Runco Reflection VX-3C Owner'S Operating Manual Download

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WNER

PERATING

ANUAL

Digital Light Processing Projector &

Virtual High Definition

Controller

With Aspect Ratio Control

Reflection VX-

c Projector

VHD Controller

Summary of Contents for Reflection VX-3C

Page 1: ...OWNER S OPERATING MANUAL Digital Light Processing Projector Virtual High Definition Controller With Aspect Ratio Control Reflection VX 3c Projector VHD Controller ...

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Page 3: ...Leveling 2 22 2 8 Zoom Focus Lens Offset 2 23 2 9 Serial Port Connections 2 28 Operations 3 1 Overview 3 1 3 2 Projector Basics 3 1 3 3 Using the Keypad 3 4 3 4 Navigating the Menus 3 12 3 5 Using Inputs and Channels 3 16 3 6 Adjusting the Image 3 21 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls 3 28 3 8 Using Multiple Projectors 3 42 3 9 Error Conditions 3 43 Maintenance 4 1 Warnings and ...

Page 4: ...tion 6 6 Remote Control Description 6 8 Quick Set up Guide 6 9 Connection Examples 6 9 Getting Started 6 10 Overall Function Description 6 11 Menu Description 6 12 Main Menu 6 12 Picture Quality Adjustments 6 13 Aspect Ratios 6 16 First the basics 6 16 How Aspect Ratios Affect DLPTM Projectors 6 18 Dimensions 6 19 RS 232 Protocol 6 20 Specifications 6 21 A Glossary A 1 B Keypad Reference B 1 C Men...

Page 5: ... than 250 1 ANSI 400 1 full field Tandem horizontal and vertical sizing software control Independent vertical stretch for changing aspect ratios Interchangeable lenses for diagonal screen sizes up to 40 or more feet Memory for up to 99 custom channels source setups Intuitive on screen menus or hidden direct control Input switching with keypad Built in RS 232 and RS 422 ports for computer control a...

Page 6: ...ailable Runco service technicians and dealers are fully trained to quickly diagnose and correct projector malfunctions Should you encounter a problem with the projector and require assistance contact your Runco dealer or Runco International In many cases any necessary servicing can be performed on site If you have purchased the projector fill out the information below and keep with your records Pu...

Page 7: ... right area assuming a video decoder is installed accepts a composite video at INPUT 3 or S video input at INPUT 4 Connect your source to the appropriate panel connectors STEP 3 Connect the Line Cord to AC Power Connect the projector s 13 amp high current rated line cord to the AC receptacle at the lower right corner of the projector and to AC Input power required is 100 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 11 5 a...

Page 8: ...en turn the top screw to raise or lower the image Turn the bottom screw to shift the image left or right Re check focus OTHER Press to refine other display parameters as described in Section 3 2 2 Installation Considerations Although this projector delivers a high brightness quality output final display quality could be compromised if the projector is not properly installed This subsection discuss...

Page 9: ...reen Inverted Mount ceiling Installation ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Chapter 5 Does not take up audience space Chapter 6 Projector is unobtrusive Chapter 7 Projector cannot be accidentally moved Chapter 8 Installation is more permanent Chapter 9 It is more difficult to access the projector Rear Screen Floor Mount Installation ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Chapter 10 Projector is completely hidden Chapte...

Page 10: ...gle is required but there is low ambient room lighting Screen Size Screen size may be from 5 to 40 feet diagonal depending on the lens you are using For instance a 1 2 1 lens can produce a 5 to 25 foot image size whereas a 4 7 1 zoom lens produces an 8 to 40 foot image size Choose a screen size that is appropriate for your lens and application Keep in mind that if the projector will be used to dis...

Page 11: ...minate fluorescent lights consider using incandescent spot lighting or parabolic reflectors egg crates to direct light down to the floor Light dimmers or rheostats allow further control Outside windows are undesirable in any projection room A small crack between curtains on a sunny day can wash out a projected image If you do have windows make sure that window cov erings are opaque and overlapping...

Page 12: ... motors and transformers Common sources of these are slide projectors speakers power amplifiers ele vators etc For rear screen applications less space is required if a mirror is used to fold the optical path Choose the right screen size for the application As screen size increases magnification increases and reduces brightness Select a screen size which is appropriate for the venue but not larger ...

Page 13: ...tor is from the screen the larger the image NOTE If your projector is tilted in relation to the screen as is sometimes the case for large ven ues or elevated installations throw distance still represents the smallest measurement between the screen and lens Throw distance is roughly equal to the hori zontal width of the screen multiplied by the type of lens you are using For example if you are usin...

Page 14: ... the projector the bottom screw if the projector is ceiling mounted The range of adjustment is roughly 130 depending on the specific lens you are using and whether or not you are also offsetting horizontally See Table 2 1 for the percentage of the image that can be displayed above and below the center of each type of lens designed for this pro jector These image offsets are also illustrated in Fig...

