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Runco Video Xtreme VX-2ix 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 VX-2ix Digital Light Processing Projector and DHD Controller...

  • Page 3: Two Year Limited Warranty

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

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

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

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Safety Precautions ... vi 1. Introduction ...1 2. Controls and Functions ...5 3. Installation ...13 Runco VX-2ix 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 ISF Presets ...37 Information ...37 Calibration ...38 Service ...40 Lamp Replacement ...45 Lens Replacement ...45 Troubleshooting Tips ...49 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...51 Serial Command Syntax ...51 VX-2ix Specifications ...57 VX-2ix Dimensions ...60 viii Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents APPENDIX A. VX-2ix Color Gamut Adjustment ... A-1 Required Hardware and Software ... A-2 Serial Connections and Equipment Setup ... A-2 Serial Command Syntax ... A-3 Adjusting the Gamut ... A-4 Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Notes: Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 11 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint...35 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness...36 7-1. VX-2ix Dimensions ...60 A-1. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram ... A-1 A-2. Equipment Setup for Color Gamut Adjustment... A-2 A-3. VX-2ix Secondary RS-232 Port ... A-3 Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 12 List of Figures Notes: Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the VX-2ix. Runco has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it may require updating from time to time.

  • Page 14: Using This Manual

    Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual. If you need... Information about obtaining service General information about the VX-2ix DLP Projec- Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions Troubleshooting tips VX-2ix DLP Projector specifications ... Turn to page: Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 15: Description, Features And Benefits

    Runco steps into the future once again with the Video Xtreme™ VX-2ix Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Projector, one of the world’s first THX theater projectors. THX recommends the use of 720p source material for optimal Note performance with this product.

  • Page 16: Key Features And Benefits

    • CinOptx™ Proteus lens options for stunning sharpness and throw distance flexibility Your VX-2ix 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-2ix DLP Projector •...

  • Page 17: Controls And Functions

    To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees. 4. EXHAUST VENT 5. CABLE OPENINGS Pass cables through these openings. 6. IR SENSOR Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual 2. Controls and Functions VX-2ix at a Glance...

  • Page 18: Vx-2Ix Rear Panel

    Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, laser disc player or other composite video source. TRIGGERS TRIGGERS S-VIDEO S-VIDEO 1 CONTROL RS-232 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO 2 RS-232 CONTROL STANDBY STANDBY / POWER ON / OFF ENTER MENU ENTER MENU 60HZ 110-240V AC IN 110-240V 60HZ Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual POWER...
  • Page 19 5. 12-VOLT (750 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUTS Connection for up to three (3), 12-volt trigger-controlled devices. These can be retractable screens, screen masks or the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system. 6. S-VIDEO 1 / S-VIDEO 2 Two, standard S-Video inputs for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR.
  • Page 20 18. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the VX-2ix to power here. 19. MAIN POWER SWITCH Disconnects or applies power to the VX-2ix. 20. POWER/STANDBY LED Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 21: Vx-2Ix Remote Control

    Figure 2-3 shows the VX-2ix remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. Figure 2-3. VX-2ix Remote Control Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions VX-2ix Remote Control...
  • Page 22 Press to select Composite video input as the source or to enter the numeric character “1.” 8. COMP (Component) (2) Press to select Component SD (480i/576i) video input as the source or to enter the numeric character “2.” Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 23 CUST 1 Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” memory preset. CUST 2 Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 2” memory preset. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...
  • Page 24 Controls and Functions Notes: Runco VX-2ix 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 a button for an unavailable function is pressed. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual 3. Installation Remote Control...

  • Page 26: Quick Setup

    Component SD; save settings when finished: • Aspect ratio • Brightness • Contrast • Color level • Tint • Input position For Details, Refer to page... 26, 27 17, 28 30 through 37 Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 27: Installation Considerations

    Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Considerations • Shares floor space with audience •...

  • Page 28: Throw Distance

    Anamorphic Lens Maximum Minimum Not Applicable (Note 2) 138.24 168.96 229.44 1.39 - 1.77 342.72 1.84 - 2.64 549.12 2.75 - 4.26 Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Throw Range in inches, with Screen Maximum 176.39 224.61 233.50 335.02 348.98 540.59...

  • Page 29: Vertical And Horizontal Position

    Horizontal shift limits are percentages of the screen width. 3. Vertical lens shift figures apply to ceiling mount configurations. For floor installations (where the projector is upright), reverse the up/down vertical offset percentages. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Ceiling Lens Center Lens Center...

  • Page 30: Vertical Lens Shift (Example Only)

    Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift (Example Only) Screen Center 100% Width Lens Shift (1.0 x W) 50% Width Lens Shift (0.5 x W) Screen Width (W) Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual 50% Height Lens Shift (0.5 x H) 100% Height Lens Shift (1.0 x H)

  • Page 31: Folded Optics

    If you are installing a VX-2ix with the optional CineWide or CineWide with AutoScope system, install the secondary anamorphic lens in accordance with the instructions provided with the lens installation kit. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Installing the Optional CineWide Lens...

