Runco VX-44D, VX-55D -+

Operation

72 Runco VX-44d/-55d Installation/Operation Manual

PRELIMINARY

Display Device - Configure: The options in the Display Device - Configure menu allow

you to change the picture orientation, perform lens adjustments or access other,

display-device specific functions.

•Installation – Orientation: Select Installation from the Display Device - Configure

menu, then select Orientation to change the picture orientation to suit the method of

installation (Floor Front, Floor Rear, Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear).

•Installation – Vertical Keystone: Projector placement and other factors can cause

geometric distortion in the projected image. To correct this, select Vertical Keystone

from the Installation menu and use the or button to make the image rectangular.

See Figure 4-8.

Figure 4-8. Keystone Correction

•Lens: Select Lens from the Display Device - Configure menu to access the motorized

lens controls. Refer to Primary Lens Adjustments on page 41.

•Lamp Info: Select Lamp Info from the Display Device - Configure menu to obtain

information about the currently-installed lamp: its serial number and number of hours in

use.

Runco recommends that the keystone feature not be used unless

absolutely necessary, as it may cause artifacts in the image.

You can also obtain this information using the VX-44d/-55d built-in

keypad. For more information, refer to Working With the Lamp

on page 49.

Tip

Positive values

compress top.

Negative values

compress bottom.

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Vertical Keystone Correction

Note

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 DANGER! WARNING 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits Page 2. Controls and Functions 2.2 VX-44d/-55d Input Page 2.3 VX-44d/-55d Built-In Keypad Page 2.4 DHD Controller Front Page 2.5 DHD Controller Rear Page 2.6 VX-44d/-55d Remote Control Unit 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-44d/-55d Lens Options and Throw Ratios Ceiling Installation Floor Installation Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY) Table 3-4. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits Table 3-5. Possible Audio Latency for Various Input/Output Timings 3.4 Installing the Projection Lens 3.5 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount Page 3.6 Mounting the VX-44d/-55d 3.7 Connections to the VX-44d/-55d and DHD Controller DHD Controller VX-44d/VX-55d Input Panel Page Page Y PBPR DTV-Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) Installation RGB Camcorder Runco VX-44d/-55d Installation/Operation Manual 33 Computer or Figure 3-12. RGBHV Source Connections Page Page to Automation/ Control System or PC Page Page Page 3.8 Turning on the Power VX-44d HDMI 1 16:9 1080i/60 Aspect Ratio Input Resolution/Frame Rate Current Source 3.9 Primary Lens Adjustments 3.10 Adjusting the Picture Orientation 3.11 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens Page Page Wrong Position Correct Position 3.12 Optimizing Lamp and Lens Performance Page Page 3.13 Working With the Lamp Page Page Page Runco VX-44d/-55d Installation/Operation Manual 53 4.1 Using the On-Screen Menus Calibration Information 4. Operation Memory Presets Operation 54 Runco VX-44d/-55d Installation/Operation Manual 7 Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Table 4-2. Color Temperature Presets and Associated Color Points 7 7 Page Page Page -+ Page Page Page Page 5.1 Lamp and Filter Replacement 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Page 5.2 Lens Replacement Side Filter Access Cover Front Filter Access Cover Page 5.3 Troubleshooting Tips Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Table 5-2. VX-44d/-55d Error Codes Page Table 5-2. VX-44d/-55d Error Codes (continued) Page 6.1 Serial Communications 6. External Control Table 6-1. Serial Commands Page Page Page 6.2 Using Discrete IR Codes Figure 6-1 shows the pulse train for this command (with the toggle bit set to zero). S1S2TB A4A3A2A1A0C5C4C3C2C1C0 Table 6-2. RC5 Control Codes for the DHD Controller Table 6-2. RC5 Control Codes for the DHD Controller (continued) 7.1 VX-44d/-55d Specifications Table 7-1 lists the VX-44d/-55d specifications. 7. Specifications Table 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Specifications Table 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Specifications (continued) 7.2 DHD Controller Specifications Table 7-2 lists the DHD Controller specifications. Table 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Specifications (continued) Table 7-2. DHD Controller Specifications Page 7.4 Supported Timings Table 7-3 lists the signal types supported by each input on the DHD Controller. Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input Page Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued)