OW N E R ’S OP E R A T I N G MA N U A L
VX-44d VX-55d
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For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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RUNCO VIDEO-PRODUCT INFORMATION
Safety Precautions
Installation
Table of Contents
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Safety Precautions
Remove Projector Front Feet CineWide with AutoScope
Serial Communications
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Specifications
Operation
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Table of Contents
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List of Figures
5-1. Removing the Lamp Door
Installing A New Lamp
VX-44d/-55d Dimensions
List of Figures
Esc and Tab
A carriage return must be used after each command or string
1. Introduction
1.1 About This Manual
DANGER
1.2 Using This Manual
certain features
DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or
format screen
1.3 Description, Features and Benefits
Optional Accessories
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2. Controls and Functions
2.1 VX-44d/-55d at a Glance
Figure 2-1. VX-44d/-55d Top/Rear/Front View
1. TOP IR SENSOR 2. BUILT-IN KEYPAD
6. REAR FOOT Stationary 7. POWER INPUT 100 to 240 VAC
11. ADJUSTABLE FEET
2.2 VX-44d/-55d Input Panel
7. INPUT 3 Video / INPUT 4 S-Video
1. RS232 IN
2. RS232 OUT Not used 3. RS422 Not used 4. GPIO Not used 5. REMOTE
6. ETHERNET
Figure 2-3. VX-44d/-55d Rear-Panel Keypad 1. LED STATUS DISPLAY
2. POWER BUTTON
6. AUTO SETUP
2.3 VX-44d/-55d Rear-Panel Keypad
RIGHT BUTTON
9. Menu Navigation Buttons UP BUTTON
LEFT BUTTON
DOWN BUTTON
4. VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
2.4 DHD Controller Front Panel
Figure 2-4. DHD Controller Front Panel 1. RUNCO ICON
3. IR SENSOR
9. RIGHT BUTTON
Note functional only when an analog source HD/RGB, SD Component
7. ENTER BUTTON
8. DOWN BUTTON
Inputs 2. HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 Digital
4. COMPONENT VIDEO RCA connectors
2.5 DHD Controller Rear Panel
Figure 2-5. DHD Controller Rear Panel
9. IR
When an external remote control or infrared receiver is connected
13. MAIN POWER SWITCH
8. RS-232 OUTPUT
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2.6 VX-44d/-55d Remote Control Unit
Figure 2-6. DHD Controller/VX-44d/-55d Remote Control
Controls and Functions
4. Cursor Buttons
1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR
2. ON / OFF
3. ENTER
4X3 43
13. Memory Preset Buttons ISF NIGHT
9. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons
ANA 169
3.1 Remote Control
3. Installation
installation specialist
3.2 Quick Setup
Table 3-1. Installation Overview
Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video
Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options
3.3 Installation Considerations
Figure 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance
Table 3-3. VX-44d/-55d Lens Options and Throw Ratios
Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift EXAMPLE ONLY
Ceiling Installation
Floor Installation
Figure 3-2. Projector Placement
Screen Center 0%
Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift EXAMPLE ONLY
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Table 3-4. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits
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Screen Mirror
Figure 3-5. Folded Optics
Figure 3-6. Lens Assembly Front View
3.4 Installing the Projection Lens
1. Do not install the CineWide lens yet, only the mounting plate or
3.5 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS
AutoScope stand used for floor-mounted projector
Install Projector Stand CineWide with AutoScope, Floor-Mount
Use only the Runco-approved ceiling mount kit designed for your
projector. Install the mount kit according to the instructions
Mounting the
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3.7 Connections to the VX-44d/-55d and DHD Controller
Figure 3-8. Connecting the VX-44d/-55d to the DHD Controller
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video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain
HDMI Connections See Figure
Figure 3-9. HDMI Source Connections
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Digital DTV RGB or Component Video Connections See Figure
Figure 3-10. Digital DTV RGB or Component Video Connections
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Analog Computer RGB Connections See Figure
Figure 3-11. Analog RGB Connections
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Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections See Figure
Figure 3-12. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections
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Connection
Figure 3-13. RS-232 Control System Connection
Connecting 12-Volt
RS-232 Controller
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Figure 3-14. Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs
Figure 3-15. External IR Receiver Connection
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The input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between
built-in IR sensor on the DHD Controller is disabled
100 to 240 VAC
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3.8 Turning on the Power
Component SD NTSC
480i
Focus Zoom Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift
3.9 Adjusting the Picture Orientation 3.10 Primary Lens Adjustments
If this is an AutoScope installation, leave enough space between
3.11 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens
Horizontal Position X Adjustment
Skip this step if you are installing a fixed CineWide anamorphic lens
ENTER
Too Low Correct position Too High
There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is
Geometry
Anamorphic Lens Top View
Wrong Position
Runco calibrates both the VX-44d/-55d and DHD Controller at the
3.12 Calibrating Projector Input 2 DVI
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Figure 3-16. TheaterMaster Remote Control for VX-44d/-55d
MAIN
Installation
LCD Display
POWER Button
FUNCS Button
BACKLIGHT Button
are disabled
1. Size and Position 2. Picture Quality 3. Channel Setup
4. Installation 5. Lamp Adjust
6. System Info 7. PIP and Switching 8. Test Patterns Off
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Number
You cannot use Auto Setup with a locked channel you must unlock
Channel Edit
Name
anamorphic lens in the light path, the aspect ratio is
Figure 3-19. Resize Presets No Resizing
No Resizing
An anamorphic 169 image fills the whole screen
Picture Quality Menu
Adjust “Pixel Tracking” before “Pixel Phase.”
