Runco Home Theater Screen VX 3000D User Guide

INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL  
VX-3000d Series  
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1080p DLP Home Theater Projectors  
VX-3000d  
VX-3000d/CineWide™  
VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope™  
VX-3000d Ultra  
VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide™  
VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope™  
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RuncoCare™ Standard Two Year Limited  
Warranty  
Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco® product! With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years  
of unparalleled video performance.  
This RuncoCare Standard Limited Warranty is provided free of charge by Runco International with the purchase of a covered  
Runco product. The following sets forth Runco’s Standard Limited Warranty applicable to all Runco projectors, processors,  
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LCD and plasma display products, with the exception of the following models: XP-103DHD, SC-1, SC-1a and VW-100HD .  
The following terms and conditions of the RuncoCare Standard Limited Warranty represent a contract between us, Runco  
International and you, the customer who has purchased a Runco product. This contract applies to purchases of covered  
Runco products occurring on or after September 1, 2008. Runco reserves the right to change the terms of this contract, and  
such changes shall apply to purchases of covered Runco products that occur on or after any future effective date.  
RuncoCare Standard Features  
• Two-year protection from defects in material and workmanship  
• Access to 24x7 phone support  
• Complimentary, second-day one-way shipping  
Warranty Coverage  
Runco warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period provided below.  
If, in Runco’s determination, a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, Runco  
will repair the product, replace the product with a similar new or like new product, or refund a prorata share of the purchase  
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price (calculated based on the remainder of the warranty period and the thencurrent MSRP of a similar product), if repair or  
replacement of the product is determined by Runco to not be feasible.  
Length of Warranty  
Runco products are warranted for two (2) years from the date of shipment from Runco. Lamps are warranted six (6) months  
from the date of shipment or 1000 hours, whichever comes first. All other accessories, which includes, but is not limited to,  
cables, remotes, carrying cases, lens cap and other peripherals sold with the Runco product, are warranted for ninety (90)  
days from the date of shipment. Repaired product or replacement lamp is subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if  
any) of the original warranty term or 90 days from the date the product was shipped to you, whichever is longer.  
Eligibility  
This RuncoCare Standard Limited Warranty is valid only for the first customer who purchases the covered product from an  
authorized Runco dealer or distributor. This warranty is not transferable. You may be required to provide proof of purchase in  
order to receive warranty services.  
1. Runco may update this list of products excluded from this warranty from time to time at Runcos sole discretion, but updates to  
the list of covered products will not apply on a retroactive basis.  
2. MSRP is defined as the most recent product price listed on Runcos price list.  
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RuncoCare Claim Procedure  
In the event of a product defect, please follow the warranty claim procedure provided below:  
1. The Customer is required to contact a Runco dealer or Runco Technical Support via email at [email protected] or via  
in Europe for product service.  
2. Be prepared to provide the date of purchase, the place of purchase, serial number, product model number, description of  
the problem and troubleshooting steps already attempted.  
3. Runco Technical Support staff will attempt to correct any minor issues that may be causing the problem. If Runco is  
unable to fix the problem to the customer’s satisfaction, Runco will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) if it is  
determined that the claim was made within the coverage period of the Standard Limited Warranty.  
4. The customer will need to return the defective product to the Runco repair depot location specified by the Runco technical  
support representative. The customer will need to properly package the defective product, consisting of the product only,  
and not include any accessories (e.g., cables, remotes, carrying cases, lens, lens cap and other peripherals) and return it  
to the Runco repair depot specified by the technical support representative. It is the customer’s responsibility to properly  
package the hardware, include all appropriate materials, and return it to the location specified by the Runco technical  
support department. The customer will need to address and resolve any shipping damage claims directly with the shipping  
company.  
5. The customer is responsible for providing a suitable box to ship the defective product to an authorized Runco repair depot.  
Boxes may be purchased from a Runco technical support representative.  
6. The customer is responsible for paying freight charges to ship the defective product to an authorized Runco repair depot.  
7. Runco will pay freight charges to return the repaired/replacement product to the customer from the Runco repair depot.  
8. Once an RMA has been created, the customer may contact [email protected] for followup questions or  
confirmation status of the claim process.  
Warranty Exclusions  
This RuncoCare Standard Limited Warranty does not include or is limited by the following:  
1. Products not purchased from an authorized Runco dealer  
2. Rental costs incurred by the customer in the event of product defect or failure  
3. Any product with a defaced, modified, or removed serial number  
4. Damage, deterioration, or malfunction resulting from:  
a Accident, abuse, misuse, neglect, improper ventilation, fire, water, disaster, lightning, or other acts of nature, smoke  
exposure (cigarette or otherwise), unauthorized product modification (including use of an unauthorized mount), or failure  
to follow instructions supplied with the product  
b Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Runco  
c Any damage to the product due to shipment  
d Removal or installation of the product  
e Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuations or failure  
f Use of supplies or parts not meeting Runco’s specifications  
g Normal wear and tear  
h Expected lamp degradation and normal decrease in lamp output over a period of time or as the lamp is consumed  
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Customer caused defects, including but not limited to, scratched/defaced/altered plastics  
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Failure to follow maintenance procedures as outlined in the product’s user guide where a schedule is specified for  
regular cleaning of the product  
k Opening the product and/or tampering with internal circuitry  
Products lost, stolen or discarded  
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m Any damage or dissatisfaction associated with latent images, “burnin,” or any other damage determined by Runco to be  
the result of customer use patterns  
n Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect in material or workmanship  
5. Removal, installation, and setup service charges are excluded from this Standard Limited warranty  
6. Runco’s warranty does not cover black uniformity issues or other LCD issues associated with usage outside the Runco  
recommended guidelines and specifications for the product  
7. Second day shipment delivery time and availability may vary based on origin and destination and Runco is unable to deliver  
to PO Box and FPO Box addresses  
Extended Service Options  
Runco offers extended and expanded service plans. For information on additional product protection, please email  
[email protected] or call (toll free) 800-23RUNCO (800-237-8626).  
Online Product Registration  
Limitation of Implied Warranties  
RUNCO PROVIDES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN. RUNCO  
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
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Exclusion of Damages  
RUNCO’S MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF  
THE PRODUCT.  
1. RUNCO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT,  
DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PROFITS,  
LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, OR  
OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS, EVEN IF THE CUSTOMER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
2. RUNCO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE  
DAMAGES ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.  
3. RUNCO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY.  
Effect of Local Law  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from locality to locality. Some localities  
do not allow limitations on implied warranties and/or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the  
above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.  
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS:  
© Copyright 2009 Runco International, LLC (“Runco”). This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright,  
trademark and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any  
mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of Runco.  
The trademarks reporduced in this Runco Owner’s Manual and used on the Runco Products are either owned by Runco or are  
licensed by Runco. You may not reproduce or use the trademarks without the prior written consent of Runco.  
Runco Products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: US. Patent 6755540 and Other Patents  
Pending.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video product! For the best performance, please read this manual carefully  
as it is your guide through the menus and operation.  
WARNING  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of  
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure  
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric  
shock.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
CAUTION:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)  
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of  
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the appliance.  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that  
produce heat.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider  
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is  
provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of  
the obsolete outlet.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in  
any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,  
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
15. The +12V trigger only outputs 12Vdc signal for triggering. Do not connect to any other power input or output. This could  
cause damage to this unit.  
16. Keep the packing material in case the equipment should ever need to be shipped.  
17. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to  
removing the lamp assembly for replacement.  
18. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond rated life could cause them to  
explode in rare occasions.  
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19. Never look directly into the lens when the lamp is on.  
Compliance Information  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:  
Manufacturer’s Name: Runco International, LLC  
Manufacturer’s Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992  
hereby declares that the Products’ Model Numbers:  
VX-3000d, VX-3000d/CineWide, VX-3000d/CineWide-AutoScope, VX-3000d Ultra, VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide and VX-3000d  
Ultra/CineWide-AutoScope  
conform with the provisions of:  
Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility;  
EN 55022 “Limits and methods of measurements of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment”  
1998;  
EN 55024 “Limits and methods of measurements of immunity characteristics of information technology equipment” 1998;  
Including:  
• EN 61000-4-2 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 2:  
Electrostatic discharge immunity test”  
• EN 61000-4-3 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 3: Radiated,  
Radio-Frequency, Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test”  
• EN 61000-4-4 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 4: Electrical  
fast transient/burst immunity test”  
• EN 61000-4-5 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 5: Surge  
immunity test"  
• EN 61000-4-6 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 6: Conducted  
disturbances induced by radio-frequency fields immunity test"  
• EN 61000-4-8 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 8: Conducted  
disturbances induced by power frequency magnetic fields immunity test"  
• EN 61000-4-11 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 11: Voltage  
dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests"  
And:  
• EN 61000-3-2 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3, Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment  
input current up to and including 16 A per phase)" 2000;  
• EN 61000-3-3 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3, Section 3: Limitations of voltage changes, voltage  
fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current up to and including 16 A  
and not subject to conditional connection" 1995;  
Council Directive 2006/95/EC and amended by M1 and C1 on Low Voltage Equipment Safety;  
EN 60950 “Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment”  
The Technical Construction file required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Runco International,  
LLC, located at 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992.  
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Date of Declaration: December 2009  
FCC PART 15:  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of  
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
INDUSTRY CANADA (ICES-003):  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
PRODUCT DISPOSAL:  
The Product contains small amounts of tin, lead and/or mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to  
environmental considerations.  
IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS  
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product may contain other electronic waste that can be  
hazardous if not disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in accordance with local, state, or federal Laws.  
DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (Applicable throughout the European  
Union and other European countries with separate collection programs)  
This symbol found on your product or on its packaging, indicates that this product should not be treated as  
household waste when you wish to dispose of it. Instead, it should be handed over to an applicable collection  
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,  
you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could  
otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve  
natural resources. This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please  
contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.  
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1Table of Contents  
DHD Controller Front Panel ..........................................................................................9  
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1List of Figures  
3-10. Projector with Whitney (Prismatic) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate -  
Bottom View...............................................................................................................34  
3-11. VX-3000d/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley (Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling  
3-12. VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley (Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate and  
Ceiling Mounting Plate - Exploded View......................................................................36  
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1. Introduction  
This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate a Runco VX-3000d  
Series Home Theater Projector and DHD Controller. This product family consists of the  
VX-3000d and VX-3000d Ultra Projectors.  
1.1  
About This Manual  
Throughout this manual, the Runco VX-3000d Series Home Theater Projector and DHD  
Controller are referred to collectively as the “VX-3000d.” Except where noted, the features  
and functions described in this manual are common to all versions of this product.  
Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the  
most out of the VX-3000d.  
Target Audience  
Runco has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was  
printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it  
other Runco product manuals on-line, at www.Runco.com.  
If You Have Comments  
About This Manual...  
Text Conventions: The following conventions are used in this manual, in order to clarify  
the information and instructions provided:  
Textual and Graphic  
Conventions  
• Remote and built-in keypad button identifiers are set in upper-case bold type; for  
example, “Press EXIT to return to the previous menu.”  
• Computer input (commands you type) and output (responses that appear on-screen) is  
shown in monospace (fixed-width) type; for example: “To change the aspect ratio to  
Letterbox, type LETTERBOX <Enter>.”  
• All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and enclosed in angle  
brackets. These keys are the following: <Enter>, <Spacebar>, <Control>,  
<Esc>and <Tab>.  
<Enter>indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your  
keyboard if it has both keys.  
In addition to these conventions, underlining, boldface and/or italics are occasionally used  
to highlight important information, as in this example:  
A carriage return must be used after each command or string.  
Note  
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Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the  
manual, to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your  
equipment or injury:  
TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using  
certain features.  
Tip  
NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special  
significance. They also provide supplemental information.  
Note  
CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can  
degrade performance or cause a malfunction.  
Caution  
WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result  
in damage to the equipment, or possible non-fatal injury to the user.  
WARNING  
DANGER!  
DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or  
death.  
Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual.  
If you need... ... Turn to page:  
Information about obtaining service  
1.2  
Using This Manual  
General information about the VX-3000d Series Home Theater  
Projector and DHD Controller  
Installation instructions  
First-time configuration instructions  
Advanced configuration instructions  
Troubleshooting tips  
Specifications for the VX-3000d Series Home Theater Projector  
and DHD Controllers  
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The VX-3000d Series Home Theater Projector and DHD Controller is Runco’s newest,  
most affordable VideoXtreme™ projection system. Feature-rich and performance-heavy,  
the VX-3000d offers a native 1080p resolution DLP™ light engine with Runco’s powerful  
SuperOnyx™ technology for bright, flawless images.  
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Description, Features  
and Benefits  
Featuring high-end components, such as O-Path™ light path enhancement technology  
and AxiShift™ multidirectional lens shift capability, the VX-3000d perfectly projects from  
movie players, digital television and a myriad of other sources all in beautiful  
high-definition.  
Runco’s advanced Vivix™ digital video processing is included to enhance picture quality  
from standard video sources, as well as provide artifact-free scaling. Also included are  
discrete input source, aspect ratio, power on/off, HDMI™ input and an RS-232 interface  
for seamless integration with automation control systems.  
All models feature a precision optics package with electronic lens shift. The standard  
VX-3000d projection lens has a throw range of from 1.87 to 2.20 times the screen width.  
The VX-3000d Ultra provides even greater installation flexibility, with five lens options from  
which to choose offering throw distances ranging from 1.06 to 4.80 times the screen  
width. Electronic focus and zoom controls further simplify installation and setup of a  
VX-3000d Ultra.  
The VX-3000d's illumination system provides two light intensity levels to allow maximum  
flexibility for screen size, ambient light conditions, brightness and contrast balance, and  
lamp life preservation. It also has a newly refined cooling system, which increases  
efficiency and reduces noise levels.  
The VX-3000d has been engineered to comply with Imaging Science Foundation™ (ISF)  
standards for maximum home theater image quality. Runco's sophisticated parameters  
for white balance and color gamut control have also been implemented for precise  
balance of gray scale and color. The VX-3000d incorporates Runco-proprietary  
de-interlacing technology that provides exceptional scaling and film-to-video (3:2  
pulldown) conversion for the most artifact-free images possible.  
For uncompromising widescreen reproduction of movies originally filmed in the “scope”  
(2.35:1) format, the VX-3000d can be equipped with Runco’s patent-pending CineWide™  
technology, a combination of software, electronics and high-quality anamorphic optics.  
CineWide maintains constant vertical height on the screen just as in a movie theater.  
When a viewer transitions from 1.78:1 (16:9) program material to 2.35:1, the image simply  
gets wider while full height is maintained. Also available with the VX-3000d is CineWide  
with AutoScope™, an enhanced, remote-controlled motorized version of CineWide.  
CineWide requires the use of a 2.35:1 or similar aspect ratio superwide  
format screen.  
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Key Features and Benefits  
The VX-3000d offers these key features and benefits:  
• Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio)  
• DLP system using SuperOnyx™ Digital Micromirror Device (DMD)  
• 6-segment color wheel produces wide dynamic range and rich grayscale  
• Two (2) HDMI Inputs (on DHD Controller) with High-bandwidth Digital Content  
Protection (HDCP)  
• HDTV Compatible  
• Reflectance Volume Regulation (RVR™) provides for infinitely variable adjustment of the  
light path through the optics, enabling the perfect balance of black and white levels for  
each individual installation  
• CinOptx™ Proteus lens options for stunning sharpness and throw distance flexibility  
(VX-3000d Ultra only)  
Parts List  
Your VX-3000d is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged,  
please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23-RUNCO.  
• VX-3000d Series Home Theater Projector and DHD Controller  
• Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries  
• AC Power Cords (North America), 8.2 feet (2.5 meters)  
• HDMI-to-HDMI Cable, sold separately (refer to Optional Accessories, below)  
• RJ-11 Telephone Cable, 50 feet (15.24 meters)  
• Rack-mount hardware for the DHD Controller  
• Runco VX-3000d Quick Setup Guide  
Optional Accessories:  
• Ceiling mount kit (part number 956-0099-00)  
• CineWide™ technology (fixed, secondary anamorphic lens)  
• CineWide™ with AutoScope™ system (secondary anamorphic lens and motorized  
mount)  
• HDMI-to-HDMI Cable, length specified at time of order:  
• 16.4 feet (5.0 meters) (part number 903-1010-00)  
• 24.6 feet (7.5 meters) (part number 903-1011-00)  
• 32.8 feet (10.0 meters) (part number 903-1012-00)  
• 49.2 feet (15.0 meters) (part number 903-1013-00)  
• 65.6 feet (20.0 meters) (part number 903-1014-00)  
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2. Controls and Functions  
Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key VX-3000d components.  
