(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 ...19 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d 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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Mounting the VX-4000d/VX-5000d ...28 Floor Mounting...28 Ceiling Mounting ...28 Adjusting the Projection Angle ...28 Connections to the VX-4000d/VX-5000d and DHD Controller ...28 Connector Panel Access...28 Connecting the DHD Controller to the VX-4000d/VX-5000d ...28 Connecting Source Components to the DHD Controller ...30 RS-232 Controller Connection ...34...
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6. Serial Communications ...61 7. Specifications ...67 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...61 Serial Command Syntax ...61 VX-4000d/VX-5000d Specifications ...67 DHD Controller Specifications ...69 VX-4000d/VX-5000d Dimensions ...70 Table of Contents...
Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the VX-4000d/VX-5000d. 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-4000d/VX-5000d DLP Projector and DHD Controller Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions...
Runco’s exclusive LiveLink™ DVI cable system circuitry is integrated into the projector to preserve HD signal quality over long runs. The VX-4000d produces an impressive 1600 ANSI lumens of light output (CSMS™ light output of 16.9 to 29.2 ft-Lamberts). The VX-5000d produces 1700 ANSI lumens of light output (CSMS light output of 17.2 to 29.7 ft-Lamberts).
Introduction Parts List Your VX-4000d/VX-5000d 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-4000d/VX-5000d DLP Projector and DHD Controller • Touch-Screen Remote Control Unit and three (3), AA-size batteries •...
Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key VX-4000d/VX-5000d components. Figure 2-1. VX-4000d Front/Top/Side/Bottom View Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 2. Controls and Functions VX-4000d/VX-5000d at a Glance...
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6. EXHAUST VENTS Hot air exits the projector through these vents. This air can be quite hot. Ensure that there are no heat-sensitive objects near it and that it is never blocked. 7. RUNCO LOGO / LENS CONTROL INFRARED (IR) RECEIVER During initial installation, rotate the logo plate one quarter-turn (90 degrees) to uncover the lens control IR receiver.
Controls and Functions VX-4000d/VX-5000d Rear Panel Figure 2-3 shows the VX-4000d/VX-5000d rear panel. DVI-I IN PC INPUT 100-240V AC INPUT Figure 2-3. VX-4000d/VX-5000d Rear Panel 1. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the VX-4000d/VX-5000d to power here. 2. DVI-I INPUT An HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting the DVI output from the DHD Controller.
HD Pass Thru 2 - HD Pass Thru 1 - DVI 2 - DVI 1 - HD/RGB 2 - HD/RGB1 - Component SD - S-Video 2 - S-Video 1 - Composite 7. ENTER BUTTON Press ENTER to select a highlighted menu item. Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions DHD Controller Front Panel...
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- DVI 2 - HD Pass Thru 1 - HD Pass Thru 2 10. MENU BUTTON Press this button to access the OSD controls, or to exit the current menu and return to the previous one. Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual...
DVI Out Figure 2-5. DHD Controller Rear Panel 1. ANALOG OUTPUTS (RGBHV) Connect these to the RGBHV inputs on the VX-4000d/VX-5000d. If the DVI 1 or DVI 2 input is active and the input signal is Note HDCP-encrypted, the RGBHV output of the DHD Controller is disabled.
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8. 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. 9. ComLink (RS-232) OUTPUT Connect this to the ComLink (RS-232) input on the projector, using the provided RJ11-to-DB9 adapter and communication cable.
Only the touch-screen remote control can be used to perform zoom and focus adjustments. For this reason, you must use it to complete the initial VX-4000d/VX-5000d installation and setup. After the projector has been installed, either remote control unit can be used;...
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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-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual...
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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-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...
Touch-Screen Remote The touch-screen remote control unit furnished with the VX-4000d/VX-5000d provides basically the same functionality as the standard Runco DHD remote. In addition, it gives you access to the motorized lens controls (focus and zoom) and can be programmed to control other, non-Runco home theater components.
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4. POWER ON/OFF Use these buttons to turn the VX-4000d/VX-5000d on or off. 5. ASPECT RATIO Press this button to go to the aspect ratio menu page (3/7). 6. SOURCE Press this button to go to the source selection menu page (2/7).
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Press and hold the ZOOM + button to enlarge the image. Press and hold the ZOOM - button to zoom out. To use the motorized lens controls, first rotate the Runco logo plate Note one quarter-turn (90 degrees) to uncover the lens control IR receiver;...
