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Page 1: ...OWNER S OPERATING MANUAL VX 22d 1080p 3 chip Digital Light ProcessingTM Projector and DHD Controller...

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Page 3: ...normal use and does not cover normal maintenance This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance items failure resulting from accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication...

Page 4: ...pment of the product for repair These arrangements must be made through the selling Runco Dealer If this is not possible contact Runco directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructi...

Page 5: ...__ ________________________________________ Model Purchased Date ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ____________...

Page 6: ...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 the p...

Page 7: ...and Benefits 3 Parts List 4 2 Controls and Functions 5 VX 22d at a Glance 5 VX 22d Rear Panel 6 DHD Controller Front Panel 8 DHD Controller Rear Panel 10 VX 22d Remote Control 12 3 Installation 15 Re...

Page 8: ...to the DHD Controller 29 RS 232 Controller Connection 34 Connecting 12 Volt Trigger Outputs to External Theater Equipment 35 Connecting an External IR Receiver to the DHD Controller 36 Connecting to A...

Page 9: ...nance and Troubleshooting 59 Lamp Replacement 59 Filter Replacement 60 Troubleshooting Tips 61 6 Serial Communications 63 RS 232 Connection and Port Configuration 63 Serial Command Syntax 63 7 Specifi...

Page 10: ...Table of Contents x Runco VX 22d Owner s Operating Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes...

Page 11: ...Connections HD1 HD2 30 3 10 Digital DTV RGB or Component Video Connections HD3 31 3 11 Analog RGB Connections 32 3 12 S Video and Composite Video Connections 33 3 13 RS 232 Control System Connection 3...

Page 12: ...List of Figures xii Runco VX 22d Owner s Operating Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes...

Page 13: ...s about this manual Send them to techpub runco com Textual and Graphic Conventions Text Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual in order to clarify the information and instructio...

Page 14: ...cial 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 acti...

Page 15: ...y refined detail This advanced design provides pure digital connections from input to light engine for absolutely stellar pictures In addition Runco s multiple aspect ratio control includes its unique...

Page 16: ...nd two 2 AAA size batteries AC Power Cords for Projector and DHD Controller Dual Link DVI Cable length specified at time of order available lengths range from 7 5 meters to 30 meters 24 6 feet to 98 4...

Page 17: ...Bottom Side View 1 INTAKE VENT 2 LENS OPENING 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 pull i...

Page 18: ...N Used to move the menu cursor left in the VX 22d menu system 4 UP BUTTON Used to move the menu cursor up in the VX 22d menu system 5 DOWN BUTTON Used to move the menu cursor down in the VX 22d menu s...

Page 19: ...confirm Press PATTERN again to return to the selected source 10 POWER INPUT 100 to 240 VAC Connect the VX 22d to power here 11 SERVICE PORT For use by authorized service personnel only 12 USB B High...

Page 20: ...s currently selected menu or if no menu is selected the current source input resolution and aspect ratio If an error condition occurs a message appears here indicating the cause 4 PATTERN BUTTON Press...

Page 21: ...nctioning normally Flashes blue one second on one second off to indicate an error condition Flashes blue one half second on one half second off for approximately 90 seconds after the system is turned...

Page 22: ...r future use 6 WIRED REMOTE 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 TTL level Sleeve Ground 7 RS 232 485 C...

Page 23: ...ion source or to a personal computer The DHD Controller automatically detects the input signal resolution 11 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR laser disc player...

Page 24: ...VX 22d remote control and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality Figure 2 5 VX 22d Remote Control FOCUS LENS ZOOM LIGHT OFF ON VID S VID HDMI1 HD2 HD1 INFO ENTER EXIT MENU BRT CUST1 CU...

Page 25: ...lay input signal and product information Cursor Keys Use these buttons to select items or settings adjust settings or switch display patterns EXIT Press to save menu item setting s exit the current me...

Page 26: ...e screen LBOX Letterbox For viewing LaserDisc movies or non anamorphic DVDs on a 16 9 screen VWIDE VirtualWide Enlarges a 4 3 image horizontally in a NON linear fashion to fit 16 9 full screen display...

Page 27: ...use 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 28: ...troller to the projector 28 6 Connect signal sources to the DHD Controller 29 7 Connect external controller to RS 232 port optional 34 8 Connect 12 volt trigger outputs to AutoScope lens motor and or...

Page 29: ...brant 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 aud...

Page 30: ...ble lens options for the VX 22d and their associated throw ratios Table 3 3 VX 22d Lens Options and Throw Ratios Lens Option Note 2 Throw Ratio with Primary Lens Only Throw Range in inches with 96x54...