Page 15: ...nges can be exceeded however this may affect image quality 4 Simultaneous horizontal and vertical off set limits the adjustment range of each THE HORIZONTAL POSITION of the image can be offset that is shifted left or right of lens center by turning the bottom screw on the front of the projector the top screw if the projector is ceiling mounted The maximum horizontal offsets for the lenses designed...

Page 16: ...that projector can be rotated and mounted at any vertical angle i e you can tilt the face of the projector up or down as much as desired for your installation The side to side tilt however must not exceed 15 see Figure 2 9 This limit ensures that the arc lamp in the projector oper ates properly and safely Always make sure that exhaust air from the projector does not vent towards the lens otherwise...

Page 17: ...rnal RGB source such as the VHD Controller or it can also be used for YPbPr sig nals from DTV sources The upper right panel the Video Decoder Module accepts only compos ite video at INPUT 3 or S video at INPUT 4 from devices such as VCRs laser disc players or DVD players There are also several optional interfaces available for connecting other sources at INPUT 2 Such an option installs in the uppe...

Page 18: ...he source uses sync on green only the red green and blue connections are required If the source provides a composite sync output connect it to the SYNC input labeled HOR COMP If the source provides separate horizontal and vertical sync outputs connect horizontal sync to the SYNC input labeled HOR COMP and connect vertical sync to SYNC input labeled VERT See Figure 2 11 NOTE To connect YPbPr signal...

Page 19: ... Adjusting the Image 2 Do not connect digital component signals known as YCbCr to INPUT 1 Use the appropriate digital interface installed at INPUT 2 AUDIO for INPUT 1 To control audio levels in an audio visual system connect pre amplified line level audio inputs to the IN 1 left and right channel audio inputs located near the top left corner of the rear input panel Then connect external audio ampl...

Page 20: ...UT 3 To control audio levels in an audio visual system connect pre amplified line level audio inputs to the IN 3 left and right channel audio inputs located near the top left corner of the rear input panel Then connect external audio amplification equipment to audio OUT for sound output Audio connection cables require standard RCA type phono plugs NOTE If you want to loop a composite video signal ...

Page 21: ...Figure 2 14 Figure 2 14 Connecting S Video AUDIO for INPUT 4 To control audio levels in an audio visual system connect pre amplified line level audio inputs to the IN 4 left and right channel audio inputs located near the top left corner of the rear input panel Then connect external audio amplification equipment to audio OUT for sound output Audio connection cables require standard RCA type phono ...

Page 22: ...projector Continue this looping method for each projector using either the phono plug or the adjacent BNC as input into INPUT 3 then using the other connector as an output i e loop through Whether you use the BNC or the phono plug as input or output depends on the type of cable you have on hand and what type of connectors are on each end If desired connect one audio signal to any projector as usua...

Page 23: ...input into INPUT 4 then using the other connector s as an output i e loop through Whether you use 4 pin mini DIN or the 2 adjacent BNCs as input or output depends on the type of cable you have on hand and what type of connectors are on each end If desired connect one audio signal to any projector as usual VIDEO TERMINATION In the Preferences menu make sure Video Termination is checked for only the...

Page 24: ...te S Video Input Module at INPUT 2 Figure 2 17 Connecting an Extra Video Source to Input 1 Optional Inputs Optional modules from Runco allow you to increase your total number of inputs and or accom modate different signal types whether analog or digital Any one of these modules can be installed in the area labeled INPUT 2 They include RGB Input Module RGB Active Loop Thru Input Module RGB Buffered...

Page 25: ...order to power down 2 6 Operating Orientation The projector is set up at the factory for use in a front screen floor mount orientation If your ini tial installation is ceiling mount or rear screen displayed images may be upside down and or reversed To correct you must change the image orientation from within the Preferences menu you may prefer to do this before physi cally installing the projector...

Page 26: ...ounting for full details Lens offset ranges are also listed on page 5 1 Further display adjustments are available through keypad commands and on screen menus refer to Section 3 Operation 2 9 Serial Port Connections You may wish to use equipment other than the keypad for controlling the projector or for per forming other special functions Such equipment such as most personal computers requires a se...

Page 27: ...ible with RS 232 connecting one to the other could damage the equipment at either end If you wish to control the projector with a computer and or other controlling device having RS 422 capability connect RS 422 serial communication cables between the computer or other device and either or both of the projector serial ports labeled RS 422 these 6 pin XLR con nector ports are located near the upper ...

Page 28: ...ompatible equip ment If using multiple projectors Serial Communications RS 232 NETWORK To control multiple projectors with a computer controller having an RS 232 interface chain the projectors together by connecting the RS 232 OUT connector of the first projector already connected to the computer controller to the RS 232 IN connector of the next projector in the chain Figure 2 21 Adding Another Pr...

Page 29: ...irst projector already connected to the computer controller to the RS 422 PORT 1 connector of the next projector in the chain Figure 2 22 Adding Another Projector via RS 422 For either type of network continue connecting projectors in this manner until you ve reached the last projector in the chain so that only the last projector has an empty RS 232 OUT or RS 422 PORT if applicable See examples on...

