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Runco VX-55D Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Serial Communications, Specifications

Models: VX-55D VX-44D

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4.	Operation	61
	Using the On-Screen Menus	61
	Main Menu	63
	Input Source	63
	Aspect Ratio	63
	Picture	66
	Input Position	70
	ISF Presets	71
	Information	71
	Calibration	72
	Service	73
5.	Maintenance and Troubleshooting	79
	Lamp and Filter Replacement	79
	Filter Replacement	81
	Lens Replacement	82
	Troubleshooting Tips	83
	Error Codes	85
6.	Serial Communications	89
	RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration	89
	Serial Command Syntax	89
7.	Specifications	95
	VX-44d/-55d Specifications	95
	DHD Controller Specifications	98
	VX-44d/-55d Dimensions	99

Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual

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Runco VX-55D, VX-44D manual Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Serial Communications, Specifications

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OW N E R ’S OP E R A T I N G MA N U A L VX-44d VX-55dPage WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYWHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY For Projectors, Video Processors and ControllersIMPORTANT - WARRANTY REGISTRATION EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATECONTACT A RUNCO AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKSRUNCO INTERNATIONAL, INC Attn Customer Service Department ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONRUNCO VIDEO-PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDSSafety Precautions TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Table of ContentsSafety Precautions InstallationRemove Projector Front Feet CineWide with AutoScope Specifications Maintenance and TroubleshootingOperation Serial CommunicationsRunco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Table of ContentsRunco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual List of FiguresVX-44d/-55d Dimensions Installing A New LampList of Figures 5-1. Removing the Lamp Door1. Introduction A carriage return must be used after each command or string1.1 About This Manual Esc and Tabcertain features 1.2 Using This ManualDANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or DANGERformat screen 1.3 Description, Features and BenefitsOptional Accessories 2.1 VX-44d/-55d at a Glance 2. Controls and FunctionsFigure 2-1. VX-44d/-55d Top/Rear/Front View Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual11. ADJUSTABLE FEET 6. REAR FOOT Stationary 7. POWER INPUT 100 to 240 VAC2.2 VX-44d/-55d Input Panel 1. TOP IR SENSOR 2. BUILT-IN KEYPAD2. RS232 OUT Not used 3. RS422 Not used 4. GPIO Not used 5. REMOTE 1. RS232 IN6. ETHERNET 7. INPUT 3 Video / INPUT 4 S-Video6. AUTO SETUP 2. POWER BUTTON2.3 VX-44d/-55d Rear-Panel Keypad Figure 2-3. VX-44d/-55d Rear-Panel Keypad 1. LED STATUS DISPLAYLEFT BUTTON 9. Menu Navigation Buttons UP BUTTONDOWN BUTTON RIGHT BUTTONFigure 2-4. DHD Controller Front Panel 1. RUNCO ICON 2.4 DHD Controller Front Panel3. IR SENSOR 4. VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY7. ENTER BUTTON Note functional only when an analog source HD/RGB, SD Component8. DOWN BUTTON 9. RIGHT BUTTON2.5 DHD Controller Rear Panel 4. COMPONENT VIDEO RCA connectorsFigure 2-5. DHD Controller Rear Panel Inputs 2. HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 Digital13. MAIN POWER SWITCH When an external remote control or infrared receiver is connected8. RS-232 OUTPUT 9. IRFigure 2-6. DHD Controller/VX-44d/-55d Remote Control 2.6 VX-44d/-55d Remote Control UnitControls and Functions Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual2. ON / OFF 1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR3. ENTER 4. Cursor Buttons9. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons 13. Memory Preset Buttons ISF NIGHTANA 169 4X3 433.1 Remote Control 3. InstallationTable 3-1. Installation Overview 3.2 Quick SetupInstallation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialistTable 3-2. Projector Installation Options 3.3 Installation ConsiderationsFigure 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance Table 3-3. VX-44d/-55d Lens Options and Throw RatiosFloor Installation Ceiling InstallationFigure 3-2. Projector Placement Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift EXAMPLE ONLYInstallation Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift EXAMPLE ONLYRunco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Screen Center 0%Table 3-4. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits InstallationRunco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Screen Mirror Figure 3-5. Folded OpticsFigure 3-6. Lens Assembly Front View 3.4 Installing the Projection Lens1. Do not install the CineWide lens yet, only the mounting plate or 3.5 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens MountAutoScope stand used for floor-mounted projector DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWSInstall Projector Stand CineWide with AutoScope, Floor-Mount Mounting the projector. Install the mount kit according to the instructionsVX-44d/-55d Use only the Runco-approved ceiling mount kit designed for your3.7 Connections to the VX-44d/-55d and DHD Controller Figure 3-8. Connecting the VX-44d/-55d to the DHD ControllerHDMI Connections See Figure video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domainFigure 3-9. HDMI Source Connections InstallationFigure 3-10. Digital DTV RGB or Component Video Connections Digital DTV RGB or Component Video Connections See FigureInstallation Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualFigure 3-11. Analog RGB Connections Analog Computer RGB Connections See FigureInstallation Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualFigure 3-12. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections See FigureInstallation Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualConnecting 12-Volt Figure 3-13. RS-232 Control System ConnectionRS-232 Controller ConnectionFigure 3-15. External IR Receiver Connection Figure 3-14. Connecting 12-Volt Trigger OutputsInstallation Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manualbuilt-in IR sensor on the DHD Controller is disabled The input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between100 to 240 VAC Component SD NTSC 3.8 Turning on the Power480i 169Vx44/55Focus Zoom Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift 3.9 Adjusting the Picture Orientation 3.10 Primary Lens AdjustmentsIf this is an AutoScope installation, leave enough space between 3.11 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic LensSkip this step if you are installing a fixed CineWide anamorphic lens Horizontal Position X AdjustmentENTER Too Low Correct position Too High There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens isGeometry Anamorphic Lens Top ViewWrong Position Runco calibrates both the VX-44d/-55d and DHD Controller at the 3.12 Calibrating Projector Input 2 DVIMAIN Figure 3-16. TheaterMaster Remote Control for VX-44d/-55dInstallation Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualFUNCS Button POWER ButtonBACKLIGHT Button LCD Display4. Installation 5. Lamp Adjust 1. Size and Position 2. Picture Quality 3. Channel Setup6. System Info 7. PIP and Switching 8. Test Patterns Off are disablediDig pDig4x3 nt Lbx ntChannel Edit You cannot use Auto Setup with a locked channel you must unlockName NumberFigure 3-19. Resize Presets No Resizing anamorphic lens in the light path, the aspect ratio isNo Resizing An anamorphic 169 image fills the whole screen The values shown represent where the approximate center of the Adjust “Pixel Tracking” before “Pixel Phase.”recommended see below Picture Quality MenuDecoder Adjust This sub-menu is not applicable to the VX-44d/-55d 1. The White Balance controls are of limited use with digital signals2. Uncheck this item before exiting this menu 1. There must be at least two consecutive white pixels present in0. Clipping Detector Color Enable Red 8. Auto Color Enablegray field before adjustment or extreme crushing displayed for each settingto using LumaCal readjust when absolutely necessaryLumaCal lamp calibration takes approximately two minutes Installation MenuTo enable OptiCal 1. Select Installation from the Main Menu power cycles3.13 Working With the Lamp Note enabled1. It is recommended that the Lamp Message check box remain originally expected may no longer be possibleUse the lamp mode that best suits your brightness needs The Intensity value is not the actual lumen output, but rather amore easily maintained as the lamp ages 2. Intensity can be set only if the lamp is in “Intensity” mode3. Intensity cannot exceed the output of Max Brightness mode 4. Operation 4.1 Using the On-Screen MenusService ISF PresetsInput Source Aspect RatioThe aspect ratio selection is automatically saved for each input and Note resolutionMain Menu Input SourceOperation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio SettingsTable 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings continued OperationRunco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual When you change a picture quality setting, save the change to a Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings continuedPicture Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness gray Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrastyellow cyanyellow graycyan greenFigure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness and resolutionInput Position Information ISF PresetsYou must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians onlyCalibration ISF Day - Display Color Refer to ISF Night - Display Color ISF Day - Input Image Refer to ISF Night - Input ImageISF Day - Input Color Refer to ISF Night - Input Color The button takes you from top to bottom in the left column, then You must enter a passcode to access the Service menuUse the DHD Controller front-panel keypad to change its IR code ServiceDo not change the “Type” setting in this menu Vertical Keystone CorrectionFigure 4-6. Keystone Correction To configure a trigger to activate when the system is turned on HD/RGB 1 and HD/RGB 2 Color Space Select Auto, RGB or YUVassign that trigger to all aspect ratios Page Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Operation5.1 Lamp and Filter Replacement 5. Maintenance and TroubleshootingFigure 5-1. Removing the Lamp Door Figure 5-2. Unlocking the LampFigure 5-4. Installing A New Lamp Figure 5-3. Removing the LampIf you can’t turn the lamp lock into position, the lamp may not be 1. Lamp Message 2. Lamp Limit 3. Lamp Mode Power 4. Power Lamp AdjustLamp S/N IntensityFigure 5-6. Removing the Primary Lens 5.2 Lens ReplacementTable 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart 5.3 Troubleshooting TipsMaintenance and Troubleshooting Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualMaintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart continuedConfigure Lens Motor Trigger CineWide withError Codes Table 5-2. VX-44d/-55d Error CodesMaintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-2. VX-44d/-55d Error Codes continuedPower and Cooling CodeMaintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-2. VX-44d/-55d Error Codes continuedCode DescriptionTable 5-2. VX-44d/-55d Error Codes continued Maintenance and TroubleshootingUnable to program the optional module 6.2 Serial Command Syntax 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port ConfigurationTable 6-1. Serial Commands 6. Serial CommunicationsSerial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands continuedSerial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands continuedRunco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual ISF Day, ISF Night, Custom 1 or CustomTable 6-1. Serial Commands continued Serial CommunicationsSets the value for output horizontal position Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands continuedRunco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Assigns trigger to currently-selected aspectTable 6-1. Serial Commands continued Serial CommunicationsStored? 7.1 VX-44d/-55d Specifications 7. SpecificationsTable 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Specifications Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualSpecifications Table 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Specifications continuedSpecifications Table 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Specifications continuedLimited Warranty Specifications are subject to change without notice7.2 DHD Controller Specifications Table 7-2. DHD Controller SpecificationsSpecifications Figure 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Dimensions 7.3 VX-44d/-55d DimensionsSpecifications Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating ManualRunco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual SpecificationsPage Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual RUMA-011195 rev 02-01-07SERIAL NUMBER