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Page 1: ...OWNER S OPERATING MANUAL VX 40d VX 50d VX 60d VX 80d Digital Cinema Projectors ...

Page 2: ...o 22 Optional Inputs 22 2 4 Connecting Communications 23 Remote Keypads 23 Serial Port Connections 23 Ethernet Communications 24 2 5 Power Connection 24 Operation 3 1 About the Projector 25 Built in Keypad 25 AC Receptacle 25 Adjustable Feet 25 Lens Mount Projection Lenses 26 Input Panel 26 Cooling and Air Vents 26 Front Rear IR Sensors 26 Lamp Door 26 3 2 Using the Remote or Built in Keypad 27 Ke...

Page 3: ...rror Conditions 71 User Errors 71 Input Signal Errors 71 Maintenance 4 1 Warnings and Safety Guidlines 74 Labels and Markings 74 Instructions 74 Projector Location 74 Ventilation 76 Servicing 76 4 2 Cleaning and Maintenance Guide 77 4 3 Replacing Remote Batteries 78 4 4 Lamp and Filter Replacement 78 4 5 Replacing the Projection Lens 81 Troubleshooting 5 1 Displays 83 5 2 Lamp 85 5 3 Ethernet 85 S...

Page 4: ...rovide a new or rebuilt replacement lamp for the lamp that fails due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of six 6 months or 1000 hours which ever comes first from the effective date of delivery to the end user Such replacement lamps are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion if any of the original warranty period This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defec...

Page 5: ...u must be notified Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your Runco video product will be performed at the location of the product during usual working hours providing location of product is within normal operating distance from a Runco Authorized Service Center In some instances it may be necessary for the product to be returned to the Runco factory for repairs If solely ...

Page 6: ...please call or write RUNCO INTERNATIONAL INC Attn Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street Union City CA 94587 Ph 510 324 7777 Fax 510 324 9300 Toll Free 800 23 RUNCO RUNCO VIDEO PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS Model Purchased Date Serial Number Runco Authorized Dealer Name Address City State Province Postal Code Phone Fax 6 ...

Page 7: ...ad for easy projector status monitoring Control with IR or built in keypad Refer to Section 6 for a complete list of Specifications including Brightness and Contrast How the Projector Works The projector accepts video input signals for projection onto front or rear flat screens High brightness light is generated by an internal Xenon lamp then modulated by three DMD digital micromirror device panel...

Page 8: ...rom the screen the larger the image will be If required you can level the projector by adjusting its three feet With the projector positioned perpendicular to the screen the image will appear rectangular instead of keystoned For more detailed instructions on positioning the projector refer to Projector Position and Mounting later in this section Connect a Source Located at the back of the projecto...

Page 9: ...he power on the DHD Controller after fully connecting it to the projector which will turn on the projector automatically Wait a few minutes to allow the projector to warm up The LED status window displays an active pattern of segments to indicate the projector is changing its state from powered down to powered up The message On appears in the display when the projector has completed its initializa...

Page 10: ...t rejection Requires separate room Installation cost is usually higher Rear Screen Floor Mount with Mirror Advantages Considerations Projector is completely hidden Usually good ambient light rejection Requires less space behind screen than other rear screen installations Requires separate room Installation cost is usually higher Front Screen Installations In front screen installations the projecto...

Page 11: ...reas A viewing cone similar to that of a curved front screen installation is created This type of screen is better suited for brightly lit rooms where the audience is situated within the viewing cone Screen size Choose a screen size which is appropriate for your lens and application The size of the room and viewing distance are the defining factors a rule of thumb is that the primary viewing dista...

Page 12: ...ep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers Common sources of these include slide projectors speakers power amplifiers elevators etc Throw distance Throw distance is the distance measured from your projector s lens to the screen This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough r...

Page 13: ...elow lens center if the maximum vertical offset is applied using that lens Figure 2 1 Estimating Throw Distance Table 2 1 Lens Offsets for the VX 40d VX 50d Offset pixels of offset half panel resolution x 100 Lens Type Vertical Offset of Half Height Maximum amount of projected image above or below lens center Horizontal Offset of Half Width Maximum amount of projected image to one side of lens cen...

