Runco Home Theater System VX 4C User Guide

Owner’s Operating Manual  
VX-4c and VX-6c  
Digital Light Processing Projector  
and VHD™ Ultra Controller  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Section  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
1.4  
Contents  
Page  
Introduction  
The VX-4c/VX-6c Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1  
Anamorphic Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2  
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3  
Purchase Record and Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3  
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Installation and Setup 2.1  
Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1  
Installing The Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2  
Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6  
Additional Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6  
Throw Distances - Placement Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7  
Vertical & Horizontal Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9  
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11  
Folded Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12  
Source Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12  
RGB Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13  
Keypad Protocols and Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14  
Converting a Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17  
ISF Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18  
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2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
2.6  
2.7  
2.8  
2.9  
2.10  
2.11  
2.12  
2.13  
Operation  
3.1  
3.2  
3.3  
3.4  
3.5  
3.6  
3.7  
3.8  
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1  
Projector Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1  
Using the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3  
Navigating the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9  
Using Inputs and Memory Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13  
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18  
Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24  
Error Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35  
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Maintenance  
Specifications  
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
4.4  
4.5  
Warnings and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1  
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3  
Replacing Keypad Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4  
Replacing the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8  
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VX-4c / VX-6c Projector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1  
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VHD Ultra Controller Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1  
Warnings and Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2  
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3  
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4  
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4  
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4  
Front and Rear Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5  
Front Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5  
Rear Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6  
Remote Control Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8  
Quick Set-up Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9  
Connection Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9  
Menu Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10  
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10  
Picture Quality Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11  
Installation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13  
Screen Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14  
Image Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14  
Blanking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15  
System Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15  
Aspect Ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16  
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18  
RS-232 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19  
RS-232 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20  
VHD Ultra Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22  
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Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1  
Keypad Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1  
Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1  
Throw Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1  
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INTRODUCTION  
1.1  
The VX-4c/VX-6c projector is a professional quality  
TM  
TM  
DMD projector that uses Digital Light Processing  
TM  
(DLP ) technology from Texas Instruments to achieve  
high-brightness multimedia and video projection. The  
VX-4c/VX-6c is compatible with standard international  
TM  
video formats and can interface with IBM -compatible  
TM  
PC, Macintosh computers and high-definition (DTV)  
decoders. The VX-4c/VX-6c is ideal for use in both large  
and small home theaters; performing exceptionally well  
in venues with ambient light.  
The features of the VX-4c/VX-6c include:  
The VHD Ultra Controller for optimum picture quality when using NTSC sources  
1280 x 1024 native resolution, with other resolutions fully scaleable  
3000 ANSI lumens light output (6000 ANSI VX-6c)  
Constant height aspect ratio control up to 2.35:1 screens  
Interchangeable lenses for screen widths up to 500 inches  
Memory for up to 99 custom “Memory Banks” (source setups)  
Intuitive on-screen menus or hidden direct control  
Modular design for easy servicing.  
How The Projector Works?  
The VX-4c/VX-6c can accept data/graphics and video input signals for projection on to front or  
rear flat screens. High brightness is generated by an internal 700W (1200W VX-6c) Xenon arc  
lamp, then modulated by three DMD (digital micromirror device) panels that provide digitized  
red, green or blue color information. Light from the “on” pixels of each panel is reflected, con-  
verged and then projected to the screen through a single front lens, where all pixels are perfectly  
superimposed as a sharp full-color image.  
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INTRODUCTION  
1.2  
ANAMORPHIC LENS  
DLP™ projectors use a small device called a DMD™ (Digital Micromirror Device) to create the  
video image. DMDs are designed in aspect ratios ranging from 4:3 (standard) and 16:9  
(widescreen), to 5:4 (digital cinema). Understanding that more and more home theaters are  
designed using 16:9 or cinemascope projection screens (similar to your local Cineplex's), Runco  
has developed an anamorphic lens system to make the 5:4 DMD fully compatible with a home  
theater that has 16:9 and 2.35 screen formats.  
The Runco Anamorphic Optical System elevates the image quality of a 16:9 picture to a higher  
level. This system consists of two components; one being the controller and the other the anamor-  
phic lens. The first component is Runco's award-winning Vivix™ VHD™ Ultra Controller with  
10-bit processing which is used to scale the video signal to mach the native resolution of the pro-  
jector. The second part utilizes one of three anamorphic lenses that optically stretch the image to  
a 16:9 or 2.35 aspect ratio.  
The advantages of using the anamorphic lens system is that it takes advantage of the entire mir-  
ror array on the DMD™ resulting in a higher resolution picture. The result is a high-resolution  
picture in a big screen format for the home theater. Another benefit of employing all the mirrors  
on a DMD™ is 25% greater light output for an increase in picture brightness. Runco's industry-  
renowned controller helps to trigger the electronic corrections for the stretched image and pro-  
vides four geometrically correct aspect ratios - 16:9 widescreen, letterbox, 4:3 and VirtualWide™.  
HDTV is also geometrically correct and has higher resolution. The Anamorphic optical systems  
include an Anamorphic lens, the lens mount assembly, and an Anamorphic Vivix™ Controller.  
The Anamorphic Optical System is the ultimate way to maximize resolution and will significant-  
ly shorten the throw distance of any Video XTreme™ series projector it is used with. Consult the  
specification sheet of the projector for specific throw distance calculations.  
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INTRODUCTION  
1.3  
Components  
Included with the VX-4c/VX-6c is an infrared (IR) remote keypad, high-current 13 amp rated line  
cord, a 9/64” hex socket ball driver, and a VX-4c/VX-6c owner’s manual. Make sure that you  
have all these items, and note that if you have purchased this projector, a purchaser’s Warranty  
Registration Card is also included. Complete this card and return it directly to Runco International  
as soon as possible.  
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers  
Owner's Operating Manual  
Congratulations on your purchase of  
a
Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family! We  
believe Runco produces “The World’s Finest Home Theater Products”. With proper installation, setup  
and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance.  
This is  
carefully and retain it with your other important documents.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it  
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SERVICE LABOR: Runco will pay for service labor by  
needed as result of manufacturing defect for period of two (2) years from the effective date of  
delivery to the end user (excluding the lamp).  
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Runco Authorized Service Center when  
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PARTS: (Not including the lamp) Runco will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts  
that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship for period of two (2) years from the effective  
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date of delivery to the end user. Such replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the  
remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.  
PROJECTOR LAMP: Runco will pay for service labor by Runco Authorized Service Center when  
needed as result of manufacturing defect for period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, which ever  
comes first, from the effective date of delivery to the end user. In addition, Runco will provide new  
or rebuilt replacement lamp for the lamp that fails due to defects in materials or workmanship for  
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period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, which ever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to  
the end user. Such replacement lamps are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if  
any) of the original warranty period.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:  
Image burn-n on CRT poectors are specificaly excuded from coverage under ths Limited Waranty  
Image burn-in is the result of misuse of the product and therefore cannot be repaired under the terms  
of this Limited Warranty  
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TO AVOID IMAGE BURN-IN:  
Please ensure that still images are left on your CRT projector for no more than  
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few minutes. Also  
ensure that images displayed in the 4:3 aspect ratio mode (black or gray stripes, but no picture  
information is present on the left and right edges of the screen) are used as infrequently as possible.  
This will prevent permanent image burns on your CRT projector, which can be seen permanently  
under certain conditions once burn-in has occurred.  
The types of images to avoid include video games, still images and computer screens with stationary  
to prevent still images  
tool bars and icons. (This is why computers are equipped with screen savers  
from burning into the monitor’s phosphors after being displayed continuously for an extended period  
of time).  
Normal viewing material such as television/satellite broadcasts, videotape or DVDs (not put into  
pause for extended periods of time) will not cause damage to your display under normal conditions.  
Many DVD players are also equipped with screen savers for this reason.  
1.4  
Purchase Record and Servicing  
Whether the projector is under warranty or the warranty has expired, Runco’s extensive factory  
and dealer service network is always available. Runco service technicians and dealers are fully  
trained to quickly diagnose and correct projector malfunctions.  
Should you encounter a problem with the projector and require assistance, contact your Runco  
dealer or Runco International. In many cases, any necessary servicing can be performed on site.  
If you have purchased the projector, fill out the information below and keep with your records.  
Purchase Record  
Dealer:  
Dealer Phone Number:  
Projector Serial Number*:  
Purchase Date:  
Installation Date, if  
applicable:  
* NOTE: The projector serial number is located on the projector's rear identification label  
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INSTALLATION & SETUP  
This section explains how to install and set up the projector. If you are familiar with the projector and want to  
quickly set it up for temporary use, follow the Quick Setup instructions below. For a more complete setup, fol-  
low the instructions and guides covered in the remaining subsections.  
NOTE: 1) The lens is not mounted when the projector is shipped from the factory. For instructions on how to  
install or replace a lens, refer to 4.4, Replacing the Lens.  
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Quick Setup  
Follow these steps for quick setup of the projector in a standard floor mount position.  
STEP 1  
Position the Projector  
Set the projector at the expected throw distance (projector-to-screen distance) and vertical posi-  
tion. Make sure that the projector is level from side-to-side.  
STEP 2  
Connect a Source  
Locate the main input panel at the rear of the projector. The lower left area, labeled INPUT 1,  
accepts an RGB input via BNC connectors. The upper right area (assuming a video decoder is  
installed) accepts a composite video at INPUT 3 or S-video input at INPUT 4. Connect your  
source to the appropriate panel connectors.  
STEP 3  
Connect the Line Cord to AC Power  
Connect the projector’s 13 amp high-current rated line cord to the AC receptacle at the lower right  
corner of the projector and to AC. Input power required is 100 - 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz @ 11.5  
amps (@ 100 V). Use only a high-current 13 amp rated cord. See Section 5.  
WARNING  
DO NOT ATTEMPT OPERATION IF THE AC SUPPLY AND CORD ARE  
NOT WITHIN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE AND POWER RANGE.  
!
STEP 4  
Turn the Projector ON  
Using either the built-in or remote keypad, press  
Power*  
and hold for approximately 1 second to  
). Let the projector warm up for about five minutes.  
ON  
Power*  
turn the projector on (or press  
The POWER LED, located in the lower right corner of the rear input panel, should glow a steady  
green.  
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INSTALLATION AND SETUP  
2.2  
Installing The Lens  
A variety of lenses are available to accommodate different throw distances and specific types of  
installations. See page 2-10 for details. To change/install a lens, follow the steps below.  
NOTES: 1) You will need a 9/64”(3mm or 3.5mm) hex socket ball driver (supplied with projec-  
tor) or allen wrench for this procedure. 2) Top” or “bottom” references assume a non-inverted  
projector, as illustrated. 3) If you are installing a lens, first make sure its Lens Adapter is present  
on either the lens or projector. Such an adapter/flange secures to the projector in the same man-  
ner as the flange described below, but accommodates a screw-mount lens.  
STEP 1Turn off the projector, cool, and unplug.  
Before removing or installing a lens, turn off the  
projector and allow it to cool for five minutes before  
unplugging. Make sure that the lens cap is on.  
!
WARNING  
Install Lens Cap  
Unplug the projector.  
Install the lens cap.  
STEP 2Loosen the 3 lens mount screws  
IF FIXED LENS: Use the hex socket ball driver  
provided with the projector to loosen the 3 lens mount  
screws that secure the lens flange to the mount-loosen  
these screws only, do not remove.  
Loosen 3 screws  
- FIXED LENS -  
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INSTALLATION AND SETUP  
IF ZOOM LENS: Access to the 3 lens mount  
screws is likely blocked by the toothed zoom ring  
in front of it. First rotate the zoom ring by hand  
until its 3 access holes align with the screws, then  
insert the hex socket ball driver through the holes  
to loosen the screws-do not remove. See figure to  
the right.  
Align zoom gear ring to access 3 screws  
-ZOOM LENS-  
STEP 3Rotate the lens barrel slightly  
Using both hands, rotate the lens barrel counter-  
clockwise until the screw heads align with the larg-  
er end of their slots on the lens.  
Rotate Slightly  
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INSTALLATION AND SETUP  
STEP 4Pull lens assembly out  
Carefully pull the lens assembly straight out of the projector  
and set aside.  
Remove Lens Assembly  
STEP 5Install new lens assembly  
IMPORTANT: Remove the rear (smallest) lens cap from the new  
lens. Make sure the front lens cap remains on during installation.  
Align the large cut-out area on the lens flange to the bottom of the  
lens mount (which has a matching cut-out). The 3 lens assembly slots  
should align with the lens mount screws so that the screw heads will fit  
through the large end of the slots (see Orientation figure).  
NOTE: On most lenses, a small extra “keying” slot located at approxi-  
mately 2 o’clock on the lens flange will align with a set screw in the same  
location on the lens mount, preventing the lens from being installed in the  
wrong orientation. If the lens flange does not seem to fit into place over all  
screws, try rotating the lens assembly in one direction or another.  
Orientation  
With the lens assembly aligned and the screws inserted through the flange, use both hands to  
rotate the lens barrel clockwise until the lens mount screw heads lock into the small end of the  
lens assembly slots.  
Secure the 3 lens mount screws.  
STEP 6Reposition the projector for new lens  
Remove the front lens cap and reposition the projector closer or further from the screen as nec-  
essary for the screen and the new lens type (refer to Throw Distance section 2.6). In a permanent  
installation, always use the appropriate throw distance formula to calculate the distance accurate-  
ly Power up and test. Adjust offsets as necessary.  
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Adjust Image  
ZOOM: With the input image displayed, rotate the textured ring on the  
lens barrel to increase or decrease the image size (this requires a zoom  
lens). If you do not have a zoom lens or you can not adjust the image  
enough, the projector may not be positioned at the proper throw distance  
for your screen size. Power down, unplug the projector and move it  
towards or away from the screen.  
Zoom  
FOCUS: At the lens opening, turn the focus tab to focus the image  
clearly.  
Focus  
1.33  
Anamorphic Lens  
1.42  
Anamorphic Lens  
1.90  
Anamorphic Lens  
960P 16x9  
1024P 16x9  
1024P 2.35:1  
OFFSETS: Turn either or both of the adjustment screws (with the pro-  
vided hex driver) adjacent to the lens if you need to align the image with  
your screen-turn the top screw to raise or lower the image. Turn the bot-  
tom screw to shift the image left or right. Re-check focus.  
V
H
Menu  
OTHER: Press  
to refine other display parameters as described in  
Section 3.3 Using the Keypad.  
Adjust Image (Motorized Models)  
NOTE: Only for units equipped with motorized lens control.  
Lens  
With the input image displayed, press  
on any keypad.  
ON  
OFF  
Scroll menu with  
and  
If you’ve just installed the lens, select “Calibrate Lens”  
before making any adjustments (See section 3 for  
details). Then, with the Lens Control menu displayed,  
use the keypad as shown to the left, Motorized Lens  
Adjustment, to focus the image clearly and, if a zoom  
lens is present, to increase or decrease image size. If  
desired, adjust horizontal and/or vertical offsets to shift  
the lens and image location - ranges are shown in 2.7  
Vertical and Horizontal Position.  
Lens Control  
Focus 3140  
Zoom 5711  
Adjust with  
and  
Lens Horizontal Offset 4881  
Lens Vertical Offset 2664  
Intelligent Lens System  
Calibrate Lens  
Center Lens  
= No offsets (approx.)  
Motorized Lens Adjustments  
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Menu  
Press  
to refine other display parameters, if necessary. See 3.5 Using Inputs and Memory Banks if you want  
to work with other source inputs or defined memory banks.  
You may want to reduce initial setup time by starting with an “Auto Setup”. The projector will automatically  
optimize a variety of display settings according to the incoming source detected. You can then re-adjust these  
settings at any time, if desired.  
2.3  
Installation Considerations  
Although this projector delivers a high brightness quality output, final display quality could be  
compromised if the projector is not properly installed. This subsection discusses issues you  
should consider before proceeding with a final installation. Even if you do not intend to use the  
projectors in a fixed and permanent installation, this subsection will help you to better understand  
what you can do to enhance display performance.  
Lifting  
For any new installation, you will likely have to safely lift the projector into place. Keep in mind  
that the projector is quite heavy, and the aid of a CO2 or other type of mechanical lift is highly  
recommended.  
2.4  
Additional Considerations  
Here are some other considerations and tips which can help you improve your installation:  
Ventilation is an important factor when preparing a projection room. The ambient  
temperature should be kept constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector  
away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature can  
cause drifts in the projector circuitry that may affect performance.  
!
!
Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and  
transformers. Common sources of these are slide projectors, speakers, power amplifiers, ele-  
vators, etc.  
For rear screen applications, less space is required if a mirror is used to fold the optical path.  
Choose the right screen size for the application:  
U As screen size increases, magnification increases and reduces brightness. Select a screen  
size which is appropriate for the theater, but not larger than what is required.  
U Installing a large screen in a small room is similar to watching television close up; too  
large a screen can overpower a room. A good rule of thumb is to be no closer than 1.5  
times the width of the screen.  
U Larger screens require greater attention to lighting conditions.  
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2.5  
Throw Distances - Placement Section  
Projector  
Optical  
Screen  
VX-4c/VX-6c  
Throw Distance  
Resolution  
Aspect Ratio  
720p  
Lens 1: 0.8  
720p  
1.78:1 or 1.33:1  
Lens 2: 2.2 - 4.0  
Lens 3: 4.0 - 7.0  
960p  
1024p  
1024p  
Lens 1: 1.65 - 3.0  
Lens 2: 3.0 - 5.25  
960p  
1024p  
1024p  
1.78:1  
1.78:1  
2.35:1  
Lens 1: 1.55 - 2.80  
Lens 2: 2.80 - 4.90  
Lens 1: 1.15 - 2.10  
w/ 2.35 aspect ratio Lens 2: 2.10 - 3.65 w/ 2.35 aspect ratio  
The VX-4c/VX-6c 720P system offers high definition resolution in a 16:9 format, while providing multiple  
aspect ratio selection. Without the use of an anamorphic system.  
The VX-4c/VX-6c 960P system provides a 26% increase in brightness and resolution over the base 720P con-  
figuration. (Using a 1.33 x Anamorphic lens)  
The VX-4c/VX-6c 1024P system yields digital cinema resolution by employing every available pixel for a max-  
imum picture clarity and brightness. (Using a 1.42 x Anamorphic lens)  
The VX-4c/VX-6c 1024P/2.35:1 system also makes the maximum resolution fully available, on a 2.35:1 aspect  
ratio screen. All other common aspect ratios are selectable using the constant height approach. This system was  
created for the true cinemaphile owning a theater with a cinemascope screen. (Using a 1.90 x Anamorphic lens)  
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Always consult this section when planning a projector installation. See also section 2.7 and 2.8, Projector  
Position and Mounting.  
Calculating Throw Distance  
Correct throw distance depends on the screen size and lens present-the larger the image needed,  
the greater the distance you must allow between the lens and screen. Once you know the screen  
size and lens type present, you can calculate the precise throw distance you require by using the  
appropriate formula as found in this appendix.  
Throw distance is the distance between the projector front feet and the screen. This measurement  
is not necessarily parallel to the floor-i.e., the projector and screen may be inclined.  
NOTE: If your projector is tilted  
up or down in relation to the  
screen, as is sometimes the case  
for large venues or elevated  
installations, throw distance still  
represents the smallest measure-  
ment between the screen and  
front feet centers.  
Pre-calculated throw distances for the complete range of lens types and screen sizes appear in the  
charts and graphs on the following pages. Refer to these examples to quickly determine the prop-  
er throw distance (±5%) for your installation and lens.  
NOTE: Variable operating ranges for zoom lenses appear in graphs only.  
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2.6  
Vertical & Horizontal Position  
THE VERTICAL POSITION of the projector in relation to the screen also depends on the size  
of the screen and the lens type. Correct vertical position helps ensure that the image will be rec-  
tangular in shape rather than keystoned (having non-parallel sides) and that image focus and  
brightness both remain optimized.  
In addition, vertical position of the image can be manually offset-that is, moved up or down-by  
turning the top screw on the front of the projector (the bottom screw if the projector is ceiling  
mounted). The range of adjustment is roughly 130%, depending on the specific lens you are using  
and whether or not you are also offsetting horizontally. See Table 1 for the percentage of the  
image that can be displayed above and below the center of each type of lens designed for this pro-  
jector. These image offsets are also illustrated below (Fixed Lenses) and on the following page  
(Zoom Lenses).  
Table 1. Maximum % of Image Offset from Lens Center  
Lens Type Max. Recommended Image Offset  
0.8:1  
1.5 - 2.2:1  
2.2 - 4:1  
4 - 7:1  
105%  
129%  
129%  
137%  
100%  
117%  
117%  
126%  
Maximum Vertical Offsets (FIXED LENSES)  
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Maximum Vertical Offsets (ZOOM LENSES)  
NOTES: 1) If you cannot raise or lower the image enough using  
mechanical vertical offsets, try adjusting V-Shift in the Scaling  
Parameters menu (see 3.6, Adjusting the Image). 2) If the image  
becomes keystoned or exhibits uneven brightness, the projector  
may simply be too high or low in relation to the screen.  
3) Recommended offset ranges can be exceeded, however this may  
affect image quality. 4) Simultaneous horizontal and vertical  
offset limits the adjustment range of each.  
THE HORIZONTAL POSITION of the image can be offset-that is, shifted left or right of lens center-by  
turning the bottom screw on the front of the projector (the top screw if the projector is ceiling mounted). The  
maximum horizontal offsets for the lenses designed for this projector is shown on the following page. For this  
projector, this value expresses the maximum percentage of the image that can be projected to one side of the lens  
center (roughly 80%, depending on the lens).  
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Maximum Horizontal Offset (ALL LENSES)  
2.7  
Mounting  
For typical front or rear floor mounts, mount the projector on a secure table  
or cart. Take care with a mobile cart-avoid sudden stops, excessive force and  
uneven surfaces that may cause the projector and cart combination to over-  
turn.  
The table or cart should be reasonably level. Fine adjustments to the projec-  
tor level can be made by adjusting the height of the projector legs.  
Special Mounting  
Note that projector can be rotated and mounted at any vertical angle-i.e., you can tilt the face of  
the projector up or down as much as desired for your installation. The side-to-side tilt, however,  
must not exceed 15° (see below). This limit ensures that the arc lamp in the projector operates  
properly and safely. Always make sure that exhaust air from the projector does not vent towards  
the lens, otherwise you may detect heat waves in your projected image.  
Horizontal and Vertical Tilt Ranges  
You must use the proper ceiling mount fixture or stacking kit for your projector. For more infor-  
mation, contact your Runco Dealer.  
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2.8  
Folded Optics  
In rear screen applications where space behind the pro-  
jector is limited, a mirror may be used to fold the opti-  
cal path. The position of the projector and mirror must  
be accurately set-if considering this type of installation,  
call your Runco dealer for assistance.  