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Page 31: ...ontrol each projector independently Figure 2 24 When Keypad A has a different protocol than Keypad B each keypad communicates only with the projector having a matching protocol Or if you have a network of two or more projectors connected together via RS 232 serial ports you may want only certain projectors to respond to a wired keypad thus you can use different protocols to limit responses NOTE Ma...

Page 32: ...e empty battery compartment on the back of the keypad as shown in Figure 2 25 NOTE A wired keypad opens as shown but a cable passes through the battery compartment cover Figure 2 25 Opening the Keypad Step 3 Find the 4 jumpers located along the latching side of the battery compartment These jumpers set the keypad protocol and other settings so that the keypad functions in a certain manner Step 4 S...

Page 33: ...et between pins 2 and 3 as shown Step 5 Replace battery compartment cover Plug into projector wired keypad only and test Figure 2 26 Locating and Setting the Jumpers NOTE A wired keypad can be converted into an IR remote keypad and vice versa Follow the settings shown above adding or deleting the cable and batteries as required The cable with 3 pin XLR connector is available separately from your d...

Page 34: ...rsa TO CHANGE FROM INFRARED TO WIRED Remove battery compartment cover from back of keypad Remove batteries Wait 1 2 minutes Plug the keypad cable available separately into the empty battery com partment Make sure that the battery cover is notched smoothly to accom modate the cable Set keypad protocol as desired using wired jumper settings Replace battery compartment cover Plug into the 3 pin XLR p...

Page 35: ...e entered through keypad commands that either con trol the projector directly or activate a system of intuitive menus Variations in settings can be defined and retained in the projector s internal memory as a custom channel with up to 99 dif ferent channels possible OPERATION l kjd flk j lkasjd lkjf l kjd flk j lkasjd lkjfa sdff a sdff laskdjf lieuiodmca L Ks laskdjf lieuiodmca L Ks eopedj ivncfha...

Page 36: ...SIDE PANEL For accessing the interior lamp door and replacing the lamp module NOTE Lamp replacement requires a qualified service technician FILTER INSIDE PANEL Louvered grille for air intake Remove to replace air filter COMPOSITE S VIDEO INPUT Accepts a composite video and S Video signal from devices such as VCRs RGB INPUT Accepts RGB and sync signals from devices such as the VHD Controller or a c...

Page 37: ... Figure 3 2 Reading the Status LEDs NOTE A steady red power light accompanied by a coded pattern of red and yellow flashes from the status light indicates an internal system error Consult the rear LCD display for an explana tion and see 3 9 Error Conditions Should the problem persist contact your Runco dealer REMOTE WIRED KEYPAD CONNECTOR 3 pin XLR For optional tethered remote control of the proje...

Page 38: ...e are no simultaneous key presses required 2 For any key having an for example hold the key for approximately 1 second in order to toggle the function with a single key press For other keys or to use a key in con junction with a momentary press similar to a mouse click is sufficient 3 Press the lightbulb key to temporarily illuminate the backlight for the keys without sending any other command 4 a...

Page 39: ...You can choose to have on screen feedback when you press or you may prefer to enter the desired source location blind i e without on screen feedback See Preferences later in this section Channel Press to select a specific source setup channel defined and stored in projector memory Once you enter a 2 digit channel number or if there is a list displayed highlight it and press the display will automa...

Page 40: ...en pages such as in Help or lengthy pull down lists Use the keys to navigate within a menu pull down list or text box or to increase decrease the value in the second bottom slidebar of a double slidebar You can also use in conjunction with certain toggle keys i e those including an asterisk symbol to ensure a toggle only in the desired direction When turning the projector on for instance you may b...

Page 41: ...his is not used when an RGB source is input Contrast Press to increase or decrease the difference between light and dark areas of your image Use and until you reach the desired level of contrast making sure that the whites remain bright but not distorted or tinted i e crushed Brightness Press to increase or decrease the amount of perceived light in the image so that black just changes to very dark...

Page 42: ... 1 second to toggle the shutter closed or open with a single key press this also blanks the image electronically Or quickly press and release and follow immediately with or if you want to guarantee the correct toggle useful if you are unsure of the present status Close the shutter whenever you want to mute all display yet maintain access to projector functions Open the shutter to regain the displa...

Page 43: ...about any current menu and highlight Press again to exit Press to access the General Help menu consisting of Using Help Projector Setup Keypad Channel Selection and Status LEDs Press to leave General Help Test Press to display one of the available test patterns Press again to display the next available pattern in the sequence will exit after the last pattern or press at any time to remove the curr...

Page 44: ... the desired option Extra long menus have a scroll bar on the right use the arrow keys to see the remainder of the menu Items that are locked out or do not pertain to the current action appear dimmed and cannot be selected NOTES 1 If there is no signal present all source dependent adjustments are disabled 2 After 15 minutes of inactivity the projector leaves the menu system and returns to the pres...

Page 45: ...nd press or Or bypass the menus entirely and use a single key to immediately access an adjustment during your presentation note applies only to options having their own key such as Color Tint Detail Contrast Brightness Volume Pixel and Position Once selected change the setting as desired see below and press to save and return to the current function menu Slidebars in menus The current value for a ...

