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Runco Video Xtreme VX-44d Owner's Operating Manual

1080p digital light processing projector and digital high definition (dhd) controller
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  • Page 1 ’ W N E R P E R A T I N G A N U A L VX-44d VX-55d 1080p Digital Light Processing Projector and Digital High Definition (DHD™) Controller...

  • Page 3: Two Year Limited Warranty

    (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to the end user. In addition, Runco will provide a new or rebuilt replacement lamp for the lamp that fails due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to the end user.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT – WARRANTY REGISTRATION: Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperative that Runco knows how to reach you promptly if we should discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified.
  • Page 5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To locate the name and address of the nearest Runco Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited Warranty, please call or write: RUNCO VIDEO-PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS _________________________________________________________ Model Purchased ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video projector! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video that is expected in a home theater. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Safety Precautions ... vi 1. Introduction ...1 2. Controls and Functions ...5 3. Installation ...17 Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual About This Manual ...1 Target Audience ...1 If You Have Comments About This Manual..1 Textual and Graphic Conventions ...1 Using This Manual ...2...
  • Page 8 Calibrating Projector Input 2 (DVI) ...44 TheaterMaster Remote Control Functions...46 Navigating the Projector Menus ...47 Channel Setup...47 Auto Setup ...49 Size and Position Menu ...50 Picture Quality Menu ...52 Installation Menu...56 Working With the Lamp ...58 viii Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 9 4. Operation ...61 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...79 6. Serial Communications ...89 7. Specifications ...95 Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Using the On-Screen Menus ...61 Main Menu...63 Input Source ...63 Aspect Ratio ...63 Picture ...66 Input Position...70 ISF Presets ...71 Information ...71...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Notes: Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 11 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness ...67 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast ...68 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint...68 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness...70 4-6. Keystone Correction...75 Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 12 5-2. Unlocking the Lamp ...79 5-3. Removing the Lamp ...80 5-4. Installing A New Lamp ...80 5-5. Recording the Serial Number of a New Lamp ...81 5-6. Removing the Primary Lens...82 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Dimensions ...99 Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the VX-44d/-55d. Runco has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it may require updating from time to time.

  • Page 14: Using This Manual

    Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual. If you need... Information about obtaining service General information about the Video Extreme™ DLP Projector and DHD Controller Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions Troubleshooting tips Product specifications ... Turn to page: Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 15: Description, Features And Benefits

    The VX-44d features a 1000W Xenon lamp, while the VX-55d uses a 1.2-kW Xenon lamp to produce Runco’s brightest 1080p pictures ever. Four CinOptx™ zoom lenses are available with broad AxiShift™ motorized horizontal and vertical lens shift capability.

  • Page 16: Key Features And Benefits

    • CinOptx™ Telesto lens options for stunning sharpness and throw distance flexibility Your VX-44d/-55d is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23-RUNCO. • Video Extreme™ DLP Projector and DHD Controller •...

  • Page 17: Controls And Functions

    Figure 2-1 shows the key VX-44d/-55d components. Figure 2-1. VX-44d/-55d Top/Rear/Front View Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual 2. Controls and Functions VX-44d/-55d at a Glance...

  • Page 18: Vx-44D/-55D Input Panel

    Figure 2-2 shows the VX-44d/-55d rear input panel. Figure 2-2. VX-44d/-55d Input Panel Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 19 9. INPUT 1 (RGBHV) Not used. Connect all video sources to the DHD Controller. 10. INPUT 5 (Option 1) Reserved for future use. 11. INPUT 6 (Option 2) Reserved for future use. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...

  • Page 20: Vx-44D/-55D Rear-Panel Keypad

    Press this button to show or hide the projector menus. The VX-44d/-55d has its own internal menu system, separate from Note that of the DHD Controller. However, it is intended for use by trained service personnel only. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 21 Press HELP to display on-screen help text. Press HELP again (or EXIT) to hide it. 12. EXIT When in the menu structure, the EXIT button brings the menu back one page or cancels the current function. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...