2.9  
Source Connections  
The rear panel of the projector provides standard input panels to which you may connect a vari-  
ety of sources. See below - the lower left area (INPUT 1) typically accepts an RGB signal from  
an external RGB source (such as the VHD Ultra Controller), or it can also be used for YPbPr sig-  
nals from DTV sources. The upper right panel-the Video Decoder Module-accepts only compos-  
ite video at INPUT 3 or S-video at INPUT 4 from devices such as VCRs, laser disc players or  
DVD players. There are also several optional interfaces available for connecting other sources at  
INPUT 2. Such an option installs in the upper left area, just below the audio connectors. For any  
input, including the optional inputs, audio with loop through connects at the audio input panel  
located between the license label area and INPUT 2.  
Note: The decoder module is an option; it is not supplied with the Projector.  
Vivix Controller  
Connect Control Line  
From Vivix Controller  
Rear Connector Panel  
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2.10 RGB Signals  
INPUT 1 provides 5 BNCs (connectors) for linking to a variety of sources. The typical connec-  
tion would be to an RGB source such as the VHD Ultra Controller, computers or DTV decoders  
with an RGB output. This projector supports multiple sync types with RGB signals: sync-on-  
green, composite sync, and separate H & V syncs.  
NOTES: Depending on the source, you may need a custom adapter cable that has BNC connec-  
tors at the projector end and a different type of connector at the other (such as a 15-pin “D” con-  
nector for computer sources). Contact your Runco dealer.  
Connect the SYNC BNC input(s) first. Then connect the red, green and blue source outputs to the  
RED, GREEN, and BLUE BNCs on the INPUT 1 panel. If the source uses sync-on-green, only  
the red, green, and blue connections are required. If the source provides a composite sync output,  
connect it to the SYNC input labeled HOR/COMP. If the source provides separate horizontal  
and vertical sync outputs, connect horizontal sync to the SYNC input labeled HOR/COMP and  
connect vertical sync to SYNC input labeled VERT. See below.  
NOTE: To connect YPbPr signals, such as from analog HDTV sources, to INPUT 1, use the red,  
green and blue BNCs as described in YPbPr Signals later in this section.  
Connecting RGB Input  
AUDIO for INPUT 1: To control audio levels in an audio/visual system, connect pre-amplified (line level) audio  
inputs to the “IN 1” left and right channel audio inputs located near the top left corner of the rear input panel.  
Then connect external audio amplification equipment to audio “OUT” for sound output. Audio connection  
cables require standard RCA type phono plugs.  
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2.11 Keypad Protocols and Conversion  
The keypad is assigned “A” as its default protocol, which is simply a collection of settings that  
determine how the keypad operates. Once assigned, this protocol remains in effect until it is  
changed-that is, the keypad will operate as it currently does until you change its protocol.  
Protocols are most useful for multiple-projector applications. For example, you might want to  
change a keypad protocol if you are working with two projectors and two remote keypads in the  
same room and need to control each projector independently (see below). When Keypad A has a  
different protocol than Keypad B, each keypad communicates only with the projector having a  
matching protocol. Or, if you have a network of two or more projectors connected together via  
RS-232 serial ports, you may want only certain projectors to respond to a wired keypad, thus you  
can use different protocols to limit responses.  
NOTE: Matching the protocol on the projector to that of a keypad is done through a setting in the  
Serial Setup menu. See 3.7, Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls for further  
information on how to change the projectors infrared sensor (rear and front) protocol.  
A protocol for either type of remote keypad - IR or wired - can be changed through software com-  
mands entered on the keypad. A new protocol set through software commands remains in effect  
until the keypad batteries are removed and replaced (if an IR remote), or until the keypad is  
unplugged (if a wired remote). A remote can also be changed manually -you can “hard-wire” new  
jumper settings inside the keypad so that they remain in effect until you change the hard-wiring.  
A hard-wired protocol can be temporarily overridden by the software protocol change, effective  
until the keypad is unplugged and plugged in again (if a wired remote) or until a battery is  
removed (if an IR remote).  
Independent Keypads and Projectors  
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Remote KeypadProtocol - IR OR WIRED KEYPAD -  
The standard IR remote keypad or the optional wired remote can be set to one of two  
different protocols - “A” or “B”. To hard-wire a protocol to “A” or “B” in either remote,  
follow Steps 1 through 5:  
Step 1ꢀ  
Unplug the keypad from the projector (applies to wired remote only).  
Step 2ꢀ  
Unlatch and open the empty battery compartment on the back of the keypad as shown below.  
NOTE: A wired keypad opens as shown, but a cable passes through the battery compartment  
cover.  
Opening the Keypad  
Step 3ꢀ  
Find the 4 jumpers located along the latching side of the battery compartment. These jumpers set  
the keypad protocol and other settings so that the keypad functions in a certain manner.  
Step 4:Set the Jumpers  
Set the jumpers as shown on the following page. Take care to refer to the correct part of the draw-  
ing - IR or wired (optional). Use tweezers or needle-nose pliers to remove and replace each  
jumper as necessary.  
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J1 jumper: For either remote, set between pins 1 and 2 to set as Protocol “A”. Set between  
pins 2 and 3 to set as Protocol “B”.  
J2 jumper: For either remote, set between pins 2 and 3 as shown; otherwise, the projector  
will not respond correctly to keypad commands.  
J3 jumper: For the IR remote, make sure that the jumper is set between pins 2 and 3 as  
shown. For the wired remote, make sure that the jumper is set between pins 1 and 2 as  
shown.  
J4 jumper: For the IR remote, make sure that the jumper is set between pins 1 and 2 as  
shown. For the wired remote, make sure that the jumper is set between pins 2 and 3 as  
shown.  
Step 5ꢀ  
Replace battery compartment cover. Plug into projector (wired keypad only) and test.  
Locating and Setting the Jumpers  
NOTE: A wired keypad can be converted into an IR remote keypad, and vice versa. Follow the  
settings shown above, adding or deleting the cable and batteries as required. The cable with 3-  
pin XLR connector is available separately from your dealer.  
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SHORTCUT METHOD:  
You can also issue software protocol settings through the keypad. These software commands  
will be lost when the keypad is either unplugged or when a battery is removed - the keypad will  
revert back to the hard-wired jumper settings (see above) until you enter the software com-  
mands again.  
Input1  
Input1  
Color  
Color  
Pixel  
Pixel  
Position  
Position  
1
2
Press  
Press  
= Protocol “A”  
= Protocol “B”  
NOTE: If you change any keypad to a new protocol and the projector stops responding, the  
projector may be set to a conflicting protocol. Use the projectors built-in keypad to access the  
Serial Setup menu. Under “Front IR” or “Back IR” or “Wired Keypad”, select the protocol that  
matches the new protocol of the keypad at hand. The projector should now respond  
properly.  
2.12 Converting a Keypad  
If desired, you can convert an IR remote keypad into a wired remote keypad and vice versa.  
TO CHANGE FROM INFRARED TO WIRED:  
Remove battery compartment cover from back of keypad.  
Remove batteries.  
Wait 1-2 minutes.  
Plug the keypad cable (available separately) into the empty battery com-  
partment. Make sure that the battery cover is notched smoothly to accom-  
modate the cable.  
Set keypad protocol as desired, using “wired” jumper settings.  
Replace battery compartment cover.  
Plug into the 3-pin XLR port at the rear panel of the projector.  
TO CHANGE FROM WIRED TO INFRARED:  
Unplug the keypad from the projector.  
Open the keypad back and unplug the keypad cable.  
Wait 1-2 minutes.  
Install batteries (see Section 4.3).  
Set keypad protocol as desired, using “IR” jumper settings.  
Replace battery compartment cover.  
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ISF 3C Calibration  
The Splash Screen:  
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Custom built for:  
J. Chan  
By  
This screen appears for 10 sec. upon startup everything  
it shows customer name and calibrator’s name. It is the  
seal of a properly calibrated projector.  
Runco  
The World's Finest  
Home Theater Products  
ISF Calibrated by:  
Andy Siedschlag  
From Runco Digital Home Cinema, select Installation use  
passcode 3151 for access.  
Then select Operational Parameters from the menu items.  
Once in the Operational Parameters menu select ISF C3  
Calibration. The menu will appear as shown to the right:  
ISF C3 Calibration  
Customer Name  
Calibrator Name  
Date of Calibration  
Next Calibration  
J. Chan  
Andy S.  
11/17/03  
11/17/04  
• Use  
• Use  
• Use  
to select characters  
to move cursor  
to accept input data  
Note: 3151 Passcode  
Enter  
How to select day / night color balance modes:  
For Image Adjust menu see page 3-22  
ISF Night  
ISF Day  
6500K  
9300K  
Custom 1  
Custom 2  
Custom 3  
Custom 4  
Infinite Adjustable  
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How to read and reset the calibration counter. From Runco Digital Home Cinema select  
Information to read time elapsed since last calibration reset counter from Operational  
Parameters Menu.  
Information  
Customer Name  
Calibrator Name  
Date of Calibration  
Next Calibration  
J. Chan  
Andy S.  
11/17/03  
11/17/04  
Name  
Serial No.  
Runco VX-4c / VX-6c  
123456789  
Calibration Counter 5  
Xenon Lamp Adjust 20  
Resolution  
Projector Hours  
152  
Operational Parameters  
Memory Bank Label  
Memory Bank No.  
02  
Sync  
Sample Rate  
120Mhz  
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3.1  
Overview  
This section explains how to use the projector once it has been installed. Please read through these  
pages before using the projector for the first time. An understanding of projector features and how  
to access them will help you to take full advantage of the capabilities of the projector within min-  
utes.  
NOTE: Installation involves locating the projector and adjusting it for use at that location. If you  
have not yet installed the projector, refer to Section 2, Installation and Setup.  
3.2  
Projector Basics  
Most projector functions and adjustments are entered through keypad commands that either con-  
trol the projector directly or activate a system of intuitive menus. Variations in settings can be  
defined and retained in the projector’s internal memory as a custom Memory Bank, with up to 99  
different Memory Banks possible.  
Lamp access  
inside  
Front IR Sensor  
LCD status  
window  
Rear  
IR sensor  
Focus  
ring  
AC  
Adjustable  
feet (4)  
Vertical  
offset  
Filter side panel  
Horizontal  
offset  
Input panel handle (2)  
Input panel  
Video input  
RGB input  
Hard reset  
Serial ports  
Audio input Wired kypd. port  
Status LEDs  
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!
AC LINE CORD INPUT - The projector requires AC power of 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz  
(11.5 amps @ 100 VAC, 5.5 amps @ 220 VAC). Always use the line cord that is supplied with  
the projector-the projector requires this high-current 13A rated cord. See complete power speci-  
fications in Section 5.  
WARNING  
!
!
Do not attempt operation if the AC supply is not  
within the specified voltage and power range.  
STATUS/POWER LEDS - Two LEDs (light emitting diodes) located in the lower right corner of  
the rear connector panel indicate projector “Status” (top) and “Power” (bottom). During normal  
operation, the “Power” light is steady green and the “Status” light flashes green each time a key  
is pressed or when the projector receives a serial command. Use the following as a guide:  
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Reading the Status LEDs  
NOTE: A steady red power light accompanied by a coded pattern of red and yellow flashes from  
the status light indicates an internal system error. Consult the rear LCD display for an explana-  
tion, and see 3.8, Error Conditions. Should the problem persist, contact your Runco dealer.  
REMOTE WIRED KEYPAD CONNECTOR (3-pin XLR) - For optional tethered remote control  
of the projector.  
LCD STATUS DISPLAY - Visual feedback for monitoring projector activities and status.  
INFRARED SENSORS - The infrared (IR) sensors on the front and rear of the projector receive  
infrared signals from the IR keypad for remote control of projector functions. For proper opera-  
tion make sure that these sensors are not blocked.  
HARD RESET - Emergency access for powering down the projector in the event of a system  
failure. Insert a pen point or small screwdriver.  
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3.3  
Using the Keypad The keypad appears in two locations:  
Infrared (IR) Remote for wireless control up to 100 feet away  
Wired Remote (optional) tethered to the rear of the projector  
While each keypad is identical in layout and provides complete control of the projector, you may  
find one keypad more convenient than another for your specific installation and application.  
IR Remote  
The IR Remote Keypad controls the projector by way of wireless communications from a battery-  
powered infrared (IR) transmitter. Use the IR remote keypad the same way you would use a  
remote keypad supplied with a TV or VCR. When making key presses, point the keypad either  
toward the screen or toward the front or rear of the projector. One of two sensors on the projec-  
tor will detect the signals and relay the commands for internal processing.  
Wired Remote (OPTIONAL)  
The wired remote keypad connects to the 3-pin XLR jack via a 50 ft. cable. It is recommended  
when:  
the lighting conditions are unsuitable for proper IR transmission  
you want to use a separate keypad for each projector in a group  
Guide to Keypads  
Keep in mind the following guidelines:  
1) Press keys one-at-a-time; there are no simultaneous key presses required.  
Power*  
2) For any key having an “*”(  
for example), hold the key for approximately 1 second in  
order to toggle the function with a single key press. For other keys (or to use a “*” key in con-  
ON  
OFF  
junction with  
), a momentary press similar to a mouse click is sufficient.  
or  
3) Press the “lightbulb key” to temporarily illuminate the backlight for the keys without sending  
any other command.  
ON  
OFF  
4)  
,
,
, and  
repeat their “arrow” actions when held down. For other keys,  
release and press again to repeat an action.  
5) If you press a key while the projector is busy with another action, such as during a power-up,  
the key press may not take effect.  
Keypad Commands  
Specific keypad commands are explained below:  
Power*  
Power ON/OFF  
Press and hold for approximately 1 second to turn the projector on or off with a single key press.  
ON  
OFF  
Power*  
Or press  
followed immediately by  
or  
if you want to guarantee the correct toggle  
(useful if you are unsure of the present status).  
NOTES: 1) Whenever the projector is turned off, the lamp cooling fans remain on for about five  
minutes to cool the lamp. 2) It is a good idea to avoid turning a projector back on until it has been  
off for a few minutes. Hot re-strikes of the lamp may reduce lamp life.  
Input1  
Input 1  
Press  
Input1  
to select the source connected to INPUT 1 on the projector (data input). This is the  
same as entering.  
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Input2  
Input 2  
Press  
Input2  
to select the source connected to INPUT 2 on the projector (an optional interface).  
Input  
2
0
This is the same as entering  
.
Input3  
Input 3  
Press  
Input3  
to select the source connected to INPUT 3 on the projector (composite video). This is  
Input  
3
the same as entering  
0
.
Input4  
Input 4  
Press  
Input4  
to select the source connected to INPUT 4 on the projector (S-Video). This is the same  
Input  
4
0
as entering  
Input  
Input  
Input  
n
n
Press  
when you want to display from a specific source location, such as a switcher  
connected serially to the projector's switcher port. The first digit represents the number you have  
assigned to your switcher (usually 1-9, or "0" for one of the four inputs on the projector). The sec-  
ond digit represents the switcher's slot number (1-9). For example:  
Input  
1
2
= display data from switcher 1, slot 2.  
Input  
NOTES: 1) Although you do not need to use the input key, you can also use  
to access the four  
0
input "slots" on the projector itself: use as the first digit (representing the projector as the  
4
1
2
3
switcher), then  
,
,
,or  
as the second digit (the desired input slot number). in combi-  
nation with higher numbers is an invalid entry. 2) See 3.5, Using Channels and Inputs for a  
detailed explanation of inputs.  
Input  
NOTE:  
key behavior during a presentation depends on whether or not the Memory Bank  
List option is selected in the OSD Settings menu. You can choose to have on-screen feedback  
Input  
when you press  
, or you may prefer to enter the desired source location "blind", i.e., without  
on-screen feedback. See OSD Settings later in this section.  
Chan  
Memory Bank  
Chan  
Press  
to select a specific source setup (Memory Bank) defined and stored in projector mem-  
ory. Once you enter a 2-digit Memory Bank number (or, if there is a list displayed, highlight it  
Enter  
and press  
), the display will automatically change and update according to the numerous  
setup parameters defined for that Memory Bank.  
Chan  
NOTE:  
key behavior during a presentation depends on whether or not the Bank List option  
is selected in the OSD Settings menu. You can choose to use a scrollable list of Memory Banks  
Chan  
when you press  
, or you may prefer to enter the desired Memory Bank number "blind", i.e.,  
without on-screen feedback. See OSD Settings later in this section.  
Stby*  
Standby  
Press  
Stby*  
and hold for approximately 1 second to blank all display and mute the audio output  
Stby*  
while keeping the projector in a warmed-up and ready state. Or quickly press and release  
ON  
OFF  
and follow immediately by  
if you want to guarantee the correct toggle (useful if you  
or  
are unsure of the present status). Note that the lamp and electronics remain ON in standby mode,  
even though the image turns to black and most functions are disabled. To leave standby, press and  
Stby*  
OFF  
Stby*  
Menu  
Exit  
hold  
again (or use  
). Or simply press  
or  
.
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Menu  
Menu  
Menu  
Press  
to display the Runco Digital Home Cinema menu. A list of several options appears for  
Menu  
access to specific functions, such as Memory Banks or Image Adjustments. Press  
again to  
remove all menus and return to the displayed source.  
Enter  
Enter  
Enter  
Press  
to select a highlighted item, to toggle a checkbox (checked vs. unchecked), or to accept  
a parameter adjustment and return to the previous menu or image.  
Exit  
Exit  
Exit  
Press  
to return to the previous level, such as the previous menu.  
Exit  
NOTE:  
does not save changes within text editing boxes (including number editing of a slide-  
bars) or within pull-down lists. It acts as a "cancel" in these cases.  
Arrow Keys  
The arrow keys have a variety of functions depending on the situation. Some typical uses are  
described below. See also Editing Text later in Section 3.  
Use  
or  
to change a slidebar value-hold as desired for contin-  
uous adjustment (note the adjustment increments and range depend on the  
parameter being adjusted).  
Use  
without having to display the list first.  
Use or to jump between "pages", such as in Help or lengthy  
pull-down lists.  
or  
to change to a different option within a pull-down list  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
or  
decrease the value in the second (bottom) slidebar of a double slidebar.  
Use the  
keys to navigate within a menu, pull-down list or text box, or to increase  
Or  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
You can also use  
in conjunction with certain toggle keys-i.e., those including an  
or  
asterisk symbol-to ensure a toggle only in the desired direction. When turning the projector on,  
for instance, you may be too far from the projector to know whether it is really off or if the shut-  
Power*  
ter is merely closed. If you press  
and hold it for approximately 1 second in hopes of turning  
the projector on, the projector will actually turn off if the projector was already on. Instead, to  
avoid the risk of toggling in the wrong direction, quickly press and release normally the function  
Power*  
key you wish to toggle (in this case  
). Then immediately (within 2 seconds) press either  
ON  
OFF  
as desired. The specific toggle will occur.  
or  
Toggle keys are labeled with an asterisk on the keypad. They are listed below:  
ON  
Shutter*  
+
+
+
+
+
+
= close the shutter (OPTIONAL)  
= open the shutter (OPTIONAL)  
= put the projector in standby mode  
= leave standby  
= turn the projector on  
= turn the projector off  
OFF  
ON  
Shutter*  
Stby*  
Stby*  
OFF  
ON  
Power*  
Power*  
OFF  
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ON  
Mute*  
+
+
+
+
= turn the audio and menu display on  
= turn the audio and menu display off  
= turn the menu system on  
OFF  
ON  
Mute*  
OSD*  
OSD*  
= turn the menu system off  
OFF  
Color  
Color  
Color  
Press  
to adjust the color saturation level, i.e. the amount of color in a video image. Lower  
settings produce less saturated colors - a setting of "0" produces a black and white image, for  
example. If the color level is too high, colors will be overpowering and unrealistic. Use and  
desired color saturation level is displayed. This is not used when an RGB source is  
until the  
input.  
Tint  
Tint  
Tint  
Press  
to adjust the red/green color hue for true color reproduction of NTSC video signals.  
For best results, adjust tint while displaying a proper test pattern - otherwise, it is recommended  
that tint remain at its default setting. Use  
is not used when an RGB source is input.  
and  
until the desired tint is displayed. This  
Detail  
Detail  
Detail  
Press  
to adjust the sharpness of a video image (it is of limited use for non-video). Use  
until you reach the desired level of detail, keeping in mind that any level of detail  
and  
above 3 will also introduce a certain degree of noise in the image. Set below 3 to filter the signal  
and remove noise from a noisy source. This is not used when an RGB source is input.  
Cont  
Contrast  
Press  
Use  
Cont  
to increase or decrease the difference between light and dark areas of your image.  
and until you reach the desired level of contrast, making sure that the whites  
remain bright but not distorted or tinted (i.e., "crushed").  
Bright  
Brightness  
Press  
Bright  
to increase or decrease the amount of perceived light in the image so that black just  
and until you reach the desired level. See 3.6, Adjusting  
changes to very dark gray. Use  
the Image (Scaling Parameters subsection). Avoid "crushing", or distorted blacks and/or whites.  
Vol  
Volume  
Vol  
Press  
to control the audio level. Use  
and  
until you reach the desired volume.  
Pixel  
Pixel  
Press  
use  
Pixel  
to access the pixel tracking and pixel phase double slidebar. Adjust pixel tracking first:  
and to increase or decrease the frequency of the pixel sampling clock to correct  
ON  
OFF  
consistency of the image. For proper phase, use  
and  
to increase or decrease pixel phase  
so that any shimmer disappears and the image is stable throughout. See 3.6, Adjusting the Image  
(H & V Scaling subsections) for a complete explanation of tracking and phase.  
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Position  
Position  
Press  
Position  
to move the image using the double slidebar. At the slidebar, use  
and  
to  
ON  
OFF  
move the image left or right, use  
and  
to move the image up or down.  
Shutter*  
Shutter (OPTIONAL)  
Shutter*  
If your projector has a mechanical lens shutter (a.k.a. dowser) installed, press and hold  
for  
approximately 1 second to toggle the shutter closed or open with a single key press (this also  
Shutter*  
blanks the image electronically). Or quickly press and release  
and follow immediately with  
ON  
OFF  
or  
if you want to guarantee the correct toggle (useful if you are unsure of the present  
status). Close the shutter whenever you want to mute all display yet maintain access to projector  
Shutter*  
functions. Open the shutter to regain the display. With no shutter installed,  
image electronically, but the blanking is not quite as black.  
still blanks the  
NOTES: 1) The status of the shutter is shown in the LCD window on the rear panel of the pro-  
jector. 2) Upon power-up, the shutter is open. 3) The lamp remains on.  
Mute*  
Mute  
Mute*  
Mute*  
Use  
to mute audio and/or hide the current menu. Press  
and hold for approximately 1  
Mute*  
second to toggle the audio on or off with a single key press. Or quickly press and release  
ON  
OFF  
and follow immediately with  
or  
if you want to guarantee the correct toggle (useful if  
you are unsure of the present status). In either case, a small message appears on screen to signi-  
fy mute status.  