Page 46: ...direct slidebar as usual if the menu display is turned off see or Preferences menu the slidebar just won t be visible 2 A direct slidebar disappears if it is not used within 5 seconds Checkboxes Conditions are present if its adjacent checkbox contains a checkmark To toggle the checkbox simply highlight and press or highlight and use to check and to uncheck For a checkbox that is numbered simply en...

Page 47: ...fying that this character is ready for editing NAVIGATE WITHIN THE EDIT WINDOW Press to move the cursor forward or to move the cursor backwards as desired EDIT A CHARACTER To edit a highlighted character use and to scroll through the alphabet numbers spaces and punctuation avail able When the character you need appears press to select it the cursor will move to the next character of current text i...

Page 48: ...different channels associated with it Selecting an Input INPUT An input simply describes a physical location for an incoming signal connection These connections are always either on the projector itself one of the four inputs at the rear of the projector EXAMPLE use source connected to the projector slot 1 i e Pressing the appropriate direct key or is a quick and seamless way to display from one o...

Page 49: ...reate them See below Creating a New Channel AUTOMATIC To use a new source with the projector a new channel must be added to projector memory so that the projector will respond properly to an input signal from that source in the future A new channel can be created automatically as described here or it can be copied from an existing channel and then edited as necessary see Copying or Deleting Channe...

Page 50: ...appear see sample at right with the active channel high lighted This menu lists all channels defined so far and indicates how they are connected to the projector The far left column contains current channel numbers defined The values in the far right columns indicate horizontal and vertical frequen cies if a name has been defined for this channel it appears here instead Other columns contain detai...

Page 51: ...annel Copy Delete submenu Select Delete and press a confirmation window will appear to make sure that you really want to delete this channel Figure 3 9 Deleting a Channel TO DELETE MULTIPLE CHANNELS highlight any channel in the Channel Setup menu and press to go to the Channel Copy Delete submenu Select Delete Unlocked Only and press to delete all unlocked channels Or select Delete All Channels to...

Page 52: ...hecked all of the image settings for this channel are disabled If unchecked default all available image settings can be adjusted as desired IN MENU If checked default except for automatically defined channels with unchanged parame ters this defined channel will then appear in the list available when key is pressed If unchecked the channel must be accessed via on the keypad or via the Auto Source f...

Page 53: ...r presentation NOTE 1 To hide the direct slidebars only make sure the Display Slidebars option in the Preferences menu is unchecked 2 To hide the entire menu system from view toggle the on screen display OFF press and hold the key Auto Setup If you want the projector to quickly set up the image for you select Auto Setup from the Main menu A confirmation box will ask if you really want to continue ...

Page 54: ...will resize to fill the screen horizontally in a 16 9 aspect ratio i e with top and bottom borders WHEN CUSTOM APPEARS The Custom descriptor appears in the automati cally when any of the values for Size Vertical Stretch H Position V Position or Blanking do not correspond to those for a preset It should not appear as an option in your Resize Presets pull down list SELECT NO RESIZING to display the ...

Page 55: ...l Stretch Vertical stretch adjusts the height the image while keeping the width constant Use Vertical Stretch to display data from the incoming signal in a different aspect ratio 1000 no vertical stretch i e native aspect ratio Pixel Track SHORT CUT Press and adjust the top slidebar Pixel tracking adjusts the frequency of the pixel sampling clock indicated by the number of pixels per line so that ...

Page 56: ...l This removes high frequencies which can improve pixel phase noise but which also reduces signal bandwidth Note that most signals will not require any filter adjustment use the filter option only if standard pixel tracking and phase adjustments do not adequately clear up a noisy signal For best results 1 Optimize Pixel Tracking and jot down the value 2 Optimize Pixel Phase 3 If the image is still...

Page 57: ... when you exit the menu press or Figure 3 13 Image Settings Menu Contrast SHORT CUT Press and adjust the slidebar Contrast increases or decreases the perceived difference between light and dark areas of your image 0 100 If contrast is set too high the light parts of the image lose detail and clarity If set too low the light areas will not be as bright as they could be and it may be difficult to di...

Page 58: ...e Keep at 3 to apply no detail NOTE DETAIL is not available in the RGB mode Color Temp Color Temp applies either a preset color temperature 3200K 5400K 6500K 9300K or any previously defined Interpolated or custom User color temperature All temperatures are meas ured in degrees Kelvin and represent the coloration reddish or bluish of the whites dis played by the projector the lower the temperature ...

Page 59: ...nly The Gamma option affects the shape of the gamma curve representing the levels and types of grays available between minimum input black and maximum white Generally the best gamma curve is one that produces maximum contrast brightness and color performance See Figure 3 14 THE 1 0 SETTING greatly reduces apparent contrast of mid range signals and represents a straight transition from black to whi...

Page 60: ... will be saved when you exit the menu Baud Rate The baud rate setting determines the speed of communications to and from the projector By default the projector baud rate is set to 38400 Setting the correct speed is important when you are controlling the projector with an external device or another projector via an RS 232 or RS 422 port You must set the projector baud rate at these ports to match t...