  • Page 22: Dhd Controller Front Panel

    Used to direct select inputs or move the menu cursor left in the OSD. When no menu is present on-screen, the LEFT button toggles through the different sources, in this order: HDMI 2 - HDMI 1 - HD/RGB2 - HD/RGB1 - Component SD - S-Video 2 - S-Video 1 - Composite Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 23 MENU brings the menu back one level. The UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, ENTER and MENU buttons are Note functional only when an analog source (HD/RGB, SD Component, Composite or S-Video) is selected. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...

  • Page 24: Dhd Controller Rear Panel

    THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 RS-232 Out RS-232 Control Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max...
  • Page 25 Connect the DHD Controller to power here. 12. MAIN AC FUSE This is the main AC input fuse (5mm x 20mm, 500 mA, 250V slow-blow). 13. MAIN POWER SWITCH Disconnects or applies power to the DHD Controller. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...

  • Page 26: Vx-44D/-55D Remote Control Unit

    Controls and Functions VX-44d/-55d Remote Control Unit Figure 2-6 shows the VX-44d/-55d remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. Figure 2-6. DHD Controller/VX-44d/-55d Remote Control Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 27 Press to select Composite video input as the source or to enter the numeric character “1.” 8. COMP (Component) (2) Press to select Component SD (480i/576i) video input as the source or to enter the numeric character “2.” Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...
  • Page 28 Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset. CUST 1 Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” memory preset. CUST 2 Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 2” memory preset. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 29: Installation

    • Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens, point the remote control at the DHD Controller, and repeat the operation. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual 3. Installation Remote Control...

  • Page 30: Quick Setup

    DHD Controller input; save settings when finished: • Aspect ratio • Brightness • Contrast • Color level • Tint • Input position For Details, Refer to page... 36, 37 21, 38 63 through 71 Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 31: Installation Considerations

    Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Considerations • Shares floor space with audience •...

  • Page 32: Throw Distance

    Primary 126.9x54-inch (2.35:1) Lens and Screen Anamorphic Lens Maximum Minimum 157.44 Not Applicable (Note 2) 217.92 384.00 1.79 - 3.09 633.60 3.18 - 5.06 Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Throw Range in inches, with Screen Maximum 227.15 392.12 403.54 642.11...

  • Page 33: Vertical And Horizontal Position

    Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular lens or projector is used in this example. Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY) Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Ceiling Lens Center...
  • Page 34 Screen Width (W) Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular lens or projector is used in this example. Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY) Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 35 3. Vertical lens shift figures are for ceiling mount configurations. For floor installations (where the projector is upright), reverse the up/down vertical lens shift percentages. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Lens Option Telesto B, Telesto C or Telesto E 33.60...

  • Page 36: Folded Optics

    • Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors, speakers, power amplifiers and elevators. Mirror Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 37: Installing The Projection Lens

    Figure 3-6. Lens Assembly (Front View) 5. With the lens fully inserted (and connected), turn it clockwise until the lens release button “pops” indicating the lens is fully inserted. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Installing the Projection Lens Installation...

  • Page 38: Installing The Optional Cinewide Lens Mount

    Secure the base plate to the projector with the screws provided for this purpose. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 39: Install Projector Stand (Cinewide With Autoscope, Floor-Mount)

    This stand allows the projector to lie flat on the mounting surface with the AutoScope lens motor installed. AutoScope stand used for floor-mounted projector Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Installation Install Projector Stand (CineWide with AutoScope, Floor-Mount)

  • Page 40: Mounting The Vx-44D/-55D

    VX-44d/-55d and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture. Use only the Runco-approved ceiling mount kit designed for your Note projector. Install the mount kit according to the instructions provided with it.

