(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.
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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.
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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 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________...
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.
Safety Precautions ... vi 1. Introduction ...1 2. Controls and Functions ...5 3. Installation ...13 Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual About This Manual ...1 Target Audience ...1 If You Have Comments About This Manual..1 Textual and Graphic Conventions ...1 Using This Manual ...2...
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Adjusting the Projector Height or Projection Angle ...18 Connections to the CL-610 ...19 Connector Panel Access...19 Connecting Source Components to the CL-610 ...19 RS-232 Controller Connection ...23 Connecting 12-volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment...24 Connecting to AC Power ...24 Turning On the Power ...25...
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6. Serial Communications ...53 7. Specifications ...57 APPENDIX A. Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the CL-610 ... A-1 Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...53 Serial Command Syntax ...53 CL-610 Specifications ...57 CL-610 Dimensions ...59...
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Table of Contents Notes: Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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List of Figures 2-1. CL-610 Front/Side/Top View ...5 2-2. CL-610 Rear/Bottom/Side View ...6 2-3. CL-610 Lens Controls and Status Indicators ...7 2-4. CL-610 Connector Panel...8 2-5. CL-610 Remote Control ...10 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance ...16 3-2. Projector Placement ...17 3-3. Folded Optics...17 3-4.
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List of Figures Notes: Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the CL-610. Runco has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it may require updating from time to time.
DANGER! death. Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual. If you need... Information about obtaining service General information about the CL-610 Series DLP Projectors Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions Troubleshooting tips...
DLP light engine incorporates all-new technology for bright, pristine high-definition images. With throw distances of 1.37 – 1.82:1 on the CL-610 and 1.87 – 2.47:1 on the longer-throw CL-610LT, both units offer the performance and installation flexibility custom home theater enthusiasts have come to expect from Runco — all at a superb price and packaged with outstanding build quality.
• HDMI Input with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) • HDTV Compatible Your CL-610 is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23RUNCO. • CL-610 DLP Projector •...
3. RUNCO LOGO The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation: inverted (ceiling-mounted) or upright. To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees. 4. TOP IR SENSOR 5.
8. PROJECTION LENS Figure 2-2. CL-610 Rear/Bottom/Side View 1. CONNECTOR PANEL Refer to CL-610 Connector Panel on page 8 for more information. 2. AC POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the CL-610 to power here. 3. AC POWER SWITCH Disconnects or applies power to the CL-610.
6. RUNCO LOGO The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation: inverted (ceiling-mounted) or upright. To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees. 7. LAMP MODULE COVER Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment.
4. POWER/STANDBY LED Indicates power status as follows: • Orange when the projector is in standby mode • Flashes orange for 45 seconds after the projector is turned on to indicate that the lamp is warming up • Green during normal operation •...
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6. COMP 2 / RGB Five (5) BNCs for connecting either RGB or component (YPbPr) high-definition television signals. (The CL-610 automatically detects the signal format.) 7. RS-232 CONTROL PORT A female, RJ-11 connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation/control system.
Controls and Functions CL-610 Remote Control Figure 2-5 shows the CL-610 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. LIGHT S-VID RGBHD INFO ENTER EXIT CONT MEM1 NIGHT 16X9 CINEMA FOCUS ZOOM Figure 2-5. CL-610 Remote Control 1. LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons.
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5. Picture Adjustment Buttons: BRT (Brightness) Press to adjust black level. CONT (Contrast) Press to adjust white level. COL (Color) Press to adjust color intensity. TNT (Tint) Press to adjust color hues. Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...
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Press to switch to the active window in PIP or PBP mode. Press to activate PIP mode. PIP+ Press to enlarge the PIP window. PIP- Press to shrink the size of the PIP window. Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
• Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens, point the remote control at the projector, and repeat the operation. • The Ø icon appears on the screen when you press a button for an unavailable function.
Installation Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the CL-610 installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video Note installation specialist. Table 3-1. Installation Overview Step Procedure...
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.
This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your image will be the right size for your screen.
The top of the projected image is even with the lens center when the projector is inverted (ceiling-mounted). Likewise, the bottom of the projected image is aligned with the lens center when the projector is upright (as in a floor installation).
For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited space for projector and audience, you can invert the CL-610 and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.
Proceed as follows to connect the CL-610 to your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. When connecting your equipment: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the correct signal cables for each source.
HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input; see Figure 3-5. You can use the included DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable if your RGB source has a 15-pin, VGA-type connector. The CL-610 supports the following computer resolutions: Note 1024x768, 800x600 and 640x480.
Progressive Component Video Connections: Connect your progressive component source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input as shown in Figure 3-6. DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-6. Progressive Component Video Connections Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
Installation Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: Use the included cables to connect your composite, S-Video and SD (480i) component video sources to the CL-610 as shown in Figure 3-7. DTV Source, DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver etc. Figure 3-7. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections...
Connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the CL-610; see Figure 3-8. Use a standard, 4-wire RJ-11 telephone cable, wired straight-through. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 53.
Connecting to AC Power If your home theater contains a retractable screen, screen mask or other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment, use the cable supplied with the CL-610 to connect it to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in Figure 3-9. to other,...
This message remains on the screen until you change the input signal. The CL-610 OSD language is initially set to English, but can also display the menus in French, Spanish, Italian or German. To change the OSD language: 1.
The Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-10. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23RUNCO. Figure 3-10. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View Loosen the small Phillips screw (directly below the lens) holding the jewelry in place.