Page 61: ...0 Keypad Protocols and Conversion for information about changing the keypad protocol 2 A key press from a conflicting protocol will cause a single yellow flash on the Status LED located in the lower right corner of the rear projector panel Wired Keypad Like the IR remote keypad the optional wired keypad is either a Protocol A keypad default or a Protocol B keypad Likewise the projector can be set ...

Page 62: ...n a network Note the key will temporarily override the effect of a broadcast setting and allow you to control a specific projector when necessary Projector Enter a three digit number such as 001 to assign or change a number to the projector cur rently in use if the current projector already has a number assigned that number will appear here Numerical identity for projectors is required whenever yo...

Page 63: ...ls and sources during a presentation do not enter a checkmark NOTE The Channel List and input dialog box cannot be hidden when a menu is displayed Display Slidebars Enter a checkmark to superimpose a small slidebar over the current image when an adjustable parameter is selected directly with a key the option does not affect slidebars in menus These direct slidebars include volume contrast brightne...

Page 64: ... Figure 3 18 Submenu for Menu Options Advanced Controls The Advanced menu includes a variety of special options that an experienced operator may want to adjust for certain applications such as color critical displays or multiple pro jector walls In addition this menu provides access to test patterns lamp settings and service and the password pro tected Service submenu Figure 3 18 Advanced Menu Dia...

Page 65: ...ast one white pixel present in the image for Auto to work Good RGB or input levels that is the drives and blacklevels for each of the three colors red green and blue ensure that images from analog sources other than decoded video have maximum contrast without crushing black or white By default and in an Auto Setup from the Main menu the projector automati cally determines the best input levels by ...

Page 66: ...hange one or more of the six lev els as necessary to obtain proper blacks and whites You may want to see only a certain color while adjusting use the Color Enable option described below CLAMP TIP This option full name sync tip clamping can brighten the image produced from certain high resolution high frequency graphic sources Enter a checkmark if the image appears unusually dim if there are horizo...

Page 67: ... area is smooth 5 Examine an area of lightest gray but not white If there is a 1 pixel wide pattern present adjust Odd Pixel Adjustment gain for the current color Stop when the pattern disappears and the area is smooth 6 Repeat for each color adjusting offset then gain for each NOTES 1 Always adjust offset before gain since offset affects gain 2 A value of 128 repre sents no change in normal odd p...

Page 68: ...re activates the Interpolated slidebar for defining or changing an interpolated color temperature INTERPOLATED Select this option if you need a specific color temperature that lies some where between one preset color temperature and another Adjust the slidebar to define a new temperature that will be interpolated from the neighboring presets for example 7841 is inter polated from 6500 and 9300 It ...

Page 69: ... alteration changes the setup and appearance for a pre set it does not change its name If you suspect that you are using a preset temperature that has been altered and you want instead to use the original cali brated factory color temperature without clearing the entire projector memory you can use the Copy From option in the Advanced Color Temperature menu to set up a User temperature with settin...

Page 70: ... its auto setting in very rare circumstances only such as if you are having difficulty switching between two unusual and almost identical VGA computer sources Otherwise it is not necessary to change this option MOTION FILTER This option is most useful for smoothing out de interlacing artifacts that sometimes occur with moving interlaced images such as HDTV By default the correct set ting is automa...

Page 71: ...possible 2 Turning the lamp on and off reduces lamp life significantly as do other factors Set which LAMP MODE you want to use in order to control the light output Although there are exceptions in most lamps the higher the light output or power setting the shorter the life span of the lamp Use the lamp mode that best suits your brightness needs For example in a tiled application you may want to pr...

Page 72: ...y shorten lamp life Over time the projector will automatically increase the power supplied to the lamp as needed to maintain the chosen intensi ty to within 5 of the setting This is called brightness tracking Keep in mind that once the lamp power has reached its maximum of 700 watts see Power above this tracking is no longer possible At this point the lamp will gradually begin to dim as usual even...

Page 73: ...NEW lamp Service The Service submenu is also accessed through the Advanced menu but it is password protected and intended for use by qualified service technicians only Status This read only menu lists a variety of details about the standard and optional components cur rently in use on the projector Refer to the Status menu for versions of hardware left side and software right side installed the nu...

Page 74: ...ojector Press to accept the entry or to cancel Repeat for each projector using a unique three digit number for each Once every projector has its own number you can begin to control the network Controlling One Projector If you are using an IR remote press to display an editable window Enter the three digit number you have assigned to the projector you wish to control All keypad commands will then a...

Page 75: ...2 option instead To receive both notifica tions select All To disable error messages except for invalid user entries select Off NOTE Error messages also always appear at the rear LCD next to the keypad User Errors Invalid User Entry Any keypad entry not recognized by the projector will trigger an on screen error message describing the problem For example if you specify a channel number that has no...

Page 76: ...alfunction has been detected see Status LED Codes below A system warning message replaces any input signal message and disap pears when the input signal status changes While the projector will remain operational the message indicates the presence of a serious problem that should be reported to the manufactur er You can press to remove the message but for best results you should reset the projec to...