  • Page 41: Connections To The Vx-44D/-55D And Dhd Controller

    Model Video Processor / Controller R/Pr HDMI Out HDMI 1 HDMI OUT Figure 3-8. Connecting the VX-44d/-55d to the DHD Controller Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE INPUTS B/Pb TRIGGERS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE B/Pb OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 42: Connecting Source Components To The Dhd Controller

    INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Figure 3-9. HDMI Source Connections TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Component Video Video S-Video 2 HDMI Source (HD-DVD/BD/DVD Player or HD Tuner with HDMI or DVI out) Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 43: Digital (Dtv) Rgb Or Component Video Connections

    R/Pr B/Pb HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Red/Pr Green/Y Blue/Pb Horiz DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-10. Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 Component Video Vert Installation...
  • Page 44 Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-11. INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Red Green Blue Horiz Personal Computer Figure 3-11. Analog RGB Connections TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 Component Video Vert Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 45: Composite, S-Video And Component Video Connections

    Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-12. INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc etc. Figure 3-12. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 Component Video Installation...

  • Page 46: Controller Connection

    AutoScope lens motor to a 12-volt trigger output on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-14. Similarly connect other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (such as retractable screens or screen masks) to the other trigger outputs. 2 Transmit Data 3 Receive Data 5 Ground (none of the other pins are used) Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 47: Connecting An External Ir Receiver To The Dhd Controller

    SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 IR Receiver Remote Control Figure 3-15. External IR Receiver Connection Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual DHD Controller SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE INPUTS B/Pb TRIGGERS Tip = +12V WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE...

  • Page 48: Connecting To Ac Power

    Connect the other end to a 110 VAC power source. The input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between Caution 100 and 120 VAC. Do not connect the AutoScope lens motor to a 200-240 VAC power source! Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 49: Turning On The Power

    The fluorescent display on the DHD Controller indicates the active source, signal format (NTSC or PAL), input resolution and aspect ratio; for example: Current Source Component SD NTSC 16:9 Aspect Ratio Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Input Format Resolution 480i Vx44/55...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Picture Orientation

    Then, press and hold the ENTER button. To change the lens position, use the cursor buttons to highlight “Left,” “Right,” “Up” or “Down” in the Lens menu. Then, press and hold the ENTER button to shift the lens in that direction. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 51: Installing And Adjusting The Cinewide Anamorphic Lens

    Note the projector and the lens mounting assembly to allow the lens to move out of the light path without the assembly coming into contact with the projector front jewelry. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual 3.11 Installing and Adjusting the...

  • Page 52: Configure Lens Motor Trigger (Cinewide With Autoscope)

    Too Far Left Too Far Right 4. When the horizontal position is properly set, tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to secure the lens in place. repeatedly to highlight “Save.” Then, press repeatedly with no menus visible Correct position Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 53 There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is Note properly adjusted, especially at shorter throw distances. If this is the case, Runco recommends that you slightly over-scan the image into the screen frame area to mask the distortion. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 54 1. Input an anamorphic cross-hatch test pattern to the DHD Controller. 2. Loosen the three Lens Rotation Set Screws (shown at right) on the lens adapter plate just enough to allow it to rotate freely. Correct Position Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 55 Focus: Finally, rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic lens to fine-tune the optical focus. When finished, hand-tighten the Focus Rotation Set Screw to lock the lens in position. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Correct Position Installation...

  • Page 56: Calibrating Projector Input 2 (Dvi)

    DHD Controller Remote Control (Figure 2-6) to adjust input image quality, change aspect ratios, switch between sources and more. (The exception to this rule is when sources are connected directly to the projector. Although this is technically possible, Runco advises against this.)

  • Page 57: Theatermaster Remote Control For Vx-44D/-55D

    SYSTEM MAIN LENS FUNCS SOURC PREV PREV GUIDE GUIDE MENU MENU EXIT INFO Figure 3-16. TheaterMaster Remote Control for VX-44d/-55d Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Installation...

