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