(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.
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.
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 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________...
Important Safety Instructions 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.
Compliance Information DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Manufacturer’s Name: Runco International, a subsidiary of Planar Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 2900 Faber Street, Union City, CA 94587 hereby declares that the products Model Numbers: VX-22i, VX-22i/CineWide and VX-22i/CineWide with AutoScope conform with the provisions of: Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility;...
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. 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 Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual...
Important Safety Instructions ... vi Compliance Information ... vii 1. Introduction ...1 2. Controls and Functions ...5 3. Installation ...13 Runco VX-22i 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...
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Configure Lens Motor Trigger ...40 Adjust the Anamorphic Lens ...40 Using the On-Screen Menus ...45 Main Menu...47 Input Source ...47 Aspect Ratio ...47 Picture ...49 Input Position...53 Memory Presets ...54 Information ...54 Calibration ...55 Service ...57 Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual...
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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...59 6. Serial Communications ...63 7. Specifications ...67 Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual Lamp Replacement ...59 Filter Replacement ...60 Troubleshooting Tips ...61 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...63 Serial Command Syntax ...63 VX-22i Specifications ...67 VX-22i Dimensions ...69 Supported Timings ...70...
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Table of Contents Notes: Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual...
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4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness ...50 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast ...51 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint...51 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness...53 7-1. VX-22i/CineWide with AutoScope Dimensions...69 Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual xiii...
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List of Figures Notes: Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual...
Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the VX-22i. 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.
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-22i DLP Projec- Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions Troubleshooting tips Product specifications ... Turn to page: Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual...
The results are simply stunning, with jaw-dropping images that must be seen to be believed! Runco has taken 1080p performance to a new level with this machine and harnessed the brightness and contrast capabilities inherent in 3-chip light engine design for a powerful presentation.
Parts List Your VX-22i 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. • VX-22i DLP Projector • Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries •...
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. CABLE OPENING Pass cables through this opening.
3. RUN LED – Lights blue to indicate that the projector is functioning normally. – Flashes blue (one second on/one second off) to indicate an error condition. – Flashes blue (one half-second on/one half-second off) for approximately 90 seconds after the system is turned off.
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Lights orange to indicate that the projector is in standby mode. 10. SOFT POWER BUTTON Press once to turn on the VX-22i. Press it again to put the projector into Standby mode. For a discrete on or off command, you can use the direct access buttons on the remote control (see Figure 2-4).
(Currently, only RS-232 interface is supported.) 6. 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. WIRED REMOTE REMOTE WIRED Service port.
9. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, laser disc player or other composite video source. 10. S-VIDEO INPUT A standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR. Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual...
Figure 2-4 shows the VX-22i remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. LIGHT S-VID INFO EXIT CONT PICTURE MEMORY CUST1 NIGHT ASPECT RATIO 16:9 CINEMA FOCUS ZOOM FOCUS ZOOM Figure 2-4. VX-22i Remote Control SOURCE HDMI1 HDMI2 ENTER MENU TINT CUST2 LBOX VWIDE VCINE LENS LENS Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual...
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ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting. This button functions similarly to the SELECT button on the projector rear panel (Figure 2-2). MENU Press this button to show or hide the OSD controls.
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(enlarge) or the DOWN button to zoom out (reduce). When finished, press MENU or EXIT. LENS (Lens Shift) To adjust the lens position, press LENS. Then, press and hold the RIGHT, LEFT, UP or DOWN button. When finished, press MENU or EXIT. Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual...
• 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. Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual Remote Control...
Connect external controller to RS-232 port (optional) Connect 12-volt trigger outputs to AutoScope lens motor and/or other equipment (optional) Connect projector and lens motor (if present) to AC power and power up For rear-screen and/or ceiling-mount installations, select the proper picture orientation...
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.
Projection Distance Figure 3-2. Projector Placement If it is not possible to align the projector and screen as shown in Figure 3-2, you can use the lens shift controls to center the image on the screen. Lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height or width, as shown in Figure 3-3 and Figure 3-4.
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Screen Center Screen Width (W) Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular lens or projector is used in this example. Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY) Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual...
In rear screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may be used to fold the optical path, as shown in Figure 3-5. The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set. If you are considering this type of installation, contact your dealer for assistance.
• 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. The projection lens is shipped separately from the projector. To install it, proceed as follows: 1. Loosen the captive Phillips screw at the top of the Projector Front Jewelry.
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6. Carefully rotate the lens assembly 45 degrees clockwise until the motor socket connector is aligned with the connector on the flange. Then, gently push the lens assembly in until it is seated flush against the flange and the connectors have seated. Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual...
6.0mm hex wrench.) 8. Replace the Lens Cavity Front Cover. 9. Reattach the Projector Front Jewelry by sliding the top down onto the two retaining dowels. Tighten the Phillips screw at the top of the projector to secure it. 10. Remove the Front Lens Cap.
Remove Projector Front Feet: Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. Loosen and remove the two front feet on the projector. Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual CineWide with AutoScope Ceiling Mt. Adapter/ Projector Stand, Right CineWide with AutoScope Ceiling Mt.
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(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.