Page 14: ...14 Figure 2 2 Examples of Vertical Offset Section 2 Installation and Setup ...

Page 15: ...15 Section 2 Installation and Setup Vertical Offset for 0 75 1 Fixed Lens Vertical Offset for 1 65 1 95 1 2 04 2 73 1 2 86 4 83 1 4 96 7 90 1 Zoom Lens Figure 2 3 Lens Vertical Offsets ...

Page 16: ... be expressed as the percent of half the image width the number of pixels of shift to one side of lens center Refer to Figure 2 4 for some illustrated examples of horizontal offset See also Table 2 1 along with Figure 2 5 which shows the maximum horizontal offset of a lens or alternatively how much of your projected image will appear to one side of lens center if the maximum horizontal offset is a...

Page 17: ...Section 2 Installation and Setup Horizontal Offset for 0 75 1 Fixed Lens Horizontal Offset for 1 65 1 95 1 2 04 2 73 1 2 86 4 83 1 4 96 7 90 1 Zoom Lens Figure 2 5 Horizontal Offset Examples 17 ...

Page 18: ...ILING MOUNT 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 installations and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited space for projector and audience Use only the Runco approved ceiling mount kit designed for your projector SPECIAL MOUNTING The projector can b...

Page 19: ...foot clock wise or counterclockwise until the project is level on all sides Figure 2 7 TURN Adjust projector feet manually Figure 2 7 Folded Optics In rear screen applications where space behind the projector is limited a mirror may be used to fold the optical path See Figure 2 8 The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set if considering this type of installation call your deal...

Page 20: ...ayers or DVD players There are also several optional interfaces available for connecting other sources these interfaces slide into the remaining unused option slot and can be done while the projector is running Figure 2 9 Input Panel NOTES 1 See Section 6 Specifications for details regarding compatible inputs 2 Use high quality shielded cables only for all connections INPUT 1 consists of 5 BNCs co...

Page 21: ... red green and blue BNCs as described in YPbPr Signals below Connect a YPbPr signal component video to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 as shown in Figure 2 11 NOTES 1 If for some reason the projector fails to recognize a YPbPr signal specify this Color Space option within the Image Settings menu See 3 5 Adjusting the Image 2 Do not connect digital component signals known as YCbCr to INPUT 1 Install an appropri...

Page 22: ...r to DVI if use of this port is desired Use a cable with DVI I connectors at both ends to connect devices that transmit digital and analog video signals such as high quality DVD players satellite receiver and digital cable TVs NOTE 1 To ensure true digital output from devices that transmit digital signals connect to the DVI I connector 2 DVI loop through is not available unless you have the option...

Page 23: ...ort is used for communication with the DHD Controller and subsequently the RS422 port will be unused If the projector is ever used as a standalone unit either port could be used for serial control Connecting RS 232 from the DHD Controller The 9 pin DIN connector labeled RS232 IN on the input panel is dedicated to serial communication with the DHD Controller Using the appropriate serial communicati...

Page 24: ... the projector below the input panel and the 3 pronged end into a grounded AC outlet The input voltage to the projector must be capable of 100 240 VAC for the VX 40d and VX 60d and 200 240VAC for the VX 50d and VX 80d See also Section 6 Specifications for complete details on all power requirements Use the approved North American rated power cord supplied with the projector If you are connecting to...

Page 25: ...e input panel Use this outlet to plug in an appropriately rated power cord Refer to Section 6 Specifications for details Located on the underside of the projector are two fully adjustable feet Raise or lower these feet when positioning the projector to ensure it is level on all sides so the displayed image will appear rectangular without any keystone NOTE The third foot located at the rear of the ...

Page 26: ...ould affect your displayed image All source connections are made to the input panel located at the back of the projector Connect RGB or YPbPr sources to INPUT 1 analog or digital display signals to INPUT 2 composite video to INPUT 3 and S video to INPUT 4 Any of the available optional modules can be installed in INPUT 5 and or INPUT 6 The status display is part of the built in keypad located at th...

Page 27: ...cating current status and activities of the projector Because the built in keypad has fewer keys than the remote keypad certain projector functions are accessible only through the menu system rather than via a direct key Refer to the key descriptions provided for the IR remote see Figure 3 3 The IR remote keypad controls the projector by way of wireless communications from a battery powered infrar...

