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  • Page 1 N S T A L L A T I O N P E R A T I O N A N U A L VX-3000 1080p DLP Home Theater Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
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  • Page 3: Two Year Limited Warranty

    WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY: The following Runco product models are covered under this Limited Warranty: VX-3000 (“Product” individually and “Products” collectively). SERVICE LABOR: Runco will pay for service labor at an Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of manufacturing defect for a period of two (2) years from the date of delivery to the initial end user (excluding the lamp).
  • Page 4 CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your VX-3000 Product will be performed at the location of the Product, during usual working hours, provided that the location of the Product is within normal operating distance from an Authorized Runco Service Center.

  • Page 5: Product Information

    Toll Free: (800) 23-RUNCO (800-237-8626) PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS _________________________________________________________ ________________________________________ Model Purchased Date ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Runco Authorized Dealer Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________ __________________ ________________________ City State/Province Postal Code ____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Phone VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    17. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 18. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond rated life could cause them to explode in rare occasions. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 7: Compliance Information

    The Technical Construction file required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Runco International, LLC, located at 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992. Date of Declaration: September 2009 VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 8 This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. viii VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift................18 Folded Optics .......................21 Other Considerations ....................21 Installing the Primary Projection Lens (VX-3000 Ultra only) ..........22 Installing the Optional CineWide/AutoScope Lens Mount ...........26 Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor..............27 Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens) ........31 VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 10 Adjusting the Projector Height or Projection Angle ..........36 Connections to the VX-3000 ..................36 Connector Panel Access..................36 Connecting Source Components to the VX-3000 ..........37 RS-232 Controller Connection ................40 Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment .......41 Connecting to AC Power ..................42 Turning on the Power ....................42...
  • Page 11 Serial Command Syntax .....................77 7. Specifications ......................87 VX-3000 Specifications ....................87 Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide and VX-3000d/CineWide ......90 Overall Dimensions – VX-3000 Ultra ................91 Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope and VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope .........................92 Supported Timings .....................93 VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 13 3-11. VX-3000i/CineWide or VX-3000d/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley (Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Exploded View ..........33 3-12. VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley (Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate and Ceil- ing Mounting Plate - Exploded View ................34 3-13. HDMI/DVI Source Connections ................37 3-14.
  • Page 14 4-8. Gain and Offset ......................69 4-9. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram .................71 7-1. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide and VX-3000d/CineWide (Prismatic Lens) ..90 7-2. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000 Ultra ................91 7-3. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope .........92 VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    1. Introduction This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate a Runco VX-3000 DLP™ Home Theater Projector. About This Manual Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the Target Audience most out of the VX-3000.

  • Page 16: Using This Manual

    Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual. Using This Manual If you need..Turn to page: Information about obtaining service General information about the VX-3000 Home Theater Projector Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions Troubleshooting tips...

  • Page 17: Description, Features And Benefits

    This model features a precision optics package with electronic lens shift. The standard VX-3000 projection lens has a throw range of from 1.87 to 2.20 times the screen width. The VX-3000's illumination system provides two light intensity levels to allow maximum flexibility for screen size, ambient light conditions, brightness and contrast balance, and lamp life preservation.

  • Page 18: Key Features And Benefits

    ➤ Parts List Your VX-3000 is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23-RUNCO. • VX-3000 DLP Home Theater Projector • Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries •...

  • Page 19: Controls And Functions

    VX-3000 at a Glance Figure 2-1. VX-3000 Front/Side/Top View 1. EXHAUST VENT 2. ZOOM TAB (Standard VX-3000) Use this to change the projected image size with a standard VX-3000. 3. TOP IR SENSOR VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 20 To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees. 9. FRONT IR SENSOR 10. FOCUS RING (Standard VX-3000) To adjust the focus, grasp the lens by the outer ring and rotate it. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 21 Controls and Functions Figure 2-2. VX-3000 Rear/Bottom/Side View 1. RUNCO LOGO The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation: inverted (ceiling-mounted) or upright. To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees.