Page 77: ...Ms PANEL DRIVER MODULE LIGHT ENGINE ELECTRONICS 41 Unrecognized Panel Driver Module PDM 42 Unable to program a device on Panel Driver programming bus 43 Panel Driver light engine communication problem 44 Red Formatter flex cable problem 45 Green Formatter flex cable problem 46 Blue Formatter flex cable problem POWER COOLING 51 Fan 1 failed part of Cooling Module 52 Fan 2 failed part of Cooling Mod...

Page 78: ...ation point within the equilateral triangle alerts the user to important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the projector The lightning flash and arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle alerts the user to non insulated dangerous voltage within the projector s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock P...

Page 79: ... handling WARNING Use only lamps supplied by Runco FILTER Replace the side filter every 1000 hours or sooner If this filter is not replaced air flow may become restricted and cause the projector to overheat See 4 4 Replacing the Lamp and Filter for the complete replacement procedure WARNING Use only filters supplied by Runco Power Cord and Attachments Only use attachments or accessories recommende...

Page 80: ... Servicing If any of the following conditions exist unplug the projector from the power outlet and refer service to qualified Runco service personnel The power cord has been damaged The internal cooling fans do not come on when the projector is first turned on Liquid has been spilled into the projector The projector has been exposed to excessive moisture The projector does not operate normally The...

Page 81: ... so that the internal electronics discharge and can recognize the change NOTE For this procedure you will need a VX 3c Lamp and Filter Replacement Kit from Runco The high brightness of your projector is provided by a 700 watt Xenon lamp permanently mounted inside its own protective housing When the bulb approaches 1000 hours of usage this lamp assembly should be replaced How Old is The Lamp The nu...

Page 82: ... lens or projector Such an adapter flange secures to the projector in the same manner as the flange described below but accommodates a screw mount lens STEP 1 Turn off the projector cool and unplug Before removing or installing a lens turn off the projector and allow it to cool for five minutes before unplugging Make sure that the lens cap is on WARNING Unplug the projector Install the lens cap ST...

Page 83: ...he screws then insert the hex socket ball driver through the holes to loosen the screws do not remove See Figure 4 11 STEP 3 Rotate the lens barrel slightly Using both hands rotate the lens barrel coun terclockwise until the screw heads align with the larger end of their slots on the lens See Figure 4 12 Figure 4 11 Align zoom gear ring to access 3 screws ZOOM LENS Figure 4 12 Rotate slightly ...

Page 84: ...mount which has a matching cut out The 3 lens assembly slots should align with the lens mount screws so that the screw heads will fit through the large end of the slots NOTE On most lenses a small extra keying slot located at approximately 2 o clock on the lens flange will align with a set screw in the same location on the lens mount preventing the lens from being installed in the wrong orienta ti...

Page 85: ...that you are using the origi nal high current 13A cable provided 3 Does the green Status LED flash with each key press If not the projector is not receiving the keypad s IR signals Ensure the keypad is directed at either the front or rear of the projector or at the screen Also make sure that these paths are not blocked Try the built in keypad 4 The batteries in the IR remote keypad may be weak Ref...

Page 86: ...n the LCD status window Allow to cool and make sure that nothing blocks projector vents Do not operate in environments warmer than 35 C 95 F 3 The lamp may have reached the end of its life Check the Lamp Hours via RS 232 request lph Symptom The display is jittery or unstable CAUSE REMEDY 1 If the display is jittery or if it disappears and reappears erratically check that the source is properly con...

Page 87: ... incoming source signal See 3 6 Adjusting the Image Symptom Display quality appears to drift from good to bad bad to good CAUSE REMEDY 1 The operating temperature of the projector may be fluctuating Watch that the projector is not located too close to heating air conditioning vents 2 The source input signal may be of low quality 3 The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input may have changed ...

Page 88: ...y need adjustment Also check pixel tracking Symptom The display is noisy CAUSE REMEDY 1 Display adjustment may be required Adjust pixel tracking phase and filter 2 The video input may not be terminated Make sure the video input is terminated 75 Ω If it is the last connection in a loop through chain the video input should be terminated at the last projector only 3 The signal cables carrying the inp...

Page 89: ...illion Gray scale resolution 8 bits Color Temperature Default 6500K Range of Adjustment 3200K to 9300K Lenses Inputs Number of inputs 2 RGBHV second input via plug in module 2 Video 4 Stereo Audio Specifications Lens Type Throw Ratio Diagonal Screen Size ft Max of image Offset from Lens Center 0 8 1 5 25 105 100 77 1 2 1 5 30 126 133 85 1 5 2 2 1 zoom 5 40 129 117 77 2 2 4 1 zoom 5 40 129 117 77 4...

Page 90: ...1 0 Vp p 3db including sync tip Input level S Video Luma Y 1 0 Vp p 3db including sync tip Input level S Video Chroma C 630 mVp p nominal burst DC offset 5V Nominal impedance 75 ohms Maximum return loss VSWR 1 2 1 dB 6 mHz Sync INTERLACED OR PROGRESSIVE SCAN FORMAT Input levels 0 5Vp p 5 0Vp p Impedance for composite or separate H V 75 ohms Sync type Separate H and V Bi level or tri level sync on ...