2.1  
VX-3000d at a Glance  
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Figure 2-1. VX-3000d Front/Side/Top View  
1. EXHAUST VENT  
2. ZOOM TAB (Standard VX-3000d)  
Use this to change the projected image size with a standard VX-3000d. (Use the  
remote control unit to adjust the zoom with an VX-3000d Ultra.)  
3. TOP IR SENSOR  
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4. TEMP LED  
Indicates fan status and internal temperature as follows:  
• Off during normal operation  
• Red when internal temperature is too high or a fan failure occurs  
5. INTAKE VENT  
6. POWER/STANDBY LED  
Indicates power status as follows:  
• Orange when the projector is in standby mode  
• Flashes green for approximately 45 seconds after the projector is turned on to  
indicate that the lamp is warming up  
• Green during normal operation  
• Flashes orange for approximately 110 seconds after the projector is turned off to  
indicate that the lamp is cooling down  
• Red when an internal failure requiring service has occurred  
7. LAMP LED  
Indicates lamp status as follows:  
• Off during normal operation  
• Red when the lamp has exceeded its usage life or developed a problem  
8. 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 it away from the projector and  
rotate it 180 degrees.  
9. FRONT IR SENSOR  
10. FOCUS RING (Standard VX-3000d)  
To adjust the focus, grasp the lens by the outer ring and rotate it. (Use the remote  
control unit to adjust the focus with an VX-3000d Ultra.)  
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2
3
4
6
5
5
Figure 2-2. VX-3000d Rear/Bottom/Side View  
1. 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 it away from the projector and  
rotate it 180 degrees.  
2. CABLE OPENING  
Pass cables through this opening.  
3. CABLE ACCESS DOOR  
Open to access connectors.  
4. LAMP MODULE COVER  
Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment.  
5. FRONT/REAR ADJUSTERS  
Use these to adjust the projector height or projection angle.  
6. CEILING MOUNT HOLES  
Use these to attach the ceiling bracket to the projector.  
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Figure 2-3 shows the VX-3000d rear panel.  
2.2  
VX-3000d Rear Panel  
1
2
3
4
Figure 2-3. VX-3000d Rear Panel  
1. DHD INPUT  
An HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting the HDMI output from the DHD  
Controller.  
2. RS-232 CONTROL PORT  
Connect the Display Control output on the DHD Controller to this input (see Figure  
2-5).  
3. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC)  
Connect the VX-3000d to power here.  
4. MAIN POWER SWITCH  
Disconnects or applies power to the VX-3000d.  
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Figure 2-4 shows the controls and indicators on the DHD Controller front panel; the  
paragraphs that follow describe them.  
2.3  
DHD Controller Front  
Panel  
11 10  
9
3
standby  
VX-3000d  
m
e
HDMI 1  
p
n
u
16:9  
1080i/60  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Figure 2-4. DHD Controller Front Panel  
1. RUNCO ICON  
Lights blue to indicate that the controller is on or powering up.  
2. IR SENSOR  
Receives IR commands from the remote control.  
3. VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY  
Can be used instead of the On-Screen Display (OSD). Displays currently-selected  
menu or – if no menu is selected – the connected display device model, current  
source, input resolution and aspect ratio.  
4. ON/STANDBY BUTTON  
Press once to toggle from standby mode to on mode. Press it again to return to  
standby mode. For a discrete on or off command, you can use the direct access  
buttons on the remote control.  
5. LEFT BUTTON  
Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor left in the OSD. When no menu  
is present on-screen, the LEFT button toggles through the different sources, in this  
order:  
HDMI 2 - HDMI 1 - SCART - HD 2 - HD 1 - Component - S-Video 2 - S-Video 1 -  
Composite Video  
6. DOWN BUTTON  
Use to direct-select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor down in the OSD. When  
no menu is present on-screen, this button toggles through the different aspect ratios,  
in this order:  
16:9 - 4:3 - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema - Virtual Cinema - Native  
Virtual Cinema is available only on the VX-3000d/CineWide or  
VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope. For more information about  
aspect ratios, refer to Table 4-1.  
Note  
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7. RIGHT BUTTON  
Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor right in the OSD. When no  
menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button toggles through the different  
sources, in this order:  
Composite Video - S-Video 1 - S-Video 2 - Component - HD 1 - HD 2 - SCART -  
HDMI 1 - HDMI 2  
8. MENU BUTTON  
Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu, or to exit the current menu and  
return to the previous one.  
9. UP BUTTON  
Use to direct-select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor up in the OSD. When no  
menus are present on-screen, the UP button toggles through aspect ratios in the  
following order:  
Native - Virtual Cinema - Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - 4:3 - 16:9  
10. ENTER BUTTON  
When an item is highlighted on the OSD, the ENTER button selects the item.  
11. STANDBY LED  
Lights amber when the DHD Controller is in standby mode; otherwise it is off.  
Figure 2-5 shows the rear connector panel on the DHD Controller.  
2.4  
DHD Controller Rear  
Panel  
13  
12  
3
11  
2
10  
5
6
7
8
9
14  
1
4
Figure 2-5. DHD Controller Rear Panel  
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1. HDMI Out  
Connect this to the DHD Input on the VX-3000d (see Figure 2-2).  
Outputs  
2. Display Control  
Connect this to the RS-232 input on the VX-3000d, using the provided  
communication cable.  
3. TRIGGERS  
Connection for up to three (3), 12-volt trigger-controlled devices such as retractable  
screens, screen masks or a CineWide with AutoScope system. Output current is  
limited to 250 milliamperes (mA).  
4. USB  
Inputs  
A standard, USB Series “B” connection to a personal computer. (For future use.)  
5. HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 (Digital)  
HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting an HDMI or DVI source.  
6. HD1 / HD2 (5 x Analog BNCs)  
Two inputs (five BNCs per input) for connecting standard-definition (SD = 480i/576i),  
enhanced-definition (ED = 480p/576p) or high-definition (HD = 720p/1080i/1080p)  
component video sources, or RGBHV sources such as personal computers.  
7. Component / SCART (5 x RCA connectors)  
SD/HD input for connecting SDTV, EDTV or HDTV component video sources, or  
RGBHV sources. Also provides RGB input for SCART RGBS sources.  
8. Video  
Standard, composite video input for connecting a VCR, camcorder or other  
composite video source. Also provides composite sync input for SCART RGBS  
sources.  
9. S-Video 1 / S-Video 2  
Two, standard S-Video inputs for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super  
VHS (S-VHS) VCR.  
10. IR  
Wired input from a Niles- or Xantech-compatible, infrared (IR) repeater system. It is a  
3.5-mm, mini phono jack, wired as follows:  
Ring = No connection  
Tip = IR Input  
Sleeve = Ground  
11. RS-232 / RS-485  
A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or automation/control  
system. (Currently, only RS-232 interface is supported.)  
12. MAIN AC FUSE  
This is the main AC input fuse (5mm x 20mm, 500 mA, 250V slow-blow).  
13. MAIN POWER SWITCH  
Disconnects or applies power to the DHD Controller.  
14. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC)  
Connect the DHD Controller to power here.  
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Figure 2-6 shows the VX-3000d remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe  
its functionality.  
2.5  
VX-3000d Remote  
Control Unit  
2
1
3
4
(not available on  
some models)  
RETURN  
5
7
EXIT  
6
8
9
16 : 9  
4 : 3  
11  
12  
13  
10  
HDMI  
1
HDMI  
2
14  
CUST  
1
CUST  
2
SVC  
Figure 2-6. DHD Controller/VX-3000d Remote Control  
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1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR  
Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted.  
2. ON / OFF  
Press to turn the projector on or off.  
3. ENTER  
Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting.  
4. Cursor Buttons ( ,  
,
,
)
Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display  
patterns.  
When no menu is present on-screen, the UP and DOWN buttons toggle through the  
available aspect ratios, in this order:  
UP Button = Native - Virtual Cinema - Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - 4:3 - 16:9  
DOWN Button = 16:9 - 4:3 - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema - Virtual Cinema -  
Native  
Virtual Cinema is available only on the VX-3000d/CineWide. For  
more information about aspect ratios, refer to Table 4-1.  
Note  
Likewise, the LEFT and RIGHT buttons toggle through the different source inputs, in  
this order:  
LEFT Button = HDMI 2 - HDMI 1 - SCART - HD 2 - HD 1 - Component - S-Video 2 -  
S-Video 1 - Composite Video  
RIGHT Button = Composite Video - S-Video 1 - S-Video 2 - Component - HD 1 -  
HD 2 - SCART - HDMI 1 - HDMI 2  
5. RETURN / EXIT  
Press this button to exit the current menu and return to the previous one.  
Not all remote control units have this button. If yours does not, use  
the MENU button (see below) to exit the current menu.  
Note  
6. LIGHT  
Press to illuminate the buttons.  
7. MENU  
Press this button to access the OSD controls, or to exit the current menu and return  
to the previous one.  
8. VIDEO (1)  
Press to select Composite video input as the source or to enter the numeric  
character “1.”  
9. COMP (Component) (2)  
Press to select Component/SCART video input as the source or to enter the numeric  
character “2.”  
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10. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons  
Use the red buttons to select an aspect ratio directly or to enter numeric characters,  
as follows:  
16:9 (3)  
For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.  
4:3 (6)  
Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen.  
LETBOX (Letterbox) (9)  
For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen.  
V-WIDE (VirtualWide)  
Enlarges a 4:3 image horizontally in a NON-linear fashion to fit 16:9 full screen display.  
CINEMA  
For viewing 2.35:1 source material.  
SVC (CineWide-equipped projectors only)  
Selects the Virtual Cinema aspect ratio, used for viewing 16:9 source material on a  
2.35:1 screen.  
11. S-VID 1 (4) / S-VID 2 (5) (S-Video)  
Press to select an S-Video input or to enter the numeric character “4” or “5.”  
12. HD 1 (7) / HD 2 (8)  
Press to select a HD (RGBHV or YPbPr component) input or to enter the numeric  
character “7” or “8.”  
13. HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 (0)  
Press to select a Digital Video input. Press HDMI 2 to enter the numeric character  
“0.”  
14. Memory Preset Buttons:  
ISF NIGHT  
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset.  
ISF DAY  
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset.  
CUST 1  
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” memory preset.  
CUST 2  
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 2” memory preset.  
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Installation must be performed by a qualified custom video  
installation specialist.  
Note  
To install batteries in the remote control,  
press up on the battery cover retainer clip  
and lift off the cover. Install the two AAA  
batteries with the correct polarity and then  
replace the cover.  
3.1  
Remote Control  
• Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries.  
• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.  
Notes on Batteries  
• If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid  
damage from battery leakage.  
• Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote  
control and the IR receiver on the projector.  
Notes on Remote Control  
Operation  
• If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the  
batteries with new ones.  
• The remote control may fail to operate if the infrared remote sensor is exposed to bright  
sunlight or fluorescent lighting.  
• Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this  
happens, point the remote control at the projector, and repeat the operation.  
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Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-3000d installation process. The sections  
following this one provide detailed instructions.  
3.2  
Quick Setup  
Table 3-1. Installation Overview  
For Details, Refer to  
Step  
Procedure  
page...  
Choose a location for the projector  
1
2
Install CineWide lens mounting assembly (stationary base  
plate or AutoScope lens motor – optional)  
Mount the projector  
3
4
5
6
Connect the DHD Controller to the projector  
Connect signal sources to the DHD Controller  
Connect external controller to RS-232 port (optional)  
Connect 12-volt trigger outputs to AutoScope lens motor  
and/or other equipment (optional)  
7
8
9
Connect projector, DHD Controller and lens motor (if  
present) to AC power and power up  
Primary lens adjustments: projected image size (zoom),  
position (shift) and focus  
For rear-screen and/or ceiling-mount installations, select  
the proper picture orientation  
10  
11  
12  
Install CineWide anamorphic lens (optional)  
CineWide lens adjustments: position, pitch (angle),  
geometry and focus  
Display calibration: adjust the following for each input and  
display mode (resolution and frame rate); save settings  
when finished:  
• Aspect ratio  
• Brightness  
• Contrast  
13  
• Color level  
• Tint  
• Sharpness  
• White Balance  
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Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are  
installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into  
account to ensure your projector performs optimally.  
3.3  
Installation  
Considerations  
Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or  
inverted mount. Table 3-2 compares these various installation methods.  
Installation Type  
Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options  
Advantages  
Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation  
• Shares floor space with audience  
Considerations  
• Easy to set up  
• Can be moved or changed quickly  
• Easy to access  
Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation  
• Does not take up audience space  
• Projector is unobtrusive  
• Installation is more permanent  
• Projector access is more difficult  
• Projector cannot be accidentally moved  
Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation  
• Projector is completely hidden  
• Projector is easily accessed  
• Requires separate room  
• Installation cost is usually higher  
• Usually good ambient light rejection  
Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation  
• Projector is completely hidden  
• Requires separate room  
• Usually good ambient light rejection  
• Installation cost is usually higher  
Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror  
• 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  
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Ambient Light  
In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your  
images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft  
of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed  
out and less vibrant.  
Throw Distance  
Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen.  
This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not  
you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your  
image will be the right size for your screen.  
You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and  
multiplying it by the lens throw ratio; see Figure 3-1. The result of this calculation tells you  
roughly how far back the projector should be positioned from the screen in order to  
project a focused image large enough to fill the screen.  
Estimating Throw Distance  
Throw Distance (TD) = Screen Width (w) x Lens Throw Ratio  
Scr  
een w  
idth (w)  
TD  
Figure 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance  
Table 3-3 gives the throw ratios for the VX-3000d Series.  
Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the VX-3000d Series  
Throw Range in  
inches, with  
72.6x40.8-inch  
(1.78:1) Screen  
Throw Ratio  
with  
Primary  
Lens and  
Anamorphic  
Lens  
Throw Range in  
inches, with  
96x40.8-inch (2.35:1)  
Screen  
Throw  
Ratio with  
Primary  
Projector Model  
Lens Only  
Minimum Maximum  
Minimum Maximum  
Standard  
VX-3000d  
1.87 – 2.20  
135.76  
(n/a)  
159.72  
(n/a)  
VX-3000d/  
CineWide (Whitney  
Lens)  
1.87 – 2.20  
1.55 – 1.65  
179.52  
148.80  
211.20  
158.40  
VX-3000d/  
CineWide  
(n/a)  
(Rainier II Lens)  
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Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the VX-3000d Series (continued)  
Throw Range in  
inches, with  
72.6x40.8-inch  
(1.78:1) Screen  
ThrowRatio  
with  
Primary  
Lens and  
Anamorphic  
Lens  
Throw Range in  
inches, with  
96x40.8-inch (2.35:1)  
Screen  
Throw  
Ratio with  
Primary  
Projector Model  
Lens Only  
Minimum Maximum  
Minimum Maximum  
VX-3000d/  
CineWide with  
AutoScope  
(Rainier II Lens)  
1.87 – 2.20  
135.76  
(n/a)  
159.72  
159.72  
1.55 – 1.65  
1.40 – 1.65  
1.40 – 1.65  
148.80  
134.40  
134.40  
158.40  
158.40  
158.40  
VX-3000d/  
CineWide  
(McKinley Lens)  
VX-3000d/  
CineWide with  
AutoScope  
1.87 – 2.20  
135.76  
(McKinley Lens)  
Table 3-4 gives the throw ratios for the VX-3000d Ultra.  
Table 3-4. Throw Ratios for the VX-3000d Ultra  
Throw Range in  
inches, with  
72.6x40.8-inch  
(1.78:1) Screen  
ThrowRatio  
Throw Range in  
inches, with  
96x40.8-inch (2.35:1)  
Screen  
Throw  
Ratio with  
Primary  
with  
Primary  
Lens and  
Anamorphic  
Lens  
Lens Option  
Lens Only  
Minimum Maximum  
Minimum Maximum  
Proteus B (Note 1)  
Proteus C  
1.06 - 1.20  
76.96  
87.12  
108.90  
143.75  
Not Applicable  
(Note 2)  
1.40 - 1.50 101.64  
1.55 - 1.98 112.53  
Proteus D  
1.18 - 1.48  
113.28  
177.60  
150.72  
198.72  
225.60  
142.08  
190.08  
215.04  
288.00  
342.72  
Proteus D+Whitney  
(Note 3)  
Not Applicable  
2.07 - 3.00 150.28  
Not Applicable  
1.85 - 1.98  
1.57 - 2.24  
2.07 - 3.00  
2.35 - 3.57  
Proteus E  
217.80  
348.48  
Proteus E+Whitney  
(Note 3)  
Proteus F  
3.10 - 4.80 225.06  
Notes:  
1. The Proteus B lens can only be used in rear-projection installations.  
2. Only the Proteus D, E and F lenses can be used with the optional CineWide (secondary  
anamorphic) lens. Doing so affects the throw distances as shown here.  