  • Page 58: Theatermaster Remote Control Functions

    15. FUNCTION Button Though labeled DIS, this button has been programmed as a “function” button used in several menu items. (You can also use the FUNCN button in the Functions LCD Menu.) Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 59: Navigating The Projector Menus

    Each projector input can have several different channels associated with it. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual keys to highlight the desired option, then press Installation...
  • Page 60 When used with the DHD Controller, the HDMI output signal is either “pDig” or “iDig.” Unlocking Channels: Channels are pre-configured at the Runco factory for use with the DHD Controller, and are locked to prevent the factory settings from being over-written accidentally.

  • Page 61: Auto Setup

    • White Level (Contrast) • Black Level (Brightness) • Pre-Calibration (Auto Input Level) (off) • Sharpness (Detail) (if video source) • Filter • Luma Delay Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual 1080i16x9 nt Clear this check box to unlock the channel Installation Auto Setup...

  • Page 62: Size And Position Menu

    The default setting is either No Resizing or Custom, depending on the input signal resolution. Do not change it unless specifically instructed to do so by Runco Technical Support. • No Resizing: Select No Resizing to display the image in its native resolution, which may or may not match the projector’s resolution.
  • Page 63 For 1080i digital and 1080p signals, channels are pre-configured at the Runco factory for each aspect ratio. These channels use Custom size presets to achieve the selected aspect ratio. • “Custom” Resizing: The “Custom” re-size descriptor automatically appears in the Size and Position menu when any of the values for Size, Height, Horizontal Shift, Vertical Shift or Blanking do not correspond to those for a preset.

  • Page 64: Picture Quality Menu

    2.2 is correct for virtually all signals and conditions. If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see details in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to compensate. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 65 White Balance submenu. 3. Before beginning, check that overall contrast and brightness settings are near 50 and that color temperature is properly set up on an internal grayscale test pattern. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Installation White Balance Pre Calibration...
  • Page 66 • Tri Level is typically recommended for an HDTV source where the back porch is also short, or for video sources or any RGB source with sync information included on the video (for example, sync-on-green). Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 67 100% white (or the current color, if a certain color is enabled). Do not adjust too far. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual 4. Adjust corresponding black level (red, green or or blue) until one black band appears.

  • Page 68: Installation Menu

    In the event of a power failure, the projector reverts to the default LumaCal settings in which case you should re-calibrate the lamp. LumaCal lamp calibration takes approximately two minutes. Note Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 69 The lens returns to its last saved position (or actual position, if no motion calibration has been done previously). Further adjustments to the zoom, focus and position are automatically saved. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual 5. Color Adjustments by X,Y 8. Default Color Adjustments...

  • Page 70: Working With The Lamp

    2. Turning the lamp on and off reduces lamp life significantly, as do other factors. 3. It is recommended that Lamp Limit not exceed the expected lamp life, otherwise a lamp could become dangerously fragile with overuse. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 71 To resume accurate tracking, reduce the intensity setting so that the resulting “Power” value is less than its maximum—the lower the intensity, the longer it can be maintained. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Installation...
  • Page 72 Change Lamp: Select Change Lamp from the Lamp menu to record the serial number for a newly-installed lamp. For detailed lamp replacement instructions, refer to Lamp and Filter Replacement on page 79. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 73: Operation

    The VX-44d/-55d OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1. Depending on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options may not be available. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual buttons on either the remote control or the DHD 4. Operation...
  • Page 74 Save ISF Settings Back / Confirm Left/Right Up/Down Output Shift Width Height Save Owner Name ISF Calibrated ISF Other Splash Configure Runco/ISF Logo Splash Screen Timers (2 ... 60 sec.) Vert./Horiz., OSD Position Normal/Wide, Height Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 75: Main Menu

    The currently-selected aspect ratio is indicated by a “ selected. The aspect ratio selection is automatically saved for each input and Note resolution. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual ” to its left; in this example, 16:9 is Operation Main Menu Runco Video...
  • Page 76 (by the same amount 4:3 Image on on all sides) to fill a 16:9 16:9 Display display. (Letterbox aspect ratio) Letterbox is best suited for viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 77 Aspect Ratio Control VirtualWide V-WIDE Cinema CINEMA (Cinema aspect ratio / no CineWide) Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Description VirtualWide scales a 4:3 image NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the center) 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) to fit a 16:9 screen.