Page 91: ...cal angle 15 horizontal Warm up period to full brightness 5 minutes Rated life 1000 hours to half intensity IR Control Typical range 100 line of sight IR carrier frequency subcarrier modulated 336 kHz Battery type 4 required AA 1 5 V Alkaline cells Battery life 1 yr Shelf 1 mo continuous use Size Weight Size W x L x H of product only no lens 28 90 x 31 60 x 13 Weight of product no lens 162 lbs Shi...

Page 92: ...Input transcient protection EN61000 4 5 Level 3 Operating Environment Temperature 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F Humidity non condensing 20 to 80 Altitude 0 3000 meters Standard Components IR infrared Remote Keypad includes batteries High current 13 amp rated line cord User s Manual Warranty Registration Card 9 64 hex socket ball driver ...

Page 93: ...ment between you either an individual or a single entity and Runco International for the Runco software product installed within the VHD Controller By using the VHD Controller you agree to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement If you do not agree to the terms of this License Agreement do not use the VHD Controller you may howev er return it to your place of purchase 2000 Runco Internatio...

Page 94: ...DO NOT USE THIS UNIT S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL POUR EVITER UN FEU OU UN RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOS ER CET ENSEMBLE A LA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDITE DE MEME NE PAS BRANCHER LA PRISE POLAIRE AV...

Page 95: ...iel D interférence du Canada WARNING WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTION Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below to ensure the equipment is free from damage and to ensure that no injury will occur as a result of improper use Do not insert any object especially metal or liquids into the VHD Controller Do not place any objects containing water or any other liquid on top of the VHD Cont...

Page 96: ...s artifacts when using a composite video signal as an input A Luma edge enhancement circuit makes the edges of objects appear sharper without the ringing and noise increase associated with traditional sharpness circuits A Chroma edge enhancement circuit is included to compensate for lower chroma resolution found in composite and S video Inverse Telecine 3 2 pulldown detection and processing allows...

Page 97: ...on screen this button will toggle you through the four different sources in the order of When an adjustment function has been selected i e Brightness the LEFT button will decrease the value of that function 6 ENTER BUTTON When an item is highlighted on the On Screen Display the ENTER button will select the item 7 DOWN BUTTON When no menu is present on screen this button will toggle you through the...

Page 98: ...Individually the jacks are V vertical sync H horizontal sync B Blue G Green R Red 6 Pass through Anything input to this jack will by pass the processing of the VHD Controller and be sent straight to the projector This is useful for computer graphics and HDTV which do not require processing 7 Component Input This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players Note The component o...

Page 99: ... the controller and projector to be turned on simultaneously by turning on just the VHD Controller 11 Power Input Plug in main power here 12 115 VAC Fuse This is the main AC input fuse Main Fuse 5mm x 20 mm 500mA 250v Slow Blow 13 Main Power Switch Disconnects or applies main power to the processor 6 7 FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONS ...

Page 100: ...IGHT button will increase the value of that function G MENU BUTTON The MENU button brings up the main adjustment menu After making adjustments the MENU button will bring you back to the sub menu then the main menu The Menu will then either time out after approximately 10 seconds or pressing the MENU button will remove the menu immediately H ENTER BUTTON When an item is highlighted on the On Screen...

Page 101: ...facts that are associated with composite video dot crawl and rainbows are non existent when using S video COMPONENT INPUT Component video is the best type of signal that can be used The most common sources that use component outputs are DVD players and it is highly recommended that component be used when possible Component video goes one step beyond S video in picture quality chro ma color informa...

Page 102: ...o turned on 3 Turn on the VHD Controller Make sure the Main Power switch pg 6 6 is ON then press the power button on the front of the controller or the power button on the remote Ensure the red LED lights up on the front of the unit 4 Turn on the projector 5 With the left or right buttons on the front panel or remote select the desired source You may also do this by going through the menu see pg 6...

Page 103: ... complete the picture On the first 1 60th of a second all of the ODD lines are drawn then the EVEN lines the next 1 60th of a second This is also called 480i where 480 is the total number of lines of resolution and i means interlaced A PROGRESSIVE signal however draws all 480 lines each 1 60th of a second not half and half like an interlaced signal A line doubler for example outputs a 480 line pro...

Page 104: ...rce with the up or down arrows front panel or remote then press enter The VHD Controller will immediately switch to the desired source The second option is to simply press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons on the remote or front panel see page 4 while there are no menus on screen Note There will be no on screen display when the PASS THROUGH is used If you are using the PASS THROUGH and wish to change sour...

Page 105: ...DTV anamorphic sources You may select either RGB HDTV anamorphic YUV HDTV anamorphic or computer 4 3 6 13 MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION Picture Quality Adjustments Picture quality adjustments are those that change the various parameters of the image such as COLOR saturation level and BRIGHTNESS black level among others Typically these adjustments should be made only once during initial calibra t...

