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Runco VX-44d/-55d Installation/Operation Manual

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RS-232 Controller

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External Control

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Summary of Contents for Video Xtreme VX-44d

Page 1: ...VX 44d VX 55d 1080p Digital Light ProcessingTM Projector and Digital High Definition DHD Controller Scaler Processor INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...ve in material or workmanship during the warranty period Runco will repair the product replace the product with a similar new or like new product or refund a prorata share of the purchase price calcul...

Page 4: ...ge claims directly with the shipping company 5 The customer is responsible for providing a suitable box to ship the defective product to an authorized Runco repair depot Boxes may be purchased from a...

Page 5: ...ranty does not cover black uniformity issues or other LCD issues associated with usage outside the Runco recommended guidelines and specifications for the product 7 Second day shipment delivery time a...

Page 6: ...ich vary from locality to locality Some localities do not allow limitations on implied warranties and or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and...

Page 7: ...moving the cart apparatus to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel...

Page 8: ...Testing and measurement techniques Section 5 Surge immunity test EN 61000 4 6 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 6 Conducted disturbances induced by ra...

Page 9: ...003 du Canada The Product contains small amounts of tin lead and or mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations Lamp s inside this product contain mercury...

Page 10: ...x Runco VX 44d 55d Installation Operation Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes...

Page 11: ...bout This Manual 1 Textual and Graphic Conventions 1 Using This Manual 2 Description Features and Benefits 3 Key Features and Benefits 4 Parts List 4 2 Controls and Functions 5 VX 44d 55d at a Glance...

Page 12: ...Mounting Upright 28 Ceiling Mounting Inverted 28 Adjusting the Projection Angle 28 Connections to the VX 44d 55d and DHD Controller 29 Connector Panel Access 29 Connecting the DHD Controller to the V...

Page 13: ...64 Information 65 Calibration 65 Service 70 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 77 Lamp and Filter Replacement 77 Lamp Replacement 77 Filter Replacement 79 Lens Replacement 79 Troubleshooting Tips 81 E...

Page 14: ...Table of Contents xiv Runco VX 44d 55d Installation Operation Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes...

Page 15: ...ller 29 3 9 RS 232 Connection from the DHD Controller to the VX 44d 55d 30 3 10 HDMI Source Connections 31 3 11 Component Video Source Connections 32 3 12 RGBHV Source Connections 33 3 13 SCART RGBS S...

Page 16: ...44d 55d Installation Operation Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y 5 2 Unlocking the Lamp 77 5 3 Removing the Lamp 78 5 4 Installing A New Lamp 78 5 5 Removing the Primary Lens 80 6 1 RC5 Message Format 93...

Page 17: ...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 Conventions The following conventions are used...

Page 18: ...pecial 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 ac...

Page 19: ...alibration standards into these projectors The VX 44d and VX 55d are furnished with Runco s newest next generation all digital DHD Controller Scaler Processor featuring advanced Vivix III processing s...

Page 20: ...If any items are missing or damaged please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at 800 23 RUNCO Video Extreme DLP Projector and DHD Controller Remote Control Unit and two 2 AAA size bat...

Page 21: ...d Installation Operation Manual 5 P R E L I M I N A R Y 2 1 VX 44d 55d at a Glance Figure 2 1 shows the key VX 44d 55d components Figure 2 1 VX 44d 55d Top Rear Front View 2 Controls and Functions 7 2...

Page 22: ...cess the lamp compartment 5 REAR FOOT Stationary 6 POWER INPUT 100 to 240 VAC Connect the VX 44d 55d to power here The VX 44d requires 100 to 240 VAC the VX 55d requires 200 to 240 VAC 7 PROJECTION LE...

Page 23: ...sed 5 REMOTE Wired input from an external remote control or infrared receiver 6 ETHERNET Reserved for future use 7 INPUT 3 Video INPUT 4 S Video Not used Connect all video sources to the DHD Controlle...

Page 24: ...these buttons to increase or decrease the projected image size 5 LENS SHIFT Press this button to access the motorized lens shift controls 6 AUTO SETUP Press this button to initiate an automated proce...

Page 25: ...down in the VX 44d 55d menu system RIGHT BUTTON Used to move the menu cursor right in the VX 44d 55d menu system ENTER BUTTON When an item is highlighted on the On Screen Display the ENTER button sele...

Page 26: ...again to return to standby mode For a discrete on or off command you can use the direct access buttons on the remote control 5 LEFT BUTTON Used to direct select inputs or move the menu cursor left in...