3. When using the Proteus D or E with the Whitney anamorphic lens, the screen width must be  
78 inches or greater and the throw distance must be 144 inches or greater.  
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Vertical and Horizontal  
Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular,  
perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen.  
Position  
Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way  
that the lens center is aligned with either the top or bottom edge of the screen area, and  
centered horizontally. See Figure 3-2.  
Ceiling Installation  
Ceiling  
Height  
Projection Distance  
x
Lens Center  
Lens Center  
Screen  
Floor Installation  
Screen  
Lens Center  
Height  
Lens Center  
x
Projection Distance  
Floor  
Figure 3-2. Projector Placement  
Vertical and Horizontal  
Lens Shift  
You can use the lens shift controls on the projector remote to center the image on the  
screen. Lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height or width, as  
shown in Figure 3-3 and Figure 3-4.  
Screen Center  
0%  
50% Height  
Lens Shift  
(0.5 x H)  
Base plate  
to lens center =  
approx. 5-6" (depending  
on the amount of lens shift)  
100% Height  
Lens Shift  
(1.0 x H)  
Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular  
lens or projector is used in this example.  
Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (Example Only)  
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100% Width Lens Shift  
(1.0 x W)  
50% Width Lens Shift  
(0.5 x W)  
Screen Center  
0%  
Screen Width (W)  
Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular  
lens or projector is used in this example.  
Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift (Example Only)  
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Table 3-5 lists the lens shift limits for each available VX-3000d lens, as percentages and  
absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen.  
Table 3-5. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits  
Lens Option  
VX-3000d  
--  
VX-3000d Ultra  
Proteus  
Proteus  
B
Proteus  
C
Proteus E Proteus F  
D
Lens Shift Limits, as Percentages of Screen Height or Width (Notes 1, 2 and 3)  
Vertical  
(Notes 2  
and 3)  
Up  
35%  
50%  
18%  
25%  
20%  
44%  
20%  
44%  
20%  
46%  
20%  
46%  
Down  
Left  
0%  
0%  
10% (Note 4)  
10% (Note 4)  
10%  
10%  
Horizontal  
(Note 2)  
Right  
Lens Shift Limits in Inches, with a 100-by-56 inch (1.78:1) Screen  
Up  
Down  
Left  
19.60  
28.00  
0
10.08  
14.00  
11.20  
11.20  
24.64  
11.20  
25.76  
11.20  
25.76  
Vertical  
24.64  
10.00 (Note 4)  
10.00 (Note 4)  
10.00  
10.00  
Horizontal  
Right  
0
Notes:  
1. With no vertical or horizontal lens shift, the lens center and screen center are aligned with each  
other.  
2. Vertical shift limits are percentages of the screen height. Horizontal shift limits are percentages of  
the screen width.  
3. Vertical lens shift figures are for ceiling mount configurations. For floor  
installations (where the projector is upright), reverse the up/down vertical lens shift percentages.  
4. With these lenses, horizontal lens shift is not possible when the maximum amount of vertical lens  
shift is used.  
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In rear-screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may be  
used to fold the optical path, as shown in Figure 3-5. The position of the projector and  
mirror must be accurately set. If you are considering this type of installation, contact your  
dealer for assistance.  
Folded Optics  
Screen  
Mirror  
Figure 3-5. Folded Optics  
Due to its extraordinarily high level of video processing performance, the DHD Controller  
may distribute video signals with a perceptible level of audio latency. In order to easily  
solve this issue, Runco recommends using the DHD Controller with a high-quality audio  
receiver that has the ability to effectively synchronize audio and video signals.  
Audio/Video  
Synchronization Issues  
Most mainstream audio receiver/switchers have the ability to synchronize the audio and  
video to the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) prescribed tolerances.  
According to the ATSC, the sound program should never lead the video program by more  
than 15 milliseconds, and should never lag behind the video program by more than 45  
milliseconds.  
In addition, many video displays and A/V receivers introduce additional latency that needs  
to be compensated for during the installation. Table 3-6 shows the amount of possible  
audio latency given different signal input timings.  
Table 3-6. Possible Audio Latency for Various Input Timings  
Input Timing  
480i  
Possible Audio Latency (milliseconds)  
133  
83  
480p  
576i  
160  
100  
100  
83  
576p  
720p/50  
720p/60  
1080i/25  
1080i/30  
1080p/24  
1080p/50  
1080p/60  
160  
133  
125  
80  
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Other Considerations  
Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation:  
• Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector  
away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause  
drifts in the projector circuitry, which may affect performance.  
• Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as  
motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors,  
speakers, power amplifiers and elevators.  
The VX-3000d Ultra primary projection lens is shipped separately from the projector.  
Proceed as follows to install it:  
3.4  
Installing the Primary  
Projection Lens  
(VX-3000d Ultra only)  
1. Carefully remove the projector from the  
shipping container and place it on a flat  
surface.  
2. Loosen the Phillips screw at the bottom of  
the decorative bezel on the front of the  
projector.  
3. Grasp the bezel by the front, then rotate and lift it upward to remove it. (Don’t pull it  
straight out.)  
4. Carefully remove the lens from the shipping container.  
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5. Remove the rear cap from the lens.  
This protective cap is only used during  
shipping to protect the lens from  
damage.  
6. Carefully cut and remove the plastic band  
around the lens motor connector wires.  
Take great care not to cut the wires!  
REMOVE  
7. Detach the lens motor connector from the  
motor by removing the two screws holding it  
in place.  
REMOVE  
8. Note that the lens mount flange has a female  
socket connector for the lens motor on the  
right side of the flange.  
Lens Motor  
Connector  
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Note that the lens assembly motor has a  
male socket connector.  
Lens Motor  
Connector  
9. Remove the front cap from the lens.  
10. Connect the lens motor to the projector.  
11. Hold the lens assembly with the motor facing  
upward. Carefully insert the back of the lens  
assembly into the hole in the lens flange.  
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12. Gently push the lens assembly in until it is seated flush against the flange and the  
guide pin on the lens assembly is fully seated in the hole on the flange.  
Guide Pin  
mateswith  
this hole  
Guide Pin  
13. Secure the lens assembly to the projector  
flange with the three Allen screws on the  
outer ring of the assembly, using a 3-mm  
hex driver.  
Tighten only these three screws. Do not attempt to adjust any of the  
screws behind the lens flange. Doing so may cause the lens to  
malfunction.  
Caution  
14. Install the foam shield around the front of the lens.  
15. Replace the front lens bezel.  
16. Tighten the Phillips screw on the bottom of the bezel to secure it.  
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If you are installing a standard (non-CineWide) VX-3000d, skip this step and proceed with  
3.5  
Installing the Optional  
CineWide/AutoScope  
Lens Mount  
If you are installing a CineWide projector equipped with a prismatic  
(Whitney) anamorphic lens, proceed with Installing the Fixed CineWide  
If you are installing a CineWide projector equipped with a  
cylindrical (Rainier II or McKinley) anamorphic lens, proceed  
If you are installing a VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope or VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide  
with AutoScope, proceed as follows to install the AutoScope lens motor.  
1. Do not install the CineWide lens yet, only the fixed CineWide  
base plate or AutoScope lens motor. You will install the CineWide  
lens after you install the projector and adjust the primary lens.  
Note  
2. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly  
from what is shown in these instructions.  
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Figure 3-6 shows the VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly.  
Installing the AutoScope  
Lens Motor  
CineWide with AutoScope  
Ceiling Mount Adapter/  
Projector Stand, Right  
4
CineWide with  
AutoScope  
Ceiling Mount Adapter/  
Projector Stand, Left  
5
Screw, Phillips Flat-Head,  
3
10-32 x 1/4” (2x)  
AutoScope Lens Motor  
2
6
Screw, Phillips  
Flat-Head,  
Undercut,  
M6 x 12mm  
(4x)  
Screw, Phillips  
Pan-Head,  
10-32 x 1/2”  
(4x)  
1
Nylon Spacer,  
5/8” diameter x  
3/16” high (4x)  
7
Figure 3-6. VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly – Exploded  
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Figure 3-7 shows the VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly.  
CineWide with AutoScope  
Ceiling Mount Adapter/  
Projector Stand, Right  
4
5 CineWide with  
AutoScope  
Ceiling Mount Adapter/  
Projector Stand, Left  
Screw, Phillips Flat-Head,  
3
2
10-32 x 1/2” (2x)  
AutoScope Lens Motor  
6 Screw, Phillips  
Flat-Head,  
Undercut,  
M6 x 12mm  
(4x)  
1
7
Screw, Phillips  
Pan-Head,  
10-32 x 3/4” (4x)  
Standoff, 10mm x  
5mm x M5,  
Aluminum/Black  
Anodize (4x)  
Figure 3-7. VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly –  
Exploded View  
Remove Projector Front Height Adjusters:  
Place the projector upside down on a blanket  
or other soft surface. Then, remove the two  
height adjusters at the front of the projector by  
turning them counterclockwise until they come  
out.  
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Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands: For ceiling installations, these  
brackets bring the mounting points for the projector mounting plate (included with the  
projector ceiling mount kit) from the bottom of the projector up and around the AutoScope  
lens motor housing. For floor installations (where the projector is upright), the adapters  
allow the projector to lie flat on the mounting surface.  
Using the four (4), supplied M6 x 12mm Flat-Head Phillips screws (item #6), attach the  
AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands (items #4 and #5) to the projector as  
shown in Figure 3-8.  
Figure 3-8. VX-3000d with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands  
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.  
Caution  
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Install Lens Motor:  
1. Position the AutoScope Lens Motor (item #2) as shown in Figure 3-9.  
2. Line up the mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the underside of  
the projector.  
3. Secure the motor to the projector with the four (4), supplied 10-32 Pan-Head Phillips  
screws (item #1) and nylon spacers or aluminum standoffs (item #7).  
4. Secure the AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands to the motor using  
the two (2), supplied 10-32 Flat-Head Phillips screws (item #3).  
Figure 3-9. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation  
After you have installed the AutoScope lens motor, proceed with Mounting the  
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Installing the Fixed  
VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide with a prismatic anamorphic lens:  
CineWide Base Plate  
(Prismatic Lens)  
1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface.  
2. For a standard VX-3000d/CineWide that is to be ceiling-mounted: Line up the  
four holes on the projector ceiling mounting plate (included with the projector ceiling  
mount kit) with those on the bottom of the projector.  
3. Line up the two mounting holes on the CineWide base plate with those on the bottom  
of the projector (and at the front of the ceiling mount plate, if present).  
4. Secure the CineWide base plate (and ceiling mounting plate, if needed) to the  
projector with the M6x12mm screws and washers provided with the CineWide lens  
base plate. See Figure 3-10.  
1. Do not use the mounting screws provided with the ceiling  
mounting plate. Use only the hardware provided with the  
Caution  
CineWide lens base plate.  
2. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.  
3. Washers are not needed to install the base plate on a  
VX-3000d Ultra.  
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VX-3000d/CineWide with Prismatic Lens  
Base Plate  
VX-3000d/CineWide with Prismatic Lens  
Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate  
Washers under  
Lens Base Plate  
(2 places)  
Washers between  
Lens Base Plate and  
Ceiling Mounting Plate  
(2 places)  
VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide  
with Prismatic Lens Base Plate  
Figure 3-10. Projector with Whitney (Prismatic) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling  
Mounting Plate - Bottom View  
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Figure 3-11 shows the cylindrical (Rainier II/McKinley) lens base plate assembly for a  
VX-3000d/CineWide.  
Installing the Fixed  
CineWide Base Plate  
(Cylindrical Lens)  
Ceiling Mount  
Plate (part of  
Ceiling Mount  
Kit)  
1
Screw,  
Phillips  
Pan-Head,  
M6 x 1.0 x  
12mm (4x)  
2
Anamorphic Lens  
Base Plate  
3
Nylon Spacer,  
5/8” diameter x  
3/16” high (4x)  
Figure 3-11. VX-3000d/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley (Cylindrical) Lens Base  
Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Exploded View  
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Figure 3-12 shows the VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide cylindrical (Rainier II/McKinley) lens base  
plate assembly.  
Ceiling Mount  
Plate (part of  
Ceiling Mount  
Kit)  
Screw,  
Phillips Pan-  
Head,  
1
M6 x 1.0 x  
12mm (4x)  
2 Anamorphic Lens  
Base Plate  
Nylon Spacer,  
5/8” diameter x  
3/16” high (4x)  
3
Figure 3-12. VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley (Cylindrical) Lens  
Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Exploded View  
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1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface.  
2. Install a nylon spacer (item #3) at each mounting hole location.  
3. Place the CineWide base plate (item #2) on the bottom of the projector. For a  
standard VX-3000d/CineWide, position the plate as shown in Figure 3-11; for a  
VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide, position the plate as shown in Figure 3-12.  
4. If you are mounting the projector on a ceiling: Line up the four holes on the  
projector ceiling mounting plate (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) with  
those on the bottom of the projector and CineWide base plate.  
5. Secure the CineWide base plate (and ceiling mounting plate, if needed) to the  
projector with the M6x12mm screws (item #1) and nylon spacers provided with the  
CineWide lens base plate.  
1. Do not use the mounting screws provided with the ceiling  
mounting plate. Use only the hardware provided with the  
Caution  
CineWide lens base plate.  
2. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.  
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There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen  
installation, one method may be more suitable than another.  
3.6  
Mounting the  
VX-3000d  
Floor Mounting (Upright)  
In typical front and rear screen installations, the projector can be mounted to a secure and  
level surface such as a table or cart. Carts are useful when moving a projector during a  
presentation or from site to site. If possible, lock the wheels when it’s in position to prevent  
it from being moved during a presentation.  
Ceiling Mounting  
(Inverted)  
For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited  
space for projector and audience, you can invert the VX-3000d and suspend it from the  
ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.  
Use only the Runco-approved ceiling mount kit designed for your  
projector. Install the mount kit according to the instructions  
provided with it.  
Note  
The projector can also be inverted and placed in an enclosure above and behind the  
viewing area. Install four feet on the inside bottom surface of the enclosure on which the  
projector can rest. A variety of materials can be used for this purpose (for example, rubber  
crutch tips or turntable feet).  
Adjusting the Projector  
Height or Projection Angle  
If the screen is significantly higher or lower than the projector (such as in a rear-projection  
installation), you can tilt the projector at an angle. In a ceiling installation, you do this by  
adjusting the ceiling mount.  
The projector can be rotated (front-to-back) up to 30 degrees and mounted without it  
affecting performance. However, to ensure optimal performance of the lamp, limit the  
side-to-side tilt of the projector to 15 degrees; see Figure 3-13.  
15º  
max.  
30º  
max.  
Figure 3-13. Mounting Angle Ranges (Front-to-Back and Side-to-Side)  
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For a floor (non-AutoScope) installation, turn  
the four adjustable feet on the bottom of the  
projector to adjust the projector height and/or  
projection angle.  
If you do tilt the projector, you may need to  
apply keystone correction or vertically shift the  
image using the on-screen display (OSD)  
controls, to compensate. For detailed  
instructions, refer to Using the On-Screen  
Proceed as follows to connect the DHD Controller to the VX-3000d, your video sources,  
external controller(s) – if present – and AC power.  
3.7  
Connections to the  
VX-3000d and DHD  
Controller  
When connecting your equipment:  
• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.  
• Use the correct signal cables for each source.  
• Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on  
connectors that have them.  
To access the connector panel, pull  
firmly on the cable access cover to  
open it.  
Connector Panel Access  
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Connecting the DHD  
Controller to the VX-3000d  
Digital Video Connection: Connect the HDMI Output of the DHD Controller to the  
DHD INPUT connector on the VX-3000d as shown in Figure 3-14.  
HDMI  
OUT  
RS-232  
OUT  
Figure 3-14. Connecting the VX-3000d to the DHD Controller  
RS-232 Connection: Connect the Display Control output from the DHD Controller to  
the RS-232 input on the VX-3000d. Use a standard, modular telephone cable with RJ11  
plugs at both ends.  
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Connect your video sources to the DHD Controller as shown and described in the  
sections that follow.  
Connecting Source  
Components to the DHD  
Controller  
HDMI Source Connections: See Figure 3-15.  
Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest  
Tip  
video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain  
throughout the entire signal path, from source component output  
into the projector.  
You can also connect computers with DVI output to these inputs.  
Refer to Supported Timings on page 103 for a list of compatible  
input signals.  
Note  
HDMI  
AV OUT  
HDMI  
AV OUT  
HDMI sources (BD, DVD, DTV Set-Top Box etc.)  
Figure 3-15. HDMI Source Connections  
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Component Video Source Connections: Connect your component video sources to  
the HD1, HD2 and/or Component/SCART inputs as shown in Figure 3-16.  
RCA-to-BNC  
adapter  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
DTV-Set-Top Box  
(DTV-STB)  
BD/DVD  
Figure 3-16. Component Video Source Connections  
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RGBHV Source Connections: Connect personal computers and/or other RGB sources  
to the HD1, HD2 and/or Component/SCART inputs as shown in Figure 3-17.  
BNC-to-RCA  
adapter  
RGB Camcorder  
Computer  
or  
Figure 3-17. RGBHV Source Connections  
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SCART RGBS Source Connections: Connect the green, blue and red outputs from  
your SCART source to the Component/SCART input on the DHD Controller. Connect the  
sync output from your SCART source to the Video input on the DHD Controller. See  
VCR  
SCART-to-RGBS  
adapter  
Green  
DVD/DTV STB  
Blue  
Red  
Sync  
Gaming Console  
Figure 3-18. SCART RGBS Source Connections  
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Composite and S-Video Source Connections: See Figure 3-19.  
VCR  
Composite  
Camcorder  
S-Video  
S-Video  
Gaming Console  
Figure 3-19. S-Video and Composite Video Source Connections  
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RS-232 Controller  
Connection  
Use a straight-through, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or control/automation  
system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-20.  
For more information about using this connection, refer to External Control on page 89.  
5
4
3
1
2
6
9
8
7
2 Receive Data  
3 Transmit Data  
5 Ground  
to Automation/  
Control System  
or PC  
(none of the other pins are used)  
Figure 3-20. RS-232 Control System Connection  
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If your VX-3000d is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system, connect the  
AutoScope lens motor to a 12-volt trigger output on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-21.  
Connecting 12-volt  
Trigger Outputs to  
External Equipment  
Similarly connect other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (such as retractable screens or  
screen masks) to the other trigger outputs.  
AutoScope Lens Motor  
Power  
Switch  
AC Input  
3.5-mm  
mini plug  
Retractable Screen or other  
12-volt trigger-activated  
device  
Sleeve = Ground  
Tip = +12V  
Figure 3-21. Connecting 12-volt Trigger Outputs  
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Connecting an External IR  
Receiver to the DHD  
Controller  
If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the DHD Controller due to  
excessive distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors, you can connect an  
external IR receiver to the DHD Controller to extend the range of the remote control. See  
Remote Control  
IR Sensor  
IR Repeater  
(3.5-mm, mini  
phono plug)  
Figure 3-22. External IR Receiver Connection  
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Projector/DHD Controller: Plug the female end of one power cord into the AC  
receptacle on the rear of the VX-3000d (AC 100V ~ 240V). Then, connect the other end to  
your AC power source.  
Connecting to AC Power  
Similarly connect the DHD Controller to a nearby AC outlet.  
AutoScope Lens Motor: With AutoScope-equipped projectors, an additional power  
cord is provided for the lens motor. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC  
input on the rear of the lens motor assembly. Connect the other end to your AC power  
source.  
1. Turn on your source components.  
3.8  
Turning on the Power  
2. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the DHD Controller.  
3. If this is an AutoScope-equipped projector, turn on the main power switch at the rear  
of the AutoScope lens motor. The lens motor power switch is located next to the AC  
input.  
4. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector. The POWER LED lights  
orange. The LAMP and TEMP LEDs light red briefly, then go out.  
5. Press the ON button on the remote control (or the ON/STANDBY ( ) button on  
DHD Controller front panel) to turn on the system. The vacuum fluorescent display on  
the DHD Controller front panel briefly displays “Initializing System,” followed by  
“Starting VX-3000d.” On the projector, the POWER LED flashes green to indicate that  
it is warming up.  
6. When the projector is ready for use, the POWER LED lights solid green. On the DHD  
Controller, the fluorescent display indicates the active source, input resolution/frame  
rate and aspect ratio; for example:  
Current  
Source  
VX-3000d  
16:9  
HDMI 1  
1080i/60  
Aspect Ratio  
Input Resolution/Frame Rate  
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The VX-3000d gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus.  
3.9  
Primary Lens  
Adjustments  
Focus and Zoom –  
To focus the projected image, grasp the lens by the outer  
ring and rotate it.  
Zoom  
in  
VX-3000d  
To make the picture smaller (zoom out) or larger (zoom in),  
move the zoom tab in the appropriate direction.  
Zoom  
out  
Focus  
Focus and Zoom –  
VX-3000d Ultra  
The VX-3000d Ultra has motorized focus and zoom controls. To access them:  
1. On the DHD Controller remote control or front panel, press MENU.  
2. Select Service from the Main Menu and enter the Service Menu passcode.  
You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu.  
Note  
3. Select Display Device from the Service Menu.  
4. Select Configure from the Display Device menu, then select Lens.  
The Lens menu gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus:  
Focus: To focus the projected image, use the cursor buttons to highlight “In” or “Out.”  
Then, press and hold the ENTER button.  
Zoom: To make the picture smaller (zoom out), use the cursor buttons to highlight the  
minus sign (-). Then, press and hold the ENTER button.  
To enlarge the picture (zoom in), use the cursor buttons to highlight the plus sign (+).  
Then, press and hold the ENTER button.  
Lens Shift  
Vertical Lens Shift: To shift the projected image vertically, use the cursor buttons to  
highlight “Up” or “Down” in the Lens menu. Then, press and hold the ENTER button to  
shift the lens in that direction.  
Horizontal Lens Shift (VX-3000d Ultra only): To shift the projected image horizontally,  
use the cursor buttons to highlight “Left” or “Right” in the Lens menu. Then, press and  
hold the ENTER button to shift the lens in that direction.  
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By default, the VX-3000d is configured for a “floor/front” installation, in which the projector  
is installed upright and in front of the screen. If it is installed behind the screen and/or  
mounted on a ceiling, you must change the picture orientation. To do this:  
3.10  
Adjusting the Picture  
Orientation  
1. On the DHD Controller remote control or front panel, press MENU.  
2. Select Service from the Main Menu and enter the Service Menu passcode.  
You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu.  
Note  
3. Select Display Device from the Service Menu.  
4. Select Configure from the Display Device menu, then select Installation.  
5. Select Orientation, then choose Floor/Rear, Ceiling/Front or Ceiling/Rear, to match  
the installation method.  
If you are installing a CineWide-equipped projector, proceed as follows to install and  
adjust the anamorphic lens.  
3.11  
Installing and  
Adjusting the  
CineWide Anamorphic  
Lens  
It is extremely important that the primary lens is properly  
Note  
adjusted before you install the anamorphic lens. Ensure that  
the image from the primary lens is perfectly centered on the  
screen.  
Runco offers two types of anamorphic lenses for its CineWide projectors: prismatic and  
cylindrical.  
• The prismatic lens compresses the height of the image (as opposed to stretching the  
width) to achieve a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with a 1.78:1 display device.  
• The cylindrical anamorphic lens has a larger aperture than the prismatic lens. It  
stretches the width of the image to achieve a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with a 1.78:1 display  
device. Two, cylindrical anamorphic lens options are available: Rainier II and McKinley.  
Although they differ in size and throw distance range (refer to Table 3-3), the installation  
procedure for both lenses is similar.  
The following models are available with either a prismatic or a cylindrical anamorphic lens:  
• VX-3000d/CineWide  
• VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide  
The following models always use a cylindrical lens:  
• VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope  
• VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope  
If you are installing a CineWide projector with a prismatic lens, refer to Whitney  
installing a CineWide projector with a cylindrical lens, continue with the next section.  
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Cylindrical Anamorphic  
The Cylindrical Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-23.  
Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in  
these instructions.  
Lens Installation and  
Adjustment  
Lens Adapter Ring and  
1
Mounting Screws (3x)  
Anamorphic Lens  
10  
Set Screw  
Pitch Adjustment  
T-Nut (2x)  
9
Pitch Adjustment Yoke for Lens  
2
Height/Y Adjustment  
T-Screw and Washer  
(2x)  
3
4
Pitch Adjustment  
T-Screw and  
Washer (2x)  
Anamorphic Lens  
Holder  
5
Yaw/X Adjustment  
Lever (2x)  
8
1/4-20 Hex Bolt (2x)  
and Washer (2x)  
6
7
AutoScope Carriage Plate or  
Fixed CineWide Base Plate  
Figure 3-23. Cylindrical Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View  
Attaching Lens Mounting Assembly to Lens Motor Carriage Plate or Fixed  
CineWide Base Plate:  
1. Remove the two Yaw/X Adjustment Levers (item #8) from the bottom of the  
Anamorphic Lens Holder (item #5).  
2. Place the Anamorphic Lens Holder on top of the AutoScope Carriage Plate or Fixed  
CineWide Base Plate (item #7). Position the bracket so that the long slot at the bottom  
of the lens holder is perpendicular to the corresponding slots on the plate.  
3. Secure the Anamorphic Lens Holder to the plate using the Hex Bolts/Washers  
(item #6) and Yaw/X Adjustment Levers that you removed in Step 1.  
4. Use the Lens Mounting Screws to attach the Lens Adapter Ring (item #1) to the Pitch  
Adjustment Yoke (item #2); see Figure 3-24. (Use the round, threaded holes on the  
yoke.)  
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5. Use the Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws/Washers (item #3), Pitch Adjustment  
T-Screws/Washers (item #4) and T-Nuts (item #9) to attach the Pitch Adjustment  
Yoke and Lens Adapter Ring to the Anamorphic Lens Holder. The Yoke should be  
as close to the primary lens as possible.  
6. Attach the lens to the Lens Adapter Ring by threading it clockwise.  
Lens threads into ring  
Figure 3-24. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Ring  
Configure Lens Motor Trigger (VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope only):  
CineWide with AutoScope maintains constant image height independent of the aspect  
ratio, while using the full display resolution of the projector. It accomplishes this by moving  
the anamorphic lens in front of the primary lens when widescreen material is being viewed.  
When the viewer transitions back to 16:9 or 4:3 source material, the anamorphic lens  
moves out of the light path.  
To configure the lens motor trigger on the DHD Controller for proper AutoScope  
operation:  
1. Project a 2.35:1 aspect ratio test pattern or other image on the screen.  
2. On the DHD Controller remote control or front panel, press MENU.  
3. Select Service from the Main Menu and enter the Service Menu passcode.  
You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu for the first  
time after turning on the system.  
Note  
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4. Select Triggers from the Service 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 of the primary lens) when either aspect ratio is selected.  
6. Select the Cinema aspect ratio to move the anamorphic lens into position, if it isn’t  
already. To do this, press CINEMA on the DHD Controller remote control (Figure 2-6),  
or press  
or  
repeatedly with no menus visible on-screen.  
Adjusting the Horizontal (X) Lens Position:  
1. Project a white field on the screen.  
2. Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers underneath the lens.  
3. Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place (from right to left or vice versa) so that  
there are no shadows on either side of the screen:  
Too Far Left  
Correct position  
Too Far Right  
4. When the horizontal position is properly set, tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to  
secure the lens in place.  
Adjusting the Height (Y): With the white field still on-screen, loosen the  
Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws on either side of the lens. Then, slowly move the  
anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the  
screen:  
Too Low  
Correct position  
Too High  
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When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment T-Screws to secure the  
lens in place.  
Adjusting the Pitch (Angle): Next, angle the lens to even out any top-to-bottom  
pincushion distortion. To do this, loosen the Pitch Adjustment 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:  
Correct Lens Angle  
Incorrect Lens Angle  
The anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector; this is  
normal.  
Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Pitch Adjustment T-Screws to  
secure the lens in place.  
There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is  
Note  
properly adjusted, especially at shorter throw distances. If this is the  
case, Runco recommends that you slightly over-scan the image  
into the screen frame area to mask the distortion.  
Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/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:  
Anamorphic Lens (Top View)  
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Correct Position  
Wrong Position  
Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to  
secure the lens in place.  
Geometry:  
1. Input an anamorphic cross-hatch test pattern to the projector.  
2. Unscrew the Anamorphic Lens just enough to allow it to rotate freely.  
3. Grasp the lens by the center ring and rotate the lens until the image is properly  
anamorphic:  
Wrong Position  
Correct Position  
4. When the image geometry appears correct, tighten the  
Anamorphic Lens Set Screw (item #10) to secure the lens in place.  
(When viewed from the front, the rear opening on the anamorphic  
lens should appear as a tall, narrow oval.)  
Focus: Finally, rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic  
lens to fine-tune the optical focus.  
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The Whitney Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-25.  
Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in  
these instructions.  
Whitney (Prismatic)  
Anamorphic Lens  
Installation and  
Adjustment  
1
Anamorphic Lens  
6 Pitch/Y-Adjustment  
Screw, Phillips  
Pan Head, 4-40 x 3/8”  
(4x) and Fender  
Washer (4x)  
2 Base Plate  
3 Screw, Phillips  
M6x16mm (2x) and  
5 Vertical Mounting  
1/4” Flat Washer (2x)  
(not shown; secures Base Plate  
to bottom of projector)  
Bracket (2x)  
4 Yaw/Z-Adjustment  
Knob (2x) and  
Washer (2x)  
Figure 3-25. Prismatic Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View  
1. Use the Pitch Adjustment Screws and Washers (item #6) to attach the Vertical  
Mounting Brackets (item #5) to the Anamorphic Lens (item #1).  
2. Place the lens with the brackets installed on top of (or under, if the projector is  
inverted) the Base Plate (item #2), so that the two threaded posts at the bottom of the  
brackets pass through the corresponding slots on the base plate.  
3. Secure the lens assembly to the base plate with the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Knobs and  
Washers (item #4).  
To avoid clipping the corners of the image, position the anamorphic  
lens as close as possible to the primary lens.  
Tip  
Ceiling Mount  
Bracket  
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Adjusting the Lens Height (Y):  
1. Project a white field on the screen.  
2. Ensure that the four Height (Y) Adjustment Screws are loose enough to allow vertical  
movement of the lens assembly.  
3. Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top  
or bottom of the screen:  
Too Low  
Correct position  
Too High  
4. When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment Screws to secure the  
lens in place.  
Adjusting the Pitch (Angle): Next, angle the lens to even out any top-to-bottom  
pincushion distortion. To do this, loosen the Pitch Adjustment 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:  
Correct Lens Angle  
Incorrect Lens Angle  
The anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector; this is  
normal.  
Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Pitch Adjustment Screws to  
secure the lens in place.  
There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is  
Note  
properly adjusted, especially at shorter throw distances. If this is the  
case, Runco recommends that you slightly over-scan the image into  
the screen frame area to mask the distortion.  
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Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Knobs to allow the lens to pivot freely  
from side to side. Then, angle the lens to even out any left-right pincushion distortion:  
Anamorphic Lens (Top View)  
Correct Position  
Wrong Position  
Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Knobs to  
secure the lens in place.  
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4. Operation  
To display the Main Menu, press the MENU button on the remote control (Figure 2-6) or  
DHD Controller front panel (Figure 2-4).  
4.1  
Using the On-Screen  
Menus  
To select a menu item, use the and buttons on the remote control or DHD Controller  
front panel to highlight it. Then, to confirm your selection, press ENTER on the remote  
control or DHD Controller front panel.  
The DHD Controller OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1.  
Depending on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options  
may not be available.  