Page 28: ...28 OSD MENU GUIDE EXIT INFO DIS PREV CH MAIN LENS FUNCS SOURC 10 1 3 2 11 13 12 14 9 8 7 6 5 4 Section 3 Operation Theater Master Remote Control Figure 3 3 ...

Page 29: ... has a stop icon and can be programmed as such for other sources this button serves as an ENTER button for the projector when navigating through the menus 8 NUMERIC Keypad Used for entering values or passcodes in the projector s menu structure 9 ENTER Button Same as 7 10 LENS Button Brings up the lens adjustment sub page which contains adjustments for ZOOM FOCUS and SHIFT 11 SOURCE Button Brings u...

Page 30: ...own the lamp cooling fan remains on for approximately 5 minutes to cool the lamp 2 It is a good idea to avoid turning a projector back on until it has been off for a few minutes Hot re strikes of the lamp may reduce lamp life Test Press Test to step forward through all internal test patterns and eventually the current input If you press Test and then cycle by using the and right arrow keys you ll ...

Page 31: ...o display from the DVI source connected to INPUT 2 Input 3 Press Input 3 to display from the composite video source connected to INPUT 3 Input 4 Press Input 4 to display from the S video source connected to INPUT 4 Input 5 Press Input 5 to display from the INPUT 5 interface module installed in the Option 1 slot NOTE If you have the optional Dual SD HD SDI Module installed and there are two inputs ...

Page 32: ...e 6 4 Func will display only red and green data 6 7 Func will display all color data Eliminating one or more colors can help with certain diagnostics and setups such as when accurately overlaying one image on top of another from stacked projectors NOTE Color enabling can also be implemented from numerous locations within the menu system Section 3 Operation Input 6 Press Input 6 to display from the...

Page 33: ...within a menu pull down list or text box Lens Focus Zoom and Lens Shift When adjusting the image for focus zoom horizontal and vertical positioning use the specific arrow keys or related to each function A small window will appear to indicate the type of adjustment taking place For example Use the Focus or keys to improve image clarity as desired Use the Zoom or keys to achieve a desired image siz...

Page 34: ...Enter Extra long menus have a scroll bar on the right use the arrow keys to access the remainder of the menu Locked items or items that do not pertain to the current action or condition 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 35: ...on desired and press Enter Or move the highlight to the option desired and press to adjust immediately 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 Focus Zoom etc For blind access hide the entire menu system see OSD key above and or direct slidebars activated by their own key...

Page 36: ...er from the keypad then Enter to save or Exit to cancel When you are done press Exit to save and return to your presentation NOTES 1 You can still adjust a direct slidebar as usual if the display is turned off see OSD or Menu 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 checkb...

Page 37: ...will be accepted and the cursor will move on ADD OR DELETE A CHARACTER OR SPACE To insert a space at the cursor location press To delete a highlighted character or space press PRESS ENTER WHEN FINISHED To accept edits and leave the edit window press Enter NOTE Press Exit at any time to cancel changes and return to the previously defined text Enter numbers directly from the keypad in order to speci...

Page 38: ...default image settings depend on the incoming source If you used the source once before and changed a display parameter such as contrast V Position etc then a channel was automatically created and still exists in projector memory see below Using one of the Input keys will automatically recall this channel and all its setup parameters and update the display accordingly If more than one channel exis...

Page 39: ...efined defaults for this type of signal The channel number assigned is the lowest available number from 01 50 NOTES 1 An automatic channel will be discarded unless one or more of its parameters are changed and will not appear in the channel list see below 2 If two channels have the same distinguishing source characteristics except for the reversal of sync connectors i e H sync and V sync are switc...

Page 40: ... each channel setup such as its switcher number always 0 projector slot location a variety of icons indicating access to each channel and an abbreviated description of each signal type See Editing a Channel Setup for details NOTE If you have more than a handful of channels use and to see the remaining channels not visible in the initial display of channels SIGNAL TYPE Either channel list whether t...