Page 27: ...DMI 2 8 MENU BUTTON Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu or to exit the current menu and return to the previous one 9 UP BUTTON Use to direct select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor up...

Page 28: ...Outputs 1 HDMI Out Connect this to Input 2 DVI on the VX 44d 55d see Figure 2 2 2 Display Control Connect this to the RS 232 IN input on the VX 44d 55d using the provided communication cable 3 TRIGGE...

Page 29: ...RGB input for SCART RGBS sources 8 Video Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR camcorder or other composite video source Also provides composite sync input for SCART RGBS sources 9 S Vi...

Page 30: ...Remote Control Unit Figure 2 6 shows the VX 44d 55d remote control and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality Figure 2 6 DHD Controller VX 44d 55d Remote Control CUST 1 THX SVC HDMI 1 H...

Page 31: ...e through the different source inputs in this order LEFT Button HDMI 2 HDMI 1 SCART HD 2 HD 1 Component S Video 2 S Video 1 Composite Video RIGHT Button Composite Video S Video 1 S Video 2 Component H...

Page 32: ...SVC CineWide equipped projectors only Selects the Virtual Cinema aspect ratio used for viewing 16 9 source material on a 2 35 1 screen 11 S VID 1 4 S VID 2 5 S Video Press to select an S Video input o...

Page 33: ...se the remote control for a long time 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...

Page 34: ...gnal sources to the DHD Controller 30 7 Connect external controller to RS 232 port optional 36 8 Connect AutoScope lens motor and or other equipment to 12 volt trigger outputs optional 37 9 Apply powe...

Page 35: ...s 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 36: ...row Distance Table 3 3 lists the available lens options for the VX 44d 55d and their associated throw ratios Table 3 3 VX 44d 55d Lens Options and Throw Ratios Lens Option Note 2 Throw Ratio with Prim...

Page 37: ...rizontal Lens Shift If it is not possible to align the projector 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 express...

Page 38: ...R Y Figure 3 4 Horizontal Lens Shift EXAMPLE ONLY 0 Screen Center 100 Width Lens Shift 1 0 x W 50 Width Lens Shift 0 5 x W Screen Width W Note This is a general example of lens shift Lenses vary in t...

Page 39: ...60 Down 60 60 60 Horizontal Note 2 Left 22 20 21 Right 22 20 21 Lens Shift Limits in Inches with a 100 by 56 inch 1 78 1 Screen Vertical Up 33 60 33 60 33 60 Down 33 60 33 60 33 60 Horizontal Left 22...

Page 40: ...quality audio receiver that has the ability to effectively synchronize audio and video signals Most mainstream audio receiver switchers have the ability to synchronize the audio and video to the Adva...

Page 41: ...parately from the projector Proceed as follows to install the projection lens 1 Remove the lens plug from the lens opening in the projector 2 Place the lens cap on the projection lens to protect it fr...

Page 42: ...e CineWide with AutoScope Line up the eight mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the bottom of the projector Secure the motor to the projector with the eight screws provided for this...

Page 43: ...ing mounting an AutoScope equipped projector If you are installing the VX 44d 55d in an upright position not ceiling mounted use the supplied hardware to attach the projector stand to the bottom of th...

Page 44: ...side bottom surface of the enclosure on which the projector can rest A variety of materials can be used for this purpose for example rubber crutch tips or turntable feet Adjusting the Projection Angle...

Page 45: ...ce Ensure that the cables are securely connected Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them Connector Panel Access To access the connector panel pull firmly on the cable access cover to open...

Page 46: ...s to the DHD Controller Connect your video sources to the DHD Controller as shown and described in the sections that follow HDMI Source Connections See Figure 3 10 3 4 XMT DATA 2 3 RCV DATA 2 5 SIG GN...

Page 47: ...Installation Runco VX 44d 55d Installation Operation Manual 31 P R E L I M I N A R Y Figure 3 10 HDMI Source Connections HDMI AV OUT HDMI AV OUT HDMI sources BD DVD DTV Set Top Box etc...

Page 48: ...I N A R Y Component Video Source Connections Connect your component video sources to the HD1 HD2 and or Component SCART inputs as shown in Figure 3 11 Figure 3 11 Component Video Source Connections Y...

Page 49: ...RGBHV Source Connections Connect personal computers and or other RGB sources to the HD1 HD2 and or Component SCART inputs as shown in Figure 3 12 Figure 3 12 RGBHV Source Connections or Computer RGB C...

Page 50: ...blue and red outputs from your SCART source to the Component SCART input on the DHD Controller Connect the sync output from your SCART source to the Video input on the DHD Controller See Figure 3 13 F...