  • Page 22: Vx-3000 Rear Panel

    Controls and Functions Figure 2-3 shows the VX-3000 rear panel. VX-3000 Rear Panel S-VID / Figure 2-3. VX-3000 Rear Panel 1. HDMI 1 (Digital) HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output.

  • Page 23: Vx-3000 Remote Control

    10. COMP 2 / RGB Five BNCs for connecting either RGB or component (YPbPr), SD or HD video signals. (The VX-3000 automatically detects the signal format.) Figure 2-4 shows the VX-3000 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. VX-3000 Remote...
  • Page 24 Press to save menu item setting(s), exit the current menu and return to the previous one. ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting. MENU Press this button to show or hide the on-screen display (OSD) controls. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 25 VCINE (Virtual Cinema – CineWide-equipped projectors only) Selects the Virtual Cinema aspect ratio, used for viewing 16:9 source material on a 2.35:1 screen. 8. 0 - 9 Use these keys to enter menu passcodes. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 26 Press to enlarge the PIP window. PIP- Press to shrink the size of the PIP window. 10. Motorized Lens Controls: FOCUS (VX-3000 Ultra only) Press to focus the image. ZOOM (VX-3000 Ultra only) Press to reduce or enlarge the projected image size.

  • Page 27: Installation

    • The remote control may fail to operate if the infrared remote sensor is exposed to bright sunlight or fluorescent lighting. • Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens, point the remote control at the projector, and repeat the operation. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 28: Quick Setup

    Installation Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-3000 installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Quick Setup Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video Note installation specialist. Table 3-1. Installation Overview For Details, Refer to...

  • Page 29: Installation Considerations

    Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 30: Throw Distance

    Estimating Throw Distance Throw Distance (TD) = Screen Width (w) x Lens Throw Ratio Figure 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance Table 3-3 gives the throw ratios for the VX-3000. Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the VX-3000 Throw Range in Throw Ratio...
  • Page 31 Installation Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the VX-3000 (continued) Throw Range in Throw Ratio Throw Range in Throw inches, with with inches, with Ratio with 72.6x40.8-inch Primary 96x40.8-inch (2.35:1) Projector Model Primary (1.78:1) Screen Lens and Screen Lens Only Anamorphic...

  • Page 32: Vertical And Horizontal Position

    No particular Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. lens or projector is used in this example. Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (Example Only) VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 33 No particular Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. lens or projector is used in this example. Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift (Example Only) VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 34 Installation Table 3-4 lists the lens shift limits for each available VX-3000 lens, as percentages and absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen. Table 3-4. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits Lens Option VX-3000i/ VX-3000 Ultra VX-3000d...

  • Page 35: 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. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 36: Installing The Primary Projection Lens (Vx-3000 Ultra Only)

    Installation The VX-3000 Ultra primary projection lens is shipped separately from the projector. Proceed as follows to install it: Installing the Primary Projection Lens 1. Carefully remove the projector from the shipping container and place it on a flat (VX-3000 Ultra only) surface.
  • Page 37 REMOVE 8. Note that the lens mount flange has a female socket connector for the lens motor on the right side of the flange. Lens Motor Connector VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 38 10. Connect the lens motor to the projector. 11. Hold the lens assembly with the motor facing upward. Carefully insert the back of the lens assembly into the hole in the lens flange. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 39 14. Install the foam shield around the front of the lens. 15. Replace the front lens bezel. 16. Tighten the Phillips screw on the bottom of the bezel to secure it. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 40: Installing The Optional Cinewide/Autoscope Lens Mount

    Installation If you are installing a standard (non-CineWide) VX-3000i, VX-3000d or VX-3000 Ultra, skip this step and proceed with Mounting the VX-3000 (page 36). Installing the Optional CineWide/AutoScope If you are installing a CineWide projector equipped with a prismatic Lens Mount (Whitney) anamorphic lens, proceed with Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens) (page 31).