Page 41: ... channel will be created It is identical to original which still remains but it is identified with the next available number from 01 50 If you change your mind and do not want to copy the current channel press Exit to cancel and return to the previous menu Copying channels is a quick method for creating numerous channels each of which can then be edited and adjusted for a variety of presentations ...

Page 42: ...elevant channel and press The Channel Edit menu will appear similar to the sample shown in Figure 3 12 If desired review and or edit the following channel setups in the Channel Edit menu CHANNEL NAME An alpha numeric label can be defined and or changed here Channel names can be up to 12 characters in length CHANNEL NUMBER A 2 digit channel number can be changed here NOTES 1 If you enter a channel ...

Page 43: ...u and accept any changes you may have entered Settings are saved with the current channel From your presentation you can access any of the individual options in these menus by pressing Menu followed by the appropriate two digit number representing their location in the menu system For example press 2 3 Menu to quickly access the Gamma option in the Image Settings menu Note that for certain options...

Page 44: ...ze Preset scaling will occur in this region of interest only Resizing options are explained in detail below WHAT IS THE RESIZING DEFAULT By default when displaying a new source your image will utilize as much of the projector s display area 1400 x 1050 as possible for the type of incoming source data but with minimal or no changes to aspect ratio See Select Default below WHEN CUSTOM APPEARS The Cu...

Page 45: ...or displaying the image regardless of source or original aspect ratio Incoming source material having a different aspect ratio than the projector will be stretched for display Select FULL WIDTH to fill the projector s display from left to right without changing the original aspect ratio of the image Depending on the source data at the top and bottom may be discarded cropped or the display may have...

Page 46: ...ct frequency for most sources For best results use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern of black and white pixels or a similar half on half off graphic image such as the Windows shutdown screen Adjust the slidebar until the vertical stripes broaden to the point where one large stripe fills the image If the image still exhibits some shimmer or noise adjust Pixel P...

Page 47: ...ed Size and Position SUBMENU This submenu consists of the following options ACTIVE INPUT WINDOW This read only value indicates the current size i e area of your displayed data or region of interest as defined by the blanking controls By default the projector automatically determines what portion of its full resolution to use and pixels in the surrounding borders are turned off You can also specify...

Page 48: ...rent format for example if your Plug Play EDID device does not support the projector s resolution and or frequency select the desired Plug Play EDID resolution from the list Any daisy chained projectors will also display according to the chosen Plug Play EDID format EDID Extended Display Identification Data standard Use options in the Image Settings menu to alter your image without affecting its s...

Page 49: ...grays Unlike Brightness and Contrast controls the overall tone of your images can be lightened or darkened without changing the extremes and all images will be more vibrant while still showing good detail in dark areas when using the Gamma control The normal gamma setting of 2 2 is correct for virtually all signals and conditions If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficul...

Page 50: ... useful only for analog signals connected to INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 5 or INPUT 6 Although color space for these analog signals is automatically determined by the projector in some circumstances you may wish to override this and manually set a specific color space NOTE For digital signals or for signals connected to INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 the color space function is entirely automatic and the pull down ...

Page 51: ... this standard Standard Where Used SUBJECT TO CHANGE NTSC N America and Japan NTSC 4 43 A tape only standard for partially translated hybrid signals PAL Most of Europe China Australia some of S America some of Africa PAL M Brazil PAL NC Argentina Chile other Latin American countries PAL 60 SECAM France Eastern Europe most of Africa NOTE Generally use Auto for all instances EXCEPT 1 a poor quality ...

Page 52: ...e near 50 and that color temperature is properly set up on an internal grayscale test pattern 3 There must be at least 2 consecutive white pixels present in the image for proper Auto Input Level function Leave this control off after use 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 decod...

Page 53: ...tep 5 5 Temporarily enable Auto in the Input Levels submenu Wait for all 6 values to stabilize Alternatively do not use Auto reduce blacklevels manually instead Judge by eye and change one or more of the six levels 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 6 Delete the Auto checkmark and leav...

Page 54: ...3 Adjusting Input Levels Using the Peak Detector 1 Display a 16 level grayscale test pattern from the desired external source and enter a checkmark in the Peak Detector checkbox NOTE The Peak Detector will initially render the grayscale as a uniform gray field before adjustment 2 Display one primary color use Color Enable to select 3 For the current color adjust its corresponding Blacklevel slideb...

