed

• Usually good ambient light rejection

• Requires separate room

• Installation cost is usually higher

Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

• Projector is completely hidden

• Usually good ambient light rejection

• Requires separate room

• Installation cost is usually higher

Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror

• Projector is completely hidden

• Usually good ambient light rejection

• Requires less space behind screen than

other rear screen installations

• Requires separate room

• Installation cost is usually higher

Contents

Main Page RuncoCare Standard Two Year Limited Warranty Page Page Page Important Safety Instructions Compliance Information Page Page 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-33i at a Glance 2. Controls and Functions 2.2 VX-33i Rear Panel Page 2.3 VX-33i Rear Connector Panel Page 10 Runco VX-33i Installation/Operation Manual 2.4 VX-33i Remote Control Figure 2-4. VX-33i Remote Control LIGHT OFF ON SOURCE PICTURE MEMORY ASPECT RATIO 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-33i Lens Options and Throw Ratios Ceiling Installation Floor Installation Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY) Table 3-4. VX-33i Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits 3.4 Installing the Primary Projection Lens Page 3.5 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount Page Page Page Page 3.6 Mounting the VX-33i 3.7 Connections to the VX-33i Runco VX-33i Installation/Operation Manual 29 Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-11 and Figure 3-12. Figure 3-11. Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections (HD1, HD2) Page Page Page to Automation/ Control System or PC Page Page 3.8 Turning on the Power 3.9 Adjusting the Picture Orientation VX33i Component RCA 16:9 480I 3.10 Primary Lens Adjustments 3.11 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens Page Page Page Page Wrong Position Correct Position Page 4. Operation Figure 4-1. VX-33i OSD Menu Structure Input Source Calibration Memory Presets Input Position 7 Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Page Page Page Page 7 Page Page Page Page 5.1 Lamp Replacement 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting WARNING 5.2 Filter Replacement Side Filter Access Panel 5.3 Troubleshooting Tips Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart Page 6. Serial Communications 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration 6.2 Serial Command Syntax Table 6-1. Serial Commands and Responses Page STATUS 1 STATUS 2 STATUS 3 STATUS 4 STATUS 5 STATUS 10 STATUS Page 7.1 VX-33i Specifications Table 7-1 lists the VX-33i specifications. 7. Specifications Table 7-1. VX-33i Specifications Table 7-1. VX-33i Specifications (continued) Runco VX-33i Installation/Operation Manual 71 7.2 VX-33i Dimensions Figure 7-1 shows the VX-33i dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Figure 7-1. VX-33i/CineWide with AutoScope Dimensions 7.3 Supported Timings Table 7-2 lists the signal types supported by each input on the VX-33i. Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings by Input Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued)