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Runco CINEWIDETM VX-3000D Installation & Operation Manual

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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-3000d Series 1080p DLP Home Theater Projectors VX-3000d VX-3000d/CineWide™ VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope™ VX-3000d Ultra VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide™ VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope™...

  • Page 3: Runcocare™ Standard Two Year Limited Warranty

    1. Runco may update this list of products excluded from this warranty from time to time at Runco’s sole discretion, but updates to the list of covered products will not apply on a retroactive basis.
  • Page 4 3. Runco Technical Support staff will attempt to correct any minor issues that may be causing the problem. If Runco is unable to fix the problem to the customer’s satisfaction, Runco will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) if it is determined that the claim was made within the coverage period of the Standard Limited Warranty.
  • Page 5 6. Runco’s warranty does not cover black uniformity issues or other LCD issues associated with usage outside the Runco recommended guidelines and specifications for the product 7. Second day shipment delivery time and availability may vary based on origin and destination and Runco is unable to deliver to PO Box and FPO Box addresses Extended Service Options Runco offers extended and expanded service plans.

  • Page 6: Copyright And Trademarks

    Runco. The trademarks reporduced in this Runco Owner’s Manual and used on the Runco Products are either owned by Runco or are licensed by Runco. You may not reproduce or use the trademarks without the prior written consent of Runco.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video product! For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...

  • Page 8: Compliance Information

    Council Directive 2006/95/EC and amended by M1 and C1 on Low Voltage Equipment Safety; EN 60950 “Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment” 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.

  • Page 9: Fcc Part

    Date of Declaration: December 2009 FCC PART 15: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 10 Notes: VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    RuncoCare™ Standard Two Year Limited Warranty ... iii Important Safety Instructions ... vii Compliance Information ... viii 1. Introduction ...1 2. Controls and Functions ...5 3. Installation ...15 VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation 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 Description, Features and Benefits ...3...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Installation Considerations ...17 Installation Type ...17 Ambient Light ...18 Throw Distance...18 Vertical and Horizontal Position...20 Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift...20 Folded Optics ...23 Audio/Video Synchronization Issues...23 Other Considerations ...24 Installing the Primary Projection Lens (VX-3000d Ultra only) ...24 Installing the Optional CineWide/AutoScope Lens Mount ...28 Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor...29 Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens) ...33...
  • Page 13 4. Operation ...61 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...85 6. External Control ...89 7. Specifications ...97 VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual Using the On-Screen Menus ...61 Main Menu...62 Input Source ...63 Aspect Ratio ...63 Picture ...66 Input Position...70 Memory Presets ...72 Sleep Timer ...73 Information ...74 Calibration ...74 Service ...78...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Notes: VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 15 2-1. VX-3000d Front/Side/Top View ...5 2-2. VX-3000d Rear/Bottom/Side View ...7 2-3. VX-3000d Rear Panel ...8 2-4. DHD Controller Front Panel ...9 2-5. DHD Controller Rear Panel ...10 2-6. DHD Controller/VX-3000d Remote Control...12 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance ...18 3-2. Projector Placement ...20 3-3.
  • Page 16 List of Figures 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness ...66 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast ...67 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint...68 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness...70 4-6. Overscan Modes ...71 4-7.

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the VX-3000d. 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 18: Using This Manual

    Introduction Using This Manual Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual, to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or injury: TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using certain features.

  • Page 19: Description, Features And Benefits

    The VX-3000d Series Home Theater Projector and DHD Controller is Runco’s newest, most affordable VideoXtreme™ projection system. Feature-rich and performance-heavy, the VX-3000d offers a native 1080p resolution DLP™ light engine with Runco’s powerful SuperOnyx™ technology for bright, flawless images. Featuring high-end components, such as O-Path™ light path enhancement technology and AxiShift™...

  • Page 20: Key Features And Benefits

    (VX-3000d Ultra only) Your VX-3000d 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-3000d Series Home Theater Projector and DHD Controller • Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries •...

  • Page 21: Controls And Functions

    Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key VX-3000d components. Figure 2-1. VX-3000d Front/Side/Top View 1. EXHAUST VENT 2. ZOOM TAB (Standard VX-3000d) Use this to change the projected image size with a standard VX-3000d. (Use the remote control unit to adjust the zoom with an VX-3000d Ultra.) 3.