Page 55: ...ECTCOLORADJUSTMENT In SelectColorAdjustment choose an overall color performance for all images The Max Drives factory default simply drives all 3 colors at their maximum level so that they are fully on and cannot be changed The two other pre defined color adjustment choices SD Video and HD Video apply a color gamut optimized for video sources standard or high definition Alternatively you can speci...

Page 56: ...elay desired between the input signal and its appearance on screen For applications such as simulation where the feeling of real time image response is a priority a minimum setting is usually preferable For projectors capable of 3D stereographic applications where alternating left right frames must be synchronized with the corresponding L R shutters in 3D glasses a frame delay setting of two or mu...

Page 57: ...applied regardless of the type of source your are using This characteristic is identified with the globe icon alongside the option NOTE The Configuration menu is recommended for experienced users technicians only The first six options in the Configuration menu are explained below Language Choose from available languages to use in the projector s menus The change will take effect immediately Image ...

Page 58: ...nels marked with a list icon in the Channel Setup menu will appear here The Display Channel List option also enables on screen feedback when using the Input key If you prefer to hide the channel list and input dialog box while switching channels and sources during a presentation clear the checkbox NOTE The Channel List and input dialog box cannot be hidden during use of the menus DISPLAY SLIDEBARS...

Page 59: ...merical identity for projectors enables you to communicate with a single projector within a multiple projector application see also Proj key in 3 2 Using the Keypads If you make a mistake in assigning or changing the projector number press Exit to cancel NOTE This feature is not used when the projector is used with the DHD Controller Network Routing NOTE 1 Not applicable for stand alone projectors...

Page 60: ...identally disabling an IR keypad while you are using it Instead use either the built in keypad or a wired remote optional to set the remaining active sensor to OFF The projector will no longer respond to an IR remote keypad Wired Keypad Select On to enable use of a wired remote keypad connected to the rear of the projector The projector will then respond to incoming commands from either port To di...

Page 61: ...ly necessary as it may cause some artifacting in the image Brightness Uniformity SUBMENU Brightness Uniformity provides further refinement of displays already matched for their primary colors and overall light output Use Brightness Uniformity to create an exceptionally smooth image in which no area appears brighter and or more red green or blue than another In the Brightness Uniformity menu enable...

Page 62: ...le DEFINING USER COLOR GAMUTS In some cases you may find that none of the predefined Select Color Adjustment options exactly suit your needs For example you may require a unique color gamut range for a single projector or application or you may need to precisely match colors across multiple adjacent displays In such cases use either the Color Adjustments by X Y or Color Saturation submenu to defin...

Page 63: ...e hue of the color and relocate the triangle for possible colors For example changing the x y coordinates for red will either move the color closer to orange or closer to violet which will in turn affect all displayed colors having a red component Adjust the slidebars or enter new specific coordinates as desired to define or change up to four User color gamuts needed for your environment and appli...

Page 64: ...you return to this menu at some point in the future These floating changes do not affect the x y coordinates or gamut Test Pattern Choose the desired internal test pattern to display or select OFF to turn off a test pattern Alternatively use the Test key for cycling through test patterns NOTE Runco recommends that all calibration parameters grey scale sizing etc be done with external test patterns...

Page 65: ...ed continuous grayscale test pattern with at least 256 levels 2 Turn Level Detector on 3 Set Level Value to 200 The image should now be black and white or black and one color if you use Color Enable function 4 Adjust offset Half of the pixels will move the other half will not 5 Adjust until the two transition regions overlap The stripe of noise will be minimized defined by the value in the slideba...

Page 66: ...justment To use 1 Enable Level Detector and display a continuous grayscale 2 Set Level Value to near black such as 200 3 Adjust Offsets to minimize area of black stripe 4 Set Level Value to near white such as 800 5 Adjust Gains to minimize area of white stripe Level Value The Level Value defines the value to be used by the Level Detector in recognizing blacks and whites See Level Detector above Wh...