Func  
Function Key  
Func  
When no menus are on-screen or active, press  
cific color or colors in the display. For example,  
followed by a 2-digit number to enable a spe-  
Func  
6
4
will display only red and green data,  
Func  
6
7
will display all colors data. The list of available color combinations is shown below  
and also appears on the back of the IR remote keypad. DMD enabling can also be accessed  
through the menu system rather than these shortcuts.  
Func  
Func  
Func  
6
6
6
1
2
3
= Red  
= Green  
= Blue  
Func  
Func  
6
6
4
5
= Red and Green  
= Green and Blue  
= Red and Blue  
= All colors  
Func  
Func  
6
6
6
7
Func  
NOTE: Once  
is pressed (with no OSD present), the projector will not respond to non-  
numeric entry until 2 digits have been entered or until 5 seconds of inactivity have elapsed.  
Func  
Use of the  
key within the menu system is noted with the appropriate topic elsewhere in  
Func  
Section 3. For example, press  
a Memory Bank.  
in the Memory Banks menu to enable deletion or copying of  
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OSD*  
OSD (On-screen display)  
OSD*  
Press and hold  
ible). Or press  
for approximately 1 second to toggle menus on or off (i.e., visible or invis-  
ON  
OFF  
followed immediately by  
or  
to guarantee the correct toggle direc-  
OSD*  
tion (useful if you are unsure of the present status). Note that invisible menus are fully function-  
al.  
NOTES: 1) With OSD on, you can still mute menus, error messages, slidebars, etc. with the  
OSD*  
appropriate setting in the OSD Settings menu. 2) The status of the  
LCD window on the rear panel of the projector.  
key is displayed in the  
Help  
Help  
Help  
Help  
Press  
for detailed information about any current menu and highlight. Press  
again to  
Help  
exit. Press  
to access the General Help menu consisting of Using Help, Setup, Keys, Source  
Exit  
(Input) Selection and Stat/Pwr LEDs. Press  
to leave General Help.  
Test  
Test  
Test  
Test  
Press  
to display one of the available test patterns. Press  
again to display the next avail-  
Test  
Exit  
able pattern in the sequence.  
will exit after the last pattern, or press  
at any time to remove  
the current test pattern from the screen and return to the current external source.  
NOTE: For a complete list of all test patterns, see the Advanced menu description later in Section  
3.  
Keypad operating settings (protocols)  
The remote keypad and the optional wired keypad both store keypad operating settings (called  
protocols) in memory. In some advanced applications, such as when you want to use two sepa-  
rate keypads to control two projectors independently, you may want to override the original pro-  
tocol set at manufacture (which is "A or B") for one of the keypads. See section 2.12, Keypad  
Protocols and Conversion for complete instructions.  
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3.4 Navigating the Menus  
Runco Digital Home Cinema  
Most of the controls for the projector are accessed from with-  
Scaling Parameters  
Image Adjustments  
Memory Banks  
Installation  
in the projector's menu system. There are several groups of  
related functions, with each group selectable from the Runco  
Menu  
Digital Home Cinema menu as shown at right. Press  
at  
any time to display the Runco Digital Home Cinema menu.  
Lamp Adjust  
Information  
Load Default  
On the keypad, either enter the number corresponding to the  
2
function menu you wish to access, such as  
for the Image  
Runco Digital Home  
Cinema Menu  
Adjustments menu, or use the  
keys to highlight the desired  
Enter  
option and press  
. The function menu you selected will then  
appear. If you select "Load Default", this will not activate a separate function menu but rather  
begin an automated process of optimizing critical display parameters such as size, position,  
pixel tracking, etc.  
Once you have a function menu displayed, navigate in a similar manner-enter a menu option num-  
Enter  
ber for any numbered option, or use  
to move the highlight and press  
at the desired  
option. Extra long menus have a scroll bar on the right-use the arrow keys to see the remainder  
of the menu. Items that are locked out or do not pertain to the current action appear dimmed and  
cannot be selected.  
NOTES: 1) If there is no signal present, all source-dependent adjustments are disabled. 2) After  
15 minutes of inactivity, the projector leaves the menu system and returns to the presentation.  
3) The Information menu is read-only.  
When finished with a function menu, do one of the following:  
Exit  
Press  
Press  
to return to the previous screen  
to leave the menu system and return to the active source.  
Menu  
On-line Help  
If at any time you are uncertain what to do next, press  
Help  
to display detailed information about  
the current menu or highlighted option. A scroll bar appears on the right-hand side of a help win-  
Help  
dow if there is additional text-use the arrow keys to scroll. Press  
again to exit.  
Scaling Parameters  
H & V Scaling 1000  
V Scaling 1000  
Total H Dots 1688  
Fine V Dots 15  
H - Shift 378  
V - Shift 264  
Help  
With no menus active, press  
to access general Help Topics. Scroll as necessary within a  
Exit  
topic. Press  
appears.  
to return to the source. At the bottom of some menus, a line of 'hint' text also  
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Using Help  
Setup  
Keys  
Source (Input) Selection  
Stat/Pwr LEDs  
Accessing General Help Topics  
Time-outs  
Whenever there are on-screen menus such as when there is a slidebar, menu, message or test pat-  
tern displayed, you have limited time in which to make a keypad entry before the graphic disap-  
pears. These time-outs vary depending on the current display, as shown in the following chart:  
Using Slidebars and Other Controls  
TIME OUTS  
ISF 3C Screen  
Slidebar (from pres.)  
Slidebar (from menu)  
Lamp Timer Msg.  
Channel entry  
10 seconds  
5 seconds  
15 minutes  
30 seconds  
5 seconds  
15 minutes  
Other  
Most of the function menus allow you to change settings by using slidebars, checkboxes, and  
pull-down lists. To select a slidebar, toggle a checkbox status, or view a pull-down list, do one of  
the following within the function menu:  
Enter the menu option number corresponding to the setting you wish to change (for  
2
example, press to select Vertical Scaling in the Scaling Parameters menu).  
Enter  
Or move the highlight to the desired parameter and press  
.
Or move the highlight to the option desired and press  
or  
.
Or bypass the menus entirely and use a single key to immediately access an adjustment  
during your presentation (note: applies only to options having their own key, such as  
Color, Tint, Contrast, Brightness, and Volume).  
Enter  
Once selected, change the setting as desired (see below) and press  
current function menu.  
to save and return to the  
Slidebars in menus - The current value for a given parameter, such as size  
V Scaling 1000  
or vertical scaling, appears to the left of its slidebar icon (window). This  
number often expresses a percentage, or it may have units associated with it (such as pixels,  
degrees Kelvin, etc.), depending on the specific option. Press or to gradually adjust  
the setting up or down-both the number and the length of the bar change accordingly (for contin-  
Enter  
uous adjustment, hold down the desired arrow key). Or press  
to activate a slidebar text box  
Exit  
Enter  
for specific number entry via the keypad, then press  
cancel).  
or  
or  
to save (or press  
to  
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Double slidebars - In double slidebars, such as the  
pixel tracking/pixel phase double slidebar, adjust the  
top slidebar with or as desired. When you  
have finished with the top slidebar (whether changed  
ON  
OFF  
or not), adjust the bottom slidebar with  
When you are done, press  
or  
.
Exit  
to return to your pres-  
entation. For fast continuous adjustments, hold down  
the desired arrow key.  
"Direct" slidebars - For quick access, you can often use a slidebar (or double slidebar) without  
Cont  
traveling the menu system. For example, simply press  
to immediately display the same con-  
trast slidebar accessed with the Contrast option in the Image Adjustments menu. Direct slidebars  
are listed below.  
LIST OF DIRECT SLIDEBARS  
Position  
H-Shift or V-Shift  
Pixel  
Pixel Tracking or Phase  
Vol  
Volume  
Cont  
Contrast  
Bright  
Brightness  
Color  
Color  
Tint  
Tint  
Detail  
Detail  
Enter  
Use the arrow keys to adjust a direct slidebar, or press  
and enter a specific number from the  
Enter  
Exit  
Enter  
keypad , then  
or  
or  
to save ( or  
to cancel). When you are done, press  
to  
save and return to your presentation.  
NOTES: 1) You can still adjust a direct slidebar as usual if the menu display is turned off (see  
OSD*  
or OSD Settings menu) - the slidebar just won't be visible. 2) A direct slidebar disappears  
if it is not used within 5 seconds.  
Checkboxes - Conditions are present if its adjacent checkbox contains a checkmark. To toggle  
Enter  
the checkbox, simply highlight and press  
, or highlight and use  
to check and  
to  
uncheck. For a checkbox that is numbered, simply enter the number of the option to toggle the  
checkbox.  
Pull-down lists - To see a pull-down list of options available for a given parameter labeled with  
a T, you can:  
Enter  
Highlight it and press  
Or enter the menu option number.  
ON  
OFF  
or  
Use  
keys to navigate up and down within the list (the current choice is noted  
Enter  
with a small X). Press  
to choose an option from the list, if desired.  
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OSD Settings  
A
L
OSD Postion  
Variable  
L
A
A
A
A
A
L
40  
20  
H Position  
V Position  
Show M. Bank List  
Show Adjust Bar  
Show Messages  
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
Example of Pull-Down List  
Or, if you prefer to quickly scroll through a list without first pulling it down, highlight the option  
Enter  
and use  
or  
. Press  
when the desired choice appears.  
NOTES: 1) Press  
or  
to jump between "pages" in an extra long pull-down list. 2) Press  
Enter  
while in a pull-down list to cancel any change.  
Editing Text  
ACTIVATE THE EDIT WINDOW: To enter or edit text, highlight the desired parameter (such  
Enter  
as a Memory Bank name) and press  
to activate its adjacent edit window. Any previously  
entered text is displayed with its first character highlighted in a square cursor, signifying that this  
character is ready for editing.  
NAVIGATE WITHIN THE EDIT WINDOW: Press  
to move the cursor forward or  
to move the cursor backwards as desired.  
EDITA CHARACTER: To edit a highlighted char-  
acter, use and to scroll through the alphabet,  
numbers, spaces and punctuation available. When  
the character you need appears, press  
to select it-the cursor will move to the next  
character of current text, if present. Note that you  
can also enter a number directly from the keypad-it  
will be accepted and the cursor will move on.  
Entering Text  
ADD OR DELETE A CHARACTER OR SPACE: To insert a space at the cursor location, press  
Func  
Func  
. To delete a highlighted character (or space), press  
.
Enter  
PRESS  
WHEN FINISHED: To accept the edits and move out of the edit window, press  
Exit  
.
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Exit  
NOTE: Press  
at any time to cancel changes and return to the previously-defined text.  
Editing Numerical Values ꢀ  
Enter numbers directly from the keypad in order to specify numbers representing projectors,  
Memory Banks (source setups), switchers, or slots. As each digit is entered, it is displayed and the  
cursor moves on. Note that Memory Bank numbers are defined with 2 digits-for example, if you  
enter only a single digit (like "7") for a Memory Bank number, the Memory Bank will automati-  
cally be defined as "07". Use "07" to utilize this Memory Bank.  
NOTE: 1) Once you enter the first digit, this digit replaces all old digits. 2) If you press any non-  
numbered key, the number entered up to that point is accepted and updated as the new value.  
Exit  
3) Press  
to cancel editing of numerical values.  
3.5  
Using Inputs and Memory Banks  
NOTE: See Section 2, Installation and Setup, for a full explanation of how to connect a variety  
of sources to the projector.  
The projector stores and automatically recalls up to 99 different Memory Banks (source setups)  
for a variety of inputs. This memory feature allows you to define and conveniently use a wide  
variety of customized setups rather than having to repeatedly re-configure the projector for dif-  
ferent presentations. Each physical source (i.e., input) can have several different Memory Banks  
associated with it.  
Selecting an Input ꢀ  
INPUT - An input simply describes a physical location for an incoming signal connection.  
These connections are always either on the projector itself (one of the four inputs at the rear of  
the projector).  
EXAMPLE:  
Input  
0
1
Input1  
`
= use source connected to the projector, slot #1 (i.e.,  
)
Input1  
Input1  
Input1  
Input1  
Pressing the appropriate direct key -  
,
,
, or  
- is a quick and seamless way to  
display from one of the four inputs connected at the rear of the projector.  
If it is the first time you have used the source/input (or if you used the input but did not define  
a Memory Bank by adjusting anything ), the projector will recognize the new input signal based  
on its frequencies and polarities, and will automatically display an image according to default set-  
tings for such a signal. Note that a graphic source will resize into a full-screen image, whereas  
video or HDTV sources will resize only as much as possible while maintaining their aspect ratio.  
If you used the source once before and changed a display parameter such as contrast, V-Shift  
etc., then a Memory Bank was automatically created and still exists in projector memory (see  
Input  
below). Using an  
key will automatically recall this Memory Bank - and all its setup param-  
eters - and update the display accordingly.  
If more than one Memory Bank exists for the input, the image will be displayed according to  
the setup parameters for the first Memory Bank with matching characteristics.  
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MEMORY BANK - A Memory Bank is a collection of measurements, locations and settings that  
tailor a display to your specific needs. Since source types and applications can vary greatly, you  
will likely want to adjust and define a wide variety of parameters, such as brightness, contrast,  
tint, size, etc., in order to customize and optimize the display coming from a particular source.  
For example, the display settings you choose for a VCR source may be very different from those  
you choose for a high resolution computer source, or one signal may simply vary from another  
signal used earlier through the same input location. Once you have adjusted a display parameter,  
such as pixel tracking or contrast, all current settings are collectively stored in the projector's  
9
0
memory as a unique 2-digit Memory Bank, such as  
. You can have numerous distinct  
Memory Banks available for the same input, any of which can be selected by using the key on the  
keypad followed by the 2-digit Memory Bank number.  
Chan  
NOTE: The  
key may display a Memory Bank list or not, depending on what you have  
defined within the OSD Settings menu (see OSD Settings later in this section). Shown at right  
Chan  
is a sample Memory Bank list available from  
.
Chan  
In order to use Memory Banks (  
on the keypad), you must first create them. See below.  
Creating a New Memory Bank - AUTOMATIC -  
To use a new source with the projector, a new Memory Bank must be added to projector memo-  
ry so that the projector will respond properly to an input signal from that source in the future. A  
new Memory Bank can be created automatically, as described here, or it can be copied from an  
existing Memory Bank and then edited as necessary (see Copying or Deleting Memory Banks  
later in this section).  
Input  
Input1  
Input1  
Input1  
Input1  
When you select a direct input (press  
or  
,
,
, or  
), the existing Memory  
Banks in the projector are searched for matching input and signal parameters. If no match to the  
incoming input signal is found in the currently defined Memory Banks, a new Memory Bank is  
temporarily created based on factory-defined defaults for this signal. The Memory Bank Number  
assigned to this Memory Bank is the lowest available number from 01-99.  
NOTES: 1) An automatic Memory Bank will be discarded unless one or more of its parameters  
are changed, and will not appear in the Bank List (see below). 2) If two Memory Banks have  
the same distinguishing source characteristics except for the reversal of sync connectors (i.e.,  
H-sync and V-sync, are switched), they are still defined as distinct Memory Banks. 3) You can-  
not define a new Memory Bank without a signal present.  
If the incoming signal does match an existing Memory Bank, the image will be set up and dis-  
played as usual according to the parameters currently defined for that Memory Bank.  
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OPERATION  
USING A MEMORY BANK: You can normally  
current bank #  
select a Memory Bank at any time by pressing  
Bank : 02  
Chan  
(see right). If you want to prevent a Memory  
Bank from appearing in this list, you must edit the  
Memory Bank as described in Memory Banks later  
in this section. Such a Memory Bank can still be  
selected by entering its number as shown at right.  
bank name or  
frequency  
bank#  
NOTE: 1) The current Memory Bank is highlighted upon entering the Bank List, or, if this  
Memory Bank is not displayed in the list, the first Memory Bank in the list is highlighted.  
2) Memory Banks created automatically do not appear in the Bank List unless a parameter has  
been changed.  
What Memory Banks Are Defined So Far?  
All available Memory Banks are listed in the Memory Banks menu, which describes how each  
Memory Bank can be accessed and that serves as the gateway for editing, copying and deleting  
Memory Banks.  
Menu  
Press  
to display the Runco Digital Home  
Memory Banks  
Cinema menu. To display the Memory Banks  
01  
02  
03  
1,5 h70.72k - 17.00 -  
3
menu, press  
, or move the highlight to the  
0,1 h70.75k - 17.00 -  
0,1  
h63.90k + 59.94 +  
Enter  
Memory Banks option and press . The Memory  
Banks menu will appear (see sample at right),  
with the active Memory Bank highlighted.  
This menu lists all Memory Banks defined so far  
and indicates how they are connected to the pro-  
jector. The far left column contains current  
All Banks Appear in the  
Memory Banks Menu  
Memory Bank numbers defined. The values in the far right columns indicate horizontal and ver-  
tical frequencies-if a name has been defined for this Memory Bank, it appears here instead. Other  
columns contain details pertaining to each Memory Bank setup, such as its switcher number, slot  
location and a variety of icons indicating access to the Memory Bank. See Editing a Memory  
Banks for details.  
If you have more than a handful of Memory Banks, use  
Memory Banks not visible in this initial display.  
and  
to see the remaining  
To copy, delete or edit any of the Memory Banks listed in the Memory Banks menu, highlight the  
desired Memory Bank and do one of two things:  
Func  
Press  
if you want to copy the selected Memory Bank or delete  
this or other Memory Banks. See Copying or Deleting a Memory Bank, on  
the following page.  
Enter  
Press  
if you want to edit Memory Banks setups (i.e., non-image  
related parameters) for the selected Memory Bank. See Editing a Memory  
Bank, on the following page.  
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OPERATION  
Copying or Deleting Memory Banks ꢀ  
TO COPY A MEMORY BANK, highlight the desired Memory Bank in the Memory Banks  
Func  
menu, then press  
and press  
to go to the Memory Bank Copy/Delete submenu. Select "Copy Current"  
Enter  
- a new Memory Bank will be created. It is identical to original, which still  
remains, but it is identified with the next available number from 01-99. If you change your mind  
Exit  
and do not want to copy the current Memory Bank, press  
to cancel and return to the previ-  
ous menu. Copying Memory Banks is a quick method for creating numerous Memory Banks,  
each of which can then be edited and adjusted for a variety of presentations in the future.  
Memory Banks  
1,5 70.72k - 17.00 -  
1,0 70.75k - 17.00 -  
1,0 63.90k - 59.94 -  
Memory Banks Copy/Delete  
Copy Current  
Memory Banks  
Delete Current Bank  
1,5 70.72k - 17.00 -  
1,0 70.75k - 17.00 -  
1,0 63.90k - 59.94 -  
1,0 15.73k - 59.94 -  
Delete Non-protected Banks  
Delete All Memory Banks  
Copying A Memory Bank  
TO DELETE A MEMORY BANK, highlight the desired Memory Bank in the Memory Banks  
Func  
menu, then press  
to activate the Memory Bank Copy/Delete submenu. Select "Delete  
Enter  
Current Bank" and press  
-a confirmation window will appear to make sure that you really  
want to delete this Memory Bank.  
Memory Banks  
1,5  
1,0  
1,0  
70.72k - 17.00 -  
70.75k - 17.00 -  
63.90k - 59.94 -  
Memory Banks Copy/Delete  
Copy Current  
CAUTION: Memory bank WILL be deleted  
Delete Current Bank  
Delete memory bank  
Cancel - Return  
Delete Non-protected Banks  
Delete All Memory Banks  
Deleting a Memory Bank  
TO DELETE MULTIPLE MEMORY BANKS, highlight any Memory Bank in the Memory  
Func  
Banks menu and press  
to go to the Memory Bank Copy/Delete submenu. Select "Delete non-  
Enter  
protected Banks" and press  
to delete all unlocked Memory Banks. Or select "Delete All  
Memory Banks" to delete all Memory Banks, even those that are locked. In either case, the cur-  
rent Memory Bank will remain but will be redefined from projector defaults.  
NOTE: For any deletion, a confirmation box appears to make sure that you really want to delete.  
Select "Cancel" (default) if you don't want to delete after all.  
Editing a Memory Banks  
The basic setups that describe how and where a Memory Bank can be accessed are listed in the  
Memory Banks menu. These Memory Bank setups can be edited at any time in the Memory Banks  
submenu.  
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OPERATION  
MEMORY BANK EDIT - STEP 1  
Menu  
3
Press  
to display the main menu. To display the Memory Bank Setup menu, press  
, or  
Enter  
move the highlight to the Memory Bank Setup option and press  
. The Memory Bank Setup  
menu will appear.  
MEMORY BANK EDIT - STEP 2  
To edit parameters shown in the Memory Bank Setup menu, select the relevant channel and press  
Enter  
. The Memory Banks menu will appear similar to the sample shown below.  
Memory Banks  
Memory Label  
Bank  
Sync Type Seperate H,V  
H Freq -15.73kHz  
V Freq -59.94Hz  
3
0
1
Switcher  
Slot  
Interlaced Yes  
List  
Auto Sync  
Protect  
Last Bank  
Next Bank  
Memory Banks Menu (SAMPLE)  
MEMORY BANK - STEP 3  
If desired, edit the following channel setups in the Memory Bank menu:  
MEMORY LABEL: An alpha-numeric label can be defined and/or changed here. Memory Bank  
names can be up to 12 characters in length.  
BANK: A bank number from 01 to 99 can be changed here. NOTE: If you enter a bank number that  
already exists, a dialog message appears indicating that this number is already in use-assign a dif  
ferent bank number.  
SWITCHER: “0” represents the projector itself. This will likely always be the case for the  
VX-4c/VX-6c.  
Input2  
Input3  
Input1  
Input4  
SLOT: 1 (  
), 2 (  
), 3 (  
), or 4 (  
) for projector inputs.  
LIST: If checked (default, except for automatically defined banks with unchanged parameters), this  
defined bank will then appear in the list available when  
bank must be accessed via  
Chan  
key is pressed. If unchecked, the  
Chan  
on the keypad or via the Auto Source function. NOTE: On-screen  
display of the bank list is an option that must be set in the OSD Settings Menu.  
AUTO SYNC: If checked, (default), the projector can automatically locate this bank when an  
incoming input signal matches. If not checked, the projector can locate the selected bank only  
when it is directly selected via on the keypad-and a change in input signal will not result in a bank  
change.  
PROTECT: If checked, all of the image settings for this bank will be disabled. If unchecked  
(default), all available settings can be adjusted as desired.  
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NEXT BANK: Select this option to see or change Memory Banks settings for the next bank  
in the Memory Bank list.  
LAST BANK: Select this option to see or change Memory Banks settings for the last bank in the  
Memory Bank list.  
