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VX-2c

VX-2dc

Digital Light Processing

TM

 Projector

and DHD Controller

Software Version 2.00

Summary of Contents for Video Xtreme VX-2c

Page 1: ...OWNER S OPERATING MANUAL VX 2c VX 2dc Digital Light ProcessingTM Projector and DHD Controller Software Version 2 00...

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Page 3: ...rtion if any of the original warranty period This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does not cover normal maintenance Th...

Page 4: ...ormal operating distance of the closest Runco Authorized Service Center or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Runco factory it is the owner s responsibility to arrange for shipment of the...

Page 5: ..._____ ________________________________________ Model Purchased Date ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number _________...

Page 6: ...ger only outputs DC 12V signal for triggering Do not connect to any other power input or output This could cause damage to this unit 10 Only use accessories specified by Runco International 11 Keep th...

Page 7: ...s 3 Key Features and Benefits 3 Parts List 4 2 Controls and Functions 5 VX 2 at a Glance 5 VX 2 Rear Panel 7 DHD Controller Front Panel 9 DHD Controller Rear Panel 11 Outputs 11 Inputs 11 VX 2 Remote...

Page 8: ...troller Connection 32 Connecting 12 Volt Trigger Outputs to External Theater Components 32 Connecting to AC Power 33 4 Operation 35 Turning on the Power 35 Adjusting the Picture Orientation 35 Lens Ad...

Page 9: ...x P R E L I M I N A R Y 7 Specifications 61 VX 2 Specifications 61 DHD Controller Specifications 63 VX 2c Dimensions 64 VX 2dc Dimensions 65 APPENDIX A VX 2 Color Gamut Adjustment A 1 Required Hardwar...

Page 10: ...Table of Contents x Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes...

Page 11: ...ns 28 3 8 Digital DTV RGB or Component Video Connections 29 3 9 Analog RGB Connections 30 3 10 Composite S Video and Component Video Connections 31 3 11 RS 232 Control System Connection 32 3 12 Connec...

Page 12: ...List of Figures xii Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Notes...

Page 13: ...duct manuals on line at www runco com If You Have Comments About This Manual Runco welcomes your comments about this manual Send them to techpub runco com Textual and Graphic Conventions Text Conventi...

Page 14: ...ial significance They also provide supplemental information CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade performance or cause a malfunction WARNINGS appear when a given actio...

Page 15: ...utput of 57 6 ft Lamberts The VX 2 s 16 9 native aspect ratio DMD array makes it ideal for widescreen viewing while its 3 chip 1280 x 720 native resolution produces crisp crystal clear high definition...

Page 16: ...ontrol Unit and two 2 AAA size batteries AC Power Cords 2 DVI Cable 16 4 feet 5 0 meters Rack mount hardware for the DHD Controller 3 16 Hex Wrench for lens adjustments Warranty information and regist...

Page 17: ...VX 2c Front Bottom Side View 1 INTAKE VENT 2 LENS 3 RUNCO LOGO The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation inverted ceiling mounted or upright To rotate the logo grip it at the sides pu...

Page 18: ...e 2 2 VX 2dc Front Bottom Side Top View 1 INTAKE VENT 2 LENS 3 RUNCO LOGO The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation inverted ceiling mounted or upright To rotate the logo grip it at t...

Page 19: ...T DISPLAY Displays currently selected menu If no menu is selected Runco VX 2 appears here 2 PROGRAM PORT For service use only 3 DHD INPUT An HDCP compliant digital video input for connecting the DVI o...

Page 20: ...em is highlighted on the On Screen Display the ENTER button selects the item 11 RIGHT BUTTON Used to move the menu cursor right in the VX 2 menu system 12 MENU BUTTON Pressing the MENU button brings u...

Page 21: ...n be used instead of the On Screen Display OSD Displays currently selected menu or if no menu is selected the current source signal format NTSC or PAL input resolution and aspect ratio 5 UP BUTTON Use...

Page 22: ...rough the different aspect ratios in this order Virtualwide 2 35 Cinema VirtualWide Letterbox Standard 4 3 Anamorphic 9 RIGHT BUTTON Used to direct select inputs or move the menu cursor right in the O...