  • Page 22: Runco Logo

    • Off during normal operation • Red when the lamp has exceeded its usage life or developed a problem 8. 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 23 Figure 2-2. VX-3000d 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 24: Vx-3000D Rear Panel

    Controls and Functions VX-3000d Rear Panel Figure 2-3 shows the VX-3000d rear panel. Figure 2-3. VX-3000d Rear Panel 1. DHD INPUT An HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting the HDMI output from the DHD Controller. 2. RS-232 CONTROL PORT Connect the Display Control output on the DHD Controller to this input (see Figure 2-5).

  • Page 25: Dhd Controller Front Panel

    VX-3000d 16:9 Figure 2-4. DHD Controller Front Panel 1. RUNCO ICON Lights blue to indicate that the controller is on or powering up. 2. IR SENSOR Receives IR commands from the remote control. 3. VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY Can be used instead of the On-Screen Display (OSD).

  • Page 26: Right Button

    Controls and Functions DHD Controller Rear Panel Figure 2-5. DHD Controller Rear Panel 7. RIGHT BUTTON Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor right in the OSD. When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button toggles through the different sources, in this order: Composite Video - S-Video 1 - S-Video 2 - Component - HD 1 - HD 2 - SCART - HDMI 1 - HDMI 2...

  • Page 27: Outputs

    1. HDMI Out Connect this to the DHD Input on the VX-3000d (see Figure 2-2). 2. Display Control Connect this to the RS-232 input on the VX-3000d, using the provided communication cable. 3. TRIGGERS Connection for up to three (3), 12-volt trigger-controlled devices such as retractable screens, screen masks or a CineWide with AutoScope system.

  • Page 28: Vx-3000D Remote Control Unit

    Controls and Functions VX-3000d Remote Control Unit Figure 2-6 shows the VX-3000d remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. (not available on RETURN some models) EXIT HDMI HDMI CUST CUST Figure 2-6. DHD Controller/VX-3000d Remote Control 16 : 9 4 : 3 VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 29 1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted. 2. ON / OFF Press to turn the projector on or off. 3. ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting. 4.
  • Page 30 Controls and Functions 10. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons Use the red buttons to select an aspect ratio directly or to enter numeric characters, as follows: 16:9 (3) For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 4:3 (6) Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen.

  • Page 31: Installation

    Installation must be performed by a qualified custom video Note installation specialist. To install batteries in the remote control, press up on the battery cover retainer clip and lift off the cover. Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity and then replace the cover.

  • Page 32: Quick Setup

    Installation Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-3000d installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Table 3-1. Installation Overview Step Procedure Choose a location for the projector Install CineWide lens mounting assembly (stationary base plate or AutoScope lens motor –...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Ambient Light

    Installation ➤ Ambient Light ➤ Throw Distance In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant.
  • Page 35 Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the VX-3000d Series (continued) Throw Ratio with Projector Model Primary Lens Only Minimum Maximum VX-3000d/ CineWide with 1.87 – 2.20 AutoScope (Rainier II Lens) VX-3000d/ CineWide (McKinley Lens) VX-3000d/ CineWide with 1.87 – 2.20 AutoScope (McKinley Lens) Table 3-4 gives the throw ratios for the VX-3000d Ultra.

  • Page 36: Vertical And Horizontal Position

    Installation ➤ Vertical and Horizontal Position ➤ Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen. Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way that the lens center is aligned with either the top or bottom edge of the screen area, and centered horizontally.

  • Page 37: Horizontal Lens Shift (Example Only)

    100% Width Lens Shift (1.0 x W) 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-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual 50% Width Lens Shift (0.5 x W) Screen Center...
  • Page 38 Installation Table 3-5 lists the lens shift limits for each available VX-3000d lens, as percentages and absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen. Table 3-5. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits VX-3000d Lens Shift Limits, as Percentages of Screen Height or Width (Notes 1, 2 and 3) Vertical (Notes 2 Down...

  • Page 39: Folded Optics

    In order to easily solve this issue, Runco recommends using the DHD Controller with a high-quality audio receiver that has the ability to effectively synchronize audio and video signals.