3.6  
Adjusting the Image  
Most options for image adjustments can be accessed through two menus: Scaling Parameters  
Menu  
2
Menu  
(
) and Image Adjustments (  
), both of which are listed in the Runco Digital  
1
Home Cinema menu. While in either of these two menus, you can change settings affecting the  
image from the current channel by working with the appropriate slidebars, checkboxes and pull-  
Exit  
down lists.  
will always return to the previous menu (or to the presentation, if from the Runco  
Digital Home Cinema menu) and accept any changes you may have made.  
From your presentation, you can access any of the individual options in these menus by pressing  
Menu  
followed by the appropriate two-digit number representing their location in the menu sys-  
Menu  
2
6
tem. For example, press  
to quickly access the "color temp" option in the Image  
Adjustments menu.  
Note that for certain options, you may prefer to use a "direct key" from presentation level to go  
directly to a particular option rather than traveling through the menu system at all (note: this is  
Cont  
not available for all display parameters). For example, press  
to access the "contrast" slide-  
Exit  
bar immediately. Press  
to return to your presentation.  
NOTE: 1) To hide the "direct" slidebars only, make sure the Display Slidebars option in the OSD  
Settings menu is unchecked. 2) To hide the entire menu system from view, toggle the on-screen  
OSD*  
display OFF: press and hold the  
key.  
Load Default  
If you want the projector to set up the image for you, select "Load Default" from the Runco  
Digital Home Cinema menu. A confirmation box will ask if you really want to continue, in which  
case display parameters are listed. A "Load Default" can save time in setting up an image, and  
you can also make further adjustments as desired.  
Scaling Parameters  
The Scaling Parameters menu allows you to increase or  
decrease the size of your image, change its proportion  
(aspect ratio), move the image to a specific area of the  
screen, and refine other related parameters. Use Scaling  
Parameters controls to match the image precisely to the  
screen size and aspect ratio needed for your application.  
Scaling Parameters  
H & V Scaling 1000  
V Scaling 1000  
Total H Dots 1688  
Fine V Dots 15  
H - Shift 378  
V - Shift 264  
Refer to "Using Slidebars and Other Controls" (earlier in  
this section) if you need help using any of the following  
slidebars or pull-down lists to alter your image.  
Scaling Parameters Menu  
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OPERATION  
Changes made to the Scaling Parameters menu are applied immediately and are saved when you  
Menu  
Exit  
exit the menu (press  
or  
).  
H & V Scaling: Controls the image width and height in tandem, maintaining the orginal  
aspect ratio (proportion) of data from the incoming signal.  
Vertical Scaling:  
Vertical scaling adjusts the height the image while keeping the width constant. Use Vertical  
Scaling to display data from the incoming signal in a different aspect ratio.  
Total H Dots:  
Pixel  
(SHORT CUT: Press  
and adjust the top slidebar.)  
Total H Dots adjusts the frequency of the pixel sampling clock, indicated by the number of pix-  
els per line, so that all pixels generated by a particular source are sampled. Proper pixel tracking  
ensures that the image quality-whether good or poor- is consistent across the screen, and that V  
Dots can be optimized (below).  
NOTE: By default, the projector will sample at the correct frequency for most sources.  
Total H Dots is adjusted most effectively using a good test pattern, such as a smooth gray con-  
sisting of a clear pattern of tiny black and white dots, or a similar “half on, half off” graphic  
image, such as the Windows shutdown screen. Steady flickering or several soft vertical stripes or  
bands across the entire image indicates poor horizontal dots. Adjust the slidebar until the stripes  
broaden to the point where one large stripe fills the image. Again, the image may still exhibit  
some noise. See Fine V Dots.  
Fine V Dots  
Pixel  
(SHORT CUT: Press  
and adjust the bottom slidebar.)  
Fine V Dots adjusts the phase of the vertical dots sampling clock relative to the incoming sig-  
nal. It is used primarily for adjusting RGB inputs.  
NOTE: Adjust Fine V dots after Totat H dots is properly set.  
Adjust Fine V Dots when the image (usually from an RGB source) shows shimmer or “noise”.  
Fine V Dots adjustment is done most effectively from within a proper test pattern, such as a  
smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern of tiny black and white dots, or a similar graphic image.  
Adjust until the image is stable and each dot is clearly defined. Using the numbers on the slide-  
bar as a guide, you will notice that you can actually stabilize the image at more than one point-  
i.e., you may find that the image appearance at “11” is identical to the image appearance at “38”,  
thus you can select either setting.  
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H-Shift  
(SHORT CUT: Press  
Position  
and adjust the top slidebar.)  
This option moves picture right and left.  
NOTE: The value shown represents where the approximate center of the image lies in relation to  
the total number of pixels available horizontally. This varies widely according to the signal-watch  
the image while adjusting.  
V-Shift  
(SHORT CUT: Press  
Position  
and adjust the bottom slidebar)  
This option moves the picture up and down.  
NOTE: The value shown represents where the approximate center of the image lies in relation to  
the total number of pixels available vertically. This varies widely according to the signal-watch  
the image while adjusting.  
Blanking: Top, Bottom, Left or Right  
This submenu blanks (turns to black) the top, bottom, left, or  
Scaling Parameters (2)  
right edge of the image so that any unwanted information is  
cropped from view. For example, when displaying native size  
video you may want to blank out a few of the top lines.  
Top Blanking  
Bottom Blanking  
Left Blanking  
0
0
0
0
Right Blanking  
Image Adjustments  
Use any of the following slidebars, pull-down lists or the checkbox to alter your image. Refer to  
"Using Slidebars and Other Controls" (earlier in this section) if you need help in selecting options  
and adjustments. Changes made to the Image Adjustments menu are applied immediately and are  
Menu  
Exit  
saved when you exit the menu (press  
or  
).  
Image Adjustments  
Contrast  
Brightness  
50  
50  
Sharpness  
2
Signal Type  
RGB  
Color Balance  
Signal Settings  
Input Adjust  
Image Adjustments Menu  
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Contrast  
(SHORT CUT: Press  
Enter  
and adjust the slidebar.)  
"Contrast" increases or decreases the perceived difference between light and dark areas of your  
image (0-100). If contrast is set too high, the light parts of the image lose detail and clarity. If set  
too low, the light areas will not be as bright as they could be and it may be difficult to distinguish  
between foreground and background information. Adjust so that whites remain bright but not dis-  
torted or tinted. For best results, keep close to 50.  
NOTE: If environment lighting changes, it may be necessary to re-adjust both options.  
Brightness  
(SHORT CUT: Press  
Bright  
and adjust the slidebar.)  
"Brightness" increases or decreases the amount of perceived light in the dark part of the image  
(0-100). If video or data is displayed with a black background, adjust until the background just  
changes from black to very dark gray. For best results, keep close to 50.  
Sharpness  
(SHORT CUT: Press  
Detail  
and adjust the slidebar.)  
“Detail” adjusts the sharpness of the video image. Use  
or  
until the display is as sharp  
as possible, keeping in mind that any level of detail above 3 (default) will increase the level of  
detail as well as introduce some level of noise in the image. Set below 3 to filter the signal and  
remove noise from a noisy source. Keep at 3 to apply no detail. NOTE: DETAIL is not available  
in the RGB mode.  
Signal Type  
This option determines how the color components of an input signal  
are decoded for accurate color in the display. Selecting a color balance  
option is useful only for analog signals connected to INPUT 1 or  
RGB  
Component (Video)  
Component (HDTV)  
INPUT 2. Although the color space for such a signal is automatically  
determined by the projector, in some circumstances you may wish to  
override this and manually set a different color space.  
NOTE: For digital signals or for signals connected to INPUT 3 or INPUT 4, the color space  
function is entirely automatic and the pull-down list disabled.  
Enter  
The current color space appears in the Image Adjustments menu. Press  
option:  
to select a different  
Select RGB unless you are using component video at INPUT 1 or 2.  
Select Component Video (video) if you are using a standard definition televised sig-  
nal (SDTV)  
Select Component HDTV (HDTV) if you are using a high definition decoder  
(HDTV).  
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Color Balance  
Select this submenu to work with aspects of color - adjust for saturation and overall hue in video  
signals, or adjust gamma or temperature in any signal.  
Color  
(SHORT CUT: Press  
Color  
and adjust the slidebar.)  
“Color” adjusts color saturation level, or the amount of color in a video image. For  
example, setting Color to “0” produces a black and white image. If Color is set too high,  
the color levels in the picture will be over-powering and unrealistic. Use  
or  
until the desired color saturation level is displayed. NOTE: COLOR is not available in  
the RGB mode.  
Tint  
Tint  
(SHORT CUT: Press  
and adjust the slidebar.)  
“Tint” adjusts color hue to obtain true color reproduction of NTSC video signals. Use  
or until you reach optimum balance of red-to-green in your image. It is  
best to adjust tint while displaying a proper SMPTE color bar test pattern-otherwise, it is  
recommended that tint remain at its default setting. NOTE: TINT is not available in the  
RGB mode.  
Set Color Balance  
“Color Balance” applies either a preset color temperature  
ISF Night  
(3200K, 5400K, 6500K, or 9300K) or any previously defined  
ISF Day  
Infinite Adjustable or “Custom” color temperature. All temper  
6500K  
atures aremeasured in degrees Kelvin and represent the “col  
oration” (reddish or bluish) of the whites displayed by the pro  
jector-thelower the temperature, the more reddish the whites,  
the higher the temperature, the more bluish the whites. NOTE:  
Custom temperatures (“Custom” or “Infinite Adjustable”) can  
be defined in theAdvanced Color Temperature menu-until then,  
these choices all default to 6500K. See Section 3.7, Adjusting  
System Parameters and Advanced Controls.  
9300K  
Custom 1  
Custom 2  
Custom 3  
Custom 4  
Infinite Adjustable  
Gamma Curve  
NOTE: Gamma does not normally require adjustment and is intended for experienced  
users only.  
The “Gamma Curve” option affects the shape of the gamma curve representing the levels  
and types of grays available between minimum input (black) and maximum (white).  
Generally the best gamma curve is one that produces maximum contrast, brightness and  
color performance. See Selected Gamma Curves on the following page.  
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Gamma Curve  
1.8  
2.2  
Enhanced  
2.5  
Selected Gamma Curves  
THE DEFAULT SETTING OF 2.2 is a normal and smooth gamma curve rec-  
ommended for virtually all sources, producing good contrast and smooth gray  
transitions without distorting colors.  
2.2  
Enhanced  
1.8  
2.5  
1.0  
THE ENHANCED SETTING elevates middle gray levels compared to  
“Default”, and provides a more gradual rolled-off transition to maximum white.  
Together, these differences can improve the apprearance of many kinds of  
images.  
THE 1.8 SETTING elevates low gray levels compared to the “Default” and “3.2” settings. In  
high amibient light conditions, details can be seen in the dark parts of the image that would oth-  
erwise be difficult to perceive.  
THE 2.5 SETTING results in a darker image with higher contrast. The gamma curve more  
closely matches the official standard for PAL and SECAM video signals.  
THE 1.0 SETTING is a straight, linear transition from black to white. For normal source sig-  
nals, it results in a picture of low contrast with highly elevated low-and mid-level grays. It should  
be used only with sources that have their own pre-applied gamma control.  
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3.7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls  
Use the Installation, OSD Settings and Information menus to display and/or alter overall system  
parameters rather than those that affect a specific source or channel.  
Use the Advanced menu whenever you need to work with or replace the lamp, select a test pat-  
tern, define a new color temperature, or access lesser-used image control settings intended for  
experienced users.  
Projector Configuration  
Choose from Floor Front, Floor Rear, Ceiling Front, Ceiling Rear according to your installation.  
If the setting is incorrect, the image will be reversed and/or upside down.  
OSD Language  
Choose from English, French, Spanish, German and Italian language. The menus will change  
immediately upon selection.  
OSD SETTINGS  
Use OSD Settings checkboxes and pull-down lists  
OSD Settings  
OSD Position  
H Position  
to alter how the projector responds to commands  
and displays its parameters. Refer to the “Using  
Slidebars and Other Controls” subsection if you  
need help. Changes made to the OSD Settings  
menu will be saved when you exit the menu.  
Variable  
50  
50  
V Position  
Display M. Bank List  
Show Adjust Bar  
Show Messages  
OSD Settings Menu  
OSD Position  
Use the pull down list to choose the pre-defined or customized default location for the display  
of on-screen menus. To create a custom menu location, choose a preset that is closest to the  
desired area. Then adjust the sidebars of H Postion and V Position to move the menu to the  
desired location. To prevent cropping of larger menus, avoid locations too close to a corner or  
edge.  
H Position / V Position  
Shift your menus as desired, creating a customized menu location.  
Variable  
4:3 Upper/Left  
4:3 In 1  
4:3 In 2  
16:9 Upper/Left  
16:9 In 1  
16:9 In 2  
Variable  
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Display M. Bank List  
Enter a checkmark if you want to see a scrollable channel list whenever you press  
Chan  
from your presentation (note that each channel to be included in the list must also be  
tagged in the “In Menu” checkbox in the Memory Banks menu). This option also enables  
Input  
on-screen feedback when using the  
key. If you prefer to hide the channel list and  
input dialog box while switching channels and sources during a presentation, do not enter  
a checkmark.  
NOTE: The Bank List and input dialog box cannot be hidden when a menu is dis  
played.  
Show Adjust Bar  
Enter a checkmark to superimpose a small sidebar over the current image whenever an  
adjustable parameter is selected directly with the keypad. If “Show Adjust Bar” is  
unchecked, these slidebars can still be accessed, but will be hidden during adjustment.  
Show Message  
Choose in what way you want to be notified of errors detected in either the incoming  
signal or projector. Select “Screen” or “All” to see a brief on-screen message or select  
“RS232” to be see messages via RS232 and RS422 serial communication only. To dis-  
able error message display, select “Off.”  
IR and SERIAL SETUP MENU  
IR and Serial Setup  
Use the checkboxes and pull-down lists in the IR and  
Serial Setup menu to alter the meth ods or types of  
communication to and from the projector. Changes  
made to the IR and Serial Setup menu will be saved  
when you exit the menu.  
Installation Menu  
Baud Rate  
The baud rate setting determines the speed of communications to and  
from the projector. By default, the projector baud rate is set to 9600.  
Setting the correct speed is important when you are controlling the  
projector with an external device or another projector via an RS-232 or  
RS-422 port. You must set the projector baud rate at these ports to  
match the baud rate of the controlling device. If you are unsure about  
what baud rate to choose, refer to the documentation for the control-  
ling device.  
1200  
2400  
9600  
19200  
38400  
57600  
115200  
NOTE: 1) The baud rate setting does not affect the switcher port, which is always 9600 baud.  
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Front IR Receiver / Back IR Receiver  
As described in Section 2, the standard IR remote keypad is capable of sending  
data to the projector in either one of two protocols called A or B. Likewise, the  
front and rear IR sensors on the projector can be set to accept IR data accord-  
ingly, responding to A, B or both. The projector’s A or B default is adequate  
for most single-projector installations. Select a specific protocol to prevent  
interference when you are controlling two protectors in the same area and want  
to work with one projector at a time.  
A or B  
A
B
Off  
Note that the front and rear IR sensors cannot respond to different protocols-if you change a pro-  
tocol for either sensor to anything other than OFF, the protocol for the other sensor also changes.  
For example, setting Front IR Receiver to B also changes the Back IR Receiver to B. If you want  
only one sensor to respond to a particular protocol- A, B, or A or B-disable the other sensor by  
setting its protocol to OFF.  
If you want to disable both IR sensors, you cannot use the IR remote keypad to select the second  
OFF setting. This safeguard prevents accidentally disabling a keypad while you are using it.  
Instead, use either the built-in keypad or the wired remote to set the remaining active sensor to  
OFF. The projector will no longer respond to an IR remote keypad.  
IMPORTANT  
Keep at “A OR B” unless you are sure of  
the current IR keypad protocol.  
NOTES: 1) The IR remote keypad for this projector is set at Runco to “Protocol A”. See 2.12 in  
Chapter 2, Keypad Protocols and Conversion for information about changing the keypad proto-  
col. 2) A key press from a conflicting protocol will cause a single yellow flash on the Status LED  
located in the lower right corner of the rear projector panel.  
Wired Keypad  
Like the IR remote keypad, the optional wired keypad is either a “Protocol A” keypad (default)  
or a “Protocol B” keypad. Likewise, the projector can be set to accept wired keypad data accord-  
ingly, responding to A or B. If desired, you can prohibit the projector from responding to a par-  
ticular wired keypad protocol, or you can ensure that the projector responds to either protocol  
(default). You can also prevent the projector from responding to the keypad entirely. In the pull-  
down list, select the desired protocol.  
NOTE: The wired keypad for this projector is set at manufacture to “Protocol A”. See 2.12,  
Keypad Protocols and Conversion for information about changing the keypad protocol.  
Adding a Protocol: To add a protocol, select the A or B option.  
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OPERATION  
Changing a Protocol: As a safeguard, you cannot accidentally select an option in the “Wired  
Keypad” list that would disable the wired keypad during use, since such options are automatical-  
ly disabled in the list. In other words, you cannot switch to the opposite protocol or select OFF  
using the wired keypad. Instead, if you want to quickly change to the other protocol, you may find  
it more convenient to use one of the other keypads (the built-in keypad or the IR remote) to exe-  
cute the protocol change for the wired keypad. The projector will now recognize only the oppos-  
ing change for the wired keypad protocol. Or, if you prefer, use the wired keypad to safely change  
its own protocol:  
1. Select the A or B option. This will ensure that once your keypad is manually changed  
(see Step 2), it will still be recognized by the projector.  
2. Unplug the keypad and change the protocol in the keypad as desired. Do this either by  
entering the short-cut software command or by hard-wiring the keypad as described in  
2.12, Keypad Protocols and Conversion.  
3. Plug the keypad back into the projector. Return to the IR and Serial Setup menu and  
select the new protocol you have just set up in the wired keypad.  
Turning off the wired keypad: If you want to disable the wired keypad entirely, you cannot use  
it to select the OFF option. This safeguard prevents you from accidentally disabling the wired  
keypad during use. Instead, use either the built-in keypad or the IR remote keypad to select OFF.  
The projector will no longer respond to the wired keypad.  
Test Patterns  
TEST PATTERNS  
Use to select various test patterns.  
Test Pattern  
None  
Test Pattern Menu  
OSD LANGUAGE  
This projector displays menu and help text in English only.  
DISPLAY MEMORY BANK LIST  
Enter a checkmark is you want to see a scrollable channel list whenever you press  
Chan  
from  
your presentation (note that each channel to be included in the list must also be tagged in the “In  
Menu”checkbox in the Memory Banks menu). This option also enables on-screen feedback when  
Input  
using the  
key. If you prefer to hide the channel list and input dialog box while switching  
channels and sources during a presentation, do not enter a checkmark.  
NOTE: The Bank List and input dialog box cannot be hidden when a menu is displayed.  
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Video Termination  
* For all single free-standing projectors  
* For last projector in a network  
Enter a checkmark to terminate the video inputs 3 and 4  
(75W). The input should be terminated unless the signal  
loops through (continues) to another projector or display  
device, in which case only the last projector in the chain  
should be terminated.  
* For all networked projectors except  
the last one  
Menu Options  
In this submenu, choose the default location desired for on-screen menus. You can use the shift  
options to move a location up or down, creating a Custom location. Note that menus for this pro-  
jector often expand and can be quite large - avoid placing them too low or too far to the right  
where they may be cropped.  
Variable  
4:3 Upper/Left  
4:3 In 1  
4:3 In 2  
16:9 Upper/Left  
16:9 In 1  
16:9 In 2  
Variable  
Submenu for Menu Options  
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INSTALLATION MENU  
Installation  
Projector Configuration  
Floor Front  
English  
ODS Language  
OSD Settings  
Runco  
Standard  
IR and Serial Setup  
Geometry  
Installer Options  
Lens Control  
3151  
Input Password  
Operational Parameters  
Projector Configuration allows the mounting configuration of the projector to be changed  
between ceiling/floor and front/rear configurations.  
English is the only OSD language used in the VX-4c and VX-6c chassis.  
OSD settings allows for changing the placement of the OSD. See page 3-24 for further informa  
tion on how to use this function.  
IR and Serial setup allows the installer to change the IR configuration of the projector and also  
the baud rate of the projector. To use the control link from the VIVIX processor to control the  
projector, please set the RS-232 baud rate to 9600 for proper operation.  
Test Patterns allows for direct access to the internal test patterns. Please see page 3-29 for a  
full list of internal patterns.  
Installer Options requires the installer to enter a password. The default password is 3151 and  
can be changed in the Operational Parameters menu to a custom password.  
Lens Control is only available when the VX-4c / VX-6c is equipped with optional motorized  
lens movement. There are options for setting the H/V shift and zoom/focus of the lens assem  
bly.  
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INSTALLER OPTIONS  
Use the "Installer Options" submenu to select a test pattern or to  
freeze the current image, both helpful for closely examining per-  
formance. You can also turn specific colors on or off to further pin-  
point where a suspected problem may be occurring.  
Test Pattern  
Freeze Image  
DMD Enable  
Test Patterns  
Use the pull-down list to select and display an internal test pattern. Select  
OFF to turn off the display of a test pattern.  
None  
ANSI  
16 Scale  
All White  
All 50%  
All Black  
Pixel Align  
ANSI 13 Pt  
Setup and Focus  
Test  
NOTE: For quicker access from your presentation, use the  
cycle through the patterns. At the last pattern, press  
key to  
Test  
to return to your  
Exit  
presentation-or press  
at any time.  
Freeze Image - Use the “Freeze Image” checkbox to freeze (stop) the image at a single frame.  
This diagnostic tool is useful if you need to examine in detail a still version of the incoming image  
that may not be “freezable” at the source. For example, in moving images it is difficult to observe  
artifacts such as external deinterlacing/resizing and signal noise.  
DMD Enable  
Select which color or colors you want to see, set to G DMD for focusing the projector.  
NOTES: 1) Input levels apply for the current source only, but for any color temperature used.  
2) Assuming that color temperature has been set up based on the internal test patterns, you can  
then set up input levels for a given source so that it matches the color temperature of the internal  
test patterns.  
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DMD Odd Pixel  
NOTE: For sources with Color Balance set to RGB only.  
When using certain RGB sources with static  
DMD Odd Pixel  
images, you may need to adjust the normal  
gain or offset of odd pixels in relation to even  
in order to smooth out very narrow (1-pixel  
wide) checks or vertical stripes. These pat-  
terns signify adjacent “on” and “off” pixels,  
and can be removed as follows:  
R DMD Odd Pixel Offset  
G DMD Odd Pixel Offset  
B DMD Odd Pixel Offset  
R DMD Odd Pixel Gain  
G DMD Odd Pixel Gain  
B DMD Odd Pixel Gain  
DMD Enable  
R + G + B DMD  
DMD Odd Pixel Menu  
1. Use an external grayscale test pattern of some kind (make sure it has both dark grays  
Func  
and light grays).  
