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Runco VX-44D, VX-55D 13. RS-232 Control System Connection, RS-232 Controller, Connecting 12-Volt

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RS-232 Controller ➤

Installation

RS-232 Controller ➤	Use a straight-through, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater
Connection	control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 Control port on the DHD Controller;
	see Figure 3-13.
	For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on
	page 89.
	5	4	3	2	1

			TRIGGERS
		1	2	3	IR
Pb	Pr	Y	S-Video 1
	Component Video	Video	S-Video 2	RS-232 Out	RS-232 Control

9 8 7 6

2Transmit Data

3Receive Data

5Ground

(none of the other pins are used)




		to Automation/
		Control System
		or PC
		or PC
		Figure 3-13. RS-232 Control System Connection
	Connecting 12-Volt ➤	If your VX-44d/-55d is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system, connect the
	Trigger Outputs to	AutoScope lens motor to a 12-volt trigger output on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-14.
	External Theater	Similarly connect other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (such as retractable screens or
	Equipment
	Equipment	screen masks) to the other trigger outputs.
		screen masks) to the other trigger outputs.

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Runco VX-44D 13. RS-232 Control System Connection, RS-232 Controller, Connecting 12-Volt, Trigger Outputs to, Equipment

Contents

VX-44d VX-55d OW N E R ’S OP E R A T I N G MA N U A LPage WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYWHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY For Projectors, Video Processors and ControllersCONTACT A RUNCO AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATEIMPORTANT - WARRANTY REGISTRATION COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKSRUNCO VIDEO-PRODUCT INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONRUNCO INTERNATIONAL, INC Attn Customer Service Department RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDSSafety Precautions Safety Precautions Table of ContentsTWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY InstallationRemove Projector Front Feet CineWide with AutoScope Operation Maintenance and TroubleshootingSpecifications Serial CommunicationsTable of Contents Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualList of Figures Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualList of Figures Installing A New LampVX-44d/-55d Dimensions 5-1. Removing the Lamp Door1.1 About This Manual A carriage return must be used after each command or string1. Introduction Esc and TabDANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or 1.2 Using This Manualcertain features DANGER1.3 Description, Features and Benefits format screenOptional Accessories Figure 2-1. VX-44d/-55d Top/Rear/Front View 2. Controls and Functions2.1 VX-44d/-55d at a Glance Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual2.2 VX-44d/-55d Input Panel 6. REAR FOOT Stationary 7. POWER INPUT 100 to 240 VAC11. ADJUSTABLE FEET 1. TOP IR SENSOR 2. BUILT-IN KEYPAD6. ETHERNET 1. RS232 IN2. RS232 OUT Not used 3. RS422 Not used 4. GPIO Not used 5. REMOTE 7. INPUT 3 Video / INPUT 4 S-Video2.3 VX-44d/-55d Rear-Panel Keypad 2. POWER BUTTON6. AUTO SETUP Figure 2-3. VX-44d/-55d Rear-Panel Keypad 1. LED STATUS DISPLAYDOWN BUTTON 9. Menu Navigation Buttons UP BUTTONLEFT BUTTON RIGHT BUTTON3. IR SENSOR 2.4 DHD Controller Front PanelFigure 2-4. DHD Controller Front Panel 1. RUNCO ICON 4. VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY8. DOWN BUTTON Note functional only when an analog source HD/RGB, SD Component7. ENTER BUTTON 9. RIGHT BUTTONFigure 2-5. DHD Controller Rear Panel 4. COMPONENT VIDEO RCA connectors2.5 DHD Controller Rear Panel Inputs 2. HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 Digital8. RS-232 OUTPUT When an external remote control or infrared receiver is connected13. MAIN POWER SWITCH 9. IRControls and Functions 2.6 VX-44d/-55d Remote Control UnitFigure 2-6. DHD Controller/VX-44d/-55d Remote Control Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual3. ENTER 1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR2. ON / OFF 4. Cursor ButtonsANA 169 13. Memory Preset Buttons ISF NIGHT9. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons 4X3 433. Installation 3.1 Remote ControlInstallation should be performed by a qualified custom video 3.2 Quick SetupTable 3-1. Installation Overview installation specialist3.3 Installation Considerations Table 3-2. Projector Installation OptionsTable 3-3. VX-44d/-55d Lens Options and Throw Ratios Figure 3-1. Estimating Throw DistanceFigure 3-2. Projector Placement Ceiling InstallationFloor Installation Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift EXAMPLE ONLYRunco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift EXAMPLE ONLYInstallation Screen Center 0%Installation Table 3-4. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift LimitsRunco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Figure 3-5. Folded Optics Screen Mirror3.4 Installing the Projection Lens Figure 3-6. Lens Assembly Front View3.5 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount 1. Do not install the CineWide lens yet, only the mounting plate orDO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS AutoScope stand used for floor-mounted projectorInstall Projector Stand CineWide with AutoScope, Floor-Mount VX-44d/-55d projector. Install the mount kit according to the instructionsMounting the Use only the Runco-approved ceiling mount kit designed for yourFigure 3-8. Connecting the VX-44d/-55d to the DHD Controller 3.7 Connections to the VX-44d/-55d and DHD ControllerFigure 3-9. HDMI Source Connections video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domainHDMI Connections See Figure InstallationInstallation Digital DTV RGB or Component Video Connections See FigureFigure 3-10. Digital DTV RGB or Component Video Connections Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualInstallation Analog Computer RGB Connections See FigureFigure 3-11. Analog RGB Connections Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualInstallation Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections See FigureFigure 3-12. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualRS-232 Controller Figure 3-13. RS-232 Control System ConnectionConnecting 12-Volt ConnectionInstallation Figure 3-14. Connecting 12-Volt Trigger OutputsFigure 3-15. External IR Receiver Connection Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualThe input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between built-in IR sensor on the DHD Controller is disabled100 to 240 VAC 480i 3.8 Turning on the PowerComponent SD NTSC 169Vx44/553.9 Adjusting the Picture Orientation 3.10 Primary Lens Adjustments Focus Zoom Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift3.11 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens If this is an AutoScope installation, leave enough space betweenHorizontal Position X Adjustment Skip this step if you are installing a fixed CineWide anamorphic lensENTER There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is Too Low Correct position Too HighAnamorphic Lens Top View GeometryWrong Position 3.12 Calibrating Projector Input 2 DVI Runco calibrates both the VX-44d/-55d and DHD Controller at theInstallation Figure 3-16. TheaterMaster Remote Control for VX-44d/-55dMAIN Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualBACKLIGHT Button POWER ButtonFUNCS Button LCD Display6. System Info 7. PIP and Switching 8. Test Patterns Off 1. Size and Position 2. Picture Quality 3. Channel Setup4. Installation 5. Lamp Adjust are disabled4x3 nt pDigiDig Lbx ntName You cannot use Auto Setup with a locked channel you must unlockChannel Edit Numberanamorphic lens in the light path, the aspect ratio is Figure 3-19. Resize Presets No ResizingNo Resizing An anamorphic 169 image fills the whole screen recommended see below Adjust “Pixel Tracking” before “Pixel Phase.”The values shown represent where the approximate center of the Picture Quality Menu1. The White Balance controls are of limited use with digital signals Decoder Adjust This sub-menu is not applicable to the VX-44d/-55d1. There must be at least two consecutive white pixels present in 2. Uncheck this item before exiting this menugray field before adjustment or extreme crushing 8. Auto Color Enable0. Clipping Detector Color Enable Red displayed for each settingLumaCal lamp calibration takes approximately two minutes readjust when absolutely necessaryto using LumaCal Installation Menupower cycles To enable OptiCal 1. Select Installation from the Main Menu1. It is recommended that the Lamp Message check box remain Note enabled3.13 Working With the Lamp originally expected may no longer be possibleThe Intensity value is not the actual lumen output, but rather a Use the lamp mode that best suits your brightness needs2. Intensity can be set only if the lamp is in “Intensity” mode more easily maintained as the lamp ages3. Intensity cannot exceed the output of Max Brightness mode 4.1 Using the On-Screen Menus 4. OperationInput Source ISF PresetsService Aspect RatioMain Menu Note resolutionThe aspect ratio selection is automatically saved for each input and Input SourceTable 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings OperationOperation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings continuedRunco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings continued When you change a picture quality setting, save the change to aPicture Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness yellow Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrastgray cyancyan grayyellow greenand resolution Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting SharpnessInput Position ISF Presets Informationshould be used by ISF-certified technicians only You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menuCalibration ISF Day - Input Image Refer to ISF Night - Input Image ISF Day - Display Color Refer to ISF Night - Display ColorISF Day - Input Color Refer to ISF Night - Input Color Use the DHD Controller front-panel keypad to change its IR code You must enter a passcode to access the Service menuThe button takes you from top to bottom in the left column, then ServiceVertical Keystone Correction Do not change the “Type” setting in this menuFigure 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 onassign that trigger to all aspect ratios Page Operation Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualFigure 5-1. Removing the Lamp Door 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting5.1 Lamp and Filter Replacement Figure 5-2. Unlocking the LampFigure 5-3. Removing the Lamp Figure 5-4. Installing A New LampIf you can’t turn the lamp lock into position, the lamp may not be Lamp S/N Lamp Adjust1. Lamp Message 2. Lamp Limit 3. Lamp Mode Power 4. Power Intensity5.2 Lens Replacement Figure 5-6. Removing the Primary LensMaintenance and Troubleshooting 5.3 Troubleshooting TipsTable 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualConfigure Lens Motor Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart continuedMaintenance and Troubleshooting Trigger CineWide withTable 5-2. VX-44d/-55d Error Codes Error CodesPower and Cooling Table 5-2. VX-44d/-55d Error Codes continuedMaintenance and Troubleshooting CodeCode Table 5-2. VX-44d/-55d Error Codes continuedMaintenance and Troubleshooting DescriptionMaintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-2. VX-44d/-55d Error Codes continuedUnable to program the optional module Table 6-1. Serial Commands 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration6.2 Serial Command Syntax 6. Serial CommunicationsTable 6-1. Serial Commands continued Serial CommunicationsRunco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Table 6-1. Serial Commands continuedSerial Communications ISF Day, ISF Night, Custom 1 or CustomSerial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands continuedSets the value for output horizontal position Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Table 6-1. Serial Commands continuedSerial Communications Assigns trigger to currently-selected aspectSerial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands continuedStored? Table 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Specifications 7. Specifications7.1 VX-44d/-55d Specifications Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualTable 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Specifications continued SpecificationsLimited Warranty Table 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Specifications continuedSpecifications Specifications are subject to change without noticeTable 7-2. DHD Controller Specifications 7.2 DHD Controller SpecificationsSpecifications Specifications 7.3 VX-44d/-55d DimensionsFigure 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Dimensions Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualSpecifications Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualPage RUMA-011195 rev 02-01-07 Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating ManualSERIAL NUMBER