Page 51: ...n Operation Manual 35 P R E L I M I N A R Y Composite and S Video Source Connections See Figure 3 14 Figure 3 14 S Video and Composite Video Source Connections Gaming Console VCR Camcorder Composite S...

Page 52: ...nect a PC or control automation system if present to the RS 232 port on the DHD Controller see Figure 3 15 For more information about using this connection refer to External Control on page 87 Figure...

Page 53: ...ct the AutoScope lens motor to a 12 volt trigger output on the DHD Controller see Figure 3 16 Similarly connect other 12 volt trigger activated equipment such as retractable screens or screen masks to...

Page 54: ...cannot reach the DHD Controller due to excessive distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors you can connect an external IR receiver to the DHD Controller to extend the range of the remote...

Page 55: ...nd 240 VAC The input voltage to a VX 55d must be between 200 and 240 VAC The LED status window displays an active pattern of segments to indicate the projector is changing its state from powered down...

Page 56: ...DHD Controller front panel to turn on the system The vacuum fluorescent display on the DHD Controller front panel briefly displays Initializing System followed by Starting VX 44d 55d The LED status w...

Page 57: ...se the cursor buttons to highlight In or Out Then press and hold the ENTER button To make the picture smaller zoom out use the cursor buttons to highlight the minus sign Then press and hold the ENTER...

Page 58: ...ounting Assembly on top of or under if the projector is inverted the Lens Motor Carriage Plate or Base Plate so that the two threaded posts at the bottom of the Z Adjustment Plate pass through the cor...

Page 59: ...Triggers from the Service menu 4 Assign the trigger output to which the lens motor is connected to the Cinema and Virtual Cinema aspect ratios This enables the lens motor to move the anamorphic lens i...

Page 60: ...Adjustment Levers directly above the Height Adjustment Levers on either side of the lens to allow it to pivot freely Then adjust the anamorphic lens angle so that the projected image is rectangular Th...

Page 61: ...in place Geometry 1 Input an anamorphic cross hatch test pattern to the DHD Controller 2 Loosen the Nylon Set Screws just enough to allow the Anamorphic Lens to rotate freely 3 Grasp the lens by the c...

Page 62: ...wn list of further options will then appear You navigate the function menus in a similar manner enter a menu option number for any numbered option or use the and keys to highlight the desired option t...

Page 63: ...recommended Or select Use Default Settings to undo the effects of a previous calibration In the event of a power failure the projector reverts to the default LumaCal settings in which case you should...

Page 64: ...If no calibration has previously been done you may be prompted to do a Full calibration If a motion calibration has been done you will be prompted to complete a reference calibration If both calibrati...

Page 65: ...e the check mark to prevent display of this message instead when your lamp expires only the status display messages on the back of the projector will provide a visual warning to replace the lamp Lamp...

Page 66: ...de this value remains at the chosen Intensity setting and cannot be adjusted To use Intensity mode judge by eye or use a meter and set the level as desired for your application Over time the projector...

Page 67: ...ly levels off At this point the tracking function terminates that is the power level stabilizes and the lamp begins to dim normally Either reduce your Intensity setting or replace the lamp Do not lowe...

Page 68: ...Installation 52 Runco VX 44d 55d Installation Operation Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes...

Page 69: ...erscan Overscan Mode Zoom Crop Phase RGB Component SCART signals only Tracking RGB Component SCART signals only Memory Presets Recall ISF Night Recall ISF Day Recall Save Custom Recall Save THX Reset...

Page 70: ...eset Enter serial number and Set in Display Cancel Diagnostics White Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan Magenta Display Device Auto Calibration Yes No Color Space Auto REC601 REC709 or RGB PC Not available on...

Page 71: ...t in this example 16 9 is selected Note that some aspect ratios are unavailable and or not useful with certain types of source material The optimal setting depends on a number of factors such as The a...

Page 72: ...s Letterbox LBOX Letterbox mode scales zooms in on a 4 3 image linearly by the same amount on all sides to fill a 16 9 display Letterbox is best suited for viewing LaserDisc movies or non anamorphic D...

Page 73: ...16 9 image is scaled NON linearly more on the sides than in the center to fit a 2 35 1 screen Native none Select Native to display the source signal in its native resolution centered in the display ar...

Page 74: ...y picture quality using the naked eye and regular program material Runco recommends using the following calibration tools for best results External test pattern source Ovation Multimedia Digital Video...

Page 75: ...eas are barely visible The lighter gray areas are clearly visible The white areas are a comfortable level of true white The image contains only black gray and white no color Contrast On your external...