  • Page 78: Picture

    ISF Presets on page 71. Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and regular program material, Runco recommends using the following calibration tools for best results: • External test pattern source – Ovation Multimedia, Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test DVD or equivalent.
  • Page 79 • The dark gray areas are barely visible. • The lighter gray areas are clearly visible. • The white areas are a comfortable level of true white. • The image contains only black, gray and white (no color). Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 80 Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 81 (on either side of the green bar) appear to be a single shade of blue. Like the brightness and contrast controls, the color and tint controls Note are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...

  • Page 82: Input Position

    Height: Select Height from the Input Position menu to change the projected image height. Use the right or up cursor button to increase the height; use the left or down button to decrease it. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 83: Isf Presets

    Select Information from the Main Menu to see information that uniquely identifies your DHD Controller: its serial number, the installed hardware and firmware versions and the firmware version build date. Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support, this information will help them answer your questions or resolve product performance issues.

  • Page 84: Calibration

    “half on, half off” graphic image. (You may notice that you can stabilize the image at more than one point. Use either setting in this case.) Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 85: Service

    • Runco/ISF Logo Splash Screen Timers: When you turn on the VX-44d/-55d, it projects a welcome screen with the Runco logo followed by one with the ISF logo. Select Splash Timer from the Splash Configure menu to set the amount of time that these two images appear.
  • Page 86 Use the DHD Controller front-panel keypad to change its IR code. Then, change the code sent by the remote to match as described below. buttons to change a character; press repeatedly to highlight that input name in the Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual to select...
  • Page 87 • Lens: Select Lens from the Display Device menu to access the motorized lens controls. Refer to Primary Lens Adjustments on page 38. • Auto Setup: Refer to Auto Setup on page 49. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Positive values compress top.
  • Page 88 You can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are then activated by selecting that aspect ratio. If your projector is equipped with the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system, assign at least one trigger output (the same one to which the lens motor is connected) to the Cinema and Virtual Cinema aspect ratios.
  • Page 89 (page 73), Input Names (page 74) and Trigger settings (page 76). Restore Saved Settings: Following a System Reset, select Restore Saved Settings to apply all previously-saved settings to the projector and DHD Controller. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...
  • Page 90 Operation Notes: Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 91: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    For lamp or filter replacement, please contact your nearest Runco authorized service center or Runco dealer. Do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself! 1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.
  • Page 92 4. Grasp the lamp by its housing only and pull it straight out (lamp slides along guides) until it’s free; see Figure 5-3. Discard the lamp using safe disposal/recycling practices or contact your Runco dealer for a possible re-lamping program. Figure 5-3. Removing the Lamp 5.

  • Page 93: Filter Replacement

    4. Insert the new filters with the wired side in. 5. Replace the filter access panels and tighten the screws to secure them. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Side Filter Access Cover Front Filter Access Cover Maintenance and Troubleshooting...

  • Page 94: Lens Replacement

    5. Grasping the lens barrel, turn it in a counter-clockwise direction until it stops. Then, pull it forward to remove it (disconnects from the connector assembly). Note: The connector assembly moves as you turn the lens. Figure 5-6. Removing the Primary Lens Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting Tips

    Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the VX-44d/-55d. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical Support. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart...
  • Page 96 DHD lens motor and DHD Controller. Controller (Figure 3-13). • Correct the trigger assignment. assignment (refer to Configure Lens Motor Trigger (CineWide with AutoScope) on page 40). Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Solution...