  • Page 41: Installing The Autoscope Lens Motor

    Screw, Phillips M6 x 12mm Pan-Head, (4x) 10-32 x 1/2” (4x) Nylon Spacer, 5/8” diameter x 3/16” high (4x) Figure 3-6. VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope or VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly – Exploded View VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 42: Vx-3000 Ultra/Cinewide With Autoscope Motor Assembly - Exploded View

    Installation Figure 3-7 shows the VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly. CineWide with AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapter/ Projector Stand, Right CineWide with AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapter/ Screw, Phillips Flat-Head, Projector Stand, Left 10-32 x 1/2” (2x) AutoScope Lens Motor 2...
  • Page 43 Using the four (4), supplied M6 x 12mm Flat-Head Phillips screws (item #6), attach the AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands (items #4 and #5) to the projector as shown in Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8. VX-3000 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS. Caution VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 44: Autoscope Lens Motor Installation

    4. Secure the AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands to the motor using the two (2), supplied 10-32 Flat-Head Phillips screws (item #3). Figure 3-9. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation After you have installed the AutoScope lens motor, proceed with Mounting the VX-3000 on page 36. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 45: Installing The Fixed Cinewide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens)

    Installation To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a VX-3000i/CineWide, VX-3000d/CineWide or Installing the Fixed VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with a prismatic anamorphic lens: CineWide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens) 1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface.

  • Page 46: Projector With Whitney (Prismatic) Lens Base Plate And Ceiling Mounting Plate - Bottom

    Lens Base Plate and (2 places) Ceiling Mounting Plate (2 places) VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with Prismatic Lens Base Plate Figure 3-10. Projector with Whitney (Prismatic) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Bottom View VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 47: Installing The Fixed Cinewide Base Plate (Cylindrical Lens)

    12mm (4x) Anamorphic Lens Base Plate Nylon Spacer, 5/8” diameter x 3/16” high (4x) Figure 3-11. VX-3000i/CineWide or VX-3000d/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley (Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Exploded View VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 48: Vx-3000 Ultra/Cinewide With Rainier Ii/Mckinley (Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate And Ceil

    Installation Figure 3-12 shows the VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide cylindrical (Rainier II/McKinley) lens base plate assembly. Ceiling Mount Plate (part of Ceiling Mount Kit) Screw, Phillips Pan- Head, M6 x 1.0 x 12mm (4x) Anamorphic Lens Base Plate Nylon Spacer, 5/8” diameter x 3/16”...
  • Page 49 3. Place the CineWide base plate (item #2) on the bottom of the projector. For a standard VX-3000i/CineWide or VX-3000d/CineWide, position the plate as shown in Figure 3-11; for a VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide, position the plate as shown in Figure 3-12.

  • Page 50: Mounting The Vx-3000

    For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited (Inverted) space for projector and audience, you can invert the VX-3000 and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.

  • Page 51: Connecting Source Components To The Vx-3000

    Installation Connect your video sources to the VX-3000 as shown and described in the sections that Connecting Source follow. Components to the VX-3000 HDMI/DVI Connections: See Figure 3-13. With an HDMI source, use the included HDMI-to-HDMI cable; with a DVI source, use a DVI-to-HDMI cable.

  • Page 52: Rgb Connections

    (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input as shown in Figure 3-15. S-VID / DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-15. Progressive Component Video Connections VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 53: Composite, S-Video And Component Video Connections

    Installation Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: Connect your composite, S-Video and component video sources to the VX-3000 as shown in Figure 3-16. S-VID / DTV Source, DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver etc. Figure 3-16. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 54: Controller Connection

    Use a communication cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation system Connection (if present) to the RS-232 port on the VX-3000; see Figure 3-17. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 77.

  • Page 55: Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output To External Theater Equipment

    If you are installing a VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope, VX-3000d/CineWide with Connecting 12-Volt AutoScope or VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope, use the cable supplied with the Trigger Output to External AutoScope Lens Motor to connect the motor to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in Theater Equipment Figure 3-18.

  • Page 56: Connecting To Ac Power

    3. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector. The POWER LED lights orange. The LAMP and TEMP LEDs light red briefly, then go out. 4. Press the ON button on the remote control to turn on the VX-3000. The POWER LED flashes green to indicate that it is warming up.

