Installation

TheaterMaster Remote 1.

POWER Button

Control Functions

Hold this button down for 1-2 seconds to turn on or off the projector.

2.

FUNCS Button

 

This button brings you to a sub-page in which you can access the projector’s internal

 

test patterns, view help text, auto-calibrate the projector and perform various other

 

functions.

3.

BACKLIGHT Button

 

Lights the LCD display and buttons for use in a dark room.

4.

LCD Display

 

Displays currently-selected LCD Menu page.

5.

MAIN Button

 

Brings up the Main LCD Menu page.

6.

MUTE Button

 

Activates the Shutter control on the projector. Press and hold for one or two seconds

 

to activate the shutter, and press and hold again to de-activate the shutter.

7.

MENU Button

 

Displays or hides the on-screen projector menu.

8.

ENTER Button

 

Though it has a “stop” icon (and can be programmed as such for other sources), this

 

button serves as an “ENTER” button for the projector when navigating through the

 

menus.

9.

Numeric Keypad

 

Used for entering numeric values or passcodes. Also allows direct selection of

 

numbered on-screen menu items.

10.

ENTER Button

 

Same as 8.

11.

LENS Button

 

Brings up the lens adjustment LCD Menu for making zoom, focus and shift

 

adjustments.

12.

SOURC Button

 

Brings up the projector’s source selection LCD Menu.

13.

Directional Keypad

 

The directional keypad (large, black button just above the numeric keypad) behaves

 

similarly to a joystick. Press the left or right side of this button to change a slidebar

 

value or to select a different option within a pull-down list without having to first scroll

 

through options. Press the top or bottom of this button to navigate within a menu,

 

pull-down list or text box.

14.

EXIT Button

 

When in the menu structure, the EXIT button brings the menu back one page or

 

cancels the current function.

15.

FUNCTION Button

 

Though labeled DIS, this button has been programmed as a “function” button used in

several menu items. (You can also use the FUNCN button in the Functions LCD Menu.)

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Runco VX-44D, VX-55D manual TheaterMaster Remote, Control Functions

VX-55D, VX-44D specifications

The Runco VX-55D and VX-44D projectors represent a pinnacle in home theater technology, offering expansive image quality and immersive viewing experiences. Runco, known for its commitment to delivering exceptional visual performance, has integrated numerous features and advanced technologies in these models.

One of the standout features of both the VX-55D and VX-44D is their native 1080p resolution, delivering stunningly sharp images with vibrant colors that capture the finest details. This high definition capability ensures that viewers can enjoy their favorite movies, sports, and gaming content with unparalleled clarity. The projectors utilize the latest DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology, which enhances brightness and color accuracy, providing a more vivid and lifelike picture.

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