Composite  
S-Video 1  
S-Video 2  
Component  
HD1  
Gain  
-100, -99... 0 ... 99, 100  
(Red, Green, Blue)  
Offset  
1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6  
or 2.8  
Gamma  
Lamp  
Power (170W or 200W)  
Input Source  
Display Color  
Mode  
(Simple/Advanced)  
HD2  
SCART  
Color Temp  
Simple  
(5500K, 6500K or 9300K)  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
16:9  
Advanced  
RVR  
0, 1, 2 ... 19  
4:3  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
Letterbox  
VirtualWide  
Cinema  
Virtual Cinema  
Native  
Aspect Ratio  
Picture  
Input Image  
Input Color  
-50, -49 ... 0 ... 49, 50  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Gain  
-32, -31... 0 ... 31, 32  
(HD 1, HD 2 and  
Component inputs only)  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
Offset  
Calibration  
0, 1, 2 ... 7  
(S-Video 1, S-Video 2 and  
Composite inputs only)  
Chroma Delay  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Noise Filter  
Left/Right  
Up/Down  
Width  
Noise Filter  
0, 1, 2 ... 63  
Save ISF Night  
Save ISF Day  
Back / Confirm  
Copy Settings  
Paste Settings  
Left/Right  
Copy/Paste  
Height  
Overscan  
-50, -49 ... 0 ... 49, 50  
Up/Down  
Overscan Mode  
(Zoom/Crop)  
Output Shift  
Input Position  
Width  
-50, -49, 48 ... 0  
Height  
Phase  
(RGB/Component/SCART signals  
only)  
Owner Name  
ISF Calibrated  
ISF Other  
Tracking  
(RGB/Component/SCART signals  
only)  
Splash Configure  
OSD Position  
Splash Timer  
Splash Enable  
Hor. / Ver.  
5, 6, 7 ... 15 ... 59, 60  
On/Off  
Recall ISF Night  
0, 1, 2 ... 100  
Recall ISF Day  
Memory  
Presets  
Recall/Save Custom 1  
Recall/Save Custom 2  
Reset Custom 1 and Custom 2 to  
Factory Default  
Off, 30 Minutes, 60 Minutes, 90  
Minutes, 2 Hours or 4 Hours  
Sleep Timer  
Information  
Signal  
System  
Field Service  
Manufacturing  
Note: Default settings appear in bold type.  
Figure 4-1. DHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for VX-3000d  
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Color Bars 1  
Color Bars 2  
Focus  
Test Video  
Grey Bars  
Input Names  
Rename/Restore  
Remote Code  
COMP Key Source  
00, 01, 02 ... 17 ... 31  
Remote Control  
Component or SCART  
Picture Orientation: Floor Front,  
Ceiling Front, Floor Rear or Ceiling Rear  
Installation  
Horizontal Keystone  
Vertical Keystone  
Focus  
Lens  
Zoom  
Display Device - Configure  
Shift  
Lamp Info.  
(read-only)  
Serial Number, Hours  
Yes / No  
Lamp Hours Reset  
White, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan,  
Magenta  
Diagnostic  
Auto, REC601, REC709,  
RGB-PC or RGB-Video  
Color Space  
(Not available on S-Video or Composite  
video inputs)  
Auto, REC709, SMPTE C  
or EBU  
Color Gamut  
Triggers  
Service  
1 / 2 / 3  
English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano.  
Español, Svenska, Traditional Chinese,  
Simplified Chinese, Português or  
Russian  
Language  
OSD Timer  
0 (no timeout) or 5, 6, 7 ... 15 ... 60 sec.  
OSD Messages  
Blank Screen Color  
Sidebar Color  
On / Off  
Miscellaneous  
Red/Green/Blue = 0, 1, 2, 3 ... 255  
Film Mode  
(SD sources only)  
On / Off  
On / Off  
CUE  
(Chroma Upsampling Error)  
(HD 1, HD 2 and Component inputs  
only)  
Sync Threshold  
0, 1, 2 ... 15  
HDMI EDID Extension  
HDMI 1 / HDMI 2  
Logo LED  
Standby LED  
LCD  
On / Off  
0 (off), 1, 2 ... 31  
On / Off  
Front Panel Brightness  
0 (off), 1, 2, 3 or 4  
On / Off  
Enable  
Auto Power Off  
System Reset  
Hours  
1, 2, 3, 4, ... 8 ... 23, 24  
Main Menu  
The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all DHD Controller functions.  
(You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration and Service menus.)  
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From the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source.  
The active source is indicated by an arrow (Î) to its left; in this example, Composite is the  
active source.  
Î
To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio  
from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Select the appropriate aspect ratio for your  
screen size and the type of program material being viewed; refer to Table 4-1.  
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The currently-selected aspect ratio is indicated by a “7” to its left; in this example, 16:9 is  
selected.  
Note that some aspect ratios are unavailable and/or not useful with certain types of  
source material. The optimal setting depends on a number of factors, such as:  
• The aspect ratio of the source material, as broadcast or encoded on the playback  
medium.  
• The “display type” (16:9 or 4:3) and output resolution settings at the source  
component. Most modern DVD/BD players and set-top boxes have such controls.  
• Viewer preference (original aspect ratio with “black bars,” or a full-screen presentation  
with some distortion or cropping).  
The aspect ratio selection is automatically saved for each input and  
resolution.  
Note  
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings  
Remote  
Aspect Ratio Control  
Key  
Description  
16:9  
16:9  
Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs  
and HDTV programs in their  
native aspect ratio.  
16:9 Image on  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
4:3 images are stretched  
horizontally to fit a 16:9 screen.  
4:3 Image, stretched to fill  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
4:3  
4:3  
Standard 4:3 scales the input  
signal to fit in the center of the  
16:9 screen. 4:3 is the aspect  
ratio used by computer  
monitors, standard television  
programming and most VHS  
video cassettes.  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
Letterbox  
LBOX  
Letterbox mode scales (zooms  
in on) a 4:3 image linearly (by the  
same amount on all sides) to fill  
a 16:9 display.  
Letterbox is best suited for  
viewing LaserDisc movies or  
non-anamorphic DVDs on a  
16:9 screen.  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Display  
(Letterbox aspect ratio)  
VirtualWide  
VWIDE  
VirtualWide scales a 4:3 image  
NON-linearly (more on the sides  
than in the center) to fit a 16:9  
screen.  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Screen  
with VirtualWide  
On a 2.35:1 screen, the image is  
centered between black bars on  
either side.  
4:3 Image on  
2.35:1 Screen  
with VirtualWide  
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued)  
Remote  
Aspect Ratio Control  
Key  
Description  
Cinema  
CINEMA  
Select Cinema to view 2.35  
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 image area is unchanged.  
2.35:1 Image on  
16:9 Screen  
(Cinema aspect ratio / no CineWide)  
With a 2.35:1 screen and a  
CineWide-equipped projector,  
the DHD Controller scales the  
2.35:1 image so that the active  
image area fills the 16:9 chip  
surface, eliminating the black  
bars. The secondary,  
2.35:1 Image on  
2.35:1 Screen  
(Cinema aspect ratio / CineWide)  
anamorphic lens then restores  
the proper geometry to the  
2.35:1 image.  
Virtual Cinema  
SVC  
A 16:9 image is scaled  
NON-linearly (more on the sides  
than in the center) to fit a 2.35:1  
screen.  
2.35:1 Screen  
16:9 Image on  
Virtual Cinema is available only  
on CineWide-equipped  
projectors.  
16:9 Image on  
2.35:1 Screen with  
Virtual Cinema  
Native  
(none)  
Select Native to display the  
source signal in its native  
resolution, centered in the  
display area with no re-sizing or  
overscan.  
1080i HDTV Image  
This means, for example, that  
720p HDTV programs will  
display with unused pixels on all  
sides: 320 on the left and right  
sides and 180 above and below.  
720p HDTV Image  
With SDTV and EDTV sources,  
the DHD Controller scales the  
image horizontally to achieve a  
16:9 aspect ratio.  
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Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate each DHD Controller input to achieve  
optimum picture quality.  
The DHD Controller has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards  
established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully  
crafted, industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and has  
implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to  
obtain optimal picture quality from Runco video display devices. Accordingly, Runco  
recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation  
technician.  
All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate each DHD  
Controller input separately.  
When you change a picture quality setting, save the change to a  
Note  
preset afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a  
different input is selected. (Picture quality settings are saved for  
each input separately.) For information about saving settings, refer  
Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and  
regular program material, Runco recommends using an external test pattern source  
(Ovation Multimedia, Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test DVD or equivalent) for best  
results.  
Connect your test pattern source to the input that you are calibrating and proceed as  
follows. Perform the adjustments in the order listed here.  
Brightness: On your external test pattern source, select a PLUGE pattern. (PLUGE is an  
acronym for “Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment.”) Figure 4-2 shows a typical PLUGE  
pattern.  
Below Black  
Above Black  
Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness  
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PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white and gray  
areas against a black background. The example above includes two vertical bars and four  
shaded boxes.  
Select Brightness from the Picture menu and press ENTER. Adjust the brightness so that:  
• The darkest black bars disappear into the background.  
• The dark gray areas are barely visible.  
• The lighter gray areas are clearly visible.  
• The white areas are a comfortable level of true white.  
• The image contains only black, gray and white (no color).  
Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the  
one shown in Figure 4-3.  
Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast  
Select Contrast and press ENTER. Adjust the contrast to a point just below which the  
white rectangle starts to increase in size.  
Brightness and contrast controls are interactive. A change to one  
may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the  
optimum setting.  
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Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the  
one shown in Figure 4-4.  
Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint  
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or DHD Controller front panel.  
2. Select Service from the Main Menu and press ENTER.  
3. Enter the Service menu passcode.  
4. Select Display Device from the Service menu and press ENTER.  
5. Press ENTER again to select Configure.  
6. Select Diagnostic and press ENTER.  
7. Select Blue from the Diagnostic menu, then press ENTER to display only the blue color  
channel.  
8. Press RETURN (or MENU) repeatedly to return to the Main Menu.  
9. Select Picture from the Main Menu and press ENTER.  
10.Select Color from the Picture menu and press ENTER.  
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11.Adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear to  
be a single shade of blue:  
Tint: Tint or “hue” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image.  
When tint is decreased, the image appears redder; when it is increased the image  
appears greener.  
To adjust the tint, enable “blue only” display mode in the Diagnostic menu, as you would  
for adjusting color saturation (refer to the previous section, Color Saturation).  
Select Tint from the Picture menu and press ENTER. Adjust the tint level until the cyan  
and magenta color bars (on either side of the green bar) appear to be a single shade of  
blue.  
Like the brightness and contrast controls, the color and tint controls  
are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the  
other in order to achieve the optimum setting.  
Note  
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Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust  
sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press ENTER. On your external  
test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5. Adjust as needed,  
looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and differently-sized lines  
in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate  
them.  
Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness  
Noise Filter: To apply noise filtering to the input signal, select Noise Filter from the Picture  
menu. The Noise Filter is useful for clearing up noisy images from 480i video sources.  
Use the left- or right-arrow buttons to select the desired amount of noise reduction,  
keeping in mind that higher settings (which reduce high frequencies) may also “soften” the  
image.  
Use the controls in the Input Position Menu to fine-tune the aspect ratio and image  
position for the current source.  
The input position settings are automatically saved for each input  
and resolution.  
Note  
Left/Right: Select Left/Right from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image  
horizontally. Press to shift the image to the right; press to shift it to the left.  
Up/Down: Select Up/Down from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image  
vertically. Press to shift the image upward; press to shift it downward.  
Width: Select Width from the Input Position menu to change the projected image width.  
Press to increase the width; press to decrease it.  
Height: Select Height from the Input Position menu to change the projected image  
height. Press  
to increase the height; press  
to decrease it.  
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Overscan/Overscan Mode: Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture  
area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area.  
Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television  
sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. Overscan effectively  
trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to  
fill the display area.  
For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources, Overscan is generally not necessary or  
desirable.  
This control defines the amount of overscan applied to the image. The range is from  
0 to 20. There are two overscan modes:  
• In Crop mode, each increment adds a mask at the top, bottom, left and right edges of  
the source image equal to 0.5% of the displayed horizontal resolution (1% total). A  
setting of 10, for example, crops the image 5% on all sides or 10% total.  
• In Zoom mode, each increment adds a factor to the scaling of the source image so  
that the vertical and horizontal resolutions are 100% plus 1% increments of the size  
determined by the aspect ratio function. A setting of 10, for example, zooms in on the  
image 5% on all sides or 10% total.  
Figure 4-6 illustrates the effect of each overscan mode setting.  
No Overscan  
Crop  
Zoom  
4:3  
16:9  
= Source Image Area  
= Mask (Crop) Area  
= Screen (16:9)  
Figure 4-6. Overscan Modes  
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Phase (RGB, Component or SCART sources): This control adjusts the phase of the  
pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal. Adjust the phase when an RGB,  
Component or SCART image still shows shimmer or “noise” after Tracking has been  
optimized.  
Adjust the Phase after adjusting Tracking (see below).  
Tip  
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. Adjust the  
slidebar until the image stabilizes and each pixel is clearly defined. You may notice that  
you can stabilize the image at more than one point. Use either setting in such cases.  
Tracking (RGB, Component or SCART sources): Tracking determines the frequency  
of the pixel sampling clock, indicated by the number of incoming pixels per line, so that all  
pixels generated by a particular source are sampled.  
Steady flickering or several soft vertical stripes or bands across the entire image indicates  
poor pixel tracking. Proper pixel tracking helps ensure that the image quality is consistent  
across the screen, that aspect ratio is maintained and that pixel phase (see above) can be  
optimized.  
For each input, the DHD Controller lets you save image quality settings as presets that you  
can recall at a later time. You can create up to four presets per input and display mode  
(resolution and frame rate).  
ISF Night  
Î
The DHD Controller stores the following display modes in each memory preset:  
ISF Day  
• 480i  
Custom 1  
Custom 2  
Save  
Save  
Reset  
Reset  
• 480p  
• 576i  
• 576p  
• 720p/24 Hz  
• 720p/25 Hz  
• 720p/30 Hz  
• 720p/50 Hz  
• 720p/60 Hz  
• 1080i/50 Hz  
• 1080i/50 Hz (Australia)  
• 1080i/60 Hz  
• 1080p/24 Hz  
• 1080p/25 Hz  
• 1080p/30 Hz  
• 1080p/50 Hz  
• 1080p/60 Hz  
Use the Memory Presets menu to recall saved image presets, or to save image settings in  
the “Custom 1” or “Custom 2” memory location. The currently-selected preset is indicated  
by a “Δ to its left; in the example shown here, ISF Night is selected.  
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You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset; otherwise they will  
be lost when a new input source or resolution is selected:  
• Brightness  
• Contrast  
• Color saturation  
• Tint  
• Sharpness  
• Gamma  
• Color temperature and white balance  
To select a memory preset, press  
or  
to highlight it and press ENTER.  
To save the settings for the current input and display mode to the Custom 1 or Custom 2  
memory preset, select it, press or to highlight Save and press ENTER.  
To save the settings for the current input and display mode to the  
ISF Night or ISF Day memory preset, select Save ISF Night or Save  
Note  
To reset the Custom 1 or Custom 2 memory preset to its factory-default state, select it,  
press or to highlight Reset and press ENTER.  
Select Sleep Timer from the Main Menu to turn off the VX-3000d after a specified interval.  
Press or to select Off, 30 Minutes, 60 Minutes, 90 Minutes, 2 Hours or 4 Hours.  
Then, press ENTER.  
Î
Off  
30 Minutes  
60 Minutes  
90 Minutes  
2 Hours  
4 Hours  
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Signal / System: Select Information from the Main Menu, then choose either Signal or  
System to display information about the current input signal (resolution, frequency, type et  
cetera) and installed firmware versions, as well as other information that uniquely identifies  
your DHD Controller and display device.  
Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support, this information will help them  
answer your questions or resolve product performance issues.  
DHD3  
VX-3000d  
Model  
Input Source  
Signal Format  
HDMI 1  
Display Name  
1080p/60  
1920x1080  
59.94 Hz  
67.500 kHz  
148.500 MHz  
REC709  
Output Resolution 1920x1080  
Input Resolution  
Vertical Freq  
Horizontal Freq  
Pixel Clock  
Serial Number  
Boot Version  
00000000  
3.0  
Firmware Version 3.4  
Micro Version 3.3  
Color Space  
Sync Type  
Separate  
Memory Preset  
ISF Night  
password-protected and intended for use only by Runco service personnel and factory  
technicians.  
Use the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This menu  
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.  
You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menu.  
ISF Settings  
Note  
To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings, select “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” from the  
Memory Presets menu (see page 72) or use the corresponding remote control buttons.  
Display Color: Use the Display Color settings to adjust the color balance at the DHD  
Controller output. These settings are saved independently for each input and display  
mode.  
• Gain: Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the  
image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white  
areas, such as an 80 IRE “window” pattern. If the white areas contain traces of red (Pr),  
green (Y) or blue (Pr), decrease the Gain for that color.  
• Offset: Use the Offset controls to correct color imbalances in the dark areas of the  
image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of dark gray  
areas, such as a 30 IRE “window” pattern. If the gray areas contain traces of red (Pr),  
green (Y) or blue (Pr), decrease the Offset for that color.  
