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Runco Reflection CL-610 CineWide Owner's Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 ’ W N E R P E R A T I N G A N U A L CL-610 Series Digital Light Processing Projectors CL-610 CL-610LT CL-610 CineWide CL-610LT CineWide...

  • 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 ...13 Runco CL-610 Series 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 Adjusting the Projector Height or Projection Angle ...18 Connections to the CL-610 ...19 Connector Panel Access...19 Connecting Source Components to the CL-610 ...19 RS-232 Controller Connection ...23 Connecting 12-volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment...24 Connecting to AC Power ...24 Turning On the Power ...25...
  • Page 9 6. Serial Communications ...53 7. Specifications ...57 APPENDIX A. Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the CL-610 ... A-1 Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...53 Serial Command Syntax ...53 CL-610 Specifications ...57 CL-610 Dimensions ...59...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Notes: Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 11 List of Figures 2-1. CL-610 Front/Side/Top View ...5 2-2. CL-610 Rear/Bottom/Side View ...6 2-3. CL-610 Lens Controls and Status Indicators ...7 2-4. CL-610 Connector Panel...8 2-5. CL-610 Remote Control ...10 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance ...16 3-2. Projector Placement ...17 3-3. Folded Optics...17 3-4.
  • Page 12 List of Figures Notes: Runco CL-610 Series 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 CL-610. 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

    DANGER! death. 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 CL-610 Series DLP Projectors Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions Troubleshooting tips...

  • Page 15: Description, Features And Benefits

    DLP light engine incorporates all-new technology for bright, pristine high-definition images. With throw distances of 1.37 – 1.82:1 on the CL-610 and 1.87 – 2.47:1 on the longer-throw CL-610LT, both units offer the performance and installation flexibility custom home theater enthusiasts have come to expect from Runco — all at a superb price and packaged with outstanding build quality.

  • Page 16: Key Features And Benefits

    • HDMI Input with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) • HDTV Compatible Your CL-610 is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23RUNCO. • CL-610 DLP Projector •...

  • Page 17: Controls And Functions

    3. RUNCO LOGO The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation: inverted (ceiling-mounted) or upright. To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees. 4. TOP IR SENSOR 5.

  • Page 18: Rear/Side/Bottom View

    8. PROJECTION LENS Figure 2-2. CL-610 Rear/Bottom/Side View 1. CONNECTOR PANEL Refer to CL-610 Connector Panel on page 8 for more information. 2. AC POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the CL-610 to power here. 3. AC POWER SWITCH Disconnects or applies power to the CL-610.

  • Page 19: Lens Controls And Status Indicators

    6. RUNCO LOGO The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation: inverted (ceiling-mounted) or upright. To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees. 7. LAMP MODULE COVER Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment.

  • Page 20: Cl-610 Connector Panel

    4. POWER/STANDBY LED Indicates power status as follows: • Orange when the projector is in standby mode • Flashes orange for 45 seconds after the projector is turned on to indicate that the lamp is warming up • Green during normal operation •...
  • Page 21 6. COMP 2 / RGB Five (5) BNCs for connecting either RGB or component (YPbPr) high-definition television signals. (The CL-610 automatically detects the signal format.) 7. RS-232 CONTROL PORT A female, RJ-11 connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation/control system.

  • Page 22: Cl-610 Remote Control

    Controls and Functions CL-610 Remote Control Figure 2-5 shows the CL-610 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. LIGHT S-VID RGBHD INFO ENTER EXIT CONT MEM1 NIGHT 16X9 CINEMA FOCUS ZOOM Figure 2-5. CL-610 Remote Control 1. LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons.
  • Page 23 5. Picture Adjustment Buttons: BRT (Brightness) Press to adjust black level. CONT (Contrast) Press to adjust white level. COL (Color) Press to adjust color intensity. TNT (Tint) Press to adjust color hues. Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...
  • Page 24 Press to switch to the active window in PIP or PBP mode. Press to activate PIP mode. PIP+ Press to enlarge the PIP window. PIP- Press to shrink the size of the PIP window. Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 25: Installation

    • Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens, point the remote control at the projector, and repeat the operation. • The Ø icon appears on the screen when you press a button for an unavailable function.

  • Page 26: Quick Setup

    Installation Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the CL-610 installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video Note installation specialist. Table 3-1. Installation Overview Step Procedure...