Page 76: ...Tint or hue is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image When tint is decreased the image appears redder when it is increased the image appears greener To set the tint se...

Page 77: ...he transitions from black to gray and differently sized lines in the sweep patterns at the top and bottom Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them Figure 4 5 Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sh...

Page 78: ...n the assumption that older television sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area Overscan effectively trims away these inactive outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion...

Page 79: ...each pixel is clearly defined You may notice that you can stabilize the image at more than one point Use either setting in such cases Tracking RGB Component or SCART sources Tracking determines the fr...

Page 80: ...location The currently selected preset is indicated by a to its left in the example shown here ISF Night is selected You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset otherwise they...

Page 81: ...Color settings to adjust the color balance at the DHD Controller output These settings are saved independently for each input and display mode Gain Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances i...

Page 82: ...level You can choose to run the lamp as bright as possible this is the default setting or you can choose a lower setting Generally lower lamp output prolongs the life of the lamp but decreases bright...

Page 83: ...e mode to choose one of five color temperature presets 3200K 5500K 6500K 7500K and 9300K The default setting 6500K is appropriate for most situations Higher settings produce a bluer picture lower ones...

Page 84: ...ontrast according to the amount of ambient light in the viewing area Use a higher setting for rooms with a lot of ambient light Use a lower setting for more theater like viewing conditions little or n...

Page 85: ...Save ISF Day Whenever you make a change to the ISF settings you should always save it Select Save ISF Night or Save ISF Day from the Calibration menu to do this Copy Paste You can copy and paste sett...

Page 86: ...right and left cursor buttons to change the cursor position Press MENU when you have finished entering text Splash Timer When you turn on the VX 44d 55d it projects a welcome screen with the Runco and...

Page 87: ...have multiple DHD Controllers and want to control them independently as opposed to broadcasting commands from a single remote to all of them In this scenario you can use multiple remotes programmed to...

Page 88: ...o correct this select Vertical Keystone from the Installation menu and use the or button to make the image rectangular See Figure 4 8 Figure 4 8 Keystone Correction Lens Select Lens from the Display D...

Page 89: ...elect Diagnostics from the Display Device Configure menu then select Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan or Magenta to display only that color channel simulating a filter of that color This can be useful for c...

Page 90: ...or space Otherwise REC601 is used for SDTV and EDTV sources and REC709 for all other sources Component For SDTV and EDTV resolutions the DHD Controller uses the REC601 color space For all other resolu...

Page 91: ...and or tearing you may want to enable Film Mode to ensure stable processing for that source CUE Chroma Upsampling Error Correction Some DVD players use MPEG decoders that do not correctly upsample th...

Page 92: ...nel STANDBY indicator LED When set to ON the LED lights amber when the system is in standby mode otherwise it is off When set to OFF the LED is always off LCD Select LCD from the Front Panel Brightnes...

Page 93: ...service select Lamp Info from the Display Device Configure menu available by selecting Service Display Device Configure Lamp Info in sequence Lamp Replacement For lamp or filter replacement please co...

Page 94: ...up again if the lamp is not fully connected to the terminal block Figure 5 4 Installing A New Lamp 6 Pull out and turn the lamp lock lever turned up in Step 3 a quarter turn clockwise to lock the lamp...

Page 95: ...Then remove the panel 3 Pull the filters out of the projector and discard Do not reuse filters 4 Insert the new filters with the wired side in 5 Replace the filter access panels and tighten the screws...

Page 96: ...al P R E L I M I N A R Y 5 Grasping the lens barrel turn it in a counter clockwise direction until it stops Then pull it forward to remove it disconnects from the connector assembly Figure 5 5 Removin...

Page 97: ...232C input on the VX 44d 55d see Figure 3 8 The projector and DHD Controller are both on but there is no picture and on screen menus do not appear Lens cover is on or shutter is closed Lamp failed to...

Page 98: ...orrect DHD Controller input The display freezes suddenly Excessive voltage noise on the AC or ground input has interrupted the projector s ability to lock on to a signal Power down the projector and d...

Page 99: ...ode Description General 12 Software bug Contact dealer or Runco Technical Support 13 CRC error in flash ROM Download new software 14 Engineering only programming is complete Contact Runco replace TIPM...

Page 100: ...ed Fan 7 58 TIPM fan failed Fan 8 TIPM Image Processor 60 Boot code CRC failed 61 Unable to program DigMux PLD 62 Unable to program Control PLD 63 Unable to program Bubks PLD 64 Unrecognized ROM type...