2. If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage. The remote control can be used to control the VX-4000d/VX-5000d within the ranges shown in Figure 3-1. Approx.
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• If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the batteries with new ones. • Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens, point the remote control at the DHD Controller or projector and repeat the operation. Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual...
Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-4000d/VX-5000d 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 Choose a location for the projector...
Considerations Installation Type Ambient Light 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.
VX-5000d Throw Ratio: refer to Table 3-4 Figure 3-2. Estimating Throw Distance Throw Distance Ranges - VX-4000d: Table 3-3 lists the available lens options for the VX-4000d and their associated throw ratios. Table 3-3. VX-4000d Lens Options and Throw Ratios...
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Installation Table 3-3. VX-4000d Lens Options and Throw Ratios (continued) Throw Ratio Lens Option (Note 2) (Throw Dist. Screen Width) Proteus F 3.63 - 5.72 Proteus F with CineWide 2.75 - 4.33 Notes: 1. Throw distance does not affect image quality, provided these ranges are taken into account.
Projection Distance Figure 3-3. Projector Placement If it is not possible to align the projector and screen as shown in Figure 3-3, 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 3-4 and Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5. Horizontal Lens Shift Vertical Lens Shift - VX-4000d: The VX-4000d zoom lenses (Proteus B through F) provide up to 50% of vertical lens shift in either direction. For example, with a 96 x 54-inch (16:9) screen, you can shift the image up to 27.00 inches (0.69 meters) above or below...
Common sources of these include slide projectors, speakers, power amplifiers and elevators. If you are installing a VX-4000d/VX-5000d 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.
If the VX-4000d/VX-5000d is ceiling-mounted and the screen is significantly lower than the projector, you can tilt the projector at a slight angle by adjusting the ceiling mount.
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OUTPUTS Video Processor / Controller DVI Out DVI 1 DVI 2 RGB-HV OUT Figure 3-7. Connecting the VX-4000d/VX-5000d to the DHD Controller Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual COM LINK IN SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...
INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb DVI 1 DVI 2 Figure 3-8. DVI Source Connections TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Component Video Video S-Video 2 DVI Source (DVD Player or HD Tuner with HDMI or DVI out) Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual...
R/Pr B/Pb DVI 1 DVI 2 Red/Pr Green/Y Blue/Pb DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-9. Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 Component Video Horiz Vert Installation...
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Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-10. INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb DVI 1 DVI 2 Red Green Blue Horiz Personal Computer Figure 3-10. Analog RGB Connections TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 Component Video Vert Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual...
Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-11. INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb DVI 1 DVI 2 DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc etc. Figure 3-11. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 Component Video Installation...
PC Figure 3-12. RS-232 Control System Connection If your VX-4000d/VX-5000d is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system, or if your home theater contains other devices that respond to 12-volt triggers (such as retractable screens or screen masks), connect them to the 12-volt trigger outputs as shown in Figure 3-13.
Plug the female end of one power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the VX-4000d/VX-5000d (AC 100V ~ 240V). Then, connect the other end to your AC power source. Similarly connect the DHD Controller to a nearby AC outlet.
You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu. Note By default, the VX-4000d/VX-5000d is configured to display the signal received on its RGBHV input. To use the DVI input instead: 1. Press MENU (on menu page 4) and enter the Service Menu passcode, if the Service Menu is not already visible.
Figure 4-1. The vertical lens shift control is at the top of the projector; the horizontal lens shift control is on the side of the projector nearest the Runco logo. (The tool will automatically center on top of the adjustment nut when inserted into the access hole.)
To select a menu item, use the Controller front panel to highlight it. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. The VX-4000d/VX-5000d OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-2. Depending on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options may not be available.
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Service HD Format Triggers Miscellaneous Resolution System Reset Restore Saved Settings Figure 4-2. DHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for VX-4000d/VX-5000d Note: Virtualwide 2.35 is available only on VX-4000d/VX-5000d projectors equipped with the CineWide option (secondary anamorphic lens). Calibration Grey Bars 1...
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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16x9 screen. Select Cinema to view 2.35 source material on a 16:9 screen. The upper and lower portions of the screen are masked, but the geometry of the active image area is not changed. Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual...