Then, adjust the anamorphic lens angle so that the projected image is rectangular: Incorrect Lens Angle The anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector; this is normal. Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Pitch Adjustment Screws to secure the lens in place.
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There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is Note properly adjusted, especially at shorter throw distances. If this is the case, Runco recommends that you slightly over-scan the image into the screen frame area to mask the distortion. Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
For more information on aspect ratios, refer to Table 4-1. When you turn on the CL-610, it switches to the last selected input and looks for a valid signal. Use these buttons on the remote control to select an input source directly.
• Press MENU to turn off the OSD menu. (When the Main Menu is displayed, pressing EXIT also turns off the menu.) The CL-610 OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1. Depending on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options may not be available.
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Blue or White RS-232 Baud Rate 9600, 38400 or 115200 Blue Image On / Off Figure 4-1. CL-610 OSD Menu Structure Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Reset Image Settings Yes / No Sleep Timer 0, 10, 20, 30 ... 180 minutes...
To select a different source, use the ENTER or Use the controls in the Adjustment Menu to calibrate your CL-610 for optimum picture quality. To access the Adjustment menu, press MENU, highlight the active source and press ENTER or To adjust a setting, use the button to change the setting.
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Operation Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and regular program material, Runco recommends using the following calibration tools for best results: • External test pattern source -- Ovation Multimedia, Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test DVD or equivalent.
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Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Like the brightness and contrast controls, the color and tint controls Note are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting. Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...
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(2), both (3) or neither (0). • With a 480p or higher-resolution signal, the sharpness control is applied only to the output signal and only when you set the Sharpness Filter to “on” (1). Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
Color Temperature: The CL-610 has six memory settings for Color Temperature. Four of these settings are factory set to default as follows: • 0 -- Original lamp color temperature • 1 -- 5400 kelvins • 2 -- 6500 kelvins • 3 -- 8500 kelvins •...
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Letterbox is best suited for viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen. VirtualWide scales a 4:3 image NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the center) to fit a 16:9 screen. Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Remote Aspect Ratio Control Cinema CINEMA Virtual Cinema VCINE Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Description Select Cinema to view 2.35 source material in its native aspect ratio. With a 16:9 screen and a non-CineWide projector (no anamorphic lens), the upper 2.35:1 Image on...
French, Spanish, German and Italian. Picture Orientation: Press the image. The CL-610 can be installed on a ceiling or in a rear-screen configuration with one or more mirrors. There are four settings: Floor Front, Ceiling Front, Floor Rear and Ceiling Rear.
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SD sources. Adjust as desired, keeping in mind that reducing noise (which reduces high frequencies) may also soften the image. Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual button to select Horizontal or Vertical and use the button to select PIP/PBP Enable, then press button to select PIP Set Up, then press ENTER.
Conversely, if the image is washed out and unnatural, with excessive detail in black areas, increase the setting. Again, good gamma improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks and whites. Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Amplitude Adjust: The Amplitude Adjust menu allows you to fine-tune the currently-selected image aspect ratio by stretching it horizontally or vertically, in small increments. This can be useful if your projector is equipped with an anamorphic lens. The Horizontal control adjusts the image width while keeping the height constant.
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Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared (IR) codes to which the CL-610 will respond. The Primary IR code is permanently set to +20. The secondary IR code is also +20.
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Reset Lamp Timer: When you replace the projector lamp (refer to Lamp Replacement on page 49), you should also reset the lamp timer. To do this, select Reset Lamp Timer from the Set Up menu. Press the right-arrow key on the remote to highlight “Yes,” then press ENTER to confirm the reset.
For best results, adjust tint while displaying an external color bars test pattern (see Figure 4-4). Otherwise, it is recommended that Hue remain at its default setting. When you have finished customizing the color space, select Store Setting and press ENTER. Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Store Settings: For each input, the CL-610 lets you store image quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to three presets per input and resolution. When you change a setting, save the change to a preset Note afterwards.
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Operation Notes: Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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.
Troubleshooting Tips Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the CL-610. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical Support.
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Symptom LAMP LED lights solid red. • The lamp has failed or TEMP LED lights solid red. • CL-610 internal Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Possible Cause(s) • Replace the lamp with a exceeded its usage life. new one.
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To interface the CL-610 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software: 1. Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-8. 2. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as HyperTerminal.
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Standard (4:3) aspect ratio x063x Letterbox aspect ratio x064x VirtualWide aspect ratio x065x Cinema aspect ratio x066x Virtual Cinema aspect ratio x071x RS-232 baud rate = 9600 x072x RS-232 baud rate = 38400 Function Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Switch to Component 2 input x156x Background Color = Grey x157x Background Color = Blue x158x Background Color = White x161x Un-freeze Image x162x Freeze Image x181x Toggle Blue Image on/off Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Function Serial Communications...
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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.
Figure 7-1 shows the CL-610 dimensions. 11.0 in. (279.4 mm) 16.5 in. (419.10 mm) 14.80 in. (376.0 mm) 8.86 in. (225.0 mm) 0.91 in. (23 mm) 2.36 in. (60 mm) 16.31 in. (414.27 mm) 2.66 in. (67.53 mm) Figure 7-1. CL-610 Dimensions Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Note procedure! 1. Connect a PC to the CL-610 RS-232 port and establish a serial connection; refer to RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration on page 53 if you need instructions. 2. Press MENU on the projector remote control. Use the up- or down-arrow keys to highlight ISF Calibration and press ENTER.
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Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the CL-610 9. Power-cycle the projector to see the change: CALIBRATED FOR: John Doe By: Tinh Ho CUSTOM BUILT BY: Runco CL-610 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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