Gamma: Select Gamma from the Display Color menu to choose a DLP de-gamma  
curve. The available settings are 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 and 2.8.  
Used correctly, the Gamma control can improve contrast while maintaining good  
details for blacks and whites.  
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If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to  
see details in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to compensate. This improves  
contrast while maintaining good details for blacks. Conversely, if the image is washed  
out and unnatural, with excessive detail in black areas, increase the setting.  
Lamp: Select Lamp from the Display Color menu to adjust the projector lamp  
brightness.  
Power (170W or 200W): To supply a constant wattage to the lamp, select Power  
(170W or 200W) from the Lamp menu to set the lamp power level. You can choose  
to run the lamp as bright as possible (200 watts; this is the default setting) or you  
can choose the lower setting (170 watts). Generally, lower lamp output prolongs the  
life of the lamp, but decreases brightness.  
temperature. Color temperature establishes the “color of gray” by adjusting the 75%  
white point to various color points.  
What are “color points?” A “color point” is an x/y coordinate pair that defines a  
color’s location on the standard CIE chromaticity graph, shown in Figure 4-7. (CIE  
stands for “Commission Internationale de l’Éclairage” (International Commission on  
Illumination), the organization responsible for color measurement and management  
standards.)  
1.0  
y
0.9  
0.8  
0.7  
0.6  
0.5  
0.4  
D50  
D65  
D93  
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0.0  
0.0  
0.1  
0.2  
0.3  
0.4  
0.5  
0.6  
0.7  
0.8  
0.9 x 1.0  
Figure 4-7. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram  
Mode: With the VX-3000d, two color temperature adjustment modes are available:  
Simple or Advanced. The two modes are mutually exclusive; when you select the  
Simple mode, the Advanced selection in the Color Temp menu is grayed out.  
Likewise, when you select Advanced, the Simple selection is grayed out.  
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Simple: Use Simple mode to choose one of three color temperature presets:  
5500K, 6500K or 9300K. The default setting, 6500K, is appropriate for most  
situations. Higher settings produce a “bluer” picture; lower ones impart a reddish  
hue to the image.  
Table 4-2 lists the x- and y-coordinates for each color temperature preset in  
Table 4-2. Color Temperature Presets and Associated Color Points  
Associated x/y Values  
Color Temperature Preset  
x
y
5500K  
6500K  
9300K  
0.332  
0.313  
0.284  
0.348  
0.329  
0.298  
Advanced: For more precise white balance control, use Advanced mode to create  
a “custom” color gamut and color temperature. You do this by specifying x/y  
coordinate values for each primary color point (red, green and blue) and the white  
point.  
Advanced Color Temp  
Red x  
0.640  
0.330  
0.300  
0.600  
0.150  
0.060  
0.313  
0.329  
Red y  
Green x  
Green y  
Blue x  
The default values (shown here) are the RGB color space parameters defined in  
ITU-R Recommendation BT.709. You can adjust them up or down by a factor of  
0.100; for example, the “Red x” range is from 0.540 to 0.740.  
Blue y  
RVR: Use the RVR control to increase or decrease the Reflectance Volume Regulation  
setting. RVR lets you control the aperture or iris size (the physical opening through the  
lens; similar to an “f-stop” on a camera). Doing so allows you to optimize brightness  
and contrast according to the amount of ambient light in the viewing area.  
White x  
White y  
Use a lower setting for rooms with a lot of ambient light. Use a higher setting for more  
“theater-like” viewing conditions (little or no ambient light).  
Input Image: The Input Image controls are functionally similar to those in the Picture  
menu (refer to page 66), but are accessible only by entering the Calibration menu  
passcode.  
The Input Image settings establish the “zero point” for the Picture  
Note  
menu settings, whose values represent offsets from the Input  
Image settings. For example, if you set Brightness to 10 in this  
menu, setting Brightness to 10 in the Picture menu results in an  
actual setting value of 20 (10+10).  
Input Color: The Input Color controls are similar to those in the Display Color menu (see  
above), but adjust the color balance of the incoming signal. These settings are also saved  
independently for each input and display mode.  
• Gain/Offset (HD1, HD2 and Component/SCART inputs only): These controls  
operate similarly to those in the Display Color menu (described on page 74), but affect  
the Y, Pb and Pr signal components rather than the red, green and blue channels.  
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• Chroma Delay: use the Chroma Delay control to correct a mis-aligned image from a  
Composite or S-Video source. Chroma delay in an image causes color shifts to occur  
to the left of the vertical edge transitions, producing artificial shadows or a “halo” effect.  
If necessary, adjust this setting to eliminate them.  
• Noise Filter: To apply noise filtering to the input signal, select Noise Filter from the  
Input Color menu. The Noise Filter is useful for clearing up noisy images from 480i  
video sources.  
Use the left- or right-arrow buttons to select the desired amount of noise reduction,  
keeping in mind that higher settings (which reduce high frequencies) may also “soften”  
the image.  
Save ISF Night/Save ISF Day: Whenever you make a change to the ISF settings, you  
should always save it. Select Save ISF Night or Save ISF Day from the Calibration menu to  
do this.  
Copy/Paste: You can copy and paste settings from one memory location to another.  
This gives you a convenient starting point for creating a new preset based on an existing  
one, to make the calibration process less time-consuming.  
For example, you can use the Copy/Paste feature to:  
• Apply settings from HDMI 1 to HDMI 2, or from HD1 to HD2.  
• Calibrate an input for 720p source signals, then use those settings for 1080i sources.  
Copied From:  
Input Source  
Signal Format  
Memory Preset  
HDMI 1  
• Duplicate ISF Night settings for a given source and signal format and save them in the  
Custom 1 memory preset.  
1080p/60  
ISF Night  
To use this feature, select Copy/Paste from the Calibration menu.  
Copy Settings: Select Copy Settings from the Copy/Paste menu to place the settings  
for the current input source, signal format (resolution and frame rate) and memory  
preset onto a “clipboard,” which is a temporary memory location. When you do, the  
message “Settings Copied” briefly appears on-screen. The Copy/Paste menu then  
re-appears, indicating the source of the copied settings.  
Copied settings are not retained after a power cycle.  
Note  
Paste Settings: To apply the settings on the clipboard to a different input source,  
signal format and/or memory preset, do any or all of the following:  
• Switch to another DHD Controller input (for example, from HD1 to HD2).  
• Change the output signal format at the source (for example, from 720p/60 to  
1080i/60).  
• Switch to another Memory Preset (for example, from ISF Night to Custom 1).  
Then, select Paste Settings from the Copy/Paste menu. If you want to keep these  
new settings, you must save them! (Refer to Save ISF Night/Save ISF Day on  
Output Shift: The controls in the Output Shift menu are similar to those in the Input  
Position menu, except that they change the characteristics of the output signal. These  
settings are saved independently for each aspect ratio.  
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Splash Configure: Use the Splash Configure menu to control the appearance and  
behavior of the “splash” screen that appears on the display upon power-up.  
Owner Name/ISF Calibrated/ISF Other: You can have the VX-3000d display the  
owner’s name, your name, the phrase “ISF Calibrated” and/or any other string, up to  
30 characters in length.  
Use the up or down cursor button to select a character. Use the right and left cursor  
buttons to change the cursor position. Press MENU when you have finished entering  
text.  
Splash Timer: When you turn on the VX-3000d, it projects a welcome screen with the  
Runco and ISF logos, along with the personalized information you enter as described  
above. Select Splash Timer from the Splash Configure menu to set the amount of time  
for which this screen appears. The range is from 5 to 60 seconds, in one-second  
increments. Press  
or  
to set the timer, then press MENU.  
Splash Enable: When you have finished customizing the splash screen, select Splash  
Enable from the Splash Configure menu. Then, select On and press ENTER.  
OSD Position: To adjust the position of the OSD, select OSD Position from the  
Calibration menu and press ENTER.  
Press  
or  
to select “Hor.” or “Ver.” Then, press  
or  
to change the position.  
Use the Service menu to access advanced projector configuration settings. This menu  
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.  
You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu.  
Note  
Display Device  
Test Video: Select Test Video from the Service Menu to access the internal test patterns  
on the DHD Controller. Four patterns are available: Horizontal Ramp, Vertical Ramp, Color  
Bars 1 (solid bars) and Color Bars 2 (SMPTE “checkerboard” pattern).  
Press MENU to exit test pattern mode.  
Input Names: You can give each DHD Controller input a descriptive name. For example,  
you may want to change the default input name to the type of source component  
connected to it: “VCR,” “DVD,” “Laptop” et cetera. Input names can be up to 12  
characters long.  
Input Names  
Restore  
C o m p o s i t e  
Composite  
S-Video 1  
S-Video 2  
Component  
HD 1  
S - V i d e o  
S - V i d e o  
1
2
To edit an input name, select Input Names from the Service menu. Press or to select  
an input and press ENTER. Use the  
or  
press ENTER or MENU.  
or  
buttons to change a character; press  
to select a character to change. When you have finished editing the input name,  
C o m p o n e n t  
H D  
H D  
1
2
HD 2  
To restore the default input name, press  
repeatedly to highlight that input name in the  
S C A R T  
H D M I  
SCART  
“Restore” column. Then, press ENTER.  
1
2
HDMI 1  
H D M I  
HDMI 2  
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Remote Control: Select Remote Control from the Service menu to change the following  
settings related to remote control operation.  
Remote Code: Select Remote Code from the Remote Control menu to set the  
infrared (IR) code set to which the DHD Controller will respond. By default, it is set to  
17. You can change this setting if either:  
• Another device in the theater (a DVD player, for example) is responding to  
commands from the DHD Controller remote control (Figure 2-6) in ways that are  
unpredictable or undesirable.  
• You have multiple DHD Controllers and want to control them independently, as  
opposed to broadcasting commands from a single remote to all of them. In this  
scenario, you can use multiple remotes programmed to use different IR codes. Or,  
you can use a single remote and change the IR code as needed to address a  
specific DHD Controller.  
Use the DHD Controller front-panel keypad to change the IR code to  
which the controller will respond. Then, change the code sent by the  
remote to match as described below.  
Tip  
When you change a remote code on the DHD Controller, you must re-program the  
DHD Controller remote control to send that same code. To do this:  
1. Press and hold the LIGHT button on the  
remote control for approximately three  
seconds, or until the LED on the remote lights  
solid red.  
RETURN  
EXIT  
2. Enter a new two-digit code between 00 and 31  
inclusive. Include a leading zero for single-digit  
codes; for example, enter 9 as “09.”  
3. The LED turns off to confirm the code change. If you enter an invalid code, the LED  
flashes for three or four seconds. Try again, entering a valid code.  
assign the COMP remote control button to either the Component or SCART input.  
you to change the picture orientation, perform lens adjustments or access other,  
display-device specific functions.  
menu, then select Orientation to change the picture orientation to suit the method of  
installation (Floor Front, Floor Rear, Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear).  
Installation Horizontal Keystone/Vertical Keystone: To correct distortion  
resulting from the angle of projection, select Horizontal Keystone or Vertical Keystone  
from the Installation menu and use the  
or  
button to make the image rectangular.  
Runco recommends that the keystone feature not be used unless  
absolutely necessary, as it may cause artifacts in the image.  
Tip  
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Horizontal Keystone Correction  
-
+
Projector  
Projected Image  
Negative values  
Positive values  
compress left side.  
compress right side.  
Vertical Keystone Correction  
-
+
Negative values  
compress bottom.  
Positive values  
compress top.  
Figure 4-8. Keystone Correction  
Lens: Select Lens from the Display Device - Configure menu to access the motorized  
lens controls. Refer to Primary Lens Adjustments on page 50.  
Lamp Info.: Select Lamp Info. from the Display Device - Configure menu to obtain  
information about the currently-installed lamp: its serial number and number of hours in  
use.  
Lamp Hours Reset: When you replace the projector lamp (refer to Lamp  
Replacement on page 85), you should also reset the lamp hour counter to zero so  
that the lamp usage information in the Lamp Info. window is accurate. To do this, select  
Lamp Hours Reset from the Display Device - Configure menu. A confirmation dialog  
box appears. Select “Yes” to continue with the reset or “No” to cancel the operation.  
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Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta to display only that color channel  
(simulating a filter of that color). This can be useful for calibration or measurement  
purposes.  
To restore the normal picture (all colors), select White.  
Color Space: Select Color Space from the Service menu to choose the color space of  
the source signal for HDMI, RGB, and component connections.  
• The default setting, Auto, functions as follows:  
HDMI: If the Auxiliary Video Information (AVI) infoframe contains color space and/or  
range data, the DHD Controller uses that information. Otherwise, for RGB sources,  
the DHD Controller uses the RGB-Video color space. For component SDTV and  
EDTV resolutions, REC601 is used. For other component video resolutions,  
REC709 is used.  
RGB: If Hsync or Vsync signals are present, the DHD Controller uses the RGB-PC  
color space. Otherwise, REC601 is used for SDTV and EDTV sources, and REC709  
for all other sources.  
Component: For SDTV and EDTV resolutions, the DHD Controller uses the  
REC601 color space. For all other resolutions, REC709 is used.  
In most cases, the Auto setting determines the correct color space to use. If it does not,  
you can force the DHD Controller to use a specific color space. Choose one of the  
following:  
REC709 sets the color space matrix to that defined in ITU-R BT.709.  
REC601 sets the color space matrix to that defined in ITU-R BT.601.  
RGB-PC uses RGB color space and sets black at 0,0,0 RGB and white at  
255,255,255 RGB, assuming an 8-bit image.  
RGB-Video uses RGB color space and sets black at 16,16,16 RGB and white at  
235,235,235, assuming an 8-bit image, to correspond to the luminance values defined  
in digital component standards.  
Color Gamut: Select Color Gamut from the Service menu to select a color gamut (range)  
that may be different from the default color gamut.  
Each setting defines the precise hue of each primary (red, green and blue) and secondary  
(yellow, cyan and magenta) color component used to generate the millions of colors  
produced in displays. Changing this setting relocates the “triangle” for possible colors  
(see Figure 4-7). For example, changing the x/y coordinates for red moves the color closer  
to either orange or violet, which in turn affects all displayed colors having a red  
component.  
Auto automatically chooses the appropriate color gamut:  
SMPTE C for NTSC, 480i and 480p sources.  
EBU for PAL, SECAM, 576i and 576p sources.  
REC709 for all other sources.  
REC709 chooses the REC709 color gamut.  
• Select SMPTE C to choose the SMPTE-C color gamut.  
• Select EBU to choose the EBU color gamut.  
Table 4-3 lists the Color Gamut settings and associated x- and y-coordinates for each  
primary and secondary color component.  
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Table 4-3. x/y Color Gamut Values  
Color Gamut Settings and Associated x/y Values  
REC709 SMPTE “C” EBU  
Primary  
Color  
x
y
x
y
x
y
Red  
0.640  
0.419  
0.300  
0.225  
0.150  
0.321  
0.330  
0.505  
0.600  
0.329  
0.060  
0.154  
0.635  
0.421  
0.305  
0.228  
0.155  
0.318  
0.340  
0.506  
0.595  
0.326  
0.070  
0.162  
0.640  
0.418  
0.290  
0.220  
0.150  
0.328  
0.330  
0.502  
0.600  
0.329  
0.060  
0.158  
Yellow  
Green  
Cyan  
Blue  
Magenta  
Triggers: Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12-volt trigger outputs.  
You can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are then  
activated by selecting that aspect ratio.  
With a VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope, assign at least one trigger output (the same  
one to which the lens motor is connected) to the Cinema and Virtual Cinema aspect  
ratios.  
Miscellaneous: Select Miscellaneous from the Service menu to set the following options:  
Language: Select Language from the Miscellaneous menu and press the up- or  
down-arrows to select the OSD Language (English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano,  
Español, Svenska, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Português or Russian).  
OSD Timer: Select OSD Timer from the Miscellaneous menu to set the OSD Timer,  
which controls how long the menus remain on-screen after selecting them. Select from  
5 to 60 seconds, in one-second increments. Or, set the timer to 0 (disabled) if you want  
the menus to remain on-screen indefinitely.  
OSD Messages: When you select a new aspect ratio, input source or memory preset,  
the DHD Controller briefly displays an on-screen message confirming your new  
selection. To prevent the display of these messages, select OSD Messages from the  
Miscellaneous menu to and set it to Off.  
select the color that appears when no incoming signal is present. The range is from 0  
to 255 inclusive for each color component (red, green and blue).  
