Runco Reflection VX-4000ci Owner's Operating Manual

Widescreen digital light processing projector & dhd video controller with vivix technology

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VX-4000ci Projector
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Widescreen Digital Light Processing™ Projector &
DHD™ Video Controller with Vivix™ Technology

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  • Page 1 ’ WNER PERATING ANUAL VX-4000ci Projector & DHD™ Controller Widescreen Digital Light Processing™ Projector & DHD™ Video Controller with Vivix™ Technology...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Warnings and Safety Precautions... 4 Warning ... 5 Safety Tips... 5 Limited Warranty... 6 Features and Benefits ... 8 Projector Description ... 9 Top View ... 9 Input Panel ... 9 Ceiling Mount Dimensions... 10 Horizontal and Vertical Lens Shift... 11 Lens Shift Range...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    The new VX-4000ci builds off of the versatility of the VX-5000c DLP Generation engineering practices. The GEN 3 features included with the VX-4000ci are: motorized Reflectance Volume Regulation (RVR), digital video input with HDCP, 9 point Color Balance, and the high contrast 16:9 HD2+ DMD (Digital Micro-Mirror Device) from Texas Instruments.
  • Page 6: Warnings And Safety Precautions

    The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector is turned off. During normal operation, when turning the power off always use the power (OFF) button on the projec- tor or on the remote control.
  • Page 7: Warning

    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 Projector or DHD Controller for any reason. If any problems arise with the unit, please contact a Runco Dealer or Runco International for service.
  • Page 8: Limited Warranty

    PROVIDING WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY RUNCO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS: Runco limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There are no express warranties. Runco also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to the failure of this product to function properly.
  • Page 9 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 10: Features And Benefits

    Features and Benefits The VX-4000ci system is a very unique system and has many important features, including: • Native 1280 x 720, Single HD2+, 16:9 DMD™ Chip creates images with appropriate black levels in darkened scenes • DVI input allows digital connections for a richer pixel for pixel and unadjusted signal.
  • Page 11: Projector Description

    Temp: If the Projector has overheated and shut down, this will light red. Intake & Bottom Vents: This is where cooler air enters the Projector. Ensure that it is never Intake Vents blocked or overheating will result. Exhaust Vent: This is where hot air exits the Bottom Intake Vents Projector.
  • Page 12: Ceiling Mount Dimensions

    Ceiling Mount Dimensions Front View 5.960 Side View 8.935 1.645 Bracket Height Bottom View 27.804 26.304 12.241 Lens Offset from the logo side of Projector 4.315 10.979 11.227 20.870 1.015 12.500 Feet Height 6.500 (2X) 8.796 10.750 (2X) 11.400 Center of Bracket 14.004...
  • Page 13: Horizontal And Vertical Lens Shift

    Horizontal Vertical and Lens Shift Vertical Lens Shift (Up or Down) 12.500 10.750 1.645 1.015 10.580 Horizontal Lens Shift (Left or Right) 150% Width Lens Shift (1.5 x W) 8.796 Base plate to center of lens Approx. 5-6" (depends on the amount of lens shift) 100% Width Lens Shift (1.0 x W)
  • Page 14: Lens Shift Range

    Maximum Vertical Shift = 10% of screen height (.10 x height) Explanation: • 0% shift is when the image center is even with the projector lens center - also known as zero-degree projection-angle • Shifting beyond the maximum values above will cause image loss in corners or edges •...
  • Page 15 Maximum Vertical Shift = 10% of screen height (.10 x height) Explanation: • 0% shift is when the image center is even with the projector lens center - also known as zero-degree projection-angle • Shifting beyond the maximum values above will cause image loss in corners or edges •...
  • Page 16 Maximum Vertical Shift = 10% of screen height (.10 x height) Explanation: • 0% shift is when the image center is even with the projector lens center - also known as zero-degree projection-angle • Shifting beyond the maximum values above will cause image loss in corners or edges •...
  • Page 17: Lens Adjustments

    The IR Receiver for the lens motor assembly is located on the projector behind the front RUNCO logo cover. Rotate the logo cover 90 degrees as shown above to reveal the 0.5" diameter IR Receiver opening.
  • Page 18 Use the included 3/16" Hex-head tool to adjust the Vertical lens shift to center image vertically on screen. See the chart on page 12 for shift range available with the installed lens and screen size. Next use the same 3/16" Hex-head tool to adjust the Horizontal lens shift to center image horizontally on screen. See chart on page 12 for shift range available.
  • Page 19: Prontoneo Remote Control Description

    ProntoNeo Remote Control Description Serial Port for Communicating with a PC Backlight Button to activate the display Page Up Button Page Down Button Mode Button to switch to another mode Hard Buttons Hard Buttons: Mode Buttons: Press and hold 3 seconds to activate the Mode screen.
  • Page 20: Battery Installation And Replacement

    Battery Installation and Replacement Insert the 3 AA batteries, making sure to set them in with the proper polarity. 1. Press and open the back cover. 2. Align the batteries according to the (+) and (-) indication inside the case. 3.
  • Page 21: Prontoneo Remote Control Usage

    Source Screen: This screen will allow you to select your Source. Focus & Zoom Screen: This screen allows you to access the focus and zoom feature. Aspect Ratio Screen: This screen will allow you to select your Aspect Ratio. Runco Screen...
  • Page 22: Dhd Controller Description

    DHD Controller Description Front Panel RUNCO ICON When the Red light is displayed the unit is in Standby, when Blue light is displayed the unit is On. 2. POWER BUTTON Press once to toggle on from Standby mode to On mode, a second time to place into Standby mode.
  • Page 23: Rear Panel