  • Page 40: Other Considerations

    Installation ➤ Other Considerations Installing the Primary Projection Lens (VX-3000d Ultra only) Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation: • Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the projector circuitry, which may affect performance.
  • Page 41 5. Remove the rear cap from the lens. This protective cap is only used during shipping to protect the lens from damage. 6. Carefully cut and remove the plastic band around the lens motor connector wires. Take great care not to cut the wires! 7.
  • Page 42 Installation Note that the lens assembly motor has a male socket connector. 9. Remove the front cap from the lens. 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.
  • Page 43 12. Gently push the lens assembly in until it is seated flush against the flange and the guide pin on the lens assembly is fully seated in the hole on the flange. Guide Pin 13. Secure the lens assembly to the projector flange with the three Allen screws on the outer ring of the assembly, using a 3-mm hex driver.

  • Page 44: Installing The Optional Cinewide/Autoscope Lens Mount

    Installation Installing the Optional CineWide/AutoScope Lens Mount If you are installing a standard (non-CineWide) VX-3000d, skip this step and proceed with Mounting the VX-3000d (page 38). If you are installing a CineWide projector equipped with a prismatic (Whitney) anamorphic lens, proceed with Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens) (page 33).

  • Page 45: Installing The Autoscope Lens Motor

    Figure 3-6 shows the VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly. CineWide with AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapter/ Projector Stand, Right Screw, Phillips Flat-Head, 10-32 x 1/4” (2x) AutoScope Lens Motor 2 Screw, Phillips Pan-Head, 10-32 x 1/2” (4x) Nylon Spacer, 5/8” diameter x 3/16”...

  • Page 46: Vx-3000D Ultra/Cinewide With Autoscope Motor Assembly - Exploded View

    Installation Figure 3-7 shows the VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly. CineWide with AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapter/ Projector Stand, Right Screw, Phillips Flat-Head, 10-32 x 1/2” (2x) AutoScope Lens Motor 2 Screw, Phillips Pan-Head, 10-32 x 3/4” (4x) Standoff, 10mm x 5mm x M5, Aluminum/Black Anodize (4x)
  • Page 47 Installation Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands: For ceiling installations, these brackets bring the mounting points for the projector mounting plate (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) from the bottom of the projector up and around the AutoScope lens motor housing. For floor installations (where the projector is upright), the adapters allow the projector to lie flat on the mounting surface.

  • Page 48: Autoscope Lens Motor Installation

    Installation Install Lens Motor: 1. Position the AutoScope Lens Motor (item #2) as shown in Figure 3-9. 2. Line up the mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the underside of the projector. 3. Secure the motor to the projector with the four (4), supplied 10-32 Pan-Head Phillips screws (item #1) and nylon spacers or aluminum standoffs (item #7).

  • Page 49: Installing The Fixed Cinewide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens)

    To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a VX-3000d/CineWide or VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide with a prismatic anamorphic lens: 1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 2. For a standard VX-3000d/CineWide that is to be ceiling-mounted: Line up the four holes on the projector ceiling mounting plate (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) with those on the bottom of the projector.

  • Page 50: Projector With Whitney (Prismatic) Lens Base Plate And Ceiling Mounting Plate - Bottom View

    Installation VX-3000d/CineWide with Prismatic Lens VX-3000d/CineWide with Prismatic Lens Base Plate Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate Washers under Washers between Lens Base Plate Lens Base Plate and (2 places) Ceiling Mounting Plate (2 places) VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide with Prismatic Lens Base Plate Figure 3-10.

  • Page 51: Installing The Fixed Cinewide Base Plate (Cylindrical Lens)

    Figure 3-11 shows the cylindrical (Rainier II/McKinley) lens base plate assembly for a VX-3000d/CineWide. Screw, Phillips Pan-Head, M6 x 1.0 x 12mm (4x) Figure 3-11. VX-3000d/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley (Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Exploded View VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual Ceiling Mount Plate (part of...

  • Page 52: Vx-3000D Ultra/Cinewide With Rainier Ii/Mckinley (Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate And Ceiling Mounting Plate - Exploded View

    Installation Figure 3-12 shows the VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide cylindrical (Rainier II/McKinley) lens base plate assembly. Screw, Phillips Pan- Head, M6 x 1.0 x 12mm (4x) Figure 3-12. VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley (Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Exploded View Ceiling Mount Plate (part of Ceiling Mount...
  • Page 53 1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 2. Install a nylon spacer (item #3) at each mounting hole location. 3. Place the CineWide base plate (item #2) on the bottom of the projector. For a standard VX-3000d/CineWide, position the plate as shown in Figure 3-11;...