  • Page 57: Primary Lens Adjustments

    Installation The VX-3000 gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus. Primary Lens Adjustments To focus the projected image, grasp the lens by the outer Focus and Zoom Zoom ring and rotate it. To make the picture smaller (zoom out) or larger (zoom in), Zoom move the zoom tab in the appropriate direction.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Picture Orientation

    Installation 3.11 By default, the VX-3000 is configured for a “floor/front” installation, in which the projector is installed upright and in front of the screen. If it is installed behind the screen and/or Adjusting the Picture mounted on a ceiling, you must change the picture orientation. To do this: Orientation 1.

  • Page 59: Cylindrical Anamorphic Lens Installation And Adjustment

    4. Use the Lens Mounting Screws to attach the Lens Adapter Ring (item #1) to the Pitch Adjustment Yoke (item #2); see Figure 3-21. (Use the round, threaded holes on the yoke.) VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 60 When the viewer transitions back to 16:9 or 4:3 source material, the anamorphic lens moves out of the light path. To configure the lens motor trigger on the VX-3000 for proper AutoScope operation: 1. Press MENU on the remote control.
  • Page 61 Installation 6. Select the Cinema or Virtual Cinema aspect ratio to move the anamorphic lens into position, if it isn’t already. To do this, press CINEMA or VCINE on the VX-3000 remote control (Figure 2-4). Adjusting the Horizontal (X) Lens Position: 1.
  • Page 62 Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot freely from side to side. Then, angle the lens to even out any left-right pincushion distortion: Anamorphic Lens (Top View) VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 63 (When viewed from the front, the rear opening on the anamorphic lens should appear as a tall, narrow oval.) Focus: Finally, rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic lens to fine-tune the optical focus. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 64: Whitney (Prismatic) Anamorphic Lens Installation And Adjustment

    3. Secure the lens assembly to the base plate with the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Knobs and Washers (item #4). To avoid clipping the corners of the image, position the anamorphic lens as close as possible to the primary lens. Ceiling Mount Bracket VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 65 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. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 66 Then, angle the lens to even out any left-right pincushion distortion: Anamorphic Lens (Top View) Correct Position Wrong Position Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Knobs to secure the lens in place. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 67: Operation

    • Press TINT to adjust the hue of the image. For more information about these controls, refer to Picture Adjust on page 56. When you turn on the VX-3000, it switches to the last selected input and looks for a valid signal.

  • Page 68: Using Picture-In-Picture (Pip)

    • Press MENU to turn off the OSD menu. (When the Main Menu is displayed, pressing EXIT also turns off the menu.) The VX-3000 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 69: View

    Blue Image On / Off Sleep Timer 0, 30, 60, 90 ... 360 min. Source Resolution Aspect Ratio Information (read only) Picture Memory Lamp Hours Serial Figure 4-1. VX-3000 OSD Menu Structure VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 70: Main Menu

    HDMI 2 RGB HD ➤ Picture Adjust Use the controls in the Picture Adjust menu to calibrate your VX-3000 for optimum picture quality. To access the Picture Adjust menu, press MENU, highlight Picture Adjust and press ENTER. Picture Adjust Picture Memory...
  • Page 71 Operation Picture Memory: For each input, the VX-3000 lets you store picture quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to four presets per input and resolution, to accommodate changing lighting conditions or viewer preferences.
  • Page 72 Brightness and Contrast controls are interactive. A change to one Note may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 73 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. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 74 “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them. Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness Color Temperature: The VX-3000 has five memory settings for Color Temperature: • 5400 kelvins Color Temperature •...

  • Page 75: Aspect Ratio

    4:3 Image on amount on all sides) to fill a 16:9 Display (Letterbox aspect ratio) 16:9 display. Letterbox is best suited for viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 76 2.35:1 Screen ( Cinema aspect ratio / CineWide) image area fills the 16:9 chip surface, eliminating the black bars. The secondary, anamorphic lens then restores the proper geometry to the 2.35:1 image. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 77: Installation