Page 23: ...ors Standard Definition 480i 576i Component YPrPb input This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players Pb Pr Y Video 3 IR RS 232 Control S Video 1 S Video 2 HD1 HD2 1 2 R Pr G...

Page 24: ...ide with AutoScope system 9 RS 232 OUTPUT For future use 10 IR Wired input from an external remote control or infrared receiver It is a 3 5 mm mini phono jack wired as follows Ring 5V Tip IR Input Sle...

Page 25: ...erating Manual 13 P R E L I M I N A R Y 2 5 VX 2 Remote Control Figure 2 6 shows the VX 2 remote control and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality Figure 2 6 VX 2 Remote Control not av...

Page 26: ...35 Cinema VirtualWide Letterbox Standard 4 3 Anamorphic Likewise the LEFT and RIGHT buttons toggle through the different source inputs in this order LEFT Button DVI 2 DVI 1 HD RGB2 HD RGB 1 Component...

Page 27: ...SVC CineWide equipped projectors only Selects the VirtualWide 2 35 aspect ratio which anamorphically compresses a 2 35 1 image to fill a 16 9 image area The anamorphic lens then stretches the image b...

Page 28: ...Controls and Functions 16 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes...

Page 29: ...remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage Notes on Remote Control Operation Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote control and the IR receiver...

Page 30: ...ic lens optional 25 3 Connect the DHD Controller to the projector 27 4 Connect signal sources to the DHD Controller 28 5 Connect external controller to RS 232 port optional 32 6 Connect other home the...

Page 31: ...vibrant Table 3 2 Projector Installation Options Advantages Considerations Front Screen Floor Mount Installation Easy to set up Can be moved or changed quickly Easy to access Shares floor space with...

Page 32: ...Table 3 3 lists the available lens options for the VX 2c and their associated throw ratios Table 3 3 VX 2c Lens Options and Throw Ratios Lens Option Note 2 Throw Ratio Throw Dist Screen Width Throw Di...

Page 33: ...53 2 04 153 204 Telesto D 2 84 4 80 284 480 Telesto D with CineWide 2 15 3 63 215 363 Telesto E 4 92 7 90 492 790 Telesto E with CineWide 3 73 5 98 373 598 Notes 1 Throw distance does not affect image...

Page 34: ...ctor and screen as shown in Figure 3 2 you can use the lens shift controls to center the image on the screen Lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height or width as shown in...

Page 35: ...ible in either direction with the Proteus A lens Horizontal Lens Shift VX 2c The VX 2c zoom lenses Proteus B through F allow up to 10 of horizontal lens shift in either direction left or right For exa...

Page 36: ...nd 2 Vertical Note 2 Up 0 25 40 35 18 Down 0 55 90 110 110 Horizontal Note 2 Left 0 18 Right 0 18 Lens Shift Limits in Inches with a 100 by 56 inch 1 78 1 Screen Vertical Up 0 14 22 4 19 6 10 08 Down...

Page 37: ...installation Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35 C 95 F Keep the projector away from heating and or air conditioning vents Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the projector circu...

Page 38: ...a presentation Ceiling Mounting The projector can also be inverted and suspended from the ceiling using a specially designed ceiling mount fixture This type of mounting is recommended for fixed instal...

Page 39: ...2 projector through a Runco proprietary DVI cable Use the supplied cable to connect the DVI Output of the DHD Controller to the DHD Input of the VX 2 see Figure 3 6 Figure 3 6 Connecting the VX 2 to t...

Page 40: ...See Figure 3 7 Figure 3 7 DVI Source Connections Use the DVI inputs whenever possible This ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire s...

Page 41: ...mponent Video Connections See Figure 3 8 Figure 3 8 Digital DTV RGB or Component Video Connections DVI 1 HD1 HD2 G Y INPUTS H V R Pr B Pb G Y H V R Pr B Pb DVI 2 Component Video Pb Pr Y Video S Video...