  • Page 27: Installation Considerations

    Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally. Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or inverted mount.

  • Page 28: Throw Distance

    This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your image will be the right size for your screen.

  • Page 29: Vertical And Horizontal Position

    The top of the projected image is even with the lens center when the projector is inverted (ceiling-mounted). Likewise, the bottom of the projected image is aligned with the lens center when the projector is upright (as in a floor installation).

  • Page 30: Other Considerations

    For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited space for projector and audience, you can invert the CL-610 and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.

  • Page 31: Connections To The Cl-610

    Proceed as follows to connect the CL-610 to your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. When connecting your equipment: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the correct signal cables for each source.

  • Page 32: Rgb Connections

    HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input; see Figure 3-5. You can use the included DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable if your RGB source has a 15-pin, VGA-type connector. The CL-610 supports the following computer resolutions: Note 1024x768, 800x600 and 640x480.

  • Page 33: Progressive Component Video Connections

    Progressive Component Video Connections: Connect your progressive component source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input as shown in Figure 3-6. DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-6. Progressive Component Video Connections Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 34: Composite, S-Video And Component Video Connections

    Installation Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: Use the included cables to connect your composite, S-Video and SD (480i) component video sources to the CL-610 as shown in Figure 3-7. DTV Source, DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver etc. Figure 3-7. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections...

  • Page 35: Rs-232 Controller Connection

    Connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the CL-610; see Figure 3-8. Use a standard, 4-wire RJ-11 telephone cable, wired straight-through. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 53.

  • Page 36: Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output To External Theater Equipment

    Connecting to AC Power If your home theater contains a retractable screen, screen mask or other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment, use the cable supplied with the CL-610 to connect it to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in Figure 3-9. to other,...

  • Page 37: Turning On The Power

    This message remains on the screen until you change the input signal. The CL-610 OSD language is initially set to English, but can also display the menus in French, Spanish, Italian or German. To change the OSD language: 1.

  • Page 38: Installing And Adjusting The Cinewide Anamorphic Lens

    The Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-10. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23RUNCO. Figure 3-10. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View Loosen the small Phillips screw (directly below the lens) holding the jewelry in place.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Anamorphic Lens

    Then, adjust the anamorphic lens angle so that the projected image is rectangular: Incorrect Lens Angle The anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector; this is normal. Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Pitch Adjustment Screws to secure the lens in place.
  • Page 40 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 CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 41: Operation

    For more information on aspect ratios, refer to Table 4-1. When you turn on the CL-610, it switches to the last selected input and looks for a valid signal. Use these buttons on the remote control to select an input source directly.

  • Page 42: Turning Off The Power

    • Press MENU to turn off the OSD menu. (When the Main Menu is displayed, pressing EXIT also turns off the menu.) The CL-610 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.
  • Page 43 Blue or White RS-232 Baud Rate 9600, 38400 or 115200 Blue Image On / Off Figure 4-1. CL-610 OSD Menu Structure Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Reset Image Settings Yes / No Sleep Timer 0, 10, 20, 30 ... 180 minutes...

  • Page 44: Main Menu

    To select a different source, use the ENTER or Use the controls in the Adjustment Menu to calibrate your CL-610 for optimum picture quality. To access the Adjustment menu, press MENU, highlight the active source and press ENTER or To adjust a setting, use the button to change the setting.
  • Page 45 Operation 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 46 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 CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 47 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 CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...
  • Page 48 (2), both (3) or neither (0). • With a 480p or higher-resolution signal, the sharpness control is applied only to the output signal and only when you set the Sharpness Filter to “on” (1). Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 49: Aspect Ratio

    Color Temperature: The CL-610 has six memory settings for Color Temperature. Four of these settings are factory set to default as follows: • 0 -- Original lamp color temperature • 1 -- 5400 kelvins • 2 -- 6500 kelvins • 3 -- 8500 kelvins •...
  • Page 50 Letterbox is best suited for viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen. VirtualWide scales a 4:3 image NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the center) to fit a 16:9 screen. Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 51 Remote Aspect Ratio Control Cinema CINEMA Virtual Cinema VCINE Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Description Select Cinema to view 2.35 source material in its native aspect ratio. With a 16:9 screen and a non-CineWide projector (no anamorphic lens), the upper 2.35:1 Image on...