2. Make sure the image is displayed in its native resolution, i.e. with No Resizing.  
3. Display a single color - choose through the “DMD Enable” menu option or use the key  
shortcuts shown on the back of the remote keypad.  
4. Examine an area of darkest gray (but not black). If there is a 1-pixel wide pattern pres-  
ent, adjust “DMD Odd Pixel” offset for the current color. Stop when the pattern disap-  
pears and the area is smooth.  
5. Examine an area of lightest gray (but not white). If there is a 1-pixel wide pattern pres-  
ent, adjust “DMD Odd Pixel” gain for the current color. Stop when the pattern disappears  
and the area is smooth.  
6. Repeat for each color, adjusting offset then gain for each.  
NOTES: 1) Always adjust offset before gain, since offset affects gain. 2) A value of 128 repre-  
sents no change in normal odd pixel offset or gain. 3) DMD Odd Buffer eliminates “1 pixel on, 1  
pixel off” patterns only, not any type of larger patterns.  
Advanced Color Temperature  
Select the Advanced “Color Temp” option if you want to apply, alter, add, or copy a color tem-  
perature, or if you want to use an unaltered factory default color temperature.  
By default, the projector can utilize any of four calibrated factory-set color temperatures: 3200,  
5400, 6500 or 9300 (expressed in degrees Kelvin). For most applications, these temperatures will  
display accurate and realistic colors from a variety of sources. They can be selected at any time  
in either the Image Adjustments menu or in the Advanced Color Temperature menu.  
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OPERATION  
OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS  
Operational Parameters  
Password Protect  
New Password  
Lock Adjustments  
Color Balance Setup  
ISF C3 Calibration  
Reset Lamp Strike  
Shutdown if Fan Fails  
Chroma Flare Adjust  
Reset All Parameters  
Operational Parameters Menu  
Password Protect  
In Operational Parameters the installer can decide to use password protection by putting check  
in the box to the right of the Password Protect item.  
New Password  
A New Password can be established byselecting the new password item from the menu.  
Lock Adjustments  
The Lock Adjustments item brings up another sub menu of each type of adjustment that can be  
locked globally, such as color, tint, contrast, etc.  
Color Balance Setup  
In Color Balance Setup, the preset color balance for the ISF DAY and ISF NIGHT presets can  
be customized and stored.  
ISF C3 Calibration  
The ISF 3C splash screen can be configured in the ISF 3C Calibration sub menu. This allows  
the installer to enter the customer's name, installer's name, and date of calibration.  
Reset Lamp Strike  
Reset Calibration Counter allows the installer to zero out the calibration counter that appears in  
the information screen. This should be done each time the projector is calibrated. This counter  
is separate from the lamp hours and projector hours, it is used to record the time between subse  
quent calibrations to the projector.  
Shutdown If Fan Fails  
The Shutdown if Fan Fails should always be checked to in order to not void the warranty.  
Chroma Flare Adjust  
The Chroma Flare Adjust is used as a convergence function to correct for large chromatic errors  
may occur on screen sizes above 20' wide.  
Reset All Parameters  
Reset All Parameters puts the projector back to the factory default state. All calibration data is  
lost and the projector must be setup from the beginning.  
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Color Balance Setup  
Set Color Balance  
Infinite Adjustable  
"Infinite Adjustable"  
"Custom"  
ISF Night  
ISF Day  
6500K  
9300K  
DMD Enable  
Load Values  
R + G + B DMD  
Custom 1  
Custom 2  
Custom 3  
Custom 4  
Infinite Adjustable  
"Custom"  
Color Balance Setup Menu  
However, if you require extra color temperatures, you can also add up to five custom color  
temperatures - four "Custom" and one "Infinite Adjustable"-by defining them within the Color  
Balance Setup menu (each defaults to 6500K until then). Any "Custom" or "Infinite Adjustable"  
temperature created here is immediately applied, or it can be selected at any time from the Image  
Adjustments menu as usual, regardless of your source or channel. The Color Balance Setup menu  
options are described below.  
NOTE: For best results, use an internal grayscale test pattern when working with color balance.  
SET COLOR BALANCE - See Color Balance Setup Menu above. Upon opening the Color  
Balance Setup menu, the current temperature appears as the top option. You can change to a dif-  
ferent color temperature here as desired, just as in the Image Adjustments menu. Note that if you  
select a "Custom" color temperature, the "White Level" options further down in the Color  
Balance Setup menu are no longer disabled-you can adjust them as desired to define or change a  
"Custom" color temperature (see "White Levels", below). Likewise, selecting "Infinite  
Adjustable" here activates the "Infinite Adjustable" slidebar for defining or changing color tem-  
perature.  
INFINITE ADJUSTABLE - Select this option if you need a specific color temperature that lies  
somewhere between one preset color temperature and another. Adjust the slidebar to define a new  
temperature that will be adjusted from the neighboring presets (for example, 7841 is interpolated  
from 6500 and 9300). It can be used any time and appears as a 4-digit temperature when present.  
WHITE LEVELS -These 3 controls are adjustable only if a "Custom" choice is selected (in  
which case "Custom 1, 2, 3 or 4" appears at the top of the Color Balance Setup menu). Their cur-  
rent values are shown for the active color temperature. Changing a white level here changes the  
drive (contrast) for that color, essentially creating a new color temperature that is "warmer" or  
"cooler" etc. When you are satisfied with the new "Custom" temperature, it can be used immedi-  
ately upon exit or it can be selected from either the Image Adjustments menu or the Color Balance  
Setup menu as usual. You can re-define a "Custom" color temperature at any time using the Color  
Balance Setup menu.  
DMD ENABLE - Select which color or colors you want to see, useful while working with color  
temperature white levels.  
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LOAD VALUES FROM - Use this option to replace the currently selected "Custom" color tem-  
perature setup with that of another. This function can be particularly useful for creating a starting  
point for a new "Custom" color or for accessing an unaltered factory default. It is disabled for all  
color temperatures except "Custom". See “Load Values From” below.  
Color Balance Setup  
Set Color Balance  
Infinite Adjustable  
ISF Night  
ISF Day  
6500K  
9300K  
Custom 1  
Custom 2  
DMD Enable  
Load Values  
6500  
Custom 3  
Custom 4  
Infinite Adjustable  
Factory 3400K  
Factory 5400K  
"Load Values From"  
To create a starting point: To set a starting point for a new custom user color temperature, select  
a user temperature, then highlight "Load Values From" and select a temperature that is similar to  
what you want. Adjust white levels from there as desired.  
To use a factory default: The preset color temperature  
setups (3200K, 5400K, 6500K and 9300K) can be  
altered from within the password-protected Service  
menu only-note that although such an alteration changes  
ISF Night  
ISF Day  
6500K  
9300K  
the setup and appearance for a preset, it does not  
change its name. If you suspect that you are using a pre-  
set temperature that has been altered and you want  
instead to use the original calibrated factory color tem-  
perature without clearing the entire projector memory,  
you can use the "Load Values From" option in the Color  
Balance Setup menu to set up a "Custom" temperature  
with settings from a permanent factory preset:  
Custom 1  
Custom 2  
Custom 3  
Custom 4  
Infinite Adjustable  
Factory 3400K  
Factory 5400K  
Presets and “Factory”Presets  
1. Enter the "Custom" color temperature you wish to update at the top of the Color Balance  
Setup menu, such as "Custom 2".  
2. From the "Load Values From" list, select the matching temperature labeled "Factory" (such  
as "Factory 5400K").  
3
The setups for the "Custom" color temperature you entered at the top of the Color Balance  
Setup menu will now be updated/replaced by those for the permanent factory calibrated tem-  
perature you selected in the "Load Values From" list. Again, a "Custom" temperature can be  
altered at any time, if desired.  
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LAMP ADJUST  
Lamp Adjust  
Xenon Lamp Hours  
New Xenon Lamp Serial No.  
Whenever you install a new lamp in the projector  
you need to access the Lamp Adjust submenu and  
record the lamp serial number in the projector's  
memory. You can also set different Lamp submenu  
options such as intensity (output) or power required.  
These setups can be changed at any time.  
015  
2LJa869  
Lamp Message  
Xenon Lamp Limit  
Xenon Lamp Mode  
Constant Power  
1000  
Max Output  
1000  
4114  
Constant Intensity  
Xenon Lamp History  
Replace Xenon Lamp  
NOTE: See 2.2, Installing The Lens for complete  
instructions on installing a new lamp in the projec-  
tor.  
Lamp Adjust submenu  
From the Advanced menu, select the "Lamp Adjust" option for access to the Lamp Adjust sub-  
menu, where all lamp functions and data appear. Read-only information includes the number of  
hours logged on the lamp so far and the serial number  
recorded for the installed lamp.  
XENON LAMP HOURS shows the number of hours logged on the current lamp. Whenever you  
record a new lamp serial number, this value automatically resets to "0", where it begins to log time  
for the new lamp. Note: Read-only. This information also appears in the Information menu.  
New XENON Lamp Serial No. is the serial number recorded for the current lamp. When you  
install a new lamp and enter its serial number, the number will appear here in the Xenon Adjust  
menu. Note: Read-only.  
Enter a checkmark for LAMP MESSAGE if you want to enable a warning message upon power-  
up that the lamp has reached the specified lamp limit and should be replaced. Delete the check-  
mark if you do not want to see this warning-instead, when your lamp expires, only the status  
information on the back of the projector will provide the warning to replace the lamp.  
NOTES: 1) It is recommended that the Lamp Message checkbox remain enabled. 2) When a lamp  
warning message appears, press to temporarily cancel the message. The message will continue  
to appear upon power-up until you install a new lamp.  
Set XENON LAMP LIMIT to the number of hours you expect to log on the current lamp before  
replacing it. The recommended limit is 1000 hours. At lower power settings, 2000 hours is pos-  
sible.  
NOTE: 1) If you change modes over the life of a lamp, the lamp limit you originally expected  
may no longer be possible. 2) Turning the lamp on and off reduces lamp life significantly, as do  
other factors.  
Set which XENON LAMP MODE you want to use in order to control  
the light output. Although there are exceptions, in most lamps, the high-  
er the light output or power setting, the shorter the life span of the lamp.  
Max Output  
Constant Intensity  
Constant Power  
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Use the lamp mode that best suits your brightness needs. For example, in a tiled application you  
may want to precisely match brightness levels between adjacent images-choose Intensity for each  
projector, then judge by eye and set each individual intensity setting as necessary (see "Constant  
Intensity", below). Or you may simply always need as much brightness as possible-choose Max  
Output.  
Lamp modes are described below:  
Max Output: The lamp will always burn as brightly as possible, driven by maximum  
power of 700W (VX-4c) and 1200W (VX-6c). Keep in mind that the "maximum bright-  
ness" for any lamp gradually diminishes with age - the image will become dimmer over  
time. Its current output level appears in the "Constant Intensity" option (not in lumens).  
Constant Intensity: Brightness will remain at a specified level for as long as possible.  
Once you select this option, enter a number representing the intensity level (brightness) you  
wish to maintain. Note this value is a correlation only (0-9999), not actual lumen levels pos-  
sible (0-3000, e.g.). See "Constant Intensity” below.  
Constant Power: The power supplied to the lamp will remain at a desired watt level  
throughout the life of the lamp. Once you select this option, enter the number of watts rep-  
resenting the power level you wish to maintain. See "Constant Power" below.  
CONSTANT POWER: The number shown here indicates how many watts are applied to the  
lamp. Set from 450-700W (VX-4c) and 800-1200W (VX-6c) as desired, keeping in mind that  
lower power levels produce dimmer images. When in "Constant Power" or Max Output modes,  
the power level remains constant. When in "Constant Intensity" mode, the power level will  
change as necessary. Specifying a power level of 700 is the same as operating in Max Output  
mode.  
NOTES: 1) Power level can be set only if the lamp is in "constant power" mode. 2) If you are in  
"Intensity" mode, the power level value will automatically increase over time as necessary to  
maintain the desired brightness, until power reaches 700W.  
CONSTANT INTENSITY: This number is a representation of the current brightness of your  
lamp, decreasing over time when you are operating at Max Output or at a specific Power level.  
However, when you are operating in "Constant Intensity" mode, this value remains at the orig-  
inal "IN" setting chosen.  
NOTE: The number shown for "constnat intensity" is not the actual lumen output, but rather a  
correlated value only-9999 may represent 3000 lumens, for example.  
To use "Constant Intensity" mode, judge by eye and set the level as desired for your application,  
remembering that higher settings can significantly shorten lamp life. Over time, the projector will  
automatically increase the power supplied to the lamp as needed to maintain the chosen intensi-  
ty to within 5% of the setting. This is called "brightness tracking".  
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Keep in mind that once the lamp power has reached its maximum of 700 watts (see "Constant  
Power", above), this tracking is no longer possible. At this point, the lamp will gradually begin  
to dim as usual, even though your original "Intensity" value will still appear in the menu. To  
resume accurate tracking, reduce the intensity setting so that the resulting "Power" value is under  
700 watts (VX-4c) and 1200W (VX-6c) - the lower the intensity, the longer it can be maintained.  
Do not lower the "Intensity" so much that the corresponding "Power" value reaches its minimum  
of 450 watts (VX-4c) and 800W (VX-6c) - the intensity setting will be inaccurate and cannot be  
maintained.  
NOTES: 1) Lamps become more stable over time, thus a specific intensity is more easily main-  
tained as the lamp ages 2) Intensity can be set only if the lamp is in "Intensity" mode 3) Intensity  
cannot exceed the output of Max Brightness mode.  
XENON LAMP HISTORY - This read-only option lists the most  
Xenon Lamp History  
lamps most recently installed and recorded in the projector. Lamp  
History automatically updates whenever you record a new lamp  
serial number-the new lamp is added to the bottom of the list.  
Serial No.  
1 2LJa869  
Hours  
015  
Use CHANGE LAMP to record theserial number for a newly installed lamp.  
Lamp Adjust  
Xenon Lamp Hours  
015  
New Xenon Lamp Serial No.  
2LJa869  
Lamp Message  
Xenon Lamp Limit  
Xenon Lamp Mode  
Constant Power  
Constant Intensity  
Xenon Lamp History  
Replace Xenon Lamp  
1000  
Max Output  
1000  
4114  
Xenon Lamp History  
Serial No.  
1 2LJa869  
Hours  
015  
New Xenon Lamp Serial No. 1 2LJa869  
Recording the New Lamp Serial Number  
In the New Xenon Lamp S/N window, use the number text entry keys to record the new lamp seri-  
Enter  
al number, and press  
again to accept the change. See Using Slidebars and Other Controls if  
you need help entering the number. Once entered, the new lamp serial number will be added to  
the Xenon Lamp History menu and the Lamp Hours timer will reset to "0". Xenon Lamp Mode  
and Lamp Limit remain as they were for the previous lamp, and can be changed at any time.  
NOTE: Enter a serial number only if you have just installed a new lamp. This will help ensure  
that lamp timer is not reset on an old lamp and that the number of hours logged on the lamp will  
be accurate.  
IMPORTANT  
!
!
Always record the serial number of a NEW lamp.  
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Information  
Customer Name  
Calibrator Name  
Date of Calibration  
Next Calibration  
J. Chan  
Andy S.  
11/17/03  
11/17/04  
Name  
Serial No.  
Runco VX-4c / VX-6c  
123456789  
Calibration Counter 5  
Xenon Lamp Adjust 20  
Resolution  
Projector Hours  
152  
Operational Parameters  
Memory Bank Label  
Memory Bank No.  
02  
Sync  
Sample Rate  
120Mhz  
Information Menu (SAMPLE)  
3.8 Error Conditions  
Occasionally the projector may encounter an error condition that interrupts normal operation.  
Such a condition can be caused by an invalid user entry, an input signal error (most common) or  
other system error.  
If you would like to be notified on-screen of such errors, select the "Screen" option from the  
"Display Error Messages" pull-down list (in OSD Settings menu). If you would like to be notified  
via a serial communication only, select the "RS-232" option instead. To receive both notifications,  
select "All". To disable error messages (except for invalid user entries), select "Off".  
NOTE: Error messages also always appear at the rear LCD next to the keypad.  
Invalid User Entry  
Any keypad entry not recognized by the projector will trigger an on-screen error message describ-  
ing the problem. For example, if you specify a channel number that has not been defined, the mes-  
sage "Invalid Channel” will appear. Or if you try to enter the wrong password, you'll see "Invalid  
Exit  
Enter  
Password". Press  
or  
to confirm the message and eliminate the message box.  
NOTE: Displaying of "Invalid User Entry" messages cannot be disabled, even if Display Error  
Messages has been set to "Off".  
Input Signal Error  
Input signal errors messages appear when there are no menus present, and have selected an input  
on which the projector detects a problem. While menus remain operational and pressing any key  
will temporarily remove the message from the screen, you must resolve the signal problem in  
order to permanently eliminate the message.  
NOTE: Input signal messages appear on-screen only if Display Error Messages has been set to  
"Screen" or "All".  
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No Signal  
The message "No signal" appears when there is no signal detected at the selected input. Both  
HSYNC and VSYNC are inactive and the screen background is black. Connect or correct the sig-  
nal, or select another input.  
On the IR remote or wired keypad, press to display the projector box. Press again without enter-  
ing a number - the keypad commands will now affect all projectors.  
Make certain that only one projector has its "Broadcast Keys" option selected (checked) - the  
remaining projectors should have the option unchecked and their keypads disabled (do this in  
Preferences menu). The "Broadcast Keys" projector will then relay keypad commands to the oth-  
ers. If using a wired remote, make sure to select the "Broadcast Keys" option for the projector to  
which the wired remote is connected.  
NOTE: If you are using a computer or controller to issue commands, use the correct RS-232 soft-  
ware command to broadcast.  
Bad Sync  
The message "Bad Sync" is displayed when HSYNC or VSYNC are active but the signal cannot  
be displayed. Such a condition occurs when only one of the two signals is present, or when either  
signal is unstable or of the wrong frequency. Correct the signal or select another input.  
Other Signal Error Messages  
In addition to the common "Bad Sync" and "No Signal" errors, you may encounter a signal error  
message indicating that Hsync and/or Vsync are either too fast or too slow. When such a message  
appears, check the frequencies shown in the Information menu. If they are correct, then the sig-  
nal may be out of the projector's operating range. On some PCs you may be able to change the  
settings to generate a compatible signal. If the frequencies shown in the Information menu are  
incorrect, check the cabling to see where the problem is.  
System Warnings / Errors  
When the projector encounters a system malfunction, either a System Warning message or a  
System Error message may appear. Both types of messages are accompanied by a steady red  
"Power" LED and a flashing red-and-yellow error code on the "Status" LED. This condition indi-  
cates the need for service by a qualified Runco service technician.  
NOTE: System messages appear on-screen only if Display Error Messages has been set to  
"Screen" or "All".  
System Warnings  
A system warning message indicates that a system malfunction has been detected (see Status LED  
Codes, below). A system warning message replaces any input signal message and disappears  
when the input signal status changes. While the projector will remain operational, the message  
indicates the presence of a serious problem that should be reported to the manufacturer. You can  
Exit  
press  
to remove the message, but for best results you should reset the projector-power the  
Power  
projector down and up again with the  
key.  
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OPERATION  
System Errors  
A system error message indicates that a serious malfunction has been detected and must be  
reported to the manufacturer (see Status LED Codes, below). The projector will no longer oper-  
Power  
ate and must be reset-power the projector down and up again with the  
key.  
The Status LED Codes  
If the "Status" LED on the back of the projector repeatedly flashes a pattern of yellow and red  
light while the "Power" LED glows a continuous red, you have encountered a likely system error  
requiring the attention of a qualified service technician (see System Warnings and System Errors,  
above). Try resetting the projector by powering it off and on again, cooling when necessary.  
Consult Table 1 and contact your Runco Dealer if the problem persists.  
The specific pattern of flashing indicates the 2-digit code identifying the type of problem encoun-  
tered-the number of yellow flashes represents the first digit and the number of red flashes indi-  
cates the second digit. For example, a pattern of "yellow-yellow-red-red-red" is "Code 23", mean-  
ing the lamp ballast (power supply) is overheated. These codes include (see next page):  
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OPERATION  
Table 1. System Error Codes  
Code Description  
GENERAL  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
Software bug  
CRC error in flash ROM  
Programming complete  
Attempting to download code without being in boot mode  
Invalid interrupt  
LAMP / BALLAST  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
Unable to turn the lamp on  
Lamp is overheated  
Lamp ballast (power supply) is overheated  
One or more of the lamp interlocks are open  
Lamp may be on before being turned on  
Invalid lamp ballast ID  
Unexpected lamp shut-off  
IMAGE PROCESSOR MODULE  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
Boot code CRC failed  
Unable to program the Sync Xilinx part  
Unable to program a device on Altera programming bus  
Unable to program a device on JTAG programming bus  
Unrecognized ROM type  
Write to flash ROM failed  
General IPM failure  
Code being downloaded will not fit in ROMs  
PANEL DRIVER MODULE / LIGHT ENGINE ELECTRONICS  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
Unrecognized Panel Driver Module (PDM)  
Unable to program a device on Panel Driver programming bus  
Panel Driver/light engine communication problem  
Red Formatter/flex cable problem  
Green Formatter/flex cable problem  
Blue Formatter/flex cable problem  
POWER & COOLING  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
Fan #1 failed (part of Cooling Module)  
Fan #2 failed (part of Cooling Module)  
Fan #3 failed (side fan, rear—connects to J38 on ICM)  
Fan #4 failed (side fan, front—connects to J39 on ICM)  
Low voltage power supply failed to turn on  
MOTOR CONTROL MODULE not in the VX-3b)  
(
61  
Problem communicating with MCM  
INTERCONNECT OR CHASSIS I.D.  
71  
72  
Unable to access EEPROM on the ICM  
EEPROM memory has re-initialized  
VIDEO DECODER MODULE (INPUT 3 OR 4)  
81 Unable to program the video decoder (VDM)  
OPTIONAL INTERFACE MODULE  
91  
Unable to program the option card  
If you encounter a system error, try resetting the projector by powering it off and on again  
(cooling if necessary).  
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Maintenance  
4.1  
Warnings and Guidelines  
This projector is CSA approved and is designed for safe and reliable operation. However, safe  
operation cannot be assured by design alone; installers, maintainers, and users must maintain a  
safe operating environment for the system. Please read through and understand the following  
warnings and guidelines promoting safe usage of the projector.  
!
! WARNING  
Never look directly into the projector lens.  
The extremely high brightness of this projector  
can cause permanent eye damage.  
!
! WARNING  
For protection from ultraviolet radiation,  
keep all projector shielding intact during operation.  
Labels and Markings  
Observe and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector.  
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle alerts the user to important  
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying  
the projector.  
!
The lightning flash and arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle alerts the  
user to non-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the projector's enclosure that  
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.  
Projector Location  
Operate the projector in an environment that meets the operating range specifications in Section  
5, Specifications. Do not operate the projector close to water, such as near a swimming pool.  
Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the projector is to be ceiling  
mounted, only use a Runco-approved ceiling mount fixture.  
A projector and cart combination should be used with care. Sudden stops, excessive  
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the projector and cart combination to overturn.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Lamp and Filter Replacement  
LAMP: Do not operate the Xenon lamp for more than 1000 hours; risk of the lamp shattering  
increases as a result of changes in the quartz glass. Also, operation beyond 1000 hours signifi-  
cantly reduces brightness output.  
WARNING  
!
!
Never attempt to remove the lamp housing directly after use.  
The lamp is under great pressure when hot and may explode,  
causing personal injury and/or property damage.  
Allow to cool completely.  
The arc lamp operates at a very high temperature and pressure. Failure to  
allow the lamp to sufficiently cool prior to handling could result in an  
explosion causing personal injury and/or property damage. After turning  
the projector off it is important that you wait at least five minutes before  
unplugging it. This provides enough time for the internal lamp cooling  
fans to cool the lamp and to automatically shut off. Cool completely  
before handling.  
!
!
WARNING  
Use only lamps supplied by Runco.  
FILTER: Replace the side filter every 1000 hours or sooner. If this filter is not replaced, air flow  
may become restricted and cause the projector to overheat.  
See 2.2, Replacing the Lamp and Filter for the complete replacement procedure.  
!
!
WARNING  
Use only filters supplied by Runco.  
Power Cord and Attachments  
Only use attachments or accessories recommended by Runco, such as the 13 amp high-current  
rated power cord supplied. Use of other attachments or accessories with this projector may result  
in the risk of fire, shock or personal injury.  
!
! WARNING  
Use only the AC power cord supplied.  
Do not attempt operation if the AC supply and  
cord are not within the specified voltage and power range.  
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Locate the projector where the cord cannot be  
damaged by persons walking on it or objects rolling over it.  
Operate the projector at the specified voltage only. Do not overload power outlets and extension  
cords as this can result in fire or shock hazards. Runco recommends a dedicated AC circuit for  
the projector itself.  
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The projector is equipped with a three wire plug having a third (grounding) prong. This is a safe-  
ty feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to have the  
outlet replaced. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.  
Ventilation  
Before unplugging the power cord, make sure the internal lamp cooling fans have shut off. The  
fans automatically shut off when the projector has adequately cooled down.  
Slots and openings in the projector provide ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the pro-  
jector and to prevent overheating, these openings must never be blocked or covered. The projec-  
tor should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. The projector should not be  
placed in an enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.  
Do not push objects of any kind into the projector through the ventilation openings. They may  
touch dangerous voltages or short-out components resulting in a fire or shock hazard. Do not spill  
liquids of any kind into the projector. Should an accidental spill occur, immediately unplug the  
projector and have it serviced by a qualified Runco service technician.  
Servicing  
If any of the following conditions exist, unplug the projector from the power outlet and refer serv-  
ice to qualified Runco service personnel.  
The power cord has been damaged.  
The internal cooling fans do not come on when the projector is first turned on.  
Liquid has been spilled into the projector.  
The projector has been exposed to excessive moisture.  
The projector does not operate normally.  
The projector has been dropped or the case has been damaged.  
Do not attempt to service the projector yourself. All servicing must be performed by a qualified  
Runco service technician. If replacement parts are required, it is important that only Runco-  
approved parts are used. Other parts may result in fire, electric shock or risk of personal injury.  
4.2  
Cleaning  
Clean the projector when required. Before cleaning, always unplug the projector from the power  
outlet.  
Lens  
To avoid the risk of scratching the lens, clean the lens only if absolutely required. A small amount  
of dust on the lens will have very little effect on picture quality. If the lens must be cleaned, use  
a DRY soft cotton cloth. Clean gently in a circular motion.  
Lamp  
It is important to never touch the glass surface of the lamp, as the oil imprint will seriously  
degrade lamp performance. Should you accidentally touch the surface of the lamp, clean careful-  
ly with a lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol.  
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Case  
Clean the case with a soft dampened cloth. Use a mild commercial cleaner. Do not use liquid or  
aerosol cleaners.  
4.3  
Replacing Keypad Batteries  
The optional IR Remote Keypad uses four AA size, 1.5V batteries (preferably alkaline). To install  
new batteries, open the battery compartment at the back side of the keypad by pulling on the  
raised portion of the cover as shown below.  
Replacing Keypad Batteries  
Remove the old batteries and properly discard. Wait a minute or two and place the new batteries  
in the compartment, orienting the positive/negative of each battery according to the labels in the  
compartment. When batteries are in place, replace the cover by inserting its bottom edge first and  
snapping the top into place. Do not force.  
NOTE: Always wait a minute or two when replacing batteries so that the internal electronics dis-  
charge and can recognize the change.  
NOTE: For this procedure you will need a VX-4c/VX-6c Lamp and Filter Replacement Kit from  
Runco.  
The high brightness of your projector is provided by a 700 watt Xenon lamp permanently mount-  
ed inside its own protective housing. When the bulb approaches 1000 hours of usage, this lamp  
assembly should be replaced.  
How Old is The Lamp?  
The number of hours logged on the current lamp appears both in the Lamp Adjust submenu  
(accessed through the Advanced menu) and the Information menu. In the Information menu, do  
not confuse “Xenon Lamp Hours” with “Projector Hours”, which indicates the number of hours  
logged during the ‘rental period’, in a situation where the VX-4c/VX-6c is to be rented for vari-  
ous functions. In a permanent install, this would be of no consequence.  
NOTE: As the lamp nears its limit (as set in Lamp Limit), a message can appear on screen to  
warn that the lamp needs to be replaced. To make sure that this warning appears, enter a check-  
mark in the Lamp Message checkbox located in the Lamp Adjust submenu.  
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MAINTENANCE  
4.5 Troubleshooting  
If the projector appears not to be operating properly, note the symptoms present and use the fol-  
lowing guide to assist you. If you cannot resolve the problems yourself, contact your Runco deal-  
er for assistance.  
NOTE: Always check the LCD status window at the rear of the projector for initial information  
about a problem.  
Power*  
SymptomThe projector will not turn on when  
CAUSE / REMEDY:  
1. Make sure to hold  
is pressed...  
Power*  
for approximately one second. Or press quickly and release, and fol-  
ON  
low with  
.
2. Do both LEDs come on at the rear of the projector? Check that the power cord is properly con-  
nected at the wall outlet (100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz nominal) and that you are using the original  
high-current 13A cable provided.  
3. Does the green “Status” LED flash with each key press? If not, the projector is not receiving  
the keypad’s IR signals. Ensure the keypad is directed at either the front or rear of the projector,  
or at the screen. Also make sure that these paths are not blocked. Try the built-in keypad.  
4. The batteries in the IR remote keypad may be weak. Refer to page 2-17, Replacing Keypad  
Batteries for instructions.  
5. The IR keypad may have been disabled by a change in protocol. See 2.12, Keypad Protocols  
and Conversion and 3.7, Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls .  
Power*  
6. Use the  
key on the built-in keypad to turn the projector on.  
SymptomThe projector is on but I can’t see display of source input...  
CAUSE / REMEDY:  
1. Was the lens cover accidentally left on? Remove lens cover.  
Exit  
2. Is the shutter closed? Is the projector in standby? Press  
to clear.  
3. Is an active source connected properly? Check the cable connections. And is the correct source  
Input1  
Input2  
Input4  
Input3  
selected? Press  
,
,
, or  
to select. See 2.10, Source Connections and 3.13, Using  
Inputs and Channels for details.  
4. Are there test patterns or menus present? If so, check your source connections again.  
5. The room lighting may be too bright. Lower the intensity of the room lighting. Reduce light  
reflections as much as possible.  
6. Increase contrast and/or brightness of image.  
7. The projector may be too far from the screen. Move the projector closer.  
8. Is the “Status” LED flashing a pattern of yellow and red lights while the “Power” LED is steady  
red? This indicates an internal system error that may prevent the projector from operating. If the  
problem persists contact a qualified Runco service technician.  
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SymptomThe projector does not respond to the infrared remote keypad...  
CAUSE / REMEDY:  
1. Does the built-in keypad work? If so, check that the keypads are enabled.  
2. Does the green “Status” LED flash each time a key is pressed? If not, the projector is not  
receiving the keypad’s IR signals. Ensure the keypad is directed to either the front or rear of the  
projector, or towards the screen.  
3. The viewing path between the IR keypad and the projector (or screen) may be blocked. Ensure  
there is a clear line-of-sight between the keypad and the projector (or screen).  
4. The batteries in the IR remote keypad may be weak. Refer to page 2-17, Replacing Keypad  
Batteries for instructions on how to replace the batteries.  
5. There may be unusual lighting conditions in the room affecting IR keypad operation.  
Determine if such conditions exist and correct.  
6. The IR keypad may have been disabled for use with this projector(s). Press to enable broad-  
casting to all projectors. See 2.12, Keypad Protocols and Conversion and 3.7, Adjusting and  
Checking System Parameters for additional information.  
SymptomThe power is on but the lamp is not...  
CAUSE / REMEDY:  
1. Does the LCD status window say “warming up”?  
2. The projector probably became overheated (there is likely an error code flashing and a mes-  
sage in the LCD status window). Allow to cool and make sure that nothing blocks projector vents.  
Do not operate in environments warmer than 35°C (95°F).  
3. The lamp may have reached the end of its life. Check the “Lamp Hours” via RS-232 request  
‘lph?’.  
SymptomThe display is jittery or unstable...  
CAUSE / REMEDY:  
1. If the display is jittery or if it disappears and reappears erratically, check that the source is prop-  
erly connected and that its signal is of adequate quality for detection. For example, it the projec-  
tor scans the default input for a signal to display, and a poor quality or improperly connected  
source is connected, the projector will briefly and repeatedly attempt to display an image. If no  
source is connected, the “No signal present” error message appears over a blank display. Correct  
the source connection.  
2. The horizontal or vertical scan frequency of the input signal may be out of range of the pro-  
jector. Refer to page 5-1, Specifications for scan frequency ranges.  
3. The sync signal may be inadequate. Correct the source problem.  
4. The input signal type may conflict with the input module. Install/use the correct module for the  
source.  
5. Pixel tracking, phase, filter, etc. may need more adjustment.  
SymptomThe display is faint...  
CAUSE / REMEDY:  
1. Check Input Levels option-turn auto to “off”, then “on” again.  
2. Brightness and/or contrast may be set too low. Adjust as necessary.  
3. Gamma may be set too low. Recommended setting for most signals is 2.2.  
4. The projection room may be too bright. Lower the intensity of projection room lighting and  
reduce light reflections as much as possible.  
5. The projector may be too far from the screen. Move the projector closer.  
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6. The location of the audience with respect to the screen may not be ideal. Make sure the audi-  
ence is within the viewing angle set by the projector and screen position, and the screen type.  
7. The source may be double terminated. Ensure the source is terminated only once.  
8. The source (if non-video) may need sync tip clamping. Enter a check in the "Clamp Tip" box  
found in the Input Levels submenu.  
SymptomThe display is reversed and/or upside-down…  
CAUSE / REMEDY:  
1. The projector's image orientation is not set correctly for the current installation. Refer to 2.6,  
Operating Orientation to set the projector's image orientation to match your installation.  
SymptomThe upper portion of the display is waving, tearing or jittering…  
CAUSE / REMEDY:  
1. This can sometimes occur with video or VCR sources. If you are using a VCR, make sure that  
the "VCR" option is checked (in Advanced menu).  
SymptomPortions of the display are cut off or wrap to the opposite edge…  
CAUSE / REMEDY:  
1. Reduce top, bottom, left or right blanking from within the Scaling Parameters menu. Check  
size and position adjustments.  
2. Resizing may need adjustment. Adjust until entire image is visible and centered.  
SymptomThe display appears compressed or stretched…  
CAUSE / REMEDY:  
1. The frequency of the pixel sampling clock is incorrect for the current source.  
2. The Scaling Parameters options may be adjusted poorly for the incoming source signal.  
See 3.6, Adjusting the Image.  
SymptomDisplay quality appears to drift from good to bad, bad to good…  
CAUSE / REMEDY:  
1. The operating temperature of the projector may be fluctuating. Watch that the projector is not  
located too close to heating/air conditioning vents.  
2. The source input signal may be of low quality.  
3. The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input may have changed at the source end.  
SymptomThe display has suddenly frozen, or an unknown menu has appeared…  
CAUSE / REMEDY:  
Func  
1. You may have accidentally entered a special engineering code using the  
key in combi-  
Exit  
nation with certain numbers, or you may have selected the "Freeze Image" option. Press  
necessary to cancel the function and return to presentation level.  
as  
2. If the screen blacks out inexplicably, it is possible that excessive voltage noise on the AC or  
ground input has interrupted the projector's ability to lock on to a signal. Turn the projector off,  
wait for the lamp fans to stop, and unplug. Plug in again and power up as usual.  
SymptomThe display is not sharp or "clean"…  
CAUSE / REMEDY:  
1. More display adjustment may be required-focus, brightness, contrast, pixel tracking, pixel  
phase, and detail.  
2. If you are using a BNC T-connector, try using a distribution amplifier to boost signal levels.  
3. Is the video input signal properly terminated? Set in OSD Settings menu.  
4. The screen size may be too large. As screen size increases, magnification increases, reducing  
brightness and clarity. See lens specifications in Section 5.  
5. The source input signal may be of low quality. Try another source.  
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SymptomColors in the display are inaccurate…  
CAUSE / REMEDY:  
1. The color, tint, gamma, color space and/or color temperature settings may require adjustment.  
Review all settings, and refer to 3.6, Adjusting the Image and 3.7, Adjusting System Parameters  
and Advanced Controls.  
SymptomThe display is not rectangular…  
CAUSE / REMEDY:  
1. Check leveling of the projector. If necessary, try relocating the projector or screen so that the  
lens surface and screen are approximately parallel  
2. Is the vertical offset set correctly? Adjust as necessary using the vertical offset knob on the  
front of the projector.  
3. The "Vertical Stretch" option may need adjustment. Also check pixel tracking.  
SymptomThe display is "noisy"…  
CAUSE / REMEDY:  
1. Display adjustment may be required. Adjust pixel tracking, phase and filter.  
2. The video input may not be terminated. Make sure the video input is terminated (75 ). If it  
is the last connection in a loop-through chain, the video input should be terminated at the last  
projector only.  
3. The signal cables carrying the input signal may be of poor quality. Use only good quality sig-  
nal cables.  
4. The distance between the input source device and the projector may be too great. If the dis-  
tance between the input source device and the projector is greater than 25 feet, signal amplifica-  
tion/conditioning may be required.  
5. The input signal may be of poor quality.  
6. If the source is a VCR or off-air broadcast, detail may be set too high. Keep near 4 for most  
sources.  
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Specifications  
Specifications:  
VX-4c  
VX-6c  
Projector Type:  
Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™), 3-chip,  
0.9”DMD™ - Dark Metal Process  
Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™), 3-chip,  
0.9” DMD™ — Dark Metal Process  
Native Resolution:  
Aspect Ratios:  
1280 x 1024  
1280 x 1024  
Determined by supplied processor  
NTSC, PAL  
Determined by supplied processor  
NTSC, PAL  
Video Standards:  
DTV Compatibility:  
Scan Frequency:  
480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p  
480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p  
Horizontal: 15-120 KHz  
Vertical: 24-120 Hz  
Horizontal: 15–120 KHz  
Vertical: 24–120 Hz  
Picture Size  
(16:9 Screen):  
Recommended Width: 84-288 in. (16x9 screens)  
Maximum Width: 375 in.  
Recommended Width: 84–360 in.(16:9  
Screen): Maximum Width: 500 in.  
Throw Distance:  
Lens Option 1: Zoom 1.5 - 2.2 x Width  
Lens Option 2: Zoom 2.2 - 4 x Width  
Lens Option 3: Zoom 4 - 7 x Width  
Lens Option 4: Zoom 0.8 x Width  
(For rear screen applications)  
Anamorphic Cinema Lens Attachments:  
VX-4c @ 720p: None  
Lens Option 1: Zoom 1.5 - 2.2 x Width  
Lens Option 2: Zoom 2.2 - 4 x Width  
Lens Option 3: Zoom 4 - 7 x Width  
Lens Option 4: 0.8 x Width  
(For rear-screen applications)  
Anamorphic Cinema Lens Attachments:  
VX-6c @ 720p: None  
VX-4c @ 960p: 1.33  
VX-6c @ 960p: 1.33  
VX-4c @ 1024p: 1.42  
VX-6c @ 1024p: 1.42  
VX-4c @ 1024p: 1.9, 2.35:1  
w/2.35 Aspect Ratio: 1.9  
VX-6c @ 1024p: 1.9, 2.35:1  
w/2.35 Aspect Ratio: 1.9  
Horizontal and Vertical Offset:  
Light Output:  
Horizontal offset varies per lens, up to 80%  
Vertical Offset: Varies per lens, up to 130%  
Horizontal offset varies per lens, up to 80%  
Vertical offset: varies per lens, up to 130%  
CSMS* Specifications: Home Theater  
Calibration: 1706-2938 ANSI Lumens;  
31.5-56.2 Foot-Lamberts (fL); Up to 3000  
ANSI Lumens (All light output values are  
variable depending on lamp wattage output  
adjustment setting).  
CSMS* Specifications: Home Theater  
Calibration: 3488-5385 ANSI Lumens;  
65.4-101.3 Foot-Lamberts (fL); Up to 6000  
ANSI lumens (All light output values are  
variable depending on lamp wattage output  
adjustment setting).  
Contrast Ratio:  
Lamp:  
CSMS* Contrast Ratio: 131.1 - 142:1;  
1000:1 ANSI  
CSMS* Contrast Ratio: 134:1–140:1;  
1000:1 ANSI  
700W Xenon lamp, adjustable from 450W  
to 700W  
1.2kW Xenon lamp, adjustable from 800W  
to 1.2kW  
Lamp Life:  
Inputs:  
1000 hours @ 6500° Kelvin  
1000 hours @ 6500º Kelvin  
(1) RGB/Component, (1) DB 15-pin  
(1) RGB/Component, (1) DB 15-pin  
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Specifications  
Specifications:  
VX-4c  
VX-6c  
Memories:  
100 Discrete memories  
100 discrete memories  
12V Output:  
See Controller for Specifications  
100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1150W  
See Controller for Specifications  
220-240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1700W  
Power Requirements:  
Operating Environment:  
41°–95° F, (5°–35° C), 20%–85%  
Humidity (non-condensing)  
41°–95° F, (5°–35° C), 20%–85%  
Humidity (non-condensing)  
Dimensions (w/out feet):  
Width: 28 9/10 in. (734.00 mm)  
Depth: 31 3/5 in. (802.60 mm)  
Height: 13.0 in. (330.20 mm)  
Width: 28 9/10 in. (734.00 mm)  
Depth: 31 3/5 in. (802.60 mm)  
Height: 13.0 in. (330.20 mm)  
Weight: 175 lbs. (79.4 kg) (without lens)  
Weight: 181 lbs. (82.3 kg) (without lens)  
Regulatory Approvals:  
Limited Warranty:  
Complies with FCC, CE, C-Tick  
Complies with FCC, CE, C-Tick  
Projector: (2) Two years parts and labor  
from the date of delivery to the end user.  
Lamp Warranty: 1000 hours or (6) six  
months, which ever comes first.  
Projector: (2) Two years parts and labor  
from the date of delivery to the end user.  
Lamp Warranty: 1000 hours or (6) six  
months, which ever comes first.  
* ANSI Lumen Specification:  
This is the typical projector luminosity (brightness) specification found in most sales literature. This measurement is  
included in RUNCO literature to allow for direct comparison with other manufacturer’s projectors. These measurements  
can be taken at 9,000° to 13,000° Kelvin to get expected performance data when the projector is used in professional,  
commercial, and industrial displays.  
CSMS Home Theater Calibration ANSI Lumen Specification:  
These measurements are taken from the projector as set up in a home theater environment. The projector is calibrated  
to ISF specifications including setting the color temperature to 6500° K, the standard for reproducing video.  
CSMS Home Theater Calibration foot-Lambert (fL) Specification:  
This is the unit of measurement used in commercial movie theaters to express image brightness. 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 bright-  
ness in Digital Cinema theaters using DLP™ technology. The foot-Lambert is dependant on screen size, screen gain,  
and projector light output.  
All measurements are made at RUNCO to ANSI/NAPM IT7.228-1997 specifications using the Photo Research PR-650  
Spectra Colorimeter and Minolta LS-100 Luminance Meter, Video Essentials test DVD, and a Da-Lite 1.5 gain, 100-inch  
wide screen. The projector is calibrated to a color temperature of 6500° Kelvin and has a minimum of 150 hours of  
usage.  
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VHD Ultra Controller Manual  
The software installed in the VHD Ultra Controller is protected by copyright laws and International  
copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties.  
IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: This Runco License Agreement is a legal agreement between you  
(either an individual or a single entity) and Runco International for the Runco software product installed  
within the VHD Ultra Controller. By using the VHD Ultra Controller, you agree to be bound by the terms  
of this License Agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this License Agreement, do not use the  
VHD Ultra Controller; you may, however, return it to your place of purchase.  
© 2003, Runco International. All rights reserved.  
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Warnings and Safety Precautions  
CAUTION:  
To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet. The power outlet socket should be  
installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible.  
REMARQUE:  
Pour mettre l’appareil hors circut, s’assurer de retirer la fiche de la prise d’alimentation. La prise d’ali-  
mentation doit être installé aussi proche que possible de l’appareil et doit être facile d’ accès.  
WARNING  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
ALSO DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR  
OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE  
CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
AVERTISSEMENT  
POUR EVITER UN FEU OU UN RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER CET ENSEMBLE A  
LA PLUIE OU A L’HUMIDITE; DE MEME, NE PAS BRANCHER LA PRISE POLAIRE AVEC UNE RAL-  
LONGE A MOINS QUE LES DENTS DE LA PREMIERE NE S’Y INSERENT PLEINEMENT.  
EVITER D’OUVRIR LE COFFRET CAR IL Y A, A L’INTERIEUR, DES COMPOSANTS SOUMIS A UNE  
HAUTE-TENSION; POUR LES REPARATIONS, S’ADRESSER A UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.  
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WARNING  
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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instal-  
lation manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a  
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case, the user will be required to correct  
the interference at his own expense.  
DOC compliance Notice  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment  
Regulations.  
DOC avis de conformation  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le Matériel D’interférence  
du Canada.  
Safety Tips  
Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below to ensure the equipment is free from damage,  
and to ensure that no injury will occur as a result of improper use.  
Do not insert any object, especially metal or liquids, into the VHD Ultra Controller.  
Do not place any objects containing water or any other liquid on top of the VHD Ultra Controller.  
Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, near heaters or in extremely dusty or humid locations  
Do not install this unit outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements  
Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit  
If the power cord is damaged or frayed in any way, electrical shock and/or fire may result. Please do not  
place objects on the power cord, and keep the cord away from heat-emitting devices. Should the power  
cord become damaged in any way, please contact your Runco dealer for a replacement cord.  
Do not remove the cover of the unit for any reason. If any problems arise with the unit, please contact a  
Runco dealer or Runco International for service. Removing the cover will void the warranty.  
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INTRODUCTION  
General Description  
Congratulations on your purchase of the VHD Ultra Controller video processor with Vivix™ technology! This  
processor is designed to maximize the image quality of your fixed-pixel display or rear-screen television while  
adding an extra level of flexibility to your system. The VHD Ultra Controller's Vivix™ processing techniques  
enable this processor to be used most efficiently with fixed-pixel displays, and will provide the most stunning  
image that your display can possibly deliver.  
Vivix™ is a proprietary technique developed by Runco engineers to match the output resolution of the proces-  
sor precisely to the display it will be used with. This precision processing technique resolves all the problems  
that conventional video processors have with fixed-pixel displays, which include pixel-tracking  
artifacts (jagged lines, moiré, jerky motion, etc.), too much overscan (significant loss of image) and even  
improper and disproportionate aspect ratios. The results of Vivix™ technology is an image that nearly rivals  
that of a CRT, while providing three geometrically-correct aspect ratios on a 16:9 or a 4:3 screen.  
Features and Benefits  
The VHD Ultra Controller have many great features and benefits that make it a flexible, high-quality  
processor. Its many benefits include:  
• VivixTM Technology, which maximizes image quality and flexibility of fixed-pixel displays.  
• An adaptive 2-dimensional comb filter that greatly reduces artifacts when using a composite video signal as  
an input.  
• A Luma edge enhancement circuit makes the edges of objects appear sharper without the ringing and  
noise increase associated with traditional sharpness circuits  
• A Chroma edge enhancement circuit is included to compensate for lower chroma resolution found in com-  
posite and S-video.  
• Inverse Telecine (3:2 pulldown) detection and processing allows the scaler to almost completely eliminate  
interlace artifacts associated with other scalers  
• The controller can correctly scale anamorphic, letterbox and 4:3 formats to fit on a wide aspect-ratio screen,  
and scale anamorphic formats on a 4:3 screen  
• A pass-through connector is supplied for routing HDTV or computer graphics directly to the display.  
• An RS-232 input is provided for easy integration into the automated home theater environment  
• A TBC (Time Base Corrector) circuit is provided for unstable sources such as VCR’s.  
• 12V outputs are provided for drop screens and screen masking.  
• A simple 7-button remote controls all aspects of operation. One button source selection and aspect ratio  
control is also provided via the remote control.  
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FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONS  
Front Panel  
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O
R
UN  
C
M U LT I F I L M  
3
4
5
6
7
8 9  
1. IR RECEIVER  
Receives the IR commands from the remote control.  
2. POWER BUTTON  
Toggles the power on and off. For a discreet on or off command, you can use the direct access buttons on the  
remote control. NOTE: When the main AC power switch is first turned ON, the processor will go through an  
initiation cycle for approximately 15 seconds. The processor cannot be turned on or operated until the  
initialization is complete  
3. LED DISPLAY  
Indicates the model number, current source, resolution and aspect ratio.  
4. UP BUTTON  
When no menus are present on-screen, the UP button will toggle you through aspect ratios in the following order:  
Letterbox  
Standard (4:3)  
Anamorphic  
When the menu is on-screen, the UP button will move the cursor up within the menu.  
When an adjustment item has been selected (i.e. brightness), the UP button will increase the value of that  
function.  
5. LEFT BUTTON  
When no menu is present on-screen, the LEFT button will toggle you through the four different sources,  
in the order of:  
Pass-through  
Component  
S-Video  
Composite  
6. ENTER BUTTON  
When an item is highlighted on the On-Screen Display, the ENTER button will select the item.  
7. DOWN BUTTON  
When no menu is present on-screen, this button will toggle you through the different aspect ratios.  
When the menu is on-screen, the down button will move the cursor down within a menu. When an adjustment  
function has been selected (i.e. brightness), the DOWN button will decrease the value of that function.  
8. RIGHT BUTTON  
When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button will toggle you through the four different sources, in  
the order of:  
Composite  
S-Video  
Component  
Pass-through  
9. MENU BUTTON  
Pressing the MENU button will bring up the main menu. If no action is taken within approximately 10 seconds,  
the menu will time-out (disappear). Also, if you are in an adjustment mode or function, pressing MENU will bring  
the menu back one level.  
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Rear Panel  
1
5
RUNCO INTERNATIONAL  
UNION CITY, CA  
12V FUSE  
AC 120V 60Hz, 15W  
RGB VIDEO OUTPUT  
VIDEO INPUTS  
RS-232 IN  
V
H
B
G
R
PASS THROUGH  
Y
Pr  
Pb  
S-VIDEO COMPOSITE  
MASK  
SCREEN  
MADE IN USA  
12V TRIGGER  
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10  
11 12  
13  
1. 12v Fuse  
This fuse protects the 12v outputs from the MASK and SCREEN jacks.  
(Screen Fuse: 5mm x 25mm, AGC, 0.5A 250V Fast Acting, 250V, Fast Blow)  
2. Mask  
This is a 12V output that is used to trigger masking on screens that have that capability.  
(For use on motorized screens only).  
3. Screen  
This is a 12V output that is used to trigger the screen to drop.  
(For use on motorized screens only).  
4. RS-232 In  
This is for systems using serial (RS-232) to control the VHD Ultra Controller.  
5. Reserved for future use.  
6. RGB OUTPUT  
This is the main output of the VHD Ultra Controller. The RGB Signal goes directly to the VX-4c/VX-6c  
Projector. If component is used through the pass-through, then only the R (Pr), G(Y) and B(Pb) jacks will be  
active. Individually, the jacks are: V=vertical sync, H=horizontal sync, B=Blue, G=Green, R=Red.  
7. Pass-through  
Anything input to this port will by-pass the processing of the VHD Ultra Controller and be sent straight to the  
VX-4c/VX-6c Projector. This is useful for computer graphics and HDTV signals which do not require process-  
ing.  
8. Component Input  
This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players.  
Note: The component output from a DTV decoder or a progressive-scan DVD cannot be used with this port;  
it must be input to the Pass-through port.  
9. S-Video Input  
This is the input for S-video from sources such as Satellite receivers, S-VHS VCR’s and DVD players.  
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10. Composite Video Input  
This is the input for Composite video from sources such as Laser disc players, VCRs and other  
miscellaneous video sources.  
11. Power Input  
Plug in main power here.  
12. 115 VAC Fuse  
This is the main AC input fuse.(Main Fuse: 5mm x 20 mm, 500mA, 250v, Slow Blow)  
13. Main Power Switch  
Disconnects or applies main power to the processor.  
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REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION  
A. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR  
Illuminates when a button is pressed, indicating that an IR signal is being  
transmitted.  
A
B
B. POWER BUTTON  
Toggles the power on and off. For a discreet on or off command, you can  
use the direct access buttons (see 'J'). Note: When the main AC power  
PWR  
switch is first turned ON, the processor will go through an initiation cycle  
C
for approximately 15 seconds. The processor cannot be turned on or  
operated until the initialization is complete.  
G
F
D
C. UP BUTTON  
When no menus are present on-screen, the UP button will toggle you  
through aspect ratios in the following order:  
Letterbox Standard (4:3) Anamorphic  
P
P
M
I
H
When the menu is on-screen, the UP button will move the cursor up  
within the menu. When an adjustment item has been selected (i.e.  
brightness), the UP button will increase the value of that function.  
E
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
D. LEFT BUTTON  
J
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When no menus are present on-screen, the LEFT button will toggle you  
through the four different sources in the following order:  
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Pass-through  
Component  
S-Video  
Composite  
OFF  
ON  
E. DOWN BUTTON  
When no menus are present on-screen, the DOWN button will toggle you  
through aspect ratios in the following order:  
R
UNCO  
Anamorphic  
Standard (4:3)  
Letterbox  
When the menu is on-screen, the DOWN button will move the cursor  
down within the menu. When an adjustment item has been selected (i.e.  
brightness), the DOWN button will decrease the value of that function.  
F. RIGHT BUTTON  
When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button will toggle you  
through the four different sources in the following order:  
J. DIRECT ACCESS BUTTONS  
These buttons will allow you to directly  
Composite  
S-Video  
Component  
Pass-through  
access an aspect ratio, source, or turn the  
unit on or off without having to go through  
any menus. These buttons are:  
G. MENU BUTTON  
Pressing the MENU button will bring up the main menu. If no action is  
taken within approximately 10 seconds, the menu will time-out (disap-  
pear). Also, if you are in an adjustment mode or function, pressing MENU  
will bring the menu back one level.  
1: Selects COMPOSITE video  
2: Selects S-video  
3: Selects COMPONENT video  
4: Not used  
5: Selects PASS-THROUGH  
6: Enables or Disables the Installation  
Menu (see page 6-13)  
H. ENTER BUTTON  
When an item is highlighted on a menu, pressing ENTER will select that  
item.  
7: Selects the ANAMORPHIC aspect ratio  
8: Selects the STANDARD (4:3) aspect  
ratio  
9: Selects the LETTERBOX aspect ratio  
0: Turns the processor ON.  
OFF: Also known as the button left of '0',  
this turns the processor OFF.  
I. PROGRAM BUTTON  
If the remote control loses its 'memory' as a result of weak or dead bat-  
teries, it must be re-programmed for the VHD Ultra Controller's code  
set. To reprogram the remote, press the PROGRAM button followed by  
0,1,3. Note: Pressing Enter after typing in the code is not necessary.  
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QUICK SET-UP GUIDE  
Connection Examples  
RUNCO INTERNATIONAL  
UNION CITY, CA  
12V FUSE  
AC 120V 60Hz, 15W  
RGB VIDEO OUTPUT  
VIDEO INPUTS  
Pr Pb S-VIDEO COMPOSITE  
RS-232 IN  
V
H
B
G
R
PASS THROUGH  
Y
MASK  
SCREEN  
MADE IN USA  
12V TRIGGER  
Reserved for  
future use  
DVD Player  
Automation  
System  
VCR, Laser  
disc player,  
camcorders  
Computer or  
DTV decoder  
Sattelite  
receiver or  
SVHS player  
VX-4c/VX-6c  
Projector  
While there are many different ways to connect your source equipment to your VHD Ultra Controller,  
the examples shown above are the most common.  
• COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT:  
Composite video is the most common type of signal used, but is also the lowest in picture quality. Many  
sources have outputs that are limited to composite video, such as some VCR’s and camcorders; others  
such as Laser Disc players actually produce slightly better results when using composite video.  
• S-VIDEO INPUT  
S-video is the second-best type of signal that can be used, but is MUCH better than composite video.  
Using such sources as Satellite receivers, high-quality VCRs and DVD players (with no component  
output) will produce a MUCH cleaner and sharper signal.  
COMPONENT INPUT  
Component video is the best type of signal that can be used. The most common sources that use com-  
ponent outputs are DVD players, and it is highly recommended that component be used when possible.  
Component video goes one step beyond S-video in picture quality; chroma (color) information is more  
resolved and the overall picture appears more well-defined.  
• PASS-THROUGH  
This input is used to ‘pass-through’ any high-definition or computer signals that do not require process-  
ing. The signal by-passes the VHD Ultra Controller’s processing and is sent directly to the display. The  
pass-through may be used for COMPONENT outputs from a DTV decoder, a progressive-scan DVD play-  
er or RGB outputs from a computer or other high-resolution sources.  
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MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION  
Main Menu  
MAIN MENU  
> COMPOSITE  
S-VIDEO  
Source selection and  
picture quality adjustments  
COMPONENT  
PASS THROUGH  
ASPECT RATIO  
INSTALLATION  
Aspect ratio selection  
See "installation" section  
When the MENU button is pressed on either the remote control or the front panel, the main menu will  
appear on-screen. An example of the main menu is shown above.  
The active source is indicated by an arrow to the left of the source; note that in the example above,  
Composite is the current source.  
To select a source via the main menu, press either the up or down buttons on the remote or front panel  
and highlight the desired source, and press ENTER. Otherwise, you may select a source by pressing  
either the left or right arrow buttons (on the remote or front panel) when no menus are  
on-screen, or by pressing one of the direct access buttons on the remote control (recommended; see page  
6-8).  
If pass-through is selected, note that no on-screen menus will be displayed since the signal is simply  
being 'looped' directly to the output. When pass-through is the selected source, pressing MENU will auto-  
matically select the last selected input before Pass-through was selected. If you wish to choose another  
source, Runco recommends using the direct access buttons to select the desired source as opposed to  
pressing MENU.  
Aspect Ratio provides selection of one of three aspect ratios: Anamorphic, Letterbox or standard 4:3. To  
select an aspect ratio via the main menu, press either the up and down buttons on the remote or front  
panel, highlight ASPECT RATIO and press ENTER. The aspect ratio menu will then appear with the three  
choices; highlight the desired aspect ratio with the up or down buttons and press ENTER. Otherwise, you  
may select an aspect ratio by pressing either the up or down arrow buttons (on the remote or front panel)  
when no menus are on-screen, or by pressing one of the direct access buttons on the remote control (rec-  
ommended; see page 6-8).  
Installation is where the image shift and blanking controls are located. A full description of this menu is  
on page 6-13.  
NOTE: If INSTALLATION does not appear on the main menu, see page 6-13 for an explanation on how  
to access the Installation menu.  
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Picture Quality Adjustments  
MAIN MENU  
TINT  
> COMPOSITE  
S-VIDEO  
COLOR  
BRIGHTNESS  
CONTRAST  
SHARPNESS  
LUMA ENHANCE  
CHROMA ENHANCE  
COMPONENT  
PASS THROUGH  
ASPECT RATIO  
INSTALLATION  
Picture quality adjustments (also known as "Front Panel Controls") are the controls that change different  
parameters of the image such as the amount of color, black level, etc. While these adjustments can be set to suit  
the needs of the user, there is a way to set these properly. This section will describe what each function does and  
how to adjust them properly.  
To access the picture quality adjustments, press MENU, highlight the active source (indicated by the arrow) and  
press ENTER. The picture quality sub-menu will then appear (see above).  
To make an adjustment to a particular function, highlight the function with the up or down arrow buttons and press  
ENTER. Once the function is on-screen (i.e. brightness), pressing the UP arrow button on the remote or front panel  
will increase the value of that function; pressing the DOWN arrow on the remote or front panel will decrease the  
value of that function.  
While each of the picture quality adjustments can be set to suit the needs of the user, there is a 'proper' way to set  
the adjustments. For setting TINT and COLOR, please refer to the color bar test pattern below.  
NOTE: Runco recommends that a BLUE FILTER be used so only the blue color bars can be seen. Blue filters are  
Tall color bars  
Short color bars  
Tint  
Color  
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provided with the Video Essentials or AVIA test DVDs, or can be purchased from the Imaging Science Foundation  
(www.imagingscience.com).  
TINT (also known as 'hue') is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image.  
If TINT is decreased, the image will appear redder, and increasing it will cause the image to appear green-  
er. To set TINT properly, look at the color bar pattern through a blue filter (or mute the red and green out-  
puts). Adjust TINT until the middle two tall color bars match the middle short color bars  
(see color bar drawing).  
COLOR (also known as 'saturation') increases or decreases the amount of color in the image. To set  
COLOR properly, look at the color bar pattern through a blue filter (or mute the red and green outputs).  
Adjust COLOR until the outer two tall color bars match the outer short color bars  
(see color bar drawing).  
For setting CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS, please refer to the PLUGE pattern below:  
Set contrast  
untill there is  
no 'blooming'  
in this bar.  
Below black  
Above black  
CONTRAST adjusts the white level of the image. To adjust this properly for CRT projectors, adjust CON-  
TRAST until there is no blooming (or distortion) in the brightest bar in the PLUGE pattern (see above).  
For Fixed-pixel displays, adjust contrast until there is a distinct definition between the two brightest bars.  
NOTE: For best results, Runco recommends that CONTRAST be set to '0' or very close to it.  
BRIGHTNESS adjusts the black level of the image. To adjust this properly, adjust BRIGHTNESS until the  
'below black' bar JUST disappears, but the 'above black' bar is still barely visible.  
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NOTE: Some DVD players cannot pass the 'blacker than black' bar (they won't pass PLUGE), and that  
bar will never be visible. In a case like this, adjust the 'above black' bar until it is slightly brighter than the  
background that surrounds it.  
SHARPNESS adjusts the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. This can be adjusted to the pref-  
erence of the user. Keep in mind that when SHARPNESS is decreased, fine details in the image will  
become 'soft'; when it is increased, fine details will become sharper but will also make the picture appear  
'noisy' if adjusted too high.  
LUMA ENHANCE acts as an edge enhancement, especially around black to white transitions in the  
image. Essentially, this has the same characteristics as sharpness but affects the edges of objects far  
more that the rest of the image.  
FREQUENCIES HIGH/LOW affect the overall range of the LUMA ENHANCE feature. For example, if  
using a lower-quality video source such as a VCR, the FREQUENCIES should be set to LOW. For a good  
quality source such as a DVD player, set FREQUENCIES to HIGH. To set FREQUENCIES, press ENTER  
while LUMA ENHANCE is on-screen.  
CHROMA ENHANCE acts as an edge enhancement, especially around color transitions in the image.  
Essentially, this has the same characteristics as sharpness but affects the edges of objects far more that  
the rest of the image.  
Installation Menu  
The Installation menu is where you can adjust the type of screen (4:3 or 16:9), shift the image or set blank-  
ing.  
When the VHD Ultra Controller is turned on for the first time, the INSTALLATION item will not appear in  
the main menu. To enable the INSTALLATION menu, there are two options:  
· With the processor ON and no menus on-screen, simultaneously press the ENTER, UP and LEFT  
buttons (you don't need to hold them down). Release the three buttons and press MENU, ensure INSTAL-  
LATION is now on the bottom of the main menu.  
· With the remote control, press button 6 (with no menus on-screen). After pressing '6', press MENU and  
ensure INSTALLATION is now on the bottom of the main menu.  
After INSTALLATION has been accessed, press MENU, highlight INSTALLATION and press ENTER.  
This will bring up the INSTALLATION MENU, shown below:  
INSTALLATION  
4:3 SCREEN  
> 16:9 SCREEN  
IMAGE SHIFT  
BLANKING  
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Screen Type  
When you are installing the system for the first time, the first order of business is to define what type of screen  
will be used with this system. If a 1.78:1 (16:9) or 1.85:1 screen is used, highlight 16:9 SCREEN and press  
ENTER. If a standard 4:3 screen is installed, highlight 4:3 SCREEN and press enter.  
The purpose of defining the screen type is to tell the processor how to create aspect ratios (see page 6-16 for  
a definition of aspect ratios). For example, on a 16:9 screen, the letterbox and anamorphic aspect ratios will  
use the entire 16:9 screen, and the 4:3 aspect ratio will be displayed in the center of the 16:9 screen (you'd  
have 'black bars' on the left and right sides of the image).  
On the other hand, on a 4:3 screen, the 4:3 aspect ratio would fill the screen, but the letterbox and  
anamorphic aspect ratios would be displayed in the center of the screen vertically (there would be 'black bars'  
on the top on bottom of the image).  
Image Shift  
IMAGE SHIFT moves the entire image up, down, left or right. If the image is slightly off-center on-screen  
after installation, using IMAGE SHIFT can center the image on your screen or display.  
While using IMAGE SHIFT will not cause any problems with your display, it is possible to use too much  
image shift, which could cause the image to shake or disappear. Therefore, Runco recommends that  
image shift be done with the display device itself whenever possible.  
Image Shift  
Hstart: 268  
Vstart: 131  
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Blanking  
The BLANKING function allows you to 'cut off' part of the image to fit the screen properly, or to eliminate  
anomalies on the extreme outsides (usually the top) of the image. This can be done to the top, bottom,  
left or right sides individually.  
Blanking  
Top  
Bottom  
Left  
131  
707  
241  
1292  
Right  
To adjust BLANKING, highlight the desired area you wish to blank (top, bottom, left or right), and use the  
left and right arrows to make the adjustment.  
Most CRT projectors themselves have blanking controls, and it is recommended that you use the  
controls on the projector as opposed to the processor, if possible. In the event that your display device  
does not have blanking controls, however, use the blanking controls provided in the processor.  
System Reset  
In the event that your VHD Ultra Controller appears to have a software problem, or adjustments have  
been made so far out of range that the image is no longer on-screen or discernable, you can reset the  
processor back to factory values. This sets ALL settings back to factory values, so any adjustments made  
previously will be lost.  
To reset your VHD Ultra Controller, follow this procedure:  
·
·
Turn off the MAIN POWER switch on the back of the processor  
Hold down the DOWN ARROW button, and turn the MAIN POWER SWITCH back on.  
Continue holding the down arrow button until the LED on the front panel blinks, then release  
the down arrow button.  
Once this is done, your processor has been completely reset to factory values.  
After resetting the unit, Composite video will be the active source.  
SYSTEM RESET is not on any of the menus; it must be performed using the instructions above.  
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ASPECT RATIOS  
FREQUENCIES HIGH/LOW affect the overall range of the CHROMA ENHANCE feature. For example, if  
using a lower-quality video source such as a VCR, the FREQUENCIES should be set to LOW. For a good  
3 units tall  
4 units wide  
quality source such as a DVD player, set FREQUENCIES to HIGH. To set FREQUENCIES, press ENTER  
while CHROMA ENHANCE is on-screen.  
An ‘aspect ratio’ is simply the ratio of the width vs. the height of the screen. For example, the current aspect  
ratio standard is 4:3 (or 1.33:1), where the image is 4 units wide and 3 units tall.  
All of our ‘regular’ televisions are this aspect ratio. You have probably noticed that occasionally you’ll watch  
a movie that does not fill the screen vertically. This is because the movie was filmed in WIDESCREEN  
(letterbox), and the result is ‘black bars’ above and below the image:  
Obviously, watching a movie like this does not lend itself to a truly cinematic experience! This is why  
Runco invented the first-ever multiple aspect-ratio projection system back in 1991, so true movie-lovers  
can watch actual widescreen (letterbox) movies on a WIDESCREEN!  
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Active image area  
(Actual screen area)  
Blanked (cut off)  
areas  
A WIDESCREEN can be a number of aspect ratios; many movies are either 1.85:1 or 2.35:1, and HDTV  
is always 1.78:1 (16:9). The way we create a widescreen (or LETTERBOX) aspect ratio is to take a full  
4:3 image, then ‘blank’ (or cut off) the top and bottom so the displayed image is in a widescreen format.  
For movies recorded in ‘letterbox’, there would be no information above and below the screen anyways,  
so we’re not losing any of the picture. However, if you were to watch standard television broadcast this  
way, you would lose some information (see next drawing).  