    Orientation: Press the button to change the orientation of the projected image. The VX-3000 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 78 Horizontal Keystone Correction Projector Projected Image Negative values Positive values compress left side. compress right side. Vertical Keystone Correction Negative values Positive values compress bottom. compress top. Figure 4-6. Keystone Correction VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 79 See Figure 4-7. Projector Projected Image Negative values Positive values decrease image height increase image height at screen center. at screen center. Figure 4-7. Pincushion Correction VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 80 (A warning appears on-screen one minute before this is to occur.) Use the button to set the timer for anywhere from 30 minutes to 6 hours, in 30-minute increments. To disable the Sleep Timer, set it to 0. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 81: Information

    1920x1080 answer your questions or resolve product performance issues. Aspect Ratio 16:9 Picture Memory ISF Night You can also press INFO on the VX-3000 remote control unit (Figure Lamp Hours 2-4) to display this information. Serial RUP900RS0805001 pÉíìé To access advanced projector settings, use the up- or down-arrow keys to highlight Setup and press ENTER.
  • Page 82 Similarly, the Vertical control adjusts the image height while keeping the width constant. Auto Off: When using the VX-3000 with a computer, use the Auto Off feature to have the VX-3000 go into standby mode when no source signal is present on the current input. (A warning message appears on-screen for approximately eight seconds before this occurs.)

  • Page 83: Isf

    Gain and Offset controls interact with each other. OFFSET = 1023 OFFSET = 512 OFFSET = 0 OFFSET = 1023 OFFSET = 512 OFFSET = 0 1023 GAIN Figure 4-8. Gain and Offset VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 84 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. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 85 (ACE) controls in the Calibration menu are adequate for producing accurate and realistic colors from a variety of sources. In rare cases, though, you may need more precise control over the VX-3000 display color gamut (range). For example, you may require a unique color gamut for a given projector or application.
  • Page 86 White x:312 y:329 Y:045 3. Highlight “Settings” and press to select “Manual.” x:640 y:330 Y:015 4. Highlight “White” and press ENTER. The VX-3000 displays a white field on the Green x:300 y:600 Y:022 screen. Blue x:150 y:060 Y:018 D.

  • Page 87: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    7. Replace the lamp cover at the right side first and secure it with the two screws. 8. Turn on the power and select Lamp Hours from the Setup menu to reset the lamp timer (refer to Lamp Hours on page 67). VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting Tips

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the VX-3000. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you Troubleshooting Tips encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical Support.
  • Page 89 TEMP LED lights solid red. • VX-3000 internal • Power off the VX-3000 temperature is too high or and allow it to cool down. one or more fans have Ensure that the intake and failed.
  • Page 90 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Notes: VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 91: Serial Communications

    6. Serial Communications To interface the VX-3000 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software: RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration 1. Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-17. 2. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as HyperTerminal.
  • Page 92 2.2 X052X remove all msg X053X copy comp1 color temperature value to comp2, RGBHD, HDMI1, HDMI2 copy video color temperature value to svideo. X054X copy 6500 to CT1 and CT2 VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 93 Lamp ECO Mode X092X Lamp Normal Mode X093X disable auto source searching X095X enable printf X096X disable printf X100X 0 IRE X101X 7.5 IRE X102X print fan rpm X103X print adc values VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 94 X156X Background Color = Black X157X Background Color = Blue X158X BackGround Color = Gray 60 X175X Burn-In mode off X180X Blue Image ON X181X Blue Image OFF VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 95 X400X show resolution X500X Set Gamma 2.8 X501X Set Gamma 2.5 X502X Set Gamma 2.2 X503X Set Gamma 1.0 X504X Set Gamma 2.4 X505X Set Gamma 2.6 X520X Focus increment (+1) VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 96 X570X Read total lamp hours X900X reset IRIS position X901X get power status X902X projector states X996X show composer version X997X Show firmware version X998X show mcu version X999X show iris version VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 97 Gamma offset -- Blue(adjust ColorTemp) Z127 DLP Color Wheel delay Z128 DLP Degamma Table Z129 system works timer Z131 R offset to RGBHD(AD9984) Z132 G offset to RGBHD(AD9984) Z133 B offset to RGBHD(AD9984) VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 98 720p ADC B offset Z166 comp2 720p ADC R gain Z167 comp2 720p ADC G gain Z168 comp2 720p ADC B gain Z173 comp2 1080p ADC R offset Z174 comp2 1080p ADC G offset VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 99 Set ISF Name (11th~20th word) Set ISF Name (21th~30th word) Set ISF Name (31th~40th word) Set ISF Name (41th~50th word) Set ISF Name (51th~60th word) Set ISF Name (61th~70th word) Set ISF Name (71th~80th word) VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 100 Serial Communications VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 101: Specifications