Page 31: ...tor 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 32: ...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 their...

Page 33: ...Triton B Triton C Triton D Triton E Lens Shift Limits as Percentages of Screen Height or Width Notes 1 and 2 Vertical Note 2 Up 10 31 30 32 28 30 Down 10 71 61 62 65 63 Horizontal Note 2 Left 5 17 12...

Page 34: ...ature may cause drifts in the projector circuitry which may affect performance Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers Common sources o...

Page 35: ...ens assembly into the hole in the lens flange DO NOT PUSH THE LENS ASSEMBLY ALL THE WAY IN Only push the lens assembly in far enough so that the front of the lens motor is clearly behind the projector...

Page 36: ...ws to install the AutoScope lens motor Remove Projector Front Feet Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface Loosen and remove the two front feet on the projector Make sure to...

Page 37: ...Manual 25 P R E L I M I N A R Y Install AutoScope Lens Motor 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...

Page 38: ...of the projector as shown in Figure 3 6 For ceiling installations these brackets bring the mounting points for the projector mounting plate included with the ceiling mount kit from the bottom of the p...

Page 39: ...nd it from the ceiling using a specially designed ceiling mount fixture The projector can also be inverted and placed in an enclosure above and behind the viewing area Install four feet on the inside...

Page 40: ...anion DHD Controller Processor All signal sources should be connected to the appropriate inputs on the rear panel of the controller The signal from the controller is then output to the VX 22d projecto...

Page 41: ...w HDMI Connections See Figure 3 8 Figure 3 8 HDMI Source Connections Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible This ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain th...

Page 42: ...d Figure 3 10 Figure 3 9 Digital DTV RGB or Component Video Connections HD1 HD2 II I III TRIGGERS 32 485 HD3 VGA Y Pb Pr COMPOSITE S VIDEO HD2 BNC Vs Hs Pr R Pb B Y G HD1 RCA Y G Vs Hs Pr R Pb B HDMI...

Page 43: ...g Manual 31 P R E L I M I N A R Y Figure 3 10 Digital DTV RGB or Component Video Connections HD3 HD3 VGA Y Pb Pr COMPOSITE S VIDEO HD2 BNC Vs Hs Pr R Pb B Y G DMI II Green Y Blue Pb Red Pr Horiz Vert...

Page 44: ...rating Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Analog Computer RGB Connections See Figure 3 11 Figure 3 11 Analog RGB Connections HD3 VGA Y Pb Pr COMPOSITE S VIDEO HD2 BNC Vs Hs Pr R Pb B Y G HDMI II Green Y Blu...

Page 45: ...33 P R E L I M I N A R Y S Video Composite Video Connections See Figure 3 12 Figure 3 12 S Video and Composite Video Connections HD3 VGA Y Pb Pr COMPOSITE S VIDEO HD2 BNC Vs Hs Pr R Pb B Y G HDMI II...

Page 46: ...t on the DHD Controller see Figure 3 13 For more information about using this connection refer to Serial Communications on page 63 Figure 3 13 RS 232 Control System Connection II I TRIGG RS 232 485 WI...

Page 47: ...connect other 12 volt trigger activated equipment such as retractable screens or screen masks to the other trigger outputs For more information on using the DHD Controller triggers refer to Triggers...

Page 48: ...rnal IR Receiver Connection When an external IR receiver is connected to the wired IR input the built in IR sensor on the DHD Controller is disabled II I TRIGGERS RS 232 485 WIRED REMOTE SERVICE ONLY...

Page 49: ...he DHD Controller front panel briefly displays Starting Display 5 When the projector is ready for use after about 20 seconds the RUN LED on the DHD Controller front panel lights solid blue The fluores...

Page 50: ...focus the projected image use the cursor buttons to highlight In or Out Then press and hold the ENTER button on the remote control Zoom To make the picture smaller zoom out use the cursor buttons to...

Page 51: ...from the bottom of the Anamorphic Lens Holder item 5 2 Place the Anamorphic Lens Holder on top of the AutoScope Carriage Plate item 7 Position the bracket so that the long slot at the bottom of the le...

Page 52: ...on the yoke 5 Use the Height Y Adjustment T Screws item 3 Pitch Adjustment T Screws item 4 and T Nuts item 9 to attach the Pitch Adjustment Yoke and Lens Adapter Ring to the Anamorphic Lens Holder Th...

Page 53: ...vice menu 5 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 into position in front...

Page 54: ...ustment T Screws directly below the Height Y Adjustment T Screws 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...