2.35:1 Image on 2.35:1 Screen with VirtualWide 2.35 Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate your VX-4000d/VX-5000d for optimum picture quality. The VX-4000d/VX-5000d has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed...
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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 4-5. Figure 4-5. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...
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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-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual...
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-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual Left/Right Up/Down...
For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources, Overscan is generally not necessary or desirable. For each input, the VX-4000d/VX-5000d lets you save image quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to four presets per input and resolution.
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 Configure: Use the Splash Configure menu to customize the appearance of the start-up message that appears on the vacuum fluorescent display upon power-up. You can have the VX-4000d/VX-5000d display the owner’s name, your name, the phrase “ISF Calibrated” and/or any other string, up to 20 characters in length.
Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared (IR) codes to which the VX-4000d/VX-5000d will respond. By default, both are set to 17. You can change these codes if either: • Another device in the theater (a DVD player, for example) is responding to commands from the standard DHD remote control (Figure 2-6) in ways that are unpredictable or undesirable.
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IR code. Then, change the code sent by the remote to match as described below. When you change a remote code on the VX-4000d/VX-5000d, you must re-program the standard DHD remote control to send that same code. To do this: 1.
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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 Virtualwide 2.35 aspect ratios.
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Resolution: The DHD Controller defaults to an output resolution of 720p. When using the VX-4000d/VX-5000d with a computer or certain HD sources, you may want to force the DHD Controller to use a different output resolution. If so, select Resolution from the Service menu and choose one.
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.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Lens Replacement Figure 5-1 shows the VX-5000d lens assembly; the VX-4000d lens assembly is similar. Motor Assembly 9/64” Hex Screw (6x) for Mounting Lens Figure 5-1. VX-5000d Lens Assembly Exploded View Lens replacement is normally performed at the Runco factory. The...
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Steps 1 through 5 in reverse order. Make sure to route the wire harness in its original position and away Caution from the moving lens stages and Motor Assembly, to prevent unexpected disconnection or lens damage. Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
If you encounter an issue not described here or in Section 3 (refer to Installation Considerations on page 22), or if the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Technical Support. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart...
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• The projector will not turn back on after it was powered down, or the image disappears during operation. • The lamp has failed or Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual Possible Cause(s) • Lower the contrast setting. • Lower the brightness setting.
DHD Controller ignores it and returns a minus sign (- >). Table 6-1. Serial Commands Parameter Command (min/max) Power On/Off Commands POWER POWER? Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 6. Serial Communications Value Description Stored? Turns projector off Turns projector on Turns projector on and off...
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Selects the Letterbox aspect ratio Selects the Standard (4:3) aspect ratio Selects the VirtualWide aspect ratio Selects the Virtualwide 2.35 aspect ratio Sets the output screen to 1.78:1 (16:9) Sets the output screen to 2.35:1 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual...
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-100/100 TINT? Image Preset Commands CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 NIGHT PRESET? Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d 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...
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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-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual...
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LENS2 0 or 8 LENS2? OUTRES OUTRES? RGBNN RGBPP RGBS Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual Value Description Stored? Sets the background color for 4:3 aspect ratio (-100 = black; 100 = white) Returns background setting value Returns projector manufacture date...
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Parameter Command (min/max) STATUS SWVER? TRIGGER Value Description Stored? Returns current operating status (power, input source, input resolution and input aspect ratio) Returns software version number Assigns trigger to currently-selected aspect ratio Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual...
Table 7-1 lists the VX-4000d/VX-5000d specifications. Table 7-1. VX-4000d/VX-5000d Specifications Projector Type: Digital Light Processing (DLP), single-chip, 16:9 SuperOnyx™ Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (16:9) Aspect Ratios: Refer to Table 7-2 Video Standards: Refer to Table 7-2 DTV Compatibility: 480p, 720p, 1080i...
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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.
Complies with FCC, CE C-Tick Limited Warranty: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual Discrete infrared remote Serial commands via RS-232 Front-panel controls Specifications...
Specifications VX-4000d/VX-5000d Dimensions Figure 7-1 shows the VX-4000d/VX-5000d dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Top View Front View - VX-4000d 8.185 Front Jewelry opening dia. Ø 4.339 Front View - VX-5000d 8.185 Front Jewelry opening dia. Ø 6.460 Figure 7-1. VX-4000d/VX-5000d Dimensions Side View 26.304...
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