    7. Specifications Table 7-1 lists the VX-3000 specifications. VX-3000 Table 7-1. VX-3000 Specifications Specifications Projector Type: Digital Light Processing (DLP), Single-Chip SuperOnyx DMD Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9) Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, VirtualWide, Cinema, Virtual Cinema Video Standards:...
  • Page 102 Industry-Standard Specifications – VX-3000i/VX-3000d - Light Output: 800 ANSI Lumens - Contrast Ratio: 3000:1 Industry-Standard Specifications – VX-3000 Ultra Series - Light Output: 1000 to 1250 ANSI Lumens - Contrast Ratio: 1200:1 to 1400:1 typical (sequential) These are typical projector brightness and contrast specifications found in most companies’...
  • Page 103 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C), 20% to 80% humidity (non-condensing) Dimensions: VX-3000i/VX-3000d: See Figure 7-1 VX-3000 Ultra: See Figure 7-2 VX-3000/CineWide with AutoScope: See Figure 7-3 Weight (without lens): 34 lbs. (15.42 kg) Regulatory Approvals: Complies with FCC Class B, CE, CB, cTUV-US...

  • Page 104: Overall Dimensions - Vx-3000I/Cinewide And Vx-3000D/Cinewide

    Specifications Figure 7-1 shows the VX-3000 dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide VX-3000d/CineWide 17.7 17.5 11.4 14.4 14.4 16.1 17.5 17.7 Figure 7-1. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide and VX-3000d/CineWide (Prismatic Lens) VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 105: Overall Dimensions - Vx-3000 Ultra

    Specifications Figure 7-2 shows the VX-3000 Ultra dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Overall Dimensions – VX-3000 Ultra 19.7 19.7 2X 18.5 18.8 15.3 14.9 14.2 2X 1.2 Figure 7-2. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000 Ultra VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 106: Autoscope

    Specifications Figure 7-3 shows the VX-3000/CineWide with AutoScope dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope and 19.7 19.7 19.7 18.5 18.7 VX-3000d/CineWide 17.9 15.3 15.1 14.9 with AutoScope 14.3 14.2 13.5 Figure 7-3. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

  • Page 107: Supported Timings

    Specifications Table 7-2 lists the signal types supported by each input on the VX-3000. Supported Timings Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings Horizontal Pixel Frequency Format Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Frequency (kHz) (MHz) Analog/Digital PC SIgnals (RGB HD / HDMI 1 / HDMI 2)
  • Page 108 28.125/31.250 74.250/72.000 1080/60i 1920x1080 59.94/60.00 33.716/33.750 74.175/74.250 1080/24p 1920x1080 23.98/24.00 26.978/27.000 74.175/74.250 1080/25p 1920x1080 25.000 28.125 74.250 1080/30p 1920x1080 29.97/30.00 33.716/33.750 74.175/74.250 1080/50p 1920x1080 50.00 56.250 148.500 1080/60p 1920x1080 59.94/60.00 67.433/67.500 148.350/148.500 VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 109 3.580 NTSC 4.43 – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 4.430 PAL-B/G – 50.00 15.625 4.430 PAL-M – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 3.580 PAL-N – 50.00 15.625 3.580 PAL-60 – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 4.430 SECAM – 50.00 15.625 4.250/4.410 VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 110 Specifications Notes: VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 111 Specifications Notes: VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
  • Page 112 Specifications VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...
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  • Page 114 SERIAL NUM B ER 020-1009-00 Rev. A September 2009 Runco International • (800) 23RUNCO • Fax (503) 748-8161 • www.runco.com Downloaded From projector-manual.com Runco Manuals...

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