I N S T A L L A T I O N / O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L
VX-6000d VX-6000d/CineWide VX-6000d/CineWide with AutoScope
VX-6000d
1080p Digital Light ProcessingTM Projector
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Table of Contents
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Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate VX-6000d/CineWide
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Specifications
Operation
Table of Contents
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List of Figures
VX-6000d Lens Assembly Exploded View
4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness
CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram
7-1. VX-6000d/CineWide Dimensions with Optional Ceiling Mount
1.1 About This Manual
A carriage return must be used after each command or string
1. Introduction
Target Audience
DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or
1.2 Using This Manual
certain features
DANGER
1.3 Description, Features and Benefits
format screen
Optional Accessories
Figure 2-1. VX-6000d Front/Top/Side/Bottom/Rear View
2. Controls and Functions
2.1 VX-6000d at a Glance
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1. VERTICAL LENS SHIFT
2. POWER LED
13. REAR PANEL ACCESS DOOR
3. TEMP LED
6. RS-232C RJ-11 female connector
1. POWER INPUT 100 to 240 VAC Connect the VX-6000d to power here
5. WIRED IR 3.5-mm, mini phono jack
2.2 VX-6000d Rear Panel
2. IR SENSOR
2.3 DHD Controller Front Panel
Figure 2-3. DHD Controller Front Panel 1. RUNCO ICON
3. VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
7. RIGHT BUTTON
DHD Controller Rear
Panel
8. MENU BUTTON
Inputs 4. USB
7. Component / SCART 5 x RCA connectors
13. MAIN POWER SWITCH
5. HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 Digital
Standard DHD Remote Control
2.5 VX-6000d Remote Control Units
Only the setup remote control can be used to perform zoom and focus
Figure 2-5. Standard DHD Remote Control
3. ENTER
1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR
2. ON / OFF
4. Cursor Buttons
LETBOX Letterbox
14. Memory Preset Buttons ISF NIGHT
10. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons
V-WIDE VirtualWide
Figure 2-6. TheaterMaster Remote Control for VX-6000d
VX6K
Press repeatedly to change the iris size small or large
Setup Remote Control
1. IRIS Button
Functions
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Controls and Functions
Battery Installation
3. Installation
3.1 Remote Control
Setup Remote
other surfaces
Notes on Remote Control
Operation
Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video
3.2 Quick Setup
Table 3-1. Installation Overview
installation specialist
Installation Type
Installation
Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options
Considerations
Figure 3-2. Estimating Throw Distance
Table 3-3. VX-6000d Lens Options and Throw Ratios
Throw Distance
Figure 3-3. Projector Placement
Ceiling Installation
Floor Installation
Vertical and Horizontal
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Figure 3-5. Horizontal Lens Shift Example Only
Installation
lens or projector is used in this example
Lens Option
Table 3-4. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits
Installation
Telesto B
Folded Optics
Synchronization Issues
Table 3-5. Possible Audio Latency for Various Input/Output Timings
Figure 3-6. Folded Optics
Other Considerations
3.4 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount
1. Do not install the CineWide lens yet, only the fixed CineWide
Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor VX-6000d/CineWide with AutoScope
Figure 3-8. VX-6000d with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS
Figure 3-9. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation
CineWide Base Plate
VX-6000d/CineWide
Connecting the DHD Controller to the VX-6000d
You CANNOT connect signal sources directly to the VX-6000d
Adjusting the Projection Angle
3.5 Mounting the VX-6000d
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Figure 3-10. Connecting the VX-6000d to the DHD Controller
Installation
ENTER
HDMI Source Connections See Figure
Connecting Source
Components to the DHD
Controller
Figure 3-12. Component Video Source Connections
BD/DVD
DTV-STB
Installation
Figure 3-13. RGBHV Source Connections
Computer
RGB Camcorder
Installation
DVD/DTV STB
Gaming Console Figure 3-14. SCART RGBS Source Connections
Gaming Console
Composite and S-Video Source Connections
VCR Camcorder
Figure 3-15. S-Video and Composite Video Source Connections
Connection
to Automation/ Control System or PC
RS-232 Controller
Figure 3-16. RS-232 Control System Connection
Figure 3-17. 12-volt Trigger Output Connections from DHD Controller
Connecting 12-volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment
AutoScope Lens Motor
or other, 12-volt
Figure 3-18. 12-volt Trigger Output Connection from Projector
cylindrical, DC power supply-type plug
Sleeve = Ground
Connecting an External IR Receiver to the DHD Controller
Figure 3-19. External IR Receiver Connection