Page 55: ...X Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot freely from side to side Then angle the lens to even out any left right pincushion distortion Once the proper lens angle has been set firmly tighten the...

Page 56: ...p the lens by the center ring and rotate the lens until the image is properly anamorphic 4 When the image geometry appears correct tighten the Anamorphic Lens Set Screw item 10 to secure the lens in p...

Page 57: ...select a menu item use the and buttons on the remote control DHD Controller front panel or projector rear panel to highlight it Then to confirm your selection press ENTER on the remote control or SELE...

Page 58: ...2 Aspect Ratio 16 9 4 3 Letterbox VirtualWide Cinema Virtual Cinema Picture Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Input Position Left Right Up Down Width Height Overscan Phase RGB Component signals...

Page 59: ...projected image select Aspect Ratio from the Main Menu and press ENTER or SELECT Select the appropriate aspect ratio for your screen size and the type of program material being viewed refer to Table...

Page 60: ...terbox 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 DVDs o...

Page 61: ...35 source material in its native aspect ratio With a 16 9 screen and a non CineWide projector no anamorphic lens the upper and lower portions of the screen are masked but the geometry of the active i...

Page 62: ...4 2 shows a typical PLUGE pattern Figure 4 2 Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black white and gray areas against a black...

Page 63: ...LECT 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...

Page 64: ...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 or SELECT While looking at the color bar pattern throu...

Page 65: ...sition Menu to fine tune the aspect ratio and image position for the current source Left Right Select Left Right from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image horizontally Press to shift t...

Page 66: ...ne point Use either setting in this case ISF Presets For each input the VX 22d lets you save image quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time You can create up to four presets per...

Page 67: ...nd maximum input white for all signals A good gamma setting helps to optimize blacks and whites while ensuring smooth transitions for the in between values utilized in other grays Unlike Brightness an...

Page 68: ...quencies may also soften the image ISF Day Display Color Refer to ISF Night Display Color ISF Day Input Image Refer to ISF Night Input Image ISF Day Input Color Refer to ISF Night Input Color Save ISF...

Page 69: ...enu then select Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan or Magenta to display only that color simulating a filter of that color This can be useful for calibration or measurement purposes To restore the normal pict...

Page 70: ...d increments Or set the timer to 0 disabled if you want the menus to remain on screen indefinitely Film Mode Use Film Mode to smooth out moving images from interlaced standard definition SD sources In...

Page 71: ...sen and remove the rear Lamp Cover screw 3 Slide the Lamp Cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it 4 Loosen the two captive lamp assembly mounting screws using a coin or a large flat blade scr...

Page 72: ...alled in an extremely dusty environment you should also replace the filter located at the right side of the projector 1 Loosen the four captive screws holding the filter access panel in place Then rem...

Page 73: ...component 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 set to progressive scan mode Turn off progressive sc...

Page 74: ...Maintenance and Troubleshooting 62 Runco VX 22d Owner s Operating Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes...

Page 75: ...mat and are not case sensitive on and ON are equivalent For a command that takes no parameters type the command followed by a carriage return for example to turn on the system type ON Enter For a comm...

Page 76: ...ands SSRC 0 Selects the Composite video input Composite SSRC 1 Selects the S Video input S Video SSRC 2 Selects the Component RCA HD1 input Component RCA SSRC 3 Selects the Component BNC HD2 input Com...

Page 77: ...mands These commands provide active OSD responses just like the IR remote ENTR ENTER or SELECT button none EXIT EXIT button MENU MENU button MND Down Arrow button MNL Left Arrow button MNR Right Arrow...

Page 78: ...Serial Communications 66 Runco VX 22d Owner s Operating Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes...

Page 79: ...s Refer to Table 7 2 Video Standards Refer to Table 7 2 DTV Compatibility 480i 576i 480p 576p 1080i 50 60 720p 50 60 1080p 24 50 60 1080psf Scan Frequency Horizontal 15 100 kHz Vertical 28 78 Hz Pictu...

Page 80: ...rement is dependent on screen size screen gain and projector light output Home Theater Calibration Specifications Light Output 1391 ANSI Lumens Contrast Ratio 321 1 These specifications are obtained b...

Page 81: ...ith HDCP Control Options Discrete infrared remote Serial commands via RS 232 interface Front panel controls RS 232 Communication Parameters 19200 bps no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit no flow control T...

Page 82: ...Y 7 3 VX 22d Dimensions Figure 7 1 shows the VX 22d dimensions all dimensions are in inches Figure 7 1 VX 22d Dimensions with Ceiling Mount and CineWide AutoScope Options 8 19 9 97 4 14 14 18 10 04 6...

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