Page 67: ...led lamp or you can set a specific intensity brightness to maintain Although there are exceptions generally higher light output or higher power settings can shorten lamp life Usethelampmodethatbestsuitsyourbrightnessneeds Forexample inatiledapplication you may want to precisely match brightness levels between adjacent images judge by eye and set each individual Lamp Power setting as necessary Or i...

Page 68: ... Keep in mind that once the lamp power reaches its maximum wattage see Power above this tracking is no longer possible At this point the lamp will gradually begin to dim as usual even though your original Intensity value will still appear in the menu To resume accurate tracking reduce the intensity setting so that the resulting Power value is less than its maximum the lower the intensity the longe...

Page 69: ...e list Use CHANGE LAMP to record the serial number for a newly installed lamp In the Lamp S N window use the number text entry keys to record the new lamp serial number and press again to accept the change See Using Slidebars and Other Controls if you need help entering the number Once entered the new lamp serial number will be added to the Lamp History menu and the Lamp Hours timer will reset to ...

Page 70: ...ing should not exceed the expected lamp life as an old lamp becomes increasingly fragile and more prone to sudden failure See also 4 4 Lamp Replacement The read only Status menu lists a variety of details about the standard and optional components currently detected in the projector Refer to the Status menu for versions of hardware and software installed the type size of lamp the hours logged in t...

Page 71: ...ailable the message Invalid Channel will appear Or if you try to enter the wrong password you ll see Invalid Password Press or Exit to clear the message and try again NOTE On screen display of Invalid User Entry messages cannot be disabled even if Display Error Messages has been set to Off An input signal error message occurs if you are in presentation level i e there are no menus present and have...

Page 72: ... and disappears when the input signal status changes While the projector will remain operational the message indicates the presence of a potentially serious problem that should be investigated You can press Exit to remove the message but for best results you should reset the projector power the projector down and up again with the power key System Errors A system error message indicates that a ser...

Page 73: ...ode CRC failed 61 Unable to program DigMux PLD 62 Unable to program Control PLD 63 Unable to program Bubks PLD 64 Unrecognized ROM type 65 Write to flash ROM failed 66 TIPM failure 67 Downloaded code will not fit 68 Scaler communication problem BUILT IN KEYPAD 70 Unable to access EEPROM on the built in keypad 71 EEPROM memory re initialization on the built in keypad PANEL DRIVER AND FORMATTER 80 U...

Page 74: ...re accompanying the projector The lightning flash and arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle alerts the user to uninsulated dangerous voltage within the projector s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Read all operating instructions prior to using the projector Operate the projector in an environment which meets the operating range specifi...

Page 75: ...en replacing Use only lamps supplied by Runco Refer to 4 4 Lamp Replacement for instructions Use only the attachments and or accessories recommended by Runco Use of others may result in the risk of fire shock or personal injury WARNING Use only the AC power cord supplied Do not attempt operation if the AC supply is not within the specified voltage and power range Refer to the Specifications in Sec...

Page 76: ... immediately unplug the projector from the power outlet and ask a qualified service technician to look at it The power cord has been damaged The internal cooling fans do not turn on within two minutes when the projector is first powered up Liquid has been spilled into the projector The projector has been exposed to excessive moisture The projector is not operating normally or its performance has s...

Page 77: ...olutely necessary Never touch the glass surface of the lamp Fingerprints left on the glass will seriously degrade lamp performance or cause hotspots which can lead to an accumulation of intense heat in the touched area and cause the lamp to shatter To clean Wait until lamp is cool Moisten a clean lint free cotton cloth with isopropyl alcohol and gently rub the surface of the glass in a circular mo...

Page 78: ...rojector Model Lamp Watts Part Number Runco VX 40d VX 60d 1000W RUPA 006800 Runco VX 50d VX 80d 1200W RUPA 006700 A lamp should be replaced when it reaches its end of life 1000 hours typical or sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs typical in aging lamps You can set the number of hours you expect to log with the lamp before replacing it by setting the Lamp Limit in the Lamp menu ...

Page 79: ...projector prior to servicing Allow the lamp to cool before handling 2 Using a screwdriver loosen the 4 screws from the lamp door located at the back of the projector below the input panel Figure 4 2 3 Pull out and turn the lamp lock lever which is located to the left of the lamp module a quarter turn counter clockwise to the unlock position Figure 4 3 4 Grasp the lamp by its housing only and pull ...