    11. TRIGGERS 1/2/3 (Outputs) Connection for 3 different 12V trigger controlled devices. 12. RS-232 OUT (RJ-11 Connector) Comlink connection to VX-4000ci projector. 13. IR Wired input from an external remote control. 14. RS-232 CONTROL Connection for an external RS-232 controller device to place the DHD under system automation control.
  • Page 24: Quick Set-Up Guide

    • RGB/COMPONENT PASSTHRU: This port is where all high-resolution signals (such as DTV decoders and progressive DVD players) must be input. The signal type can be either RGBHV or Component and is not processed by the Controller. Computer signals must be input directly to the Projector via the 15-pin VGA connector labeled ‘COMPUTER’. ComLink...
  • Page 25 Now that your DHD Controller has been installed, it’s time to get it configured for use in your system. The VX- 4000ci/DHD is defaulted for RGBHV interface between the DHD controller and the VX-4000ci projector. Superior picture quality will be obtained if you connect the two units together with a DVI cable. Please follow the proce-...
  • Page 26: Overall Functional Description

    The DHD Controller tells the Projector to turn on or off, controls its brightness, contrast, color tempera- ture and more. All of this is accomplished by Runco's unique ComLink, which is the transfer of informa- tion between the DHD Controller and the Projector via their ComLink ports on a CAT5 cable (or similar) with RJ-11 connectors.
  • Page 27: Menu Description And Navigation

    'looped' directly to the output. When pass-through is the selected source, pressing MENU will not automatically 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.
  • Page 28: Aspect Ratio

    Aspect Ratio provides selection of one of four aspect ratios: Anamorphic, Standard 4:3, Letterbox or VirtualWide. 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 four choices;...
  • Page 29 CONTRAST adjusts the white level of the image. 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. (see below)
  • Page 30 SHARPNESS adjusts the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. This can be adjusted to the preference 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.
  • Page 31: Lens Replacement Procedure

    Lens Replacement Procedure NOTE: Lens Replacement is normally performed at Runco. The only time this procedure will be performed in the field is if there is a change or mistake. Item 1 : Front of Lens Item 2 : Motor Assembly Item 3 : 9/64 Hex Screw (qty.
  • Page 32 Step 1: Remove the Front Cover (Item 5) by loosening #2 Phillips screw below lens. Step 2: Locate and unplug the Motor Assembly Connector (Item 4); remember wire routing for the new lens. Step 3: Locate the six 9/64 Hex Mounting Screws (Item 3).
  • Page 33 (Item 4) in original position and away from moving lens stages and Motor Assembly to prevent unexpected disconnect or lens damage. --See Figure 6 Below-- VX-4000ci Projector (front view) with Lens Assembly completely removed. Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6...
  • Page 34: Basic Troubleshooting Tips

    The following is a basic troubleshooting guide that can assist you in resolving typical problems may result in normal operation. If you have encountered problems that are not listed in this guide, please contact your Runco dealer for assistance. PROBLEM The projector does not turn on after initial installation.
  • Page 35 · The Controller may have 'locked-up'. · The Projector will not turn on for two minutes after power- down to protect its bulb. · The bulb has failed SOLUTION ·...
  • Page 36: Rs-232 Communications

    RS-232 Communications General Information Baud rate: 19200 (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 100). NOTE: A space (not an underscore) or comma may be used between the command and its value.
  • Page 37: Rs-232 Commands

    RS-232 Commands COMMAND PARAMETER POWER COMPOSITE SVIDEO1 SVIDEO2 COMPONENT DVI1 DVI2 HD1Pass HD2Pass ANAMORPHIC STANDARD LETTERBOX VIRTUALWIDE RGBNN RGBPP RGBS IHPOS -100/100 IVPOS -100/100 IWIDTH -100/100 IHEIGHT -100/100 OVERSCAN OHPOS -100/100 OVPOS -100/100 OWIDTH -100/100 OHEIGHT -100/100 Value stored? (min/max) 0/10 DESCRIPTION Turns DHD On and Off...
  • Page 38 COMMAND PARAMETER BRIGHTNESS -100/100 CONTRAST -100/100 COLOR -100/100 TINT -100/100 SHARPNESS NIGHT CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 TRIGGER BKGND -100/-100 IHPOS? IHEIGHT? OHPOS? OHEIGHT? COLOR? ASPECT? INPUT? OUTRES? SERIALNUM? DATE? IVPOS? OVERSCAN? OVPOS? BRIGHTNESS? TINT? PRESET? POWER? ASPECTIN? SWVER? IWIDTH? PHASE? OWIDTH? CONTRAST? SHARPNESS? BKGND? INRES?
  • Page 39 VX-4000ci Projector Dimensions Top View Front View Jewelry opening dia. O 4.339 Lens diameter O 3.186 Lens Factor Lens Diameter 1.20 - 1.40 1.40 - 1.77 1.77 - 2.35 2.35 - 3.60 3.60 - 5.7 0.67:1 Fixed 8.947 7.194 4.111 1.456...
  • Page 40 DHD Controller Dimensions Front Panel Top Panel 17.5" 3.5" 11"...
  • Page 41: Dimensions

    Regulatory Approvals: Complies with FCC Class B, CE, C-Tick Limited Warranty: Projector: (2) Two year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user Lamp Warranty: 1000 hours or (6) six months, which ever comes first. Kelvin...
  • Page 42 Regulatory Approvals: Complies with FCC Class B, CE, C-Tick Limited Warranty: Service Labor and Parts: Runco warrants the product for two years from the date of delivery to the end user. Supplied Accessories • ProntoNeo Remote Control with 3 AA batteries •...
  • Page 44 RUMA-010130 8-6-04 v3 • • • • • Runco International 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 ph (510) 324-7777 fax (510) 324-9300 www.runco.com...

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