Page 106: ...but increasing it a little will add more vibrance to the colors However if it is increased too high the picture will look very unnatural The AGC enabled disabled function should normally be left in AGC Disabled If however you are using an unstable source and are having color level fluctuations in the image you may try to use AGC Enabled to see if it helps BRIGHTNESS This actually controls the blac...

Page 107: ...defined The edges of a building for example may appear more or less defined depending on the setting of LUMA ENHANCE This affects areas of the image that do not have much color The LOW and HIGH FREQUENCIES setting on the bottom of the LUMA ENHANCE adjustment window are for different sources it should be set to LOW FREQUENCIES if a lower quality source is used VCRs and HIGH FREQUEN CIES if a good q...

Page 108: ...t lend itself to a truly cinematic experi ence This is why Runco invented the first ever multiple aspect ratio projection sys tem back in 1991 so true movie lovers can watch actual widescreen letterbox movies on a WIDESCREEN A WIDESCREEN can be a number of aspect ratios many movies are either 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 and HDTV is always 1 78 1 16 9 The way we create a widescreen or LETTERBOX aspect ratio i...

Page 109: ...tion The other type of widescreen is called ANAMORPHIC The image is still a widescreen format but instead of blanking the top and bottom we simply reduce the overall height of the image 6 17 Blanked cut off areas Active image area Actual screen area As a result all objects will be short and fat like the circle above right Well not if you re using software that is anamorphic Most but not all DVD mo...

Page 110: ... C O N T R O L L E R Menu 12v Fuse Mask Screen RS 232 IN V H B G R Pass through Pb Pr Y RUNCO RS 232 OUT S VIDEO COMPOSITE 3 5 17 45 17 17 45 17 16 3 5 16 3 5 6 18 DIMENSIONS Front Panel Side Rear Panel Top ...

Page 111: ...r Pass Through Y YUV HDTV for Pass Through To keep the currently selected aspect ratio or input replace the letter number with a dash Each command must be followed by a carriage return CR Examples 2L will select the component input and change the aspect ratio to letterbox A will change the aspect ratio to anamorphic but leave the input selection alone 1 will change the input to S Video but leave t...

Page 112: ... consumption 15W Control Options RS 232 Infrared Front panel Operating environment 41 95 F 5 35 C 0 90 humidity non condensing Dimensions Width 17 45 in 443 23 mm Depth 16 in 406 40 mm Height 3 5 in 88 90 mm Weight 16 lbs 7 26 kg Safety Regulations Complies with UL FCC class B CE C tick Fuses Screen Fuse 5mm x 25mm AGC 1A 250v Fast Blow Main Fuse 5mm x 20 mm 500mA 250v Slow Blow Rack Ears Included...

Page 113: ...plifier Baud Rate The speed at which serial communications travel from their origin In this pro jector the RS 232 or RS 422 default baud rate of 38400 can be changed to match a controlling device Blanking Time The time inside one scan line during which video is not generated The blanking time of the input signal must be equal to or greater than the retrace time of the projector Brightness In proje...

Page 114: ...al from a HDTV Serial Input Module DMD Digital Micromirror Devices used in this projector for processing red green and blue color data Decoder Located at INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 this device converts NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 4 PAL PAL N PAL M or SECAM to RGB video Detail The sharpness of a display from a video source Diffused Screen A type of rear projection screen which spreads the light striking it Screen ga...

Page 115: ...terface A device such as the Serial Digital Input Module that accepts an input signal for display by the projector Interlace A method used by video tape players and some computers to double the vertical resolution without increasing the horizontal line rate If the resulting frame field rate is too low the image may flicker depending on the image content Keypad A small push button device for contro...

Page 116: ...en the projector s front feet centers and the screen Also called Throw Distance Protocol The type of code format called A or B utilized by the remote keypad s The default protocol set at manufacture is Protocol A By using two different key pad protocols adjacent projectors can be controlled independently with their remote IR keypads Pull down List A selectable menu item that unfolds into a list of...

Page 117: ...ay color information is encoded Slidebar A slidebar is a graphical display of an adjustable setting The numerical setting often represents a percentage but can be a specific unit such as degrees Kelvin Source The device such as a computer or VCR connected to the projector for display A source is identified at the projector as or or as other user defined num bers A source may have numerous correspo...

Page 118: ...such as projectors to generate an image This term also refers to the output of video tape disk players and computers Video Decoder An optional device that converts NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 4 PAL PAL N PAL M or SECAM to RGB video Video Standard A specific type of video signal such as NTSC PAL SECAM This projector can auto matically recognize and interpret the incoming standard and display accordingly Viewi...

Page 119: ...B 1 KEYPAD REFERENCE Figure B 1 Keypad Appendix B ...

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Page 122: ...e venues or elevated installations throw distance still represents the smallest measure ment between the screen and front feet centers Pre calculated throw distances for the complete range of lens types and screen sizes appear in the charts and graphs on the following pages Refer to these examples to quickly determine the proper throw distance 5 for your installation and lens NOTE Variable operati...

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