Page 80: ...ep 3 a quarter turn clockwise to lock the lamp in place NOTE If you can t turn the lamp lock into position it is likely the lamp is not fully inserted In this case partially remove the lamp and try pushing it back in again Then try switching the lock lever to the lock position 7 Replace the lamp door and tighten the 2 screws to secure 8 The next time the projector is powered up enter the new seria...

Page 81: ...When removing the projection lens Press and hold the lens release button located in the top right corner of the lens panel 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 OR When installing a projection lens make sure Steps 1 and 2 are complete Slide the new lens into the lens opening of the ...

Page 82: ...82 Figure 4 7 Section 4 Maintenance ...

Page 83: ...lem with reversed 3 2 pull down in 60Hz to 24Hz film to digital conversion in your source Correct at the source Was an excessive amount of keystone used Image appears squeezed or vertically stretched into center of screen Check your Resizing selection Check the DHD Controller s aspect ratio selection The display is jittery or unstable If the display is jittery or blinking erratically ensure that t...

Page 84: ...plug in again and power up as usual Colors in the display are inaccurate Try Auto Setup The color tint color space color temperature and or other settings may require adjustment Ensure signal connections are correct Make sure you are using the proper channel for this source Values in Color Saturation slidebars vary over time Once defined Color Saturation slidebar values fluctuate over time and wil...

Page 85: ...again If the lamp does not ignite after a second and third try replace the lamp Lamp suddenly turns Off Try increasing the lamp power The DMDs may be overheated Replace the lamp Flicker Shadows or Dimness Increase lamp power if possible Replace the lamp Intensity does not seem to work Make sure Intensity is selected in the Lamp menu If the lamp power has increased to its maximum in order to mainta...

Page 86: ...9 V 37 Contact Runco technical support for installation details Light Output CSMS Specifications Home Theater Calibration 2180 ANSI Lumens 86 Foot Lamberts fL 4000 ANSI Lumens Contrast Ratio CSMS Contrast Ratio 233 1 285 1 1500 1800 1 Variable depending on lens aperture setting Lamp 1000W Xenon lamp module Lamp Life 1000 Hours 6500 Kelvin Inputs 1 Composite 1 S Video 1 DVI 1 RGB Component 1 RS 232...

Page 87: ...pport for installation details Light Output CSMS Specifications Home Theater Calibration 3462 ANSI Lumens 107 3 Foot Lamberts fL 6000 ANSI Lumens Contrast Ratio CSMS Contrast Ratio 229 1 279 1 1500 1800 1 Variable depending on lens aperture setting Lamp 1 2kW Xenon lamp module Lamp Life 1000 Hours 6500 Kelvin Inputs 1 Composite 1 S Video 1 DVI 1 RGB Component 1 RS 232 1 RS 422 12V Output See Contr...

Page 88: ...pport for installation details Light Output CSMS Specifications Home Theater Calibration 2360 ANSI Lumens 94 Foot Lamberts fL 4000 ANSI Lumens Contrast Ratio CSMS Contrast Ratio 227 1 282 1 1500 1800 1 Variable depending on lens aperture setting Lamp 1000W Xenon lamp module Lamp Life 1000 Hours 6500 Kelvin Inputs 1 Composite 1 S Video 1 DVI 1 RGB Component 1 RS 232 1 RS 422 12V Output See Controll...

Page 89: ...ntact Runco technical support for installation details Light Output CSMS Specifications Home Theater Calibration 5740 ANSI Lumens 188 6 Foot Lamberts fL 8000 ANSI Lumens Contrast Ratio CSMS Contrast Ratio 225 1 277 1 1500 1800 1 Variable depending on lens aperture setting Lamp 1 2kW Xenon lamp module Lamp Life 1000 Hours 6500 Kelvin Inputs 1 Composite 1 S Video 1 DVI 1 RGB Component 1 RS 232 1 RS ...

Page 90: ...al communications travel from their origin 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 projection brightness usually describes the amount of light emitted from a surface such as a screen It is measured in foot lamberts or candelas per square met...