  • Page 54: Mounting The Vx-3000D

    VX-3000d 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 55: Connections To The Vx-3000D And Dhd Controller

    For a floor (non-AutoScope) installation, turn the four adjustable feet on the bottom of the projector to adjust the projector height and/or projection angle. If you do tilt the projector, you may need to apply keystone correction or vertically shift the image using the on-screen display (OSD) controls, to compensate.

  • Page 56: Connecting The Dhd Controller To The Vx-3000D

    Installation ➤ Connecting the DHD Controller to the VX-3000d Digital Video Connection: Connect the HDMI Output of the DHD Controller to the DHD INPUT connector on the VX-3000d as shown in Figure 3-14. HDMI Figure 3-14. Connecting the VX-3000d to the DHD Controller RS-232 Connection: Connect the Display Control output from the DHD Controller to the RS-232 input on the VX-3000d.

  • Page 57: Connecting Source Components To The Dhd Controller

    Connect your video sources to the DHD Controller as shown and described in the sections that follow. HDMI Source Connections: See Figure 3-15. Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output into the projector.

  • Page 58: Componen Tvideo Out

    Installation Component Video Source Connections: Connect your component video sources to the HD1, HD2 and/or Component/SCART inputs as shown in Figure 3-16. RCA-to-BNC adapter COMPONEN T VIDEO OUT BD/DVD Figure 3-16. Component Video Source Connections DTV-Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 59: Rgbhv Source Connections

    RGBHV Source Connections: Connect personal computers and/or other RGB sources to the HD1, HD2 and/or Component/SCART inputs as shown in Figure 3-17. Computer Figure 3-17. RGBHV Source Connections VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual BNC-to-RCA adapter RGB Camcorder Installation...

  • Page 60: Scart Rgbs Source Connections

    Installation SCART RGBS Source Connections: Connect the green, blue and red outputs from your SCART source to the Component/SCART input on the DHD Controller. Connect the sync output from your SCART source to the Video input on the DHD Controller. See Figure 3-18.
  • Page 61 Composite and S-Video Source Connections: See Figure 3-19. Camcorder Gaming Console Figure 3-19. S-Video and Composite Video Source Connections VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual Composite S-Video S-Video Installation...

  • Page 62: Controller Connection

    Installation ➤ RS-232 Controller Connection Use a straight-through, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-20. For more information about using this connection, refer to External Control on page 89. to Automation/ Control System or PC...

  • Page 63: Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs To External Equipment

    If your VX-3000d is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system, connect the AutoScope lens motor to a 12-volt trigger output on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-21. Similarly connect other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (such as retractable screens or screen masks) to the other trigger outputs. AutoScope Lens Motor Power AC Input...

  • Page 64: Connecting An External Ir Receiver To The Dhd Controller

    Installation ➤ Connecting an External IR If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the DHD Controller due to Receiver to the DHD excessive distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors, you can connect an Controller external IR receiver to the DHD Controller to extend the range of the remote control. See Figure 3-22.

  • Page 65: Connecting To Ac Power

    Projector/DHD Controller: Plug the female end of one power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the VX-3000d (AC 100V ~ 240V). Then, connect the other end to your AC power source. Similarly connect the DHD Controller to a nearby AC outlet. AutoScope Lens Motor: With AutoScope-equipped projectors, an additional power cord is provided for the lens motor.

  • Page 66: Primary Lens Adjustments

    Installation Primary Lens Adjustments ➤ Focus and Zoom – VX-3000d ➤ Focus and Zoom – VX-3000d Ultra ➤ Lens Shift The VX-3000d gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus. To focus the projected image, grasp the lens by the outer ring and rotate it.

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Picture Orientation

    Runco offers two types of anamorphic lenses for its CineWide projectors: prismatic and cylindrical. • The prismatic lens compresses the height of the image (as opposed to stretching the width) to achieve a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with a 1.78:1 display device.