Install Lens Motor: Position the AutoScope Lens Motor (item #1) as shown in Figure 3-8. Line up the mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the underside of the projector. Secure the motor to the projector with the six remaining M6 x 12mm Pan-Head Phillips screws (item #2).
2. Line up the mounting holes on the lens mount base plate with those on the bottom of the projector, directly below the primary lens (see Figure 3-9). 3. Secure the base plate to the projector with the screws provided for this purpose. Figure 3-9. Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate...
In typical front and rear screen installations, the projector can be mounted to a secure and level surface such as a table or cart. Carts are useful when moving a projector during a presentation or from site to site. If possible, lock the wheels when it’s in position to prevent it from being moved during a presentation.
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 63. to Automation/ Control System or PC Figure 3-15. RS-232 Control System Connection Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual WIRED REMOTE REMOTE WIRED Service port. Not for user access...
For more information on using the 12-volt triggers, refer to Triggers on page 58. AutoScope Lens Motor (Rear) Retractable Screen or other 12-volt trigger-activated device Figure 3-16. 12-volt Trigger Output Connections Power AC Input Switch 3.5-mm mini plug Sleeve = Ground Tip = +12V Rear Panel HD1 (RCA) (RCA) Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual...
IR sensor on the VX-22i is disabled. Projector: Plug the female end of one power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the VX-22i (AC 100V ~ 240V). Then, connect the other end to your AC power source.
– to turn on the system. The vacuum fluorescent display on the projector rear panel briefly displays “Starting Display.” 4. When the projector is ready for use (after about 20 seconds), the RUN LED on the projector rear panel lights solid blue. The fluorescent display indicates the current input source, aspect ratio and input resolution;...
To change the projected image position, use the cursor buttons to highlight “Left,” “Right,” “Up” or “Down” in the Lens menu. Then, press and hold the ENTER button to shift the image in that direction. Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual 3.10 Primary Lens...
The VX-22i Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-18. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23RUNCO.
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6. Attach the lens to the Lens Adapter Ring by threading it clockwise. Lens threads into ring Figure 3-19. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter Ring Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual...
CineWide with AutoScope maintains constant image height independent of the aspect Trigger ratio, while using the full display resolution of the projector. It accomplishes this by moving the anamorphic lens in front of the primary lens when widescreen material is being viewed.
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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 T-Screws to secure the lens in place.
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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/X-Adjustment Levers to secure the lens in place. Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual...
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Adjusting the 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. Grasp the lens by the center ring and rotate the lens until the image is properly...
The VX-22i 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. Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual buttons on the remote control or projector rear 4. Operation...
The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions. (The Calibration and Service menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a passcode.) From the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source.
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16:9 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) screen. 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen with VirtualWide On a 2.35:1 screen, the image is 4:3 Image on centered between black bars on 2.35:1 Screen with VirtualWide either side. Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual...
Runco video display devices. Accordingly, Runco recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician.
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Memory Presets on page 54. 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 VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual...
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(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-22i Installation/Operation Manual...
Height: Select Height from the Input Position menu to change the projected image height. Press to increase the height; press Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual to shift it to the left. to shift it downward. to decrease it.
Select Information from the Main Menu to display information about the current input signal (resolution, frequency, type et cetera) and installed firmware versions. Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support, this information will help them answer your questions or resolve product performance issues.
ISF Night - Input Image: The Input Image controls are similar to those in the Picture menu, but are accessible only by entering the 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.
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Splash Timer: Select Splash Timer from the Calibration menu to set the amount of time the Runco/ISF logo “splash” screen appears when you turn on the projector. The range is from 5 to 60 seconds, in one-second increments.
Use the Service menu to access advanced projector configuration settings. This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu. Note Test Video: Select Test Video from the Service Menu to access the internal test patterns on the VX-22i.
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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 Virtual Cinema aspect ratios.
For lamp or filter replacement, please contact your nearest Runco authorized service center or Runco dealer. Do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself! The VX-22i lamp is under high pressure. Handle it with great care at WARNING all times.
7. Replace the lamp cover and re-tighten all screws. Whenever you replace the lamp – or more often if the projector is installed in an extremely dusty environment – you should also replace the filter located at the right side of the projector.
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the VX-22i. 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...
• When the VX-22i receives an OFF command, it will not acknowledge or execute any commands for approximately 90 seconds afterwards. This is to prevent hot re-strikes of the lamp, which can damage it. Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual Serial Communications RS-232 Connection...
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands and Responses Command Description Turns projector off Turns projector on Display system firmware version information: > rev * Runco Gennum Scaler Board * * Rev 0.28 (T01) 05 Jan 2007 * File Name: Runco_Gennum.ncd Created: 21 Dec 2006 - 10:42:40 Device:...
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MNR <Enter> MNR <Enter> MNR <Enter> MNR <Enter> MNR <Enter> EXIT <Enter> Adjust Brightness Adjust Color Level MCOL Adjust Contrast MCON Adjust Tint MTIN Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual Response ISF Night ISF Day Custom 1 (none) and/or to make picture (none)
Control Options: RS-232 Communication 19200 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control Parameters: Runco VX-22i Installation/Operation Manual 15-pin D-Sub connector Discrete infrared remote Serial commands via RS-232 interface Built-in keypad on rear panel Specifications...
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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.
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