RGB or component and adjust itself automatically, making this projector very user-friendly. This manual will guide you through the operation of your DR-300 projector. Please read through it before operating your projector, and keep it as a reference for the future.
Should a power cord become damaged in any way, please contact your Runco dealer for a replacement cord. • Do not remove the cover of the projector for any reason. If any problems arise, please contact a Runco Dealer or Runco International for service. Removing the cover will void the warranty.
SONNEL. RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS: Runco limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There are no express warranties. Runco also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to the failure of this product to function properly.
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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.
Getting Started: DR-300 Projector INPUT PANEL DESCRIPTION All connections are located on the underside of the unit. Please refer to the following drawing: 2. S-Video 1. RGB/Component/HD INPUT PANEL 1. RGB/Component/HD Input Connect RGB or component output from a high resolution source (computer, DTV decoder, progressive DVD player, etc.) here.
REMOTE CONTROL The remote control controls all operations of the DR-300. It uses discreet On/Off commands, discrete source selection commands and other simple controls. POWER VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB/HD COMPONENT SELECT 1. OFF: Turns the projector off. 2. ON: Turns the projector on.
PROJECTOR PLACEMENT AND OFFSET INFORMATION Ceiling Mount 6.090 1.895 3.398 Screen __________ (H) x __________ (W) B) THROW DISTANCE FOR 4 x 3 or 16 x 9 SCREENS: Minimum: = (screen width x 2.0) = __________ inches Maximum: = (screen width x 2.3) = __________ inches...
Operation: DR-300 Projector MENU TREE The menu system of your DR-300 is comprised of three sections- the MAIN menu, the SUB MENUS and the adjustable ITEMS. Please note that not all items will work for all types of inputs; items in italics are for service personnel only.
Obviously, watching a movie like this does not lend itself to a truly cinematic Experience! This is why Runco invented the first-ever multiple aspect-ratio projection system back in 1991, so true movie-lovers can watch actual widescreen (letterbox) movies on a WIDESCREEN! The term "WIDESCREEN"...
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The way we create a widescreen (or LETTERBOX) aspect ratio is to take a full 4:3 image, then 'blank' (or cut off) the top and bottom so the displayed image is in a widescreen format. For movies recorded in 'letterbox', there would be no information above and below the screen anyways, so we're not losing any of the picture.
However, if you will be switching between RGB and component sources, ensure all five cables (R,G,B,H,V) are connected. The projector will automatically detect whether a signal is component or RGB. Therefore, no com- mand(s) need to be sent to the projector to tell it to change from one to the other. PICTURE Main Menu...
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'feel' of the image to either redder or greener. SHARPNESS: Used only if S-video or Composite video is input to the projector (will not function in RGB or Component). This increases or decreases the amount of high-frequency information in the image.
An image with Keystone error This may occur in installations where the projector needed to be angled as a result of a larger vertical offset. This keystone feature will correct for trapezoidal distortion for as much as a 15° projector angle.
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This should normally not need to be adjusted, as the projector automatically detects the incoming signal and calibrates itself accordingly. PHASE is a fine adjustment that can be used to sharpen text and other fine details in a computer image.
Source Select Picture Image Options Color Management Projector Options Tools Help The COLOR MANAGEMENT menu allows you to make changes that affect the quality and overall color balance of the image. Three types of adjustments area available and are described below.
'time out' or disappear from the screen. Choose from either MANUAL (in which you must manually remove the menus with the cancel button), Auto 5 secs, Auto 15 secs and Auto 45 secs. Runco rec- ommends that this be left in Auto 5 secs.
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CENTER Position (default) BOTTOM Position The 16:9 POSITION feature can be used in lieu of angling the projector and using keystone, and can ONLY be used on 16:9 screens and CANNOT be used if an anamorphic lens is installed on the projector.
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NOTE: Runco HIGHLY recommends that this feature be left disabled (unchecked). To ensure long life and reliability of your DR-300 projector, ALWAYS turn the unit on and off with the remote control. POWER MANAGEMENT: When this is checked, the projector will shut itself off if no RGB signal is detected for a period of five minutes.
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There are three choices: LAST: When the projector is turned on, it will go to the last input it was on before it was turned off. AUTO: Enables the projector to search for an active source on its own in the following order: RGB/Component, S-video, Composite Video.
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It does not serve any purpose for normal operation. HELP: The DR-300 projector has information about every function built-in. The HELP menu includes a CONTENTS page, in which information about any function in the projector can be accessed.
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Your DR-300 projector is a very reliable, low maintenance projector. Occasionally, trouble may develop. However, before calling your Runco dealer for service, please refer to the fol- lowing basic troubleshooting guide: Projector does not turn on. No Picture or blue screen.
RS-232 Control Codes / Cable Connection RS-232 CONTROL CODES Function POWER ON POWER OFF INPUT SELECT RGB/COMPONENT INPUT SELECT VIDEO INPUT SELECT S-VIDEO PICTURE MUTE ON PICTURE MUTE OFF SOUND MUTE ON SOUND MUTE OFF ON SCREEN MUTE ON ON SCREEN MUTE OFF CABLE CONNECTION Communication Protocol Baud Rate:...
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DR-300 Projector Dimensions Top View 16.186 Front View Side View 13.211 Status Power 3.398 4.028...
32-104° F (0-40° C) Humidity: 40-80%, non-condensing Warranty: Service Labor and Parts (except lamp): Runco warrants the product for two (2) year from the date of delivery to the end user. Lamp: 6 months or 1000 hours (which ever comes first).
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RUMA-006900 rev 11-01 • • • • • Runco International 2463 Tripaldi Way Hayward, CA 94545 ph (510) 293-9154 fax (510) 293-0201 www.runco.com...