  • Page 68: Cylindrical Anamorphic Lens Installation And Adjustment

    Installation ➤ Cylindrical Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment The Cylindrical Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-23. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions. Lens Adapter Ring and Mounting Screws (3x) Anamorphic Lens Set Screw...
  • Page 69 5. Use the Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws/Washers (item #3), Pitch Adjustment T-Screws/Washers (item #4) and T-Nuts (item #9) to attach the Pitch Adjustment Yoke and Lens Adapter Ring to the Anamorphic Lens Holder. The Yoke should be as close to the primary lens as possible. 6.
  • Page 70 Installation 4. Select Triggers from the Service menu. 5. Assign the trigger output to which the lens motor is connected to the Cinema and Virtual Cinema aspect ratios. This enables the lens motor to move the anamorphic lens into position (in front of the primary lens) when either aspect ratio is selected. 6.
  • Page 71 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. Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot freely from side to side.
  • Page 72 Installation Wrong Position Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to secure the lens in place. Geometry: 1. Input an anamorphic cross-hatch test pattern to the projector. 2. Unscrew the Anamorphic Lens just enough to allow it to rotate freely. 3.

  • Page 73: Whitney (Prismatic) Anamorphic Lens Installation And Adjustment

    The Whitney Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-25. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions. Anamorphic Lens 2 Base Plate 3 Screw, Phillips M6x16mm (2x) and 1/4”...
  • Page 74 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. Correct position...
  • Page 75 Installation Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Knobs 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) 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.
  • Page 76 Installation Notes: VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 77: Operation

    To display the Main Menu, press the MENU button on the remote control (Figure 2-6) or DHD Controller front panel (Figure 2-4). To select a menu item, use the front panel to highlight it. Then, to confirm your selection, press ENTER on the remote control or DHD Controller front panel.

  • Page 78: Main Menu

    Sync Threshold HDMI EDID Extension Front Panel Brightness Auto Power Off System Reset Figure 4-1. DHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for VX-3000d (continued) ➤ Main Menu Runco Video Input Source Aspect Ratio Picture Input Position Memory Presets Information Calibration Service...

  • Page 79: Input Source

    From the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source. The active source is indicated by an arrow ( active source. To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Select the appropriate aspect ratio for your screen size and the type of program material being viewed;...
  • Page 80 Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Remote Aspect Ratio Control 16:9 16:9 4:3 Image, stretched to fill 16:9 Screen (Display) Letterbox LBOX (Letterbox aspect ratio) VirtualWide VWIDE Description Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 16:9 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) 4:3 images are stretched...
  • Page 81 Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Remote Aspect Ratio Control Cinema CINEMA (Cinema aspect ratio / no CineWide) ( Cinema aspect ratio / CineWide) Virtual Cinema Native (none) VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual Description Select Cinema to view 2.35 source material in its native aspect ratio.

  • Page 82: Picture

    Runco video display devices. Accordingly, Runco recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician.
  • Page 83 PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white and gray areas against a black background. The example above includes two vertical bars and four shaded boxes. Select Brightness from the Picture menu and press ENTER. Adjust the brightness so that: •...
  • Page 84 Operation 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 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or DHD Controller front panel. 2.
  • Page 85 11.Adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear to be a single shade of blue: Tint: Tint or “hue” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. When tint is decreased, the image appears redder;...

  • Page 86: Input Position

    Operation ➤ Input Position Input Position Left/Right Up/Down Width Height Overscan Overscan Mode Phase Tracking Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press ENTER. On your external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5.
  • Page 87 Overscan/Overscan Mode: Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area. Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. Overscan effectively trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to fill the display area.

  • Page 88: Memory Presets

    Operation ➤ Memory Presets Memory Presets ISF Night ISF Day Custom 1 Save Reset Custom 2 Save Reset Phase (RGB, Component or SCART sources): This control adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal. Adjust the phase when an RGB, Component or SCART image still shows shimmer or “noise”...

  • Page 89: Sleep Timer

    You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset; otherwise they will be lost when a new input source or resolution is selected: • Brightness • Contrast • Color saturation • Tint • Sharpness • Gamma •...

  • Page 90: Information

    DHD Controller and display device. Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support, this information will help them answer your questions or resolve product performance issues.
  • Page 91 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. This improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks. Conversely, if the image is washed out and unnatural, with excessive detail in black areas, increase the setting.
  • Page 92 Operation Display Color Advanced Color Temp Red x 0.640 Red y 0.330 Green x 0.300 Green y 0.600 Blue x 0.150 Blue y 0.060 White x 0.313 White y 0.329 • Simple: Use Simple mode to choose one of three color temperature presets: 5500K, 6500K or 9300K.
  • Page 93 • Chroma Delay: use the Chroma Delay control to correct a mis-aligned image from a Composite or S-Video source. Chroma delay in an image causes color shifts to occur to the left of the vertical edge transitions, producing artificial shadows or a “halo” effect. If necessary, adjust this setting to eliminate them.