Sidebar Color: Select Sidebar Color from the Miscellaneous menu to change the  
color of the inactive image area. The range is from 0 to 255 inclusive for each color  
component (red, green and blue). The inactive image area is on either side of the active  
image area when using the 4:3 aspect ratio.  
Film Mode: Use Film Mode to smooth out moving images from interlaced,  
standard-definition (SD) sources. In most cases, the DHD Controller detects the proper  
“pull-down” rate and vertical frequency. However, if your source is jittery and/or tearing  
you may want to enable Film Mode to ensure stable processing for that source.  
CUE (Chroma Upsampling Error) Correction: Some DVD players use MPEG  
decoders that do not correctly “upsample” the 4:2:0 format chroma information on the  
DVD to the 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 format required by the video encoder of the display device.  
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This so-called “chroma bug” sometimes causes streaky or spiky horizontal lines  
running through the chroma channel. It is most noticeable in static, interlaced scenes  
and on diagonal edges (especially red ones). Set CUE to On to correct this issue.  
Sync Threshold: Select Sync Threshold to adjust the threshold at which negative pulses  
on the component video green/luma channel are interpreted to be sync pulses.  
Sync Threshold adjustment is occasionally necessary when a DVD player or HDTV source  
signal drops “below black” (for example, during scenes with explosions or when subtitles  
are present) and causes the projector to temporarily lose sync. If the sync level from the  
source is persistently too low, the display device won’t sync with the source at all.  
The range is from 0 (approximately 60 millivolts (mV)) to 15 (approximately 256 mV).  
HDMI EDID Extension: Extended display identification data (EDID) is a data structure  
provided by a display device to describe its capabilities to a graphics card. It is what  
enables a modern personal computer to know what kind of monitor is connected.  
Some modern display devices provide more information via EDID than others, in the form  
of “extensions.” Some computer graphics cards do recognize or properly interpret this  
extended EDID information.  
Select HDMI EDID Extension from the Service menu to specify whether or not the EDID  
extensions from the display device are passed through to the sources connected to the  
HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 inputs. By default, the extensions are on. Change these settings only if  
HDMI EDID incompatibility issues arise.  
the brightness of the front-panel LED and LCD status indicators.  
Standby LED  
LCD  
Logo LED  
Logo LED: Select Logo LED from the Front Panel Brightness menu to adjust the  
brightness of the large, illuminated logo on the left side of the display. The range is from  
0 (off) to 31.  
Standby LED: Select Standby LED from the Front Panel Brightness menu to change  
the behavior of the front-panel STANDBY indicator LED. When set to ON, the LED  
lights amber when the system is in standby mode; otherwise, it is off. When set to OFF,  
the LED is always off.  
LCD: Select LCD from the Front Panel Brightness menu to adjust the brightness of the  
front-panel LCD. The range is from 0 (off) to 4.  
Auto Power Off: Select Auto Power Off from the Service menu to have the VX-3000d  
turn itself off after a period of inactivity (no source signal present).  
Enable: By default, Auto Power Off is disabled. To enable it, select Enable from the  
Auto Power Off sub-menu and set it to On.  
Hours: The default time-out period is eight (8) hours; the range is from 1 to 24 hours.  
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System Reset: To reset ALL controller settings (including image settings) back to their  
factory defaults, choose System Reset from the Service menu.  
A confirmation message appears. Select Yes to continue with the reset or select No to  
cancel.  
This action is not undoable. Proceed with caution! Before you  
perform a System Reset, save your “Custom” Memory Presets  
Caution  
(page 72) and ISF Day/Night Memory Presets (page 77).  
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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting  
The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2000 hours), or  
sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. Contact your Runco dealer to  
obtain a replacement lamp.  
5.1  
Lamp Replacement  
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.  
Allow the projector to cool down for  
approximately 45 minutes prior to removing  
the lamp assembly for replacement.  
2. Loosen the two captive screws from the lamp  
cover.  
3. Remove the lamp cover.  
4. Remove the two lamp assembly mounting screws.  
5. Grasp the lamp assembly handle and pull gently,  
removing the lamp module from the projector  
housing.  
6. Install the new lamp module and replace the two  
screws.  
7. Replace the lamp cover at the right side first and  
secure it with the two screws.  
8. Turn on the projector and reset the Lamp Hour  
counter. To do this, select Lamp Hours Reset from  
confirmation dialog box appears. Select “Yes,” then  
press ENTER to continue with the reset or “No” to  
cancel the operation.  
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Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may  
encounter with the VX-3000d. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if  
you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical Support.  
5.2  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart  
Symptom  
Possible Cause(s)  
Solution  
The projector does not turn  
on.  
• The VX-3000d is not  
plugged in or the AC outlet  
is not active.  
• Ensure that the VX-3000d  
is plugged in and that the  
AC outlet is active.  
• The main power switch (at  
the rear of the projector) is  
off.  
• Turn on the power switch.  
• Lamp cover is not securely  
attached.  
• Securely attach the lamp  
cover.  
The projector does not turn  
back on after it was powered  
off.  
• The projector will not turn  
on for two minutes after  
power-off, to protect the  
lamp.  
• Wait until the VX-3000d  
completes its cool-down  
(POWER LED lights solid  
orange).  
Neither the DHD Controller  
nor the projector turns on.  
Both front-panel LEDs on the  
DHD Controller are off (see  
• The DHD Controller is not  
plugged in or the AC outlet  
is not active.  
• Ensure that the DHD  
Controller is plugged in  
and that the AC outlet is  
active.  
• Set the switch to the “on”  
position.  
• The main power switch at  
the rear of the DHD  
Controller (see Figure 2-5)  
is set to the “off” position.  
Neither the DHD Controller  
nor the projector turns on. On  
the DHD Controller, the  
Runco icon LED is off and the  
standby LED is on.  
• The batteries in the remote  
control are dead or  
• Press the ON/STANDBY  
(
) button on the DHD  
installed incorrectly.  
Controller front panel. If  
the controller turns on,  
verify that the batteries in  
the remote control are  
good and properly  
installed (refer to Remote  
The DHD Controller turns on,  
but the projector does not.  
• The DHD Controller is  
connected to the  
• Verify the RS-232 cable  
connection from the DHD  
Controller to the VX-3000d  
VX-3000d incorrectly or  
not at all.  
• The VX-3000d is not  
plugged in or the AC outlet  
is not active.  
• Ensure that the VX-3000d  
is plugged in and that the  
AC outlet is active.  
The projector and DHD Con-  
troller are both on and menus  
appear, but there is no video  
image on-screen.  
• Incorrect source selection.  
• Source component is not  
turned on.  
• Select the correct source.  
• Turn on the source  
component.  
Image is too bright and/or  
lacks definition in the bright  
areas of the image.  
• Contrast is set too high.  
• Lower the contrast setting.  
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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)  
Symptom  
Possible Cause(s)  
Solution  
Image appears “washed out”  
and/or dark areas appear too  
bright.  
• Brightness is set too high.  
• Lower the brightness  
setting.  
A projected image from a  
DVD is split or otherwise  
scrambled.  
• DVD player is connected  
to the Component input  
and set to progressive  
scan mode.  
• Turn off progressive scan  
on the DVD player.  
Image is blurred.  
• The lens is not correctly  
focused.  
• Adjust the focus with the  
remote control.  
Colors in the image are  
swapped; for example, reds  
appear blue or vice versa.  
• The Red/Pr, Green/Y or  
Blue/Pb outputs from the  
source are connected to  
the wrong inputs on the  
VX-3000d.  
• Ensure that the source  
outputs are connected to  
the correct VX-3000d  
input.  
POWER LED lights solid red.  
LAMP LED lights solid red.  
TEMP LED lights solid red.  
• Internal failure.  
• Please contact your Runco  
dealer for assistance.  
• The lamp has failed or  
exceeded its usage life.  
• Replace the lamp with a  
new one.  
• VX-3000d internal  
temperature is too high or  
one or more fans have  
failed.  
• Power off the VX-3000d  
and allow it to cool down.  
Ensure that the intake and  
exhaust vents are not  
blocked. Turn the  
projector back on. If the  
problem persists, please  
contact your Runco dealer  
for assistance.  
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6. External Control  
In addition to using the DHD Controller front-panel keypad or remote control unit, there  
are two methods of controlling the VX-3000d and DHD Controller externally:  
6.1  
RS-232 Connection  
and Port Configuration  
• Using a serial (RS-232) link to send ASCII commands and receive responses to those  
commands.  
• Using discrete infrared (IR) codes to program a third-party remote control unit.  
The following sections describe both of these methods.  
The DHD Controller uses a simple text-based control protocol to take requests from  
control devices and to provide responses to such devices. This section describes how to  
send control messages over a serial link between the DHD Controller and an  
automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software.  
6.2  
Serial Communications  
To interface the VX-3000d with an automation/control system or a PC running terminal  
emulation software, connect it to the Display Control output of the DHD Controller as  
shown in Figure 3-14. Connect your control system or PC to the RS-232 input of the DHD  
Controller as shown in Figure 3-20.  
RS-232 Connection and  
Port Configuration  
Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop  
bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to 19200, to match that of the DHD Controller  
RS-232 port.  
Serial commands to the DHD Controller take the following form:  
• Commands are not case-sensitive.  
Serial Command Syntax  
• For a single command that takes no parameters, type the command followed by a  
carriage return; for example, to set the aspect ratio to Letterbox, type  
LETTERBOX <Enter>.  
• For a single command that takes a parameter, type the command, a space or a  
comma and the desired value followed by a carriage return; for example, to set the  
brightness to -10, type BRIGHTNESS -10 <Enter>or  
BRIGHTNESS,-10 <Enter>.  
• You can also send a string of multiple commands on a single line, separated by  
commas. For example, COMPOSITE,BRIGHTNESS 50,16:9 <Enter>switches to  
the Composite video input, sets the brightness to 50 and sets the aspect ratio to 16:9.  
Command strings can be up to 255 characters long.  
Avoid combining the ONor POWER 1commands with other commands  
Note  
on a single line. After sending ONor POWER 1, allow at least five (5)  
seconds for the DHD Controller to power up. If you have enabled the  
ISF splash screen (refer to “Splash Configure” on page 78), allow 15  
seconds for the DHD Controller to power up.  
Once it does, it will accept and properly execute multiple serial  
commands.  
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Table 6-1 lists the RS-232 command set. The “Parameter (min/max)” column shows the  
valid parameter ranges, or “NA” for commands that take no parameters.  
When you enter a valid command, the DHD Controller executes it and acknowledges it  
with a plus sign on the command line (+ >). When you enter an invalid command – one  
that is misspelled or followed by values outside the valid range for that command – the  
DHD Controller ignores it and returns a minus sign (- >).  
Table 6-1. Serial Commands  
Parameter  
(min/max)  
Value  
Stored?  
Command  
Description  
Power On/Off Commands  
OFF  
ON  
NA  
NA  
0/1  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
Turns projector off  
Turns projector on  
POWER  
Turns projector on and off  
Returns power status  
POWER?  
Input Selection Commands  
COMPONENT  
COMPOSITE  
HDMI1  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
NA  
Selects the Component input  
Selects the Composite video input  
Selects the HDMI 1 input  
Selects the HDMI 2 input  
Selects the RGB HD 1 input  
Selects the RGB HD 2 input  
Returns active input  
HDMI2  
HD1  
HD2  
INPUT?  
SCART  
YES  
YES  
YES  
Selects the SCART input  
Selects the S-Video 1 input  
Selects the S-Video 2 input  
SVIDEO1  
SVIDEO2  
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)  
Parameter  
(min/max)  
Value  
Stored?  
Command  
Description  
Aspect Ratio Commands  
16:9  
4:3  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
NA  
Selects the 16:9 aspect ratio  
Selects the 4:3 aspect ratio  
ASPECT?  
Returns current aspect ratio  
CINEMA  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
Selects the Cinema aspect ratio  
Selects the Letterbox aspect ratio  
Selects the Native aspect ratio  
Selects the VirtualWide aspect ratio  
Selects the Virtual Cinema aspect ratio  
LETTERBOX  
NATIVE  
VIRTUALWIDE  
VIRTUALCINEMA  
Picture Adjust Commands  
BRIGHTNESS  
BRIGHTNESS?  
CHROMADELAY  
CHROMADELAY?  
COLOR  
-50/50  
NA  
YES  
NA  
Sets a value for brightness  
Returns brightness setting value  
Sets a value for input color chroma delay  
Returns input color chroma delay setting  
Sets a value for color  
-7/7  
NA  
YES  
NA  
-50/50  
NA  
YES  
NA  
COLOR?  
Returns color setting value  
CONTRAST  
CONTRAST?  
FILMMODE  
-50/50  
NA  
YES  
NA  
Sets a value for contrast  
Returns contrast setting value  
Sets Film Mode off (0) or on (1)  
0/1  
YES  
NA  
FILMMODE?  
NA  
Returns Film Mode setting  
(0 = off; 1 = on)  
FILTER  
0/10  
NA  
YES  
NA  
Sets a value for input color noise filter  
Returns input color noise filter setting  
Adjusts phase  
FILTER?  
PHASE  
0/31  
NA  
YES  
NA  
PHASE?  
SHARPNESS  
SHARPNESS?  
TINT  
Returns phase setting value  
Sets a value for sharpness  
Returns sharpness setting value  
Sets a value for tint  
-50/50  
NA  
YES  
NA  
-50/50  
NA  
YES  
NA  
TINT?  
Returns tint setting value  
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)  
Parameter  
(min/max)  
Value  
Stored?  
Command  
Description  
Image Preset Commands  
CUSTOM1  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
NA  
Loads “Custom 1” image preset  
Loads “Custom 2” image preset  
Loads “ISF Day” image preset  
Loads “ISF Night” image preset  
CUSTOM2  
DAY  
NIGHT  
PRESET?  
Returns currently-selected preset  
(ISF Day, ISF Night, Custom 1 or Cus-  
tom 2)  
Input Position Commands  
IHEIGHT  
0/20  
NA  
YES  
NA  
Sets the value for input height  
IHEIGHT?  
IHPOS  
Returns input height value  
-50/50  
NA  
YES  
NA  
Sets a value for horizontal input position  
Returns input horizontal position value  
Sets a value for vertical input position  
Returns input vertical position value  
Sets the value for input width  
IHPOS?  
IVPOS  
-50/50  
NA  
YES  
NA  
IVPOS?  
IWIDTH  
0/50  
NA  
YES  
NA  
IWIDTH?  
Returns input horizontal width value  
Sets the overscan percentage  
OVERSCAN  
OVERSCAN?  
OVERSCANMODE  
0/20  
NA  
YES  
NA  
Returns overscan percentage  
0/1  
YES  
Sets the overscan mode (0=zoom;  
1=crop)  
OVERSCANMODE?  
NA  
NA  
Returns the overscan mode (0=zoom;  
1=crop)  
Output Shift Commands  
OHEIGHT  
OHEIGHT?  
OHPOS  
-50/50  
NA  
YES  
NA  
Sets the value for output height  
Returns output height value  
-50/50  
YES  
Sets the value for output horizontal posi-  
tion  
OHPOS?  
OVPOS  
NA  
NA  
Returns output horizontal position value  
Sets the value for output vertical position  
Returns output vertical position value  
Sets the value for output width  
-50/50  
NA  
YES  
NA  
OVPOS?  
OWIDTH  
OWIDTH?  
-50/50  
NA  
YES  
NA  
Returns output horizontal width value  
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)  
Parameter  
(min/max)  
Value  
Stored?  
Command  
Description  
Sleep Timer Commands  
SLEEPTMR?  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
Returns sleep timer setting  
STOFF  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
Sets the sleep timer to Off  
ST30MIN  
ST60MIN  
ST90MIN  
ST2HRS  
ST4HRS  
Sets the sleep timer to 30 minutes  
Sets the sleep timer to 60 minutes  
Sets the sleep timer to 90 minutes  
Sets the sleep timer to 2 hours  
Sets the sleep timer to 4 hours  
Miscellaneous Commands  
DISPLAY?  
NA  
NA  
Returns display device input source  
value, as follows:  
1 = Auto  
39 = VX-3000d  
INRES?  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
0/4  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
Returns input resolution  
MODEL?  
OUTRES?  
SERNUM?  
SWVER?  
SYSSTATE?  