Page 91: ...nclude contrast brightness tint blanking size offsets and others Dot Clock The maximum frequency of the pixel clock Also known as pixel clock rate E EDID The Enhanced Extended Display Identification Data standard established by VESA enables properties such as resolution of a display device to be detected by the display card in a controlling device such as a PC The PC in turn can then output in a m...

Page 92: ... image It is caused when the screen and lens surface are not parallel or by poor Keystone adjustment Lamp Flicker As the lamp ages the shape of two anodes may change from two points to a flattened state When this occurs the arc jumps across the gap from varying points This is seen as image flicker Turning the Lamp Conditioning feature ON will pulse the lamp and gradually condition the two anodes b...

Page 93: ...ds the physical size placement and or aspect ratio of an image Resolution lens The maximum number of alternate white and black horizontal lines that can be distinguished on a screen when a photographic target is placed between the lens and a light source and illuminated by that source Resolution projector The maximum number of pixels that the projector can display horizontally and vertically acros...

Page 94: ...to Screen Distance Always use the correct Runco throw distance formula to calculate the proper throw distance required for your lens Throw Ratio Throw ratio throw distance screen width Typically used to differentiate lenses Tint Balance of red to green necessary for realistic representation of NTSC signals Variable Scan The ability of a projector to synchronize to inputs with frequencies within a ...

Page 95: ... a white area usually rectangular that occupies 10 of the image the remaining 90 is black YCbCr A high end digital component video signal YPbPr A high end analog component video signal Sometimes called YUV Component or Y R Y B Y the YPbPr signal by passes the video decoder in this projector YUV See YPbPr Zoom The adjustment of image size by means of a zoom lens ...

Page 96: ...22 compatible PC or controller connect RS422 cable to the RS422 port Serial Communications Cables APPENDIX B From projector to DHD Controller RS232 From projector to Automation System Automation System 1 Gnd 2 Rx 3 Tx 4 Gnd 1 Gnd 2 Rx 3 Tx 4 Gnd From projector to RS422 compatible control system Wiring from your control system or RS232 to RS422 adapter may vary Consult the documentation for your de...

Page 97: ... the greater the distance you must allow between the lens and the screen NOTES 1 Throw distance is measured from the screen to the center of the projector s lens 2 This measurement is not necessarily parallel to the floor as the projector and screen may be inclined Throw Distance TD is measured from the screen to the center of the projector s lens Lens Option VX 40d VX 50d Throw Distances VX 60d V...

Page 98: ...ignal inputs NOTE The audio connectors are not functional The RGB400 Buffered Amplifier Input Module may be installed in this projector in a Marquee Signal Switcher or in a Marquee Case Power Supply Connect three four or five wire RGB video signals of up to 400 MHz bandwidth signals typically produced by high resolution computer or workstations The buffering capability of the module enables the in...

Page 99: ...puts NOTE The audio connectors are not functional The PC250 Analog Input Module may be installed in this projector a Marquee Signal Switcher or a Marquee Case Power Supply The module receives analog RGB input signals from IBM PC compatibles or Macintosh computers Video inputs are 75Ω terminated Video outputs are provided for buffered loop through to another display device PC250 Analog Features acc...

Page 100: ...t to the video decoder installed at INPUT 3 INPUT 4 2 The audio connectors are not functional 3 For use with this projector do not connect both composite video and S video signals to the Composite S Video Input Module connect one or the other even when plugged into a switcher This module can display digital video input signals conforming to the DVI Digital Visual Interface single channel standard ...

Page 101: ...E 259M compatible The Dual SD HD SDI Module enables incoming serial digital SD or HD data to be tiled across multiple screen displays overlapped for extra bright displays or distributed to additional projectors for multiple same image screens Dual SD HD SDI Features Accepts and decodes up to two serial digital inputs Outputs up to two 10 bit YCbCr 4 2 2 video signals Provides input s to output s l...

Page 102: ...Runco International 2900 Faber Street Union City CA 94587 Ph 510 324 7777 800 23RUNCO Fax 510 324 9300 www runco com RUMA 011115 rev 05 18 05 SERIAL NUMBER ...

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