Page 42: ...I M I N A R Y Analog Computer RGB Connections See Figure 3 9 Figure 3 9 Analog RGB Connections DVI 1 HD1 HD2 G Y INPUTS H V R Pr B Pb G Y H V R Pr B Pb DVI 2 Component Video Pb Pr Y Video S Video 2 S...

Page 43: ...S Video Component Video Connections See Figure 3 10 Figure 3 10 Composite S Video and Component Video Connections DVI 1 HD1 HD2 G Y INPUTS H V R Pr B Pb G Y H V R Pr B Pb DVI 2 Component Video Pb Pr...

Page 44: ...pped with a CineWide with AutoScope system or if your home theater contains other devices that respond to 12 volt triggers such as retractable screens or screen masks connect them to the 12 volt trigg...

Page 45: ...er The VX 2 system includes two 2 AC power cords one each for the projector and DHD Controller Plug the female end of one power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the VX 2 AC 100V 240V Then co...

Page 46: ...Installation 34 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes...

Page 47: ...t NTSC or PAL input resolution and aspect ratio for example 4 2 Adjusting the Picture Orientation By default the VX 2 is configured for a floor front installation in which the projector is installed u...

Page 48: ...the picture zoom in use the cursor buttons to highlight the plus sign Then press and hold the ENTER button Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Lens Shift VX 2c To change the projected image position u...

Page 49: ...button on either the remote control or the DHD Controller front panel to display the Main Menu To select a menu item use the and buttons on either the remote control or the DHD Controller front panel...

Page 50: ...2c ONLY Diagnostics Red Only Green Only Blue Only 75 IRE Color Bars 100 IRE Color Bars Horiz Grey Ramp Vert Grey Ramp Checkerboard Alignment Grid HD Format HD RGB 1 Auto RGB or YUV HD RGB 2 ADC Bandw...

Page 51: ...he appropriate aspect ratio for your screen size and the type of program material being viewed refer to Table 4 1 The currently selected aspect ratio is indicated by a 7 to its left in the example at...

Page 52: ...programming and most VHS video cassettes Letterbox LET BOX In Letterbox mode the image is stretched vertically the top and bottom portions are blanked off Letterbox is best suited for viewing LaserDis...

Page 53: ...co recommends calibrating the VX 2 inputs in the following order 1 Component SD 2 S Video 1 S Video 2 3 Composite 4 HD RGB 1 HD RGB 2 5 DVI 1 DVI 2 Virtualwide 2 35 SVC A 2 35 image is stretched anamo...

Page 54: ...listed here Brightness On your external test pattern source select a PLUGE pattern PLUGE is an acronym for Picture Line Up Generation Equipment Figure 4 3 shows a typical PLUGE pattern Figure 4 3 Typi...

Page 55: ...ER Adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size Color Saturation On your external test pattern source select a color bar pattern like the one shown in...

Page 56: ...the image When tint is decreased the image appears redder when it is increased the image appears greener To set the tint select Tint and press ENTER While looking at the color bar pattern through a bl...

Page 57: ...or button to shift the image to the right use the left or down button to shift it to the left Up Down Select Up Down from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image vertically Use the right...

Page 58: ...image settings in the Custom 1 or Custom 2 memory location The currently selected preset is indicated by a 7 to its left in the example shown here ISF Night is selected You should save changes to any...

Page 59: ...ropriate Color Temp selection see below will produce accurate colors and a satisfying contrast level However it is sometimes necessary to adjust the red blue and green gamma curves individually To do...

Page 60: ...rvice menu System Reset and Restore Saved Settings are described on page 51 Output Shift The controls in the Output Shift menu are similar to those in the Input Position menu except that they change t...

Page 61: ...page 51 press repeatedly to highlight Save Then press ENTER Remote Control The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared IR codes to which the VX 2 will respond By default both...

Page 62: ...elect Lens from the Display Device menu to access the motorized lens controls Refer to Lens Adjustments on page 36 Diagnostics Select Diagnostics from the Service menu to access additional test patter...

Page 63: ...ve image area The range is from 100 black to 100 white The inactive image area is on either side of the active image area when using the Standard 4 3 aspect ratio and above and below the active image...