The values shown represent where the approximate center of the
recommended see below
Decoder Adjust This sub-menu is not applicable to the VX-44d/-55d
1. The White Balance controls are of limited use with digital signals
2. Uncheck this item before exiting this menu
1. There must be at least two consecutive white pixels present in
displayed for each setting
8. Auto Color Enable
0. Clipping Detector Color Enable Red
gray field before adjustment or extreme crushing
Installation Menu
readjust when absolutely necessary
to using LumaCal
LumaCal lamp calibration takes approximately two minutes
To enable OptiCal 1. Select Installation from the Main Menu
power cycles
originally expected may no longer be possible
Note enabled
3.13 Working With the Lamp
1. It is recommended that the Lamp Message check box remain
Use the lamp mode that best suits your brightness needs
The Intensity value is not the actual lumen output, but rather a
2. Intensity can be set only if the lamp is in “Intensity” mode
more easily maintained as the lamp ages
3. Intensity cannot exceed the output of Max Brightness mode
4. Operation
4.1 Using the On-Screen Menus
Aspect Ratio
ISF Presets
Service
Input Source
Input Source
Note resolution
The aspect ratio selection is automatically saved for each input and
Main Menu
Operation
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings
Operation
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings continued
When you change a picture quality setting, save the change to a
Picture
Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness
cyan
Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast
gray
yellow
green
gray
yellow
cyan
and resolution
Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness
Input Position
Information
ISF Presets
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only
You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menu
Calibration
ISF Day - Input Image Refer to ISF Night - Input Image
ISF Day - Display Color Refer to ISF Night - Display Color
ISF Day - Input Color Refer to ISF Night - Input Color
Service
You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu
The button takes you from top to bottom in the left column, then
Use the DHD Controller front-panel keypad to change its IR code
Vertical Keystone Correction
Do not change the “Type” setting in this menu
Figure 4-6. Keystone Correction
HD/RGB 1 and HD/RGB 2 Color Space Select Auto, RGB or YUV
To configure a trigger to activate when the system is turned on
assign that trigger to all aspect ratios
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Operation
Figure 5-2. Unlocking the Lamp
5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
5.1 Lamp and Filter Replacement
Figure 5-1. Removing the Lamp Door
Figure 5-3. Removing the Lamp
Figure 5-4. Installing A New Lamp
If you can’t turn the lamp lock into position, the lamp may not be
Intensity
Lamp Adjust
1. Lamp Message 2. Lamp Limit 3. Lamp Mode Power 4. Power
Lamp S/N
Figure 5-6. Removing the Primary Lens
5.2 Lens Replacement
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5.3 Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Trigger CineWide with
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart continued
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Configure Lens Motor
Error Codes
Table 5-2. VX-44d/-55d Error Codes
Code
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Power and Cooling
Description
Table 5-2. VX-44d/-55d Error Codes continued
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Code
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Unable to program the optional module
6. Serial Communications
6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration
6.2 Serial Command Syntax
Table 6-1. Serial Commands
Serial Communications
Table 6-1. Serial Commands continued
ISF Day, ISF Night, Custom 1 or Custom
Table 6-1. Serial Commands continued
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Serial Communications
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Sets the value for output horizontal position
Assigns trigger to currently-selected aspect
Table 6-1. Serial Commands continued
Serial Communications
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Serial Communications
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Stored?
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7. Specifications
7.1 VX-44d/-55d Specifications
Table 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Specifications
Specifications
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Specifications are subject to change without notice
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Specifications
Limited Warranty
Table 7-2. DHD Controller Specifications
7.2 DHD Controller Specifications
Specifications
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7.3 VX-44d/-55d Dimensions
Figure 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Dimensions
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