  • Page 32: Mounting The Vx-2Ix

    VX-2ix 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 33: Connections To The Vx-2Ix

    INPUTS INPUTS DVI 1 DVI 2 Figure 3-6. DVI Source Connections Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual TRIGGERS TRIGGERS S-VIDEO S-VIDEO 1 VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO...
  • Page 34 Red/Pr Green/Y Blue/Pb DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-7. Digital (DTV) RGB Connections TRIGGERS TRIGGERS S-VIDEO 1 VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO 2 VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Horiz Vert Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual S-VIDEO CONTROL RS-232 S-VIDEO RS-232 CONTROL...
  • Page 35 Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-8. INPUTS INPUTS DVI 1 DVI 2 Red Green Blue Horiz Personal Computer Figure 3-8. Analog RGB Connections Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual TRIGGERS TRIGGERS S-VIDEO S-VIDEO 1 CONTROL VIDEO COMPONENT RS-232 VIDEO S-VIDEO...

  • Page 36: Composite, S-Video And Component Video Connections

    DVI 2 COMPONENT VIDEO DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc etc. Figure 3-9. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections TRIGGERS TRIGGERS S-VIDEO S-VIDEO 1 CONTROL COMPONENT RS-232 VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO 2 VIDEO RS-232 CONTROL Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 37: Rs-232 Controller Connection

    Figure 3-11. Component Video to AutoScope Lens Motor Figure 3-11. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to the AutoScope Lens Motor Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual (none of the other pins are used) TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2...

  • Page 38: Connecting To Ac Power

    100 and 120 VAC. Do not connect the AutoScope lens motor to a 200-240 VAC power source! TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 RS-232 Out RS-232 Control 3.5-mm mini plug Sleeve = Ground Tip = +12V Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 39: Operation

    3. Select Display Device from the Service Menu. 4. Select Installation from the Display Device menu. 5. Choose Floor/Rear, Ceiling/Front or Ceiling/Rear, to match the installation method. You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu. Note Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Input Resolution 480i VX-2 4.

  • Page 40: Lens Adjustments

    To select a menu item, use the panel to highlight it. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. The VX-2ix OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1. buttons on either the remote control or the rear Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 41: Input Position

    HD Format Triggers Miscellaneous Resolution System Reset Restore Saved Settings Figure 4-1. VX-2ix OSD Menu Structure Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Note: Virtualwide 2.35 is available only on VX-2ix projectors equipped with the CineWide option (secondary anamorphic lens). Calibration Grey Bars 1...

  • Page 42: Main Menu

    Table 4-1. The currently-selected aspect ratio is indicated by a “ Anamorphic is selected. The aspect ratio selection is automatically saved for each input and Note resolution. ” to its left; in the example at left, Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 43 Remote Aspect Ratio Control Anamorphic Standard 4:3 Letterbox VirtualWide V-WIDE Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Description Select Anamorphic to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 4:3 16:9 Image on images are stretched 16:9 Screen horizontally to fit a 16:9 screen.
  • Page 44 2.35:1 16:9 Image on 16:9 Image on 2.35:1 Screen 2.35:1 Screen screen. Virtualwide 2.35 is available only on CineWide-equipped VX-2ix projectors. 16:9 Image on 2.35:1 Screen with VirtualWide 2.35 Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 45: Picture

    ISF Presets on page 37. 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 Select Contrast and press ENTER. Adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size. 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. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 47 (on either side of the green bar) appear to be a single shade of blue. Like the brightness and contrast controls, the color and tint controls Note are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...

  • Page 48: Input Position

    Height: Select Height from the Input Position menu to change the projected image height. Use the right or up cursor button to increase the height; use the left or down button to decrease it. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 49: Isf Presets

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

  • Page 50: Calibration

    Calibration menu passcode. This makes it possible to restore the picture quality settings to what they were when the projector was installed, simply by recalling the “ISF Night” preset. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 51 Then, check the “Splash Enable” box to have the VX-2ix display the information you enter here when it is turned on. OSD Position: Select OSD Position, press ENTER and use the arrow buttons to change the size and position of the OSD controls. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...