As you can see, our screen in this example is a 1.85:1 ratio. The dashed lines show the area that we  
‘blanked’. If you recall, watching a letterbox movie on a 4:3 screen gave us black bars; therefore with let-  
terbox movies, we’re not losing any information!  
The ‘other’ type of widescreen is called ‘ANAMORPHIC’. The image is still a widescreen format, but  
instead of ‘blanking’ the top and bottom, we simply reduce the overall height of the image:  
As a result, all objects will be ‘short and fat’ (like the circle above), right? Well, not if you’re using  
software that is anamorphic. Most (but not all) DVD movies have an anamorphic option.  
Anamorphic material will always produce a better image when using a high quality scaler such as the VHD  
Ultra Controller. The reason is that you will actually get more lines of resolution (and ultimately more  
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DIMENSIONS  
Front Panel  
17.45"  
3.5"  
R
UNC  
O
M U LT I F I L M  
Rear Panel  
17"  
O
R
UN  
C
RS-232 OUT  
RS-232 IN  
3.025"  
12v Fuse  
S-VIDEO  
V
H
B
G
R
Pass-through  
Y
Pb  
COMPOSITE  
Pr  
Mask Screen  
Top  
17"  
16"  
17.45"  
Side  
3.5"  
16"  
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RS-232 COMMUNICATIONS  
General Information  
Baud rate: 9600 (fixed)  
Bits: 8  
No Parity  
All protocol in ASCII format  
RS-232 input connector pin numbers:  
TxD= Pin# 2  
RxD= Pin# 3  
GnD= Pin# 5  
Command format (single command): command value (i.e. brightness 30).  
NOTE: A space (not an underscore) must be used between the command and its value.  
All Commands must be followed by a carriage return.  
Command string format: command,command value, command etc.  
(i.e. COMPOSITE,BRIGHTNESS 30,ANAMORPHIC)  
NOTE: In between commands, a comma or space can be used; a space must be used in  
between a command and its value. All commands must be followed by a carriage return.  
Other notes:  
· All Commands must be followed by a carriage return.  
· For command strings, a maximum of 255 characters can be used in a single string.  
· If it is necessary to input multiple commands, they should all be together in a single string.  
Inputting commands one at a time requires an arbitrary delay between commands while the  
commands are being executed. Therefore, programming requires delays and is more difficult.  
· For values not automatically stored (see next paragraph), the command "!STORE" must be  
sent in order for the VHD Ultra Controller to keep the settings. Otherwise, the values will be  
considered temporary and will revert to their stored settings upon source change or power-up.  
· The "Value stored" column refers to a command that is either automatically stored or if it must  
be manually stored with the "!STORE" command.  
· PARAMETER min/max refers to a function's minimum and maximum value range. Inputting  
values above or below their range may cause unpredictable (but not fatal) results.  
· After each command is entered, the Controller returns the “>” symbol as a prompt  
(ASCII code Ox). Use this symbol as an acknowledgement if your control system requires it.  
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RS-232 COMMANDS  
COMMAND  
PARAMETER (min/max)  
Value stored?  
DESCRIPTION  
ON  
OFF  
DISPLAY  
NA  
NA  
0/4  
NA  
NA  
YES  
Turns VHD Ultra Controller on  
Turns VHD Ultra Controller off  
Adjusts the brightness of the  
front panel display  
COMPOSITE  
NA  
YES  
Selects the Composite  
Video input  
SVIDEO  
COMPONENT  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
Selects the S-Video Input  
Selects the Component  
Video input  
PASSTHRU  
ANAMORPHIC  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
Selects the Pass-through input  
Selects the anamorphic  
aspect ratio  
STANDARD  
NA  
YES  
Selects the standard (4:3)  
aspect ratio  
LETTERBOX  
TINT  
COLOR  
NA  
YES  
NO  
NO  
NO  
Selects the letterbox aspect ratio  
Sets a value for tint  
Sets a value for color  
-127/127  
-127/127  
0/1  
AGCCOLOR  
0=Disable Color AGC  
1=Enable Color AGC  
BRIGHTNESS  
CONTRAST  
AGCCONTRAST  
-127/127  
-127/127  
0/1  
NO  
NO  
NO  
Sets a value for brightness  
Sets a value for contrast  
0=Disable Contrast AGC  
1=Enable Contrast AGC  
Sets a value for sharpness  
Sets a value for high-frequency  
chroma edge enhancement  
Sets a value for low-frequency  
chroma edge enhancement  
Sets a value for high-frequency  
luminance edge enhancement  
Sets a value for low-frequency  
luminance edge enhancement  
SHARPNESS  
CHROMAHIGH  
0/255  
0/127  
NO  
NO  
CHROMALOW  
LUMAHIGH  
LUMALOW  
0/127  
0/127  
0/127  
NO  
NO  
NO  
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COMMAND  
PARAMETER (min/max)  
Value stored?  
DESCRIPTION  
!STORE  
NA  
YES  
Stores the current set of values  
(all values) into non-volatile  
memory  
!RESTORE  
!FACTORY  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
Restores the stored values  
Restores all values to factory  
default levels  
!STATUS  
NA  
NA  
Asks the VHD Ultra Controller to  
provide the hardware informa  
tion, current values and system  
status to the automation system  
Restarts the VHD Ultra  
!RESTART  
!ECHO  
NA  
NA  
NO  
NO  
Controller  
Enables the VHD Ultra Controller  
to echo back commands and  
values to the automation system  
Disables the VHD Ultra  
Controller's character echoing  
Disables the Installation menu  
(removes it from the main menu)  
Enables the Installation menu  
(enables it on the main menu)  
!NOECHO  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NO  
NA  
NA  
!INSTALLMODEOFF  
!INSTALLMODEON  
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VHD ULTRA S  
PECIFICATIONS  
Aspect Ratios:  
Input Standards:  
Outputs:  
Anamorphic, Letterbox, 4:3 (on either 16:9 or 4:3 screens)  
NTSC, PAL  
Native Resolution: 720P, 960P, 1024P and 1024P Anamorphic  
HD Pass-Through: Up to 1080P  
Inputs:  
(1) Composite, (1) S-Video, (1) Component, (1) Pass-through  
Control Options:  
Infrared (with discrete on/off, aspect ratio and source selection), RS-232 and  
Front Panel  
Screen Trigger/  
Masking Outputs:  
(2) 12V DC, 1/8A  
Bandwidth:  
Video Inputs: 5.5 Mhz, PAss-Through: 100 Mhz  
100-240V AC (auto sensing), 50/60 Hz, 15W  
41°-95°F (5°-35° C), 0-90% Humidity, (non-condensing)  
Power Requirements:  
Operating Environment:  
Dimensions:  
(w/out feet)  
Width: 17 1/2 in. (444.50 mm)  
Depth: 16 in. (406.40 mm)  
Height: 3 1/2 in. (88.90 mm)  
Weight: 16 lbs. (7.3 kg)  
Included Accessories:  
Regulatory Approvals:  
Limited Warranty:  
Rack mounting brackets  
Complies with FCC Class 'B', CE, C-tick  
(2) Two years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user.  
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Appendix A  
Glossary  
This appendix defines the specific terms used in this manual as they apply to this projector. Also included are  
other general terms commonly used in the projection industry.  
Active Line Timeꢀ  
The time, inside one horizontal scan line, during which video is generated.  
Ambient Light RejectionThe ability of a screen to reflect ambient light in a direction away from the "line  
of best viewing". Curved screens usually have good ambient light rejection. Flat  
screens usually have less ambient light rejection.  
Analog Videoꢀ  
The video output of most computers and video tape machines. Analog video can  
generate a large number of colors.  
Aspect Ratioꢀ  
The ratio of the width of an image to its height, such as the 4:3 aspect ratio com-  
mon in video output.  
Auto Sourceꢀ  
The ability of the projector to automatically recognize and synchronize to the hor-  
izontal and vertical scan frequencies of an input signal for proper display.  
Bandwidthꢀ  
The frequency range of the projector's video amplifier.  
Baud Rateꢀ  
The speed at which serial communications travel from their origin. In this projec-  
tor, the RS-232 or RS-422 default baud rate of 38400 can be changed to match a  
controlling device.  
Blanking Timeꢀ  
The time inside one scan line during which video is not generated. The blanking  
time of the input signal must be equal to or greater than the retrace time of the pro-  
jector.  
Brightnessꢀ  
In projection, brightness usually describes the amount of light emitted from a sur-  
face such as a screen. It is measured in foot-lamberts or candelas per square meter.  
Candela or Candleꢀ  
Unit of measure for measuring intensity of light.  
Channelꢀ  
A collection of measurements stored by the projector for a given input source,  
including frequencies, pulse width, polarity, syncs, channel number and location,  
user-adjustable display settings, etc. Use channels to switch between a variety of  
setups quickly, automatically recalling previously defined display parameters.  
Channel Listꢀ  
A list/menu of previously-defined channels available in projector memory.  
Channel Numberꢀ  
A number that uniquely identifies a specific channel retained in projector memo-  
ry. The projector can retain up to 99 channels.  
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GLOSSARY  
Checkboxꢀ  
A menu item that indicates whether an option is currently in effect (checked) or  
not (unchecked).  
Color Shiftꢀ  
A change in the color of a white field across an image (white field uniformity).  
Color Temperatureꢀ  
The coloration (reddish, white, bluish, greenish, etc.) of white in an image, meas-  
ured using the Kelvin (degrees K) temperature scale. Higher temperatures appear  
bluer, while lower color temperatures appear redder.  
Component Videoꢀ  
See YCbCr or YPbPr.  
Composite Videoꢀ  
The output of video tape players and some computers, characterized by synchro-  
nization, luminance and color signals combined on one output cable.  
Contrast (ratio)ꢀ  
Convergenceꢀ  
The degree of difference between the lightest and darkest areas of the image.  
The alignment of the red, green, and blue elements of a projected image.  
Curved Screenꢀ  
A projection screen which is slightly concave for improved screen gain. Curved  
screens usually have screen gains which are greater than 1 but viewing angles  
much less than 180°. Curved screens are not recommended for use with this pro-  
jector.  
DDIꢀ  
A Direct Digital Interface signal can be supplied to the projector via an optional  
digital input module installed in INPUT 2. For example, you can input an SMPTE-  
259M signal using a Serial Digital Input Module or input an SMPTE-272M signal  
from a HDTV Serial Input Module.  
DMD ꢀ  
Digital Micromirror Devicesused in this projector for processing red, green, and  
blue color data.  
Decoderꢀ  
Located at INPUT 3 and INPUT 4, this device converts NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.4,  
PAL, PAL-N, PAL-M, or SECAM to RGB video.  
Detailꢀ  
The sharpness of a display from a video source.  
Diffused Screenꢀ  
A type of rear-projection screen which spreads the light striking it. Screen gain is  
less than 1 but audience viewing angles are increased.  
Display Settingꢀ  
Flickerꢀ  
An adjustment that affects the display of an image. Such display settings include  
contrast, brightness, tint, blanking, size, offsets, and others.  
A very rapid variation in image brightness caused by a frame rate that is too slow.  
(See Interlace.)  
Frame Rateꢀ  
The frequency at which complete images are generated. For non-interlaced sig-  
nals, the frame rate is identical to the vertical frequency. For interlaced signals, the  
frame rate (also known as field rate) is one half of vertical frequency.  
Foot-candleꢀ  
The intensity of visible light per square foot.  
Foot-lambertꢀ  
The luminance (brightness) which results from one foot-candle of illumination  
falling on a perfectly diffuse surface.  
Gain or Screen Gainꢀ  
The ability of a screen to direct incident light to an audience. A flat matte white  
wall has a gain of approximately 1. Screens with gain less than 1 attenuate inci-  
dent light; screens with gain more than 1 direct more incident light to the audience  
but have a narrow viewing angle. For example: An image reflecting off a 10 gain  
screen appears 10 times brighter than it would if reflected off a matte white wall.  
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Curved screens usually have larger gain than flat screens.  
Help Screenꢀ  
A display of help information regarding the current task or presentation.  
Horizontal Frequencyꢀ  
The frequency at which scan lines are generated, which varies amongst sources.  
Also called horizontal scan rate or line rate.  
Horizontal Offsetꢀ  
The difference between the center of the projected image and the center of the pro-  
jector lens. For this projector, this value is expressed as the maximum percentage  
of the image that can be projected to one side of the lens center without degrading  
the image quality. Horizontal offset ranges can be affected by the type of lens in  
use, and whether or not the image is offset vertically at the same time.  
Hot Spotꢀ  
A circular area of a screen where the image appears brighter than elsewhere on the  
screen. A hot spot appears along the line of sight and "moves" with the line of  
sight. High gain screens and rear screens designed for slide or movie projection  
usually have a hot spot.  
Inputꢀ  
A physical connection route for a source signal, described by a 2-digit number rep-  
resenting 1) its switcher/projector location and 2) its slot in the switcher/projector.  
Input Signalꢀ  
Signal sent from a source device to the projector.  
Interfaceꢀ  
A device, such as the Serial Digital Input Module, that accepts an input signal for  
display by the projector.  
Interlaceꢀ  
A method used by video tape players and some computers to double the vertical  
resolution without increasing the horizontal line rate. If the resulting frame/field  
rate is too low, the image may flicker depending on the image content.  
Keypadꢀ  
A small push-button device for controlling most projector settings and operation.  
For more information, refer to 3.3, Using the Keypad.  
Keystoneꢀ  
A distortion of the image which occurs when the top and bottom borders of the  
image are unequal in length. Side borders both slant in or out, producing a key-  
stone shaped image. It is caused when the screen and lens surface are not parallel.  
Linearityꢀ  
The reproduction of the horizontal and vertical size of characters and/or shapes  
over the entire screen.  
Line of Best Viewingꢀ  
When light from a projector is incident on a screen, the light reflects from the  
screen such that the angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence. The Line of  
Best Viewing is along the line of reflection.  
Loop throughꢀ  
The method of feeding a series of high impedance inputs from a single video  
source with a coaxial transmission line in such a manner that the line is terminat-  
ed with its characteristic impedance at the last input on the line.  
Lumenꢀ  
The unit of measure for the amount of visible light emitted by a light source.  
Luxꢀ  
The amount of visible light per square meter incident on a surface.  
1 lux = 1 lumen/square meter = 0.093 foot-candles  
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Menuꢀ  
A list of selectable options displayed on the screen.  
NTSC Videoꢀ  
A video output format of some video tape and disk players. There are two types of  
NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) video: NTSC 3.58 and NTSC  
4.43. NTSC 3.58 is used primarily in North America and Japan. NTSC 4.43 is less  
commonly used.  
Optical Screenꢀ  
PAL Videoꢀ  
A type of rear-projection screen which re-directs light through the screen to  
increase image brightness in front of the screen. Screen gain is usually greater than  
1 but audience viewing angles are reduced.  
PAL (Phase Alternating Line) video is a 50 Hz standard with 768 x 576 resolution.  
It is found on some video tape and disk players (used primarily in Europe, China  
and some South American and African countries).  
Pincushionꢀ  
A distortion of the image shape characterized by concave or convex borders.  
Pixel (picture element)The smallest discernible element of data from a computer-generated image.  
Pixel Phaseꢀ  
The phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to incoming data.  
Pixel Trackingꢀ  
The frequency of the pixel sampling clock, indicated by the number of pixels per  
line.  
Projector-to-Screen Distanceꢀ  
The distance between the projector's front feet centers and the screen. Also called  
"Throw Distance".  
Protocolꢀ  
The type of code format called "A" or "B" utilized by the remote keypad(s). The  
default protocol set at manufacture is Protocol "A". By using two different keypad  
protocols, adjacent projectors can be controlled independently with their remote  
IR keypads.  
Pull-down Listꢀ  
A selectable menu item that unfolds into a list of options pertaining to it.  
Rear Screenꢀ  
A translucent panel for screen projection. Incident light travels through the inci-  
dent surface of a rear screen and forms an image on the other surface.  
Resizingꢀ  
The ability to manipulate through software commands the physical size, placement  
and/or aspect ratio of an image.  
Resolution (lens)ꢀ  
The maximum number of alternate white and black horizontal lines that can be dis-  
tinguished on a screen when a photographic target is placed between the lens and  
a light source and illuminated by that source.  
Resolution (projector)ꢀ  
Retrace Timeꢀ  
The maximum number of pixels that the projector can display horizontally and  
vertically across an image, such as 1280 x 1024.  
(Horizontal) The minimum time required for a CRT projector to move the position  
of the scanning spot from the right edge to the left edge.  
Rise Timeꢀ  
The time required by the video amplifier of the projector to increase its output  
from 10% to 90% of the maximum value.  
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RGB Videoꢀ  
The video output (analog or digital) of most computers. Analog RGB video can have 3, 4,  
or 5 wires - one each for red, green, and blue, and either none, one or two for sync. For  
three-wire RGB, the green wire usually provides sync. (See TTL Video).  
RS-232ꢀ  
RS-422ꢀ  
S-Videoꢀ  
A common asynchronous data transmission standard recommended by the Electronics  
Industries Association (EIA). Also called serial communication.  
A less common asynchronous data transmission standard in which balanced differential  
voltage is specified. RS-422 is especially suited to long distances.  
The output from certain video tape players and video equipment. S-Video separates sync  
and luminance from color information, typically producing a higher quality display than  
composite video.  
Scan FrequencyThe horizontal or vertical frequency at which images are generated.  
Scan Lineꢀ  
One horizontal line on the display.  
SECAMꢀ  
A video output format of some video tape and disc players (used primarily in France).  
SECAM (Sequential Couleur á Mémoire) signals are similar in resolution and frequency  
to PAL signals. The primary difference between the two standards is in the way color  
information is encoded.  
Slidebarꢀ  
A slidebar is a graphical display of an adjustable setting. The numerical setting often rep-  
resents a percentage but can be a specific unit such as degrees Kelvin.  
Sourceꢀ  
The device, such as a computer or VCR, connected to the projector for display. A source  
Input2  
Input3  
Input4  
Input1  
is identified at the projector as  
,
,
, or  
, or as other user-defined num-  
bers. A source may have numerous corresponding channels defined and recognized by the  
projector. See Input.  
Source Setupꢀ  
See Channel.  
Spot Sizeꢀ  
The diameter of the smallest dot that can be generated by a CRT projector. This projector  
has a fixed spot (pixel) size.  
Syncꢀ  
This term refers to the part of the video signal that is used to stabilize the picture. Sync  
can occur in three forms:  
1) "Composite sync": the horizontal and vertical components are together on  
one cable.  
2) "Sync-on-green": the sync is part of the green video.  
3) "Separate sync" or "H.SYNC and V.SYNC": the horizontal and vertical  
components of the sync are on two separate cables.  
Sync Widthꢀ  
The duration of each sync pulse generated by a computer. The sync width is part of the  
blanking time.  
TTL Videoꢀ  
A type of RGB video with digital characteristics.  
Terminatedꢀ  
A wire connecting a single video source to a display device, such as a projector, must be  
terminated by a resistance (usually 75for video).  
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Throw DistanceThe distance between the front feet of the projector and the screen. Also called "Projector-  
to-Screen Distance". Always use the correct throw distance formula to calculate the prop-  
er throw distance (±5%) required for your lens.  
Tintꢀ  
Balance of red-to-green necessary for realistic representation of NTSC signals.  
Variable Scanꢀ  
The ability of a projector to synchronize to inputs with frequencies within a specified  
range.  
Vertical FrequencyThe frequency at which images are generated. Vertical frequencies vary amongst sources.  
Also called vertical scan rate.  
Vertical Offsetꢀ  
The difference between the center of the projected image and the center of the projector  
lens. For this projector, this value is expressed as the maximum percentage of the image  
that can be projected above or below the lens center without degrading the image quality.  
Vertical offset ranges depend on the type of lens in use, and whether or not the image is  
offset horizontally at the same time.  
Videoꢀ  
The signal that is used by display devices (such as projectors) to generate an image. This  
term also refers to the output of video tape/disk players and computers.  
Video Decoderꢀ  
An optional device that converts NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.4, PAL, PAL-N, PAL-M or SECAM  
to RGB video.  
Video StandardA specific type of video signal, such as NTSC, PAL, SECAM. This projector can auto-  
matically recognize and interpret the incoming standard and display accordingly.  
Viewing Angleꢀ  
Screens do not reflect equally in all directions. Most light is reflected in a conical volume  
centered around the "line of best viewing". Maximum brightness is perceived if you are  
within the viewing cone defined by the horizontal and vertical viewing angles.  
White Balanceꢀ  
The color temperature of white used by the projector.  
White Fieldꢀ  
The area of an image that is white only. For example, a full white field is an image that is  
white everywhere. A 10% white field is a white area (usually rectangular) that occupies  
10% of the image; the remaining 90% is black.  
YCbCrꢀ  
A high-end digital component video signal.  
YPbPrꢀ  
A high-end analog component video signal. Sometimes called YUV, Component, or Y, R-  
Y, B-Y, the YPbPr signal by-passes the video decoder in this projector.  
YUVꢀ  
See YPbPr.  
Zoomꢀ  
The adjustment of image size by means of a zoom lens.  
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Appendix B  
KEYPAD REFERENCE  
Figure B-1. Keypad  
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Appendix C  
Menu Tree  
Scaling Parameters  
Size  
Vertical Stretch  
Pixel Track  
Pixel Phase  
Filter  
H-Position  
V-Position  
Blanking  
Image Adjustments  
ISF Night  
ISF Day  
6500K  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Sharpness  
Signal Type  
Color Balance  
Signal Settings  
Formatter Adjust  
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1.0  
2.2  
2.2S  
2.2SN  
2.8  
9300K  
RGB  
YPbPr (Video)  
YPbPr (HDTV)  
Custom 1  
Custom 2  
Custom 3  
Custom 4  
Infinite Adjustable  
2.8S  
Bank:02  
Memory Banks  
Memory Banks Copy/Delete  
Copy Current  
1200  
2400  
9600  
19200  
38400  
57600  
115200  
Delete Current Bank  
Delete Non-protected Banks  
Delete All Memory Banks  
Baud Rate  
Front IR Receiver  
Back IR Receiver  
Floor Front  
Installation  
Floor Rear  
Ceiling front  
Ceiling Rear  
Projector Configuration  
OSD Language  
OSD Settings  
IR and Serial Setup  
Geometry  
Installer Options  
Operational Perameters  
4:3 Upper/Left  
4:3 In 1  
4:3 In 2  
16:9 Upper/Left  
16:9 In 1  
16:9 In 2  
Variable  
C-1  
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Appendix C  
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3200K  
5400K  
6500K  
9300K  
Custom 1  
Custom 2  
Custom 3  
Custom 4  
Factory 3200K  
Factory 5400K  
ISF Night  
ISF Day  
6500K  
9300K  
Custom 1  
Custom 2  
Custom 3  
Custom 4  
Infinite Variable  
C-2  
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