Page 64: ...Operation 52 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes...

Page 65: ...minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 2 Loosen the four rear Lamp Cover screws and remove the cover 3 Remove the two lamp assembly mounting screws 4 Grasp the lamp assembly hand...

Page 66: ...ponent is not turned on Select the correct source Turn on the source A projected image from a DVD is split or otherwise scrambled DVD player is connected to the Component input and set to progressive...

Page 67: ...carriage return for example to set the brightness to 10 type BRIGHTNESS 10 Enter or BRIGHTNESS 10 Enter You can also send a string of multiple commands on a single line separated by commas For example...

Page 68: ...input Aspect Ratio Commands ANAMORPHIC NA YES Selects the Anamorphic aspect ratio ASPECT NA NA Returns current aspect ratio ASPECTIN NA NA Returns the input source aspect ratio ASPECTOUT NA NA Returns...

Page 69: ...eturns contrast setting value TINT 100 100 YES Sets a value for tint TINT NA NA Returns tint setting value SHARPNESS 6 6 YES Sets a value for sharpness SHARPNESS NA NA Returns sharpness setting value...

Page 70: ...h IWIDTH NA NA Returns input horizontal width value OVERSCAN 0 10 YES Sets the overscan percentage OVERSCAN NA NA Returns overscan percentage Output Shift Commands OHEIGHT 100 100 YES Sets the value f...

Page 71: ...tion LENS1 0 or 4 YES Set primary lens configuration 0 No anamorphic lens present 4 Anamorphic lens present LENS1 NA NA Returns Lens 1 configuration LENS2 0 or 8 YES Set anamorphic lens type 0 Fixed C...

Page 72: ...Serial Communications 60 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes...

Page 73: ...DTV Compatibility 480p 720p 1080i Scan Frequency Horizontal 15 100 kHz Vertical 28 78 Hz Picture Size 16 9 Screen Recommended Width 72 120 in Maximum Width 250 in Throw Distance Factor x Screen Width...

Page 74: ...and projector light output Home Theater Calibration Specifications Light Output 1227 ANSI Lumens VX 2c 1389 ANSI Lumens VX 2dc Contrast Ratio 271 1 VX 2c 304 1 VX 2dc These specifications are obtaine...

Page 75: ...ared remote Serial commands via RS 232 Front panel controls RS 232 Communication Parameters 19200 bps no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit no flow control Trigger Outputs 3 12 VDC each rated at 750 mA and...

Page 76: ...7 3 VX 2c Dimensions Figure 7 1 shows the VX 2c dimensions Figure 7 1 VX 2c Dimensions 0 7 389 14 857 19 190 0 1 685 17 505 ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES 0 7 0 1 2 7 7 4 4 2 7 2 7 0 1 2 5 8 4 1 303 3 1...

Page 77: ...4 VX 2dc Dimensions Figure 7 2 shows the VX 2dc dimensions Figure 7 2 VX 2dc Dimensions 0 7 373 14 873 19 190 0 1 685 17 505 ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES 0 7 5 3 3 7 2 7 5 2 1 4 6 1 1 8 3 4 6 1 303 3...

Page 78: ...Specifications 66 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes...

Page 79: ...imary color component The x and y coordinates for each color define its location on the standard CIE chromaticity graph shown in Figure A 1 CIE stands for Commission Internationale de l clairage Inter...

Page 80: ...een and the current x and y coordinates for white on the vacuum fluourescent display 6 Using the color analyzer measure the x and y coordinates for about 15 seconds Make a note of the results 7 Procee...

Page 81: ...P and or DOWN arrow buttons select Diagnose from the Advanced menu and press ENTER 15 Select Normal and press ENTER 16 Press the MENU button three times to exit the menu system The VX 2 stores the new...

Page 82: ...VX 2 Color Gamut Adjustment A 4 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes...

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Page 84: ...Runco CL 810 Owner s Operating Manual Runco International 2900 Faber Street Union City CA 94587 Ph 510 324 7777 800 23RUNCO Fax 510 324 9300 www runco com RUMA 010120 rev 02 17 06 v6 0 SERIAL NUMBER...

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