Page 101: ...n failure 8A Blue modular Formatter communication failure 93 Modular formatter architecture error 94 Modular formatter DMD mismatch 95 Modular formatter sequence mismatch Miscellaneous A0 Unable to pr...

Page 102: ...Maintenance and Troubleshooting 86 Runco VX 44d 55d Installation Operation Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes...

Page 103: ...bits 1 stop bit and no flow control Set the baud rate to 19200 to match that of the DHD Controller RS 232 port Serial Command Syntax Serial commands to the DHD Controller take the following form Comm...

Page 104: ...Turns projector on and off POWER NA NA Returns power status Input Selection Commands COMPONENT NA YES Selects the Component input COMPOSITE NA YES Selects the Composite video input HDMI1 NA YES Selec...

Page 105: ...NA NA Returns Film Mode setting 0 off 1 on FILTER 0 10 YES Sets a value for input color noise filter FILTER NA NA Returns input color noise filter setting PHASE 0 31 YES Adjusts phase PHASE NA NA Retu...

Page 106: ...0 20 YES Sets the overscan percentage OVERSCAN NA NA Returns overscan percentage OVERSCANMODE 0 1 YES Sets the overscan mode 0 zoom 1 crop OVERSCANMODE NA NA Returns the overscan mode 0 zoom 1 crop Ou...

Page 107: ...state 0 Off 1 Initializing 2 On 3 Powering Down 4 Error TRIGGER 1 3 YES Assigns trigger to currently selected aspect ratio The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote con...

Page 108: ...teristics Each code consists of 14 bits Two 2 start bits always 1 A toggle bit This bit is inverted every time a key is released and pressed again This allows the DHD Controller to distinguish between...

Page 109: ...cket Data Word Encoded Data Word Modulated Carrier Zoom In of Carrier RC5 Packet Transmission 3tp tp 1 78 ms 27 8 s Table 6 2 RC5 Control Codes for the DHD Controller Remote Control Button Name RC5 Da...

Page 110: ...rrow LET BOX 0x344B 0x3C4B Letterbox aspect ratio MENU 0x3443 0x3C43 MENU OFF 0x3442 0x3C42 Power off ON 0x3441 0x3C41 Power on RIGHT 0x3448 0x3C48 Right Arrow SVC 0x346D 0x3C6D Virtual Cinema aspect...

Page 111: ...p 1080i 1080p Scan Frequency Horizontal 15 kHz to 120 kHz Vertical 23 97 Hz to 150 Hz Picture Size 16 9 Screen VX 44d Recommended width 72 to 192 in Maximum width 300 in VX 55d Recommended width 72 to...

Page 112: ...rement is dependent on screen size screen gain and projector light output Theater Calibration Specifications Light Output 2780 ANSI Lumens VX 44d 3475 ANSI Lumens VX 55d Contrast Ratio variable based...

Page 113: ...2 Component RGBHV 5 x BNC 2 HDMI 1 3 with HDCP Output HDMI 1 3 with HDCP Control Options Discrete infrared remote Serial commands via RS 232 Front panel controls RS 232 Communication Parameters 19200...

Page 114: ...ation Operation Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y 7 3 VX 44d 55d Dimensions Figure 7 1 shows the VX 44d 55d dimensions all dimensions are in inches Figure 7 1 VX 44d 55d Dimensions Intake Vents Exhaust Ven...

Page 115: ...31 469 25 175 66 59 35 892 29 862 72 00 37 861 31 500 75 00 37 500 31 500 85 00 43 269 36 000 800x600 800x600 60 00 37 879 40 000 72 00 48 077 50 000 75 00 46 875 49 500 85 00 53 674 56 250 832x624 8...

Page 116: ...1280x720 23 98 24 00 17 982 18 000 59 341 59 400 720 25p 1280x720 25 00 18 750 74 250 720 30p 1280x720 29 97 30 00 22 478 22 500 74 175 74 250 720 50p 1280x720 50 00 37 500 75 250 720 60p 1280x720 60...

Page 117: ...4 60 00 15 734 15 750 3 580 PAL N 50 00 15 625 3 580 SECAM 50 00 15 625 13 500 Table 7 3 Supported Signal Timings by Input continued Format Resolution Refresh Rate Hz Horizontal Frequency kHz PixelFre...

Page 118: ...Specifications 102 Runco VX 44d 55d Installation Operation Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes...

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Page 120: ...Runco International 800 23RUNCO Fax 503 748 8161 www runco com 020 0826 02 Rev B April 2009...

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