  • Page 97: Error Codes

    CRC error in flash ROM. Download new software. Engineering-only programming is complete. Contact Runco, replace TIPM. Attempting to download code without being in boot mode. Invalid interrupt. Power off/on. If it persists, contact dealer or Runco Technical Support. User forced system to stay in boot mode.
  • Page 98 Note: To clear a system error, press the EXIT key (on the projector’s rear-panel keypad) twice. If necessary, reset the projector by powering it off, allowing it to cool and powering it on again. Contact your Runco dealer or Runco technical support if the error persists. Description...
  • Page 99 Note: To clear a system error, press the EXIT key (on the projector’s rear-panel keypad) twice. If necessary, reset the projector by powering it off, allowing it to cool and powering it on again. Contact your Runco dealer or Runco technical support if the error persists. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 100 Note: To clear a system error, press the EXIT key (on the projector’s rear-panel keypad) twice. If necessary, reset the projector by powering it off, allowing it to cool and powering it on again. Contact your Runco dealer or Runco technical support if the error persists. Description Miscellaneous Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 101: Serial Communications

    DHD Controller ignores it and returns a minus sign (- >). Table 6-1. Serial Commands Parameter Command (min/max) Power On/Off Commands POWER POWER? Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual 6. Serial Communications Value Description Stored? Turns projector off Turns projector on Turns projector on and off...
  • Page 102 Selects the Cinema aspect ratio Selects the Letterbox aspect ratio Sets the output screen to 1.78:1 (16:9) Sets the output screen to 2.35:1 Selects the 4:3 aspect ratio Selects the VirtualWide aspect ratio Selects the Virtual Cinema aspect ratio Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 103 -100/100 TINT? Image Preset Commands CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 NIGHT PRESET? Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Value Description Stored? Sets a value for brightness Returns brightness setting value Sets a value for input color chroma delay Returns input color chroma delay setting...
  • Page 104 Sets the value for output horizontal position Returns output horizontal position value Sets the value for output vertical position Returns output vertical position value Sets the value for output width Returns output horizontal width value Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 105 HWVER? INRES? LENS1? LENS2? OUTRES OUTRES? SWVER? TRIGGER Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Value Description Stored? Sets the background color for letterbox or 4:3 aspect ratio (-100 = black; 100 = white) Returns background setting value Returns product manufacture date...
  • Page 106 IR remote only you’ll be doing so via serial commands. These commands provide active OSD responses just like the IR remote. DOWN ENTER LEFT MENU RIGHT Value Description Stored? Down-Arrow ( ) key ENTER key Left-Arrow ( ) key MENU Right-Arrow ( ) key Up-Arrow ( ) key Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 107: Specifications

    Estimated Lamp Life: 1,000 hours Inputs: (1) DVI-I with HDCP (from DHD Controller) (1) RS-232 (from DHD Controller) Controls: - Built-in keypad - IR remote - Serial commands via RS-232 (from DHD Controller) Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual 7. Specifications VX-44d/-55d Specifications...
  • Page 108 Industry-Standard Specifications 1500 - 2000:1 These are typical projector brightness and contrast specifications found in most companies’ sales literature. Runco includes these measurements in its literature to allow for direct comparison with other manufacturers’ projectors. These measurements are typically taken at 9,000K to 13,000K to get expected performance data when the projector is used in professional, commercial and industrial displays.
  • Page 109 Limited Warranty: Projector: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. Lamp: 1000 hours or six (6) months, whichever comes first. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual Specifications...

  • Page 110: Dhd Controller Specifications

    Complies with FCC, CE C-Tick Limited Warranty: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Discrete infrared remote Serial commands via RS-232 Front-panel controls Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 111: Vx-44D/-55D Dimensions

    Figure 7-1 shows the VX-44d/-55d dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Intake Vents 29.023 9.668 Figure 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Dimensions Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual 12.225 11.245 28.240 Exhaust Vent 27.465 Specifications VX-44d/-55d Dimensions...
  • Page 112 Specifications Notes: Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 114 S ER IAL N UM B E R RUMA-011195 rev 02-01-07 v1.3 Runco International • 2900 Faber Street • Union City, CA 94587 • Ph (510) 324-7777 / (800) 23RUNCO / Fax (510) 324-9300 www.runco.com Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual...

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