VX2000/6000
3.7 Turning on the Power
The input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between
HDMI
3.8 Primary Lens Adjustments
Focus Zoom Iris Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift
time after turning on the system
3.9 Adjusting the Picture Orientation
Figure 3-20. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Adjustments
3.10 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens
It is extremely important that the primary lens is properly
Figure 3-22. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter Ring
Configure Lens Motor Trigger CineWide with AutoScope
Skip this step if you are installing a fixed CineWide anamorphic lens
Adjusting the Horizontal X Lens Position
Adjust the Anamorphic Lens
There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is
Too Low Correct position Too High
Anamorphic Lens Top View
Adjusting the Geometry
Wrong Position
Focus Finally, rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic
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lens to fine-tune the optical focus
4. Operation
4.1 Using the On-Screen Menus
Presets
Input Source
Main Menu
Service
Figure 4-1. VX-6000d OSD Menu Structure continued
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The aspect ratio selection is automatically saved for each input and
Note resolution
Input Source
Aspect Ratio
Remote
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings
Operation
Aspect Ratio
Operation
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings continued
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Remote
Picture
When you change a picture quality setting, save the change to a
Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness
Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast
Brightness and contrast controls are interactive. A change to one
cyan
gray
yellow
green
cyan
gray
yellow
green
Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness
and resolution
Input Position
Adjust the Phase after adjusting Tracking see below
Figure 4-6. Overscan Modes
To save the settings for the current input and display mode to the
Memory Presets
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only
Information
Calibration
first time after turning on the system
Figure 4-7. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram
Table 4-2. Color Temperature Presets and Associated Color Points
The Input Image settings establish the “zero point” for the Picture
Copied settings are not retained after a power cycle
For example, you can use the Copy/Paste feature to
time after turning on the system
Service
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only
remote to match as described below
When you change a remote code on the VX-6000d, you must re-program the
The default setting, Auto, functions as follows
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Standby LED
page 63 and ISF Day/Night Memory Presets page
Logo LED
Always reset the Lamp Hour counter when you replace the lamp
5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
5.1 Lamp Replacement
REMOVE THESE SCREWS
Only trained, authorized Runco dealers should attempt to
5.2 Lens Replacement
Figure 5-1. VX-6000d Lens Assembly Exploded View
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
unexpected disconnection or lens damage
5.3 Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart continued
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Solution
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6. External Control
Port Configuration
Serial Command Syntax
6.1 Serial Communications
Table 6-1. Serial Commands
External Control
Aspect Ratio Commands
Table 6-1. Serial Commands continued
Command
Picture Adjust Commands
Image Preset Commands
Table 6-1. Serial Commands continued
Command
Input Position Commands
Miscellaneous Commands
Table 6-1. Serial Commands continued
Command
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6.2 Using Discrete IR Codes
Figure 6-1. RC5 Message Format
IR Command List
Table 6-2. RC5 Control Codes for the DHD Controller
External Control
Table 6-2. RC5 Control Codes for the DHD Controller continued
Remote Control
RC5 Data
Table 7-1. VX-6000d Specifications
7. Specifications
7.1 VX-6000d Specifications
Native Resolution
Specifications
Table 7-1. VX-6000d Specifications continued
Specifications
Home Theater Calibration Specifications
Specifications
7.2 DHD Controller Specifications
Table 7-2. DHD Controller Specifications
Power Requirements
Specifications
7.3 VX-6000d Dimensions
Figure 7-1. VX-6000d/CineWide Dimensions with Optional Ceiling Mount
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Specifications
Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input
Supported Timings
Resolution
Resolution
Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input continued
Specifications
Supported? √ = Yes, - = No
Resolution
Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input continued
Specifications
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