Returns product model name  
Returns output resolution  
Returns DHD Controller serial number  
Returns software version number  
Returns current system state  
0 = Off  
1 = Initializing  
2 = On  
3 = Powering Down  
4 = Error  
TRIGGER  
1/3  
YES  
Assigns trigger to currently-selected  
aspect ratio  
The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control or DHD Con-  
troller front panel. Each button has its own serial command, so effectively it is as if you were using  
the IR remote only you’ll be doing so via serial commands. These commands provide active OSD  
responses just like the IR remote.  
DOWN  
ENTER  
EXIT  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
Down-Arrow ( ) key  
ENTER key  
EXIT (RETURN) key  
Left-Arrow ( ) key  
MENU  
LEFT  
MENU  
RIGHT  
UP  
Right-Arrow ( ) key  
Up-Arrow ( ) key  
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The DHD Controller accepts commands in the form of IR signals that conform to the  
Phillips RC5 protocol. Each DHD Controller remote control button has an RC5 control  
code associated with it.  
6.3  
Using Discrete IR  
Codes  
You can use these codes to program a third-party, “universal” remote control unit to work  
with the DHD Controller. These third-party products usually come with a computer  
software application for this purpose. For more information, consult the documentation  
provided with the remote control unit.  
IR Command Protocol  
The IR control codes have the following characteristics:  
• Each code consists of 14 bits:  
• Two (2) start bits (always 1);  
• A toggle bit. This bit is inverted every time a key is released and pressed again. This  
enables the DHD Controller to distinguish between a button that remains down and  
one that is pressed repeatedly.  
• Five (5) address bits. The default address is 17 (binary 10001). To change it, select  
Remote Control from the Service menu and follow the steps given on page 79.  
• Six (6) data bits.  
• The carrier frequency is 36 kHz, with the modulated pulses having a 25% duty cycle.  
• Commands are sent at a maximum rate of 9 Hz.  
For example, here is the RC5 control code for the ON button on the DHD Controller  
remote control unit (assuming the default address is used):  
With Toggle Bit = 0  
Hex  
3
3
4
4
4
1
1
Binary  
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
With Toggle Bit = 1  
Hex  
C
Binary  
1
0
0
0
Start  
Bits  
Toggle  
Bit  
Function  
Address  
Command  
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Figure 6-1 shows the pulse train for this command (with the toggle bit set to zero).  
Data  
Word  
S1 S2 TB A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 C0  
Address Bits  
Command Bits  
Start Bits Toggle Bit  
Encoded  
Data  
Word  
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1.78 ms  
Modulated  
Carrier  
Zoom In  
of Carrier  
tp  
27.8 µs  
3tp  
First Packet  
Repeated Packet  
RC5 Packet  
Transmission  
14 cycles, 24.9 ms  
64 cycles, 113.8 ms  
Figure 6-1. RC5 Message Format  
Table 6-2 lists the RC5 control codes for the DHD Controller.  
IR Command List  
Table 6-2. RC5 Control Codes for the DHD Controller  
RC5 Data  
RC5 Data  
from  
Remote Control  
Button Name  
with Toggle  
Bit = 1  
Remote  
Control  
(Note)  
Description  
(Note)  
(none)  
0x346E  
0x3457  
0x3449  
0x344A  
0x346C  
0x344E  
0x3C6E  
0x3C57  
0x3C49  
0x3C4A  
0x3C6C  
0x3C4E  
Native aspect ratio  
(none)  
16:9  
SCART video input  
16:9 aspect ratio  
4:3  
4:3 aspect ratio  
CINEMA  
COMP  
Cinema aspect ratio  
Component video input  
Note: These codes assume that the default address of 17 is used. If you change it to something  
other than 17, you will need to modify these codes accordingly.  
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Table 6-2. RC5 Control Codes for the DHD Controller (continued)  
RC5 Data  
RC5 Data  
from  
Remote Control  
Button Name  
with Toggle  
Bit = 1  
Remote  
Control  
(Note)  
Description  
(Note)  
CUST 1  
0x3472  
0x3473  
0x3446  
0x3444  
0x3474  
0x3451  
0x3452  
0x3453  
0x3454  
0x3471  
0x3470  
0x3447  
0x344B  
0x3443  
0x3442  
0x3441  
0x3448  
0x3460  
0x3461  
0x3462  
0x3463  
0x3464  
0x3465  
0x346D  
0x344F  
0x3450  
0x3445  
0x344D  
0x344C  
0x3C72  
0x3C73  
0x3C46  
0x3C44  
0x3C74  
0x3C51  
0x3C52  
0x3C53  
0x3C54  
0x3C71  
0x3C70  
0x3C47  
0x3C4B  
0x3C43  
0x3C42  
0x3C41  
0x3C48  
0x3C60  
0x3C61  
0x3C62  
0x3C63  
0x3C64  
0x3C65  
0x3C6D  
0x3C4F  
0x3C50  
0x3C45  
0x3C4D  
0x3C4C  
Custom 1 memory preset  
Custom 2 memory preset  
CUST 2  
DOWN  
ENTER  
EXIT  
Down-Arrow (  
)
ENTER  
EXIT (RETURN)  
HD 1  
HD1 video input  
HD 2  
HD2 video input  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
ISF DAY  
ISF NIGHT  
LEFT  
HDMI1 video input  
HDMI2 video input  
ISF Day memory preset  
ISF Night memory preset  
Left-Arrow (  
)
LET BOX  
MENU  
OFF  
Letterbox aspect ratio  
MENU  
Power off  
ON  
Power on  
RIGHT  
STOFF  
ST30MIN  
ST60MIN  
ST90MIN  
ST2HRS  
ST4HRS  
SVC  
Right-Arrow (  
)
Sets the sleep timer to Off  
Sets the sleep timer to 30 minutes  
Sets the sleep timer to 60 minutes  
Sets the sleep timer to 90 minutes  
Sets the sleep timer to 2 hours  
Sets the sleep timer to 4 hours  
Virtual Cinema aspect ratio  
S-Video 1 video input  
S-VID 1  
S-VID 2  
UP  
S-Video 2 video input  
Up-Arrow (  
)
VIDEO  
V-WIDE  
Composite video input  
VirtualWide aspect ratio  
Note: These codes assume that the default address of 17 is used. If you change it to something  
other than 17, you will need to modify these codes accordingly.  
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Table 7-1 lists the VX-3000d specifications.  
7.1  
VX-3000d  
Specifications  
Table 7-1. VX-3000d Specifications  
Projector Type:  
Digital Light Processing (DLP), Single-Chip SuperOnyx DMD  
Native Resolution:  
Aspect Ratios:  
Full HD, 1920 x 1080 (16:9)  
Refer to Table 7-2  
Video Standards:  
Video Compatibility:  
Picture Size (16:9 Screen):  
Refer to Table 7-2  
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i 50/60, 1080p 24/50/60  
Recommended Width: 72 in. (1.83 m) to 96 in. (2.44 m)  
Maximum Width: 120 in. (3.05 m)  
Throw Distance  
VX-3000d: Refer to Table 3-3  
(Factor x Screen Width):  
VX-3000d Ultra: Refer to Table 3-4  
Vertical Offset (when  
projector is inverted):  
Refer to Table 3-5  
Horizontal Offset:  
Lamp:  
Refer to Table 3-5  
200 Watts  
Estimated Lamp Life:  
2000 hours  
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Table 7-1. VX-3000d Specifications (continued)  
Brightness and Contrast:  
Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS)  
Specifications  
-
-
Brightness*: 41.0 foot-Lamberts (fL)  
Contrast Ratio*: 290:1 (VX-3000d); 315:1 (VX-3000d Ultra)  
*Variable depending on RVR setting  
These measurements are taken from the projector in a controlled,  
home theater environment. All measurements are made to  
ANSI/NAPM IT7.228-1997 specifications using the Photo Research  
PR-650 SpectraColorimeter and Minolta LS-100 Luminance Meter,  
Video Essentials test DVD and a 1.3 gain, 72-inch wide screen. The  
projector is calibrated to a color temperature of 6,500K and has a  
minimum of 150 hours of usage.  
The foot-Lambert (fL) is the unit of measurement used in commercial  
movie theaters to express image brightness at the screen surface. The  
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) specifies  
16 fL as the target image brightness for film-based projectors using an  
open gate (without film in the projector). More importantly, today  
SMPTE specifies 12 fL as the target image brightness in Digital  
Cinema theaters. The foot-Lambert measurement is dependent on  
screen size, screen gain and projector light output.  
Home Theater Calibration Specifications  
-
-
Light Output: 640 ANSI Lumens  
Contrast Ratio*: 290:1 (VX-3000d); 315:1 (VX-3000d Ultra)  
These specifications are obtained by calibrating the projector as  
described above for CSMS measurements.  
Industry-Standard Specifications  
-
-
Light Output: 1000 ANSI Lumens  
Contrast Ratio (sequential): 2800:1 typical (VX-3000d);  
3000:1 typical (VX-3000d Ultra)  
These are typical projector brightness and contrast specifications  
found in most companies’ sales literature. Runco includes these  
measurements in its literature to allow for direct comparison with other  
manufacturers’ projectors. These measurements are typically taken at  
9,000K to 13,000K to get expected performance data when the  
projector is used in professional, commercial and industrial displays.  
Video Inputs:  
(1) HDMI  
Control Options:  
-
-
Discrete IR remote  
Serial commands via RS-232  
Power Requirements:  
Operating Environment:  
Dimensions:  
100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing), 50/60 Hz, 160 Watts  
(546.1 BTUs/hour)  
41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C), 20% to 80% humidity  
(non-condensing)  
VX-3000d: See Figure 7-1  
VX-3000d Ultra: See Figure 7-2  
VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope: See Figure 7-3  
Weight (without lens):  
Regulatory Approvals:  
34 lbs. (15.42 kg)  
Complies with FCC Class B, CE, C-Tick, GOST, TUV-GS,  
cTUV-US  
Limited Warranty:  
Projector: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of  
delivery to the end user.  
Lamp: 1000 hours or six (6) months, whichever comes first.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Table 7-2 lists the DHD Controller specifications.  
7.2  
DHD Controller  
Specifications  
Table 7-2. DHD Controller Specifications  
Aspect Ratios:  
4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, VirtualWide, Cinema, Virtual Cinema,  
Native  
Video Standards:  
Inputs:  
NTSC, PAL  
(1) Composite  
(2) S-Video  
(1) Component/RGBHV/SCART (5 x RCA)  
(2) Component/RGBHV (5 x BNC)  
(2) HDMI with HDCP  
Output:  
HDMI 1.3 with HDCP  
Control Options:  
-
-
-
Discrete infrared remote  
Serial commands via RS-232  
Front-panel controls  
RS-232 Communication  
Parameters:  
19200 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control  
Trigger Outputs:  
(3) +12 VDC, each rated at 250 mA and thermal  
fuse-protected  
Bandwidth:  
150 Mega Samples per Second (MSPS)  
Power Requirements:  
Operating Environment:  
100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing), 50/60 Hz, 160 watts  
41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C), 0% to 90% humidity  
(non-condensing)  
Dimensions:  
Width = 17.50 inches (444.5 mm)  
Depth = 11.19 inches (284.1 mm)  
Height = 3.75 inches (95.3 mm)  
Weight:  
13.0 lbs. (5.90 kg)  
Regulatory Approvals:  
Limited Warranty:  
Complies with FCC, CE C-Tick  
Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the  
end user.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Figure 7-1 shows the VX-3000d dimensions (all dimensions are in inches).  
7.3  
Overall Dimensions –  
VX-3000d/CineWide  
17.7  
17.5  
0
.5  
6.8  
5.9  
0
.9  
1.4  
2.9  
3.2  
5.6  
6.0  
7.3  
8.0  
9.1  
4.9  
5.5  
5.7 5.0  
2.4  
4.2  
3.9  
1.6  
.8  
0
1.4  
2.2  
4.5  
9.7  
11.4  
14.4  
14.4  
16.1  
17.5  
17.7  
8.7  
Figure 7-1. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000d/CineWide (Prismatic Lens)  
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Figure 7-2 shows the VX-3000d Ultra dimensions (all dimensions are in inches).  
7.4  
Overall Dimensions –  
VX-3000d Ultra  
19.7  
19.7  
18.8  
2X 18.5  
15.3  
14.2  
14.9  
9.8  
5.5  
5.3  
4.1  
2X 1.2  
0
0
Figure 7-2. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000d Ultra  
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Figure 7-3 shows the VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope dimensions (all dimensions are  
in inches).  
7.5  
Overall Dimensions –  
VX-3000d/CineWide  
with AutoScope  
19.7  
19.7  
18.7  
19.7  
18.5  
17.9  
15.3  
15.1  
14.3  
14.2  
13.5  
6.0  
14.9  
9.8  
6.1  
9.8  
5.5  
5.3  
5.3  
4.2  
4.1  
1.2  
0
3.0  
0
0
Figure 7-3. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope  
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Table 7-3 lists the signal types supported by each input on the DHD Controller.  
Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input  
Horizontal  
7.6  
Supported Timings  
Supported? (= Yes, = No)  
Refresh  
PixelFrequency  
(MHz)  
Format  
640x480  
800x600  
Resolution  
Frequency  
(kHz)  
Rate (Hz)  
60.00  
66.59  
72.00  
75.00  
85.00  
60.00  
72.00  
75.00  
85.00  
74.54  
47.95  
60.00  
60.00  
70.00  
75.00  
85.00  
75.00  
47.95  
60.00  
60.00  
75.00  
85.00  
60.00  
85.00  
31.469  
35.892  
37.861  
37.500  
43.269  
37.879  
48.077  
46.875  
53.674  
52.849  
25.270  
31.020  
48.363  
56.476  
60.023  
68.677  
67.500  
37.833  
47.396  
47.776  
60.289  
68.633  
60.000  
85.938  
25.175  
29.862  
31.500  
31.500  
36.000  
40.000  
50.000  
49.500  
56.250  
60.036  
27.089  
33.750  
65.000  
75.000  
78.750  
94.500  
108.000  
64.769  
68.250  
79.500  
102.250  
117.500  
108.000  
148.500  
640x480  
800x600  
832x624  
848x480  
832x624  
848x480  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1152x864  
1280x720  
1152x864  
1280x720  
1280x768  
1280x960  
1280x768  
1280x960  
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Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued)  
Supported? (= Yes, = No)  
Horizontal  
Frequency  
(kHz)  
Refresh  
Rate (Hz)  
PixelFrequency  
(MHz)  
Format  
Resolution  
60.00  
75.00  
85.00  
60.00  
60.00  
60.00  
75.00  
60.00  
60.00  
47.95  
60.00  
63.981  
79.976  
91.146  
47.712  
64.744  
65.317  
82.278  
75.000  
64.674  
56.821  
74.038  
108.000  
135.000  
157.500  
85.500  
1280x1024 1280x1024  
1360x768  
1360x768  
101.000  
121.750  
156.000  
162.000  
119.000  
150.007  
154.000  
1400x1050 1400x1050  
1600x1200 1600x1200  
1680x1050 1680x1050  
1920x1080 1920x1080  
1920x1200 1920x1200  
SCART  
50.00  
RGBS  
480/60i  
480/60p  
576/50i  
720x487  
720x483  
720x576  
720x576  
59.94  
59.94  
50.00  
50.00  
15.734  
31.469  
15.625  
31.250  
13.500  
27.000  
14.750  
29.000  
576/50p  
720/24p  
720/25p  
720/30p  
720/50p  
720/60p  
1080/50i  
1080/60i  
1280x720 23.98/24.00 17.982/18.000 59.341/59.400  
1280x720 25.00 18.750 74.250  
1280x720 29.97/30.00 22.478/22.500 74.175/74.250  
1280x720  
1280x720  
1920x1080  
50.00  
60.00  
50.00  
37.500  
45.000  
75.250  
74.250  
28.125/31.250 74.250/72.000  
1920x1080 59.94/60.00 33.716/33.750 74.175/74.250  
1080/24p 1920x1080 23.98/24.00 26.978/27.000 74.175/74.250  
1080/50p 1920x1080 50.00 56.250 148.500  
1080/60p 1920x1080 59.94/60.00 67.433/67.500 148.350/148.500  
NTSC 3.58  
NTSC 4.43  
PAL-B/G/H/I  
59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750  
59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750  
3.580  
4.430  
4.430  
50.00  
15.625  
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Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued)  
Supported? (= Yes, = No)  
Horizontal  
Frequency  
(kHz)  
Refresh  
Rate (Hz)  
PixelFrequency  
(MHz)  
Format  
Resolution  
PAL-M  
PAL-N  
SECAM  
59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750  
3.580  
3.580  
50.00  
50.00  
15.625  
15.625  
13.500  
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