  • Page 94: Service

    • Splash Timer: When you turn on the VX-3000d, it projects a welcome screen with the Runco and ISF logos, along with the personalized information you enter as described above. Select Splash Timer from the Splash Configure menu to set the amount of time for which this screen appears.
  • Page 95 Horizontal Keystone or Vertical Keystone from the Installation menu and use the See Figure 4-8. Runco recommends that the keystone feature not be used unless absolutely necessary, as it may cause artifacts in the image. VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 96 Operation Horizontal Keystone Correction Projector Negative values compress left side. Vertical Keystone Correction Negative values compress bottom. Figure 4-8. Keystone Correction • Lens: Select Lens from the Display Device - Configure menu to access the motorized lens controls. Refer to Primary Lens Adjustments on page 50. •...
  • Page 97 • Diagnostic: Select Diagnostic from the Display Device - Configure menu, then select Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta to display only that color channel (simulating a filter of that color). This can be useful for calibration or measurement purposes.
  • Page 98 Operation Table 4-3. x/y Color Gamut Values Color Gamut Settings and Associated x/y Values Primary REC709 Color 0.640 0.330 Yellow 0.419 0.505 Green 0.300 0.600 Cyan 0.225 0.329 Blue 0.150 0.060 Magenta 0.321 0.154 Triggers: Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12-volt trigger outputs. You can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio.
  • Page 99 This so-called “chroma bug” sometimes causes streaky or spiky horizontal lines running through the chroma channel. It is most noticeable in static, interlaced scenes and on diagonal edges (especially red ones). Set CUE to On to correct this issue. Sync Threshold: Select Sync Threshold to adjust the threshold at which negative pulses on the component video green/luma channel are interpreted to be sync pulses.
  • Page 100 Operation System Reset: To reset ALL controller settings (including image settings) back to their factory defaults, choose System Reset from the Service menu. A confirmation message appears. Select Yes to continue with the reset or select No to cancel. This action is not undoable. Proceed with caution! Before you Caution perform a System Reset, save your “Custom”...

  • Page 101: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    5. 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 102: Troubleshooting Tips

    Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the VX-3000d. 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 103 VX-3000d the wrong inputs on the input. VX-3000d. • Please contact your Runco dealer for assistance. • Replace the lamp with a exceeded its usage life. new one. • Power off the VX-3000d temperature is too high or and allow it to cool down.
  • Page 104 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Notes: VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 105: External Control

    In addition to using the DHD Controller front-panel keypad or remote control unit, there are two methods of controlling the VX-3000d and DHD Controller externally: • Using a serial (RS-232) link to send ASCII commands and receive responses to those commands.
  • Page 106 External Control Table 6-1 lists the RS-232 command set. The “Parameter (min/max)” column shows the valid parameter ranges, or “NA” for commands that take no parameters. When you enter a valid command, the DHD Controller executes it and acknowledges it with a plus sign on the command line (+ >).
  • Page 107 Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Parameter Command (min/max) Aspect Ratio Commands 16:9 ASPECT? CINEMA LETTERBOX NATIVE VIRTUALWIDE VIRTUALCINEMA Picture Adjust Commands BRIGHTNESS -50/50 BRIGHTNESS? CHROMADELAY -7/7 CHROMADELAY? COLOR -50/50 COLOR? CONTRAST -50/50 CONTRAST? FILMMODE FILMMODE? FILTER 0/10 FILTER? PHASE 0/31 PHASE? SHARPNESS -50/50...
  • Page 108 External Control Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Parameter Command (min/max) Image Preset Commands CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 NIGHT PRESET? Input Position Commands IHEIGHT 0/20 IHEIGHT? IHPOS -50/50 IHPOS? IVPOS -50/50 IVPOS? IWIDTH 0/50 IWIDTH? OVERSCAN 0/20 OVERSCAN? OVERSCANMODE OVERSCANMODE? Output Shift Commands OHEIGHT -50/50 OHEIGHT?
  • Page 109 Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Parameter Command (min/max) Sleep Timer Commands SLEEPTMR? STOFF ST30MIN ST60MIN ST90MIN ST2HRS ST4HRS Miscellaneous Commands DISPLAY? INRES? MODEL? OUTRES? SERNUM? SWVER? SYSSTATE? TRIGGER The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control or DHD Con- troller front panel.