  • Page 52: Service

    Note from top to bottom in the right column. To highlight “Save,” scroll through both columns. buttons to change a character; press repeatedly to highlight that input name in the Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual to select...
  • Page 53 • Select Horz or Vert to display a horizontal or vertical gray ramp. • Select Checks to display a 15-segment checkerboard pattern. • Select Align to display a white grid against a black background (useful for verifying proper image or screen alignment). Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...
  • Page 54 You can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are then activated by selecting that aspect ratio. If your projector is equipped with the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system, assign at least one trigger output (the same one to which the lens motor is connected) to the Cinema and Virtualwide 2.35 aspect ratios.
  • Page 55 Presets (page 37), ISF Day/Night presets (page 39), Output Shift settings (page 39), Input Names (page 40) and Trigger settings (page 42). Restore Saved Settings: Following a System Reset, select Restore Saved Settings to apply all previously-saved settings to the projector. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...
  • Page 56 Operation Notes: Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 57: 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. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.
  • Page 58 (on the lens) from the lens mount flange (inside the projector). Then, carefully rotate the lens assembly 90 degrees counter-clockwise (in order to clear the Projector chassis with the Motor Assembly) and remove it. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 59 10. Secure the lens assembly to the projector flange with the three Allen screws that you loosened in Step 6. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
  • Page 60 11. Replace the foam lens shield. 12. Reattach the front lens bezel by sliding the top down onto the two retaining dowels. 13. Tighten the Phillips screw on the bottom of the bezel to secure it. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting Tips

    • The lamp has failed. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Possible Cause(s) • Ensure that the VX-2ix is in or the AC outlet is not plugged in and that the AC active.
  • Page 62 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Notes: Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 63: Serial Communications

    (- >). Table 6-1. Serial Commands Parameter Command (min/max) Power On/Off Commands POWER POWER? Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual 6. Serial Communications Value Description Stored? Turns projector off Turns projector on Turns projector on and off...
  • Page 64 Selects the Letterbox aspect ratio Sets the output screen to 1.78:1 (16:9) Sets the output screen to 2.35:1 Selects the Standard (4:3) aspect ratio Selects the VirtualWide aspect ratio Selects the Virtualwide 2.35 aspect ratio Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 65 -100/100 TINT? Image Preset Commands CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 NIGHT PRESET? Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Value Description Stored? Sets a value for brightness Returns brightness setting value Sets a value for input color chroma delay Returns input color chroma delay setting...
  • Page 66 Sets the value for output horizontal position Returns output horizontal position value Sets the value for output vertical position Returns output vertical position value Sets the value for output width Returns output horizontal width value Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 67 LENS2 0 or 8 LENS2? OUTRES OUTRES? SWVER? TRIGGER Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Value Description Stored? Sets the background color for letterbox or 4:3 aspect ratio (-100 = black; 100 = white) Returns background setting value Returns product manufacture date...
  • Page 68 Serial Communications Notes: Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 69: Specifications

    Horizontal – 10% of screen width left or right of center Vertical (when ceiling-mounted) – Vertical (when floor-mounted) – Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual 80% of screen height below center; 0% of screen height above center 0% of screen height below center;...
  • 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 Limited Warranty: Projector: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. Lamp: 1000 hours or six (6) months, whichever comes first. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Specifications...

  • Page 72: Vx-2Ix Dimensions

    Specifications VX-2ix Dimensions Figure 7-1 shows the VX-2ix dimensions. all dimensions are in inches 19.505 Figure 7-1. VX-2ix Dimensions 21.190 15.857 8.389 1.305 1.685 4.335 Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 73: Appendix A. Vx-2Ix Color Gamut Adjustment

    Changing either or both of these numbers changes the hue of the color and relocates the “triangle” for possible colors. For example, changing the x/y coordinates for red moves the color closer to either orange or violet, which in turn affects all displayed colors having a red component. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 74: Serial Connections And Equipment Setup

    3. Connect the 3.5-mm phono plug to the secondary RS-232 port on the rear of the projector. This port is not labeled, but is to the right of and slightly below the primary RS-232 port; see Figure A-3. 3.5-mm phono plug to D-Sub 9-pin (not included) COM1 USB or COM2 Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 75: Serial Command Syntax

    (- >). Table A-1. Serial Commands for Gamut Adjustment Parameter Command (min/max) GAMUT WHITE GAMUT RED Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual Value Description Stored? Displays white field on screen for measuring x and y coordinates; shows current x and y coordinates for white on the command line.

  • Page 76: Adjusting The Gamut

    Sets x and y coordinates for white. Sets x and y coordinates for red. Sets x and y coordinates for green. Sets x and y coordinates for blue. Applies new gamut setting (if changed) and goes back to normal picture. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 77 17. Type gamut off and press <Enter>. The VX-2ix stores the new x and y coordinates and returns to normal operation. When you have completed the gamut adjustments, proceed with the Display Color adjustments; refer to Calibration on page 38. Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual VX-2ix Color Gamut Adjustment...
  • Page 78 VX-2ix Color Gamut Adjustment Notes: Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 80 S ER IAL N UM B E R RUMA-011155 rev 09-27-06 v2.2 Runco International • 2900 Faber Street • Union City, CA 94587 • Ph (510) 324-7777 / (800) 23RUNCO / Fax (510) 324-9300 www.runco.com...

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