  • Page 52: Option

    French, Spanish, German and Italian. Picture Orientation: Press the image. The CL-610 can be installed on a ceiling or in a rear-screen configuration with one or more mirrors. There are four settings: Floor Front, Ceiling Front, Floor Rear and Ceiling Rear.
  • Page 53 SD sources. Adjust as desired, keeping in mind that reducing noise (which reduces high frequencies) may also soften the image. Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual button to select Horizontal or Vertical and use the button to select PIP/PBP Enable, then press button to select PIP Set Up, then press ENTER.

  • Page 54: Set Up

    Conversely, if the image is washed out and unnatural, with excessive detail in black areas, increase the setting. Again, good gamma improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks and whites. Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 55 Amplitude Adjust: The Amplitude Adjust menu allows you to fine-tune the currently-selected image aspect ratio by stretching it horizontally or vertically, in small increments. This can be useful if your projector is equipped with an anamorphic lens. The Horizontal control adjusts the image width while keeping the height constant.
  • Page 56 Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared (IR) codes to which the CL-610 will respond. The Primary IR code is permanently set to +20. The secondary IR code is also +20.
  • Page 57 Reset Lamp Timer: When you replace the projector lamp (refer to Lamp Replacement on page 49), you should also reset the lamp timer. To do this, select Reset Lamp Timer from the Set Up menu. Press the right-arrow key on the remote to highlight “Yes,” then press ENTER to confirm the reset.

  • Page 58: Isf Calibration

    For best results, adjust tint while displaying an external color bars test pattern (see Figure 4-4). Otherwise, it is recommended that Hue remain at its default setting. When you have finished customizing the color space, select Store Setting and press ENTER. Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 59 Store Settings: For each input, the CL-610 lets you store image quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to three presets per input and resolution. When you change a setting, save the change to a preset Note afterwards.
  • Page 60 Operation Notes: Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 61: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2000 hours), or sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. Contact your Runco dealer to obtain a replacement lamp. 1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting Tips

    Troubleshooting Tips Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the CL-610. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical Support.
  • Page 63 Symptom LAMP LED lights solid red. • The lamp has failed or TEMP LED lights solid red. • CL-610 internal Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Possible Cause(s) • Replace the lamp with a exceeded its usage life. new one.
  • Page 64 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Notes: Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 65: Serial Communications

    To interface the CL-610 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software: 1. Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-8. 2. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as HyperTerminal.
  • Page 66 Standard (4:3) aspect ratio x063x Letterbox aspect ratio x064x VirtualWide aspect ratio x065x Cinema aspect ratio x066x Virtual Cinema aspect ratio x071x RS-232 baud rate = 9600 x072x RS-232 baud rate = 38400 Function Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 67 Switch to Component 2 input x156x Background Color = Grey x157x Background Color = Blue x158x Background Color = White x161x Un-freeze Image x162x Freeze Image x181x Toggle Blue Image on/off Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Function Serial Communications...
  • Page 68 Serial Communications Notes: Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 69: Specifications

    Table 7-1 lists the CL-610 specifications. Table 7-1. CL-610 Specifications Projector Type: Digital Light Processing (DLP), Single-Chip DMD Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (16:9) Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, VirtualWide, Cinema, Virtual Cinema Video Standards: NTSC, PAL, SECAM DTV Compatibility:...
  • Page 70 CSMS measurements. Industry-Standard Specifications 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 71: Cl-610 Dimensions

    Figure 7-1 shows the CL-610 dimensions. 11.0 in. (279.4 mm) 16.5 in. (419.10 mm) 14.80 in. (376.0 mm) 8.86 in. (225.0 mm) 0.91 in. (23 mm) 2.36 in. (60 mm) 16.31 in. (414.27 mm) 2.66 in. (67.53 mm) Figure 7-1. CL-610 Dimensions Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 72 Specifications Notes: Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 73: Appendix A. Personalizing The Isf Splash Screen On The Cl-610

    Note procedure! 1. Connect a PC to the CL-610 RS-232 port and establish a serial connection; refer to RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration on page 53 if you need instructions. 2. Press MENU on the projector remote control. Use the up- or down-arrow keys to highlight ISF Calibration and press ENTER.
  • Page 74 Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the CL-610 9. Power-cycle the projector to see the change: CALIBRATED FOR: John Doe By: Tinh Ho CUSTOM BUILT BY: Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 76 S ER IAL N UM B E R RUMA-011115 rev 10-24-06 v2.0 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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