  • Page 110: Using Discrete Ir Codes

    External Control Using Discrete IR Codes ➤ IR Command Protocol The DHD Controller accepts commands in the form of IR signals that conform to the Phillips RC5 protocol. Each DHD Controller remote control button has an RC5 control code associated with it. You can use these codes to program a third-party, “universal”...

  • Page 111: Ir Command List

    Figure 6-1 shows the pulse train for this command (with the toggle bit set to zero). Data Word Start Bits Toggle Bit Encoded Data Word 1.78 ms Modulated Carrier Zoom In of Carrier 27.8 µs First Packet RC5 Packet Transmission 14 cycles, 24.9 ms 64 cycles, 113.8 ms Figure 6-1.
  • Page 112 External Control Table 6-2. RC5 Control Codes for the DHD Controller (continued) RC5 Data from Remote Control Remote Button Name Control (Note) CUST 1 0x3472 CUST 2 0x3473 DOWN 0x3446 ENTER 0x3444 EXIT 0x3474 HD 1 0x3451 HD 2 0x3452 HDMI 1 0x3453 HDMI 2...

  • Page 113: Specifications

    Table 7-1 lists the VX-3000d specifications. Table 7-1. VX-3000d Specifications Projector Type: Digital Light Processing (DLP), Single-Chip SuperOnyx DMD Native Resolution: Full HD, 1920 x 1080 (16:9) Aspect Ratios: Refer to Table 7-2 Video Standards: Refer to Table 7-2 Video Compatibility: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i 50/60, 1080p 24/50/60 Picture Size (16:9 Screen): Recommended Width: 72 in.
  • Page 114 3000:1 typical (VX-3000d Ultra) 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 115: Dhd Controller Specifications

    Table 7-2 lists the DHD Controller specifications. Table 7-2. DHD Controller Specifications Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, VirtualWide, Cinema, Virtual Cinema, Native Video Standards: NTSC, PAL Inputs: (1) Composite (2) S-Video (1) Component/RGBHV/SCART (5 x RCA) (2) Component/RGBHV (5 x BNC) (2) HDMI with HDCP Output: HDMI 1.3 with HDCP...

  • Page 116: Overall Dimensions - Vx-3000D/Cinewide

    Specifications Overall Dimensions – VX-3000d/CineWide Figure 7-1 shows the VX-3000d dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Figure 7-1. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000d/CineWide (Prismatic Lens) 17.7 17.5 11.4 14.4 14.4 16.1 17.5 17.7 VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 117: Overall Dimensions - Vx-3000D Ultra

    Figure 7-2 shows the VX-3000d Ultra dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Figure 7-2. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000d Ultra VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual 19.7 2X 18.5 15.3 14.2 2X 1.2 Overall Dimensions – VX-3000d Ultra 19.7 18.8 14.9 Specifications...

  • Page 118: Overall Dimensions - Vx-3000D/Cinewide With Autoscope

    Specifications Overall Dimensions – VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope Figure 7-3 shows the VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 19.7 18.5 17.9 15.3 15.1 14.3 14.2 13.5 Figure 7-3. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope 19.7 18.7 14.9 VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual 19.7...

  • Page 119: Supported Timings

    Table 7-3 lists the signal types supported by each input on the DHD Controller. Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input Refresh Format Resolution Rate (Hz) 60.00 66.59 640x480 640x480 72.00 75.00 85.00 60.00 72.00 800x600 800x600 75.00 85.00 832x624 832x624 74.54 47.95...
  • Page 120 Specifications Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued) Refresh Format Resolution Rate (Hz) 60.00 1280x1024 1280x1024 75.00 85.00 1360x768 1360x768 60.00 60.00 1400x1050 1400x1050 60.00 75.00 1600x1200 1600x1200 60.00 1680x1050 1680x1050 60.00 1920x1080 1920x1080 47.95 1920x1200 1920x1200 60.00 SCART –...
  • Page 121 Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued) Refresh Format Resolution Rate (Hz) PAL-M – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 PAL-N – 50.00 SECAM – 50.00 VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual Horizontal Pixel Frequency Frequency (MHz) (kHz) 3.580 – 15.625 3.580 – 15.625 13.500 –...
  • Page 122 Specifications Notes: VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 124 020-1006-00 Rev. B December 2009 Runco International • (800) 23RUNCO • Fax (503) 748-8161 • www.runco.com...

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