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Runco Video Xtreme VX-40d 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-40d / VX-50d VX-60d / VX-80d Digital Light Processing Projector and DHD Controller Software Version 2.00...

  • 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: Copyright And Trademarks

    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

    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 ...17 Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d 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 Mounting the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d ...28 Floor Mounting...28 Ceiling Mounting ...28 Adjusting the Projection Angle ...28 Connections to the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d and DHD Controller ...29 Connector Panel Access...29 Connecting the DHD Controller to the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d ...29 Connecting Source Components to the DHD Controller ...30 RS-232 Controller Connection ...34...
  • Page 9 4. Operation ...57 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...73 6. Serial Communications ...83 7. Specifications ...89 Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual Using the On-Screen Menus ...57 Main Menu...59 Input Source ...59 Aspect Ratio ...59 Picture ...61 Input Position...65 ISF Presets ...66 Information ...66...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Notes: Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 11 3-5. Folded Optics...24 3-6. Lens Assembly (Front View)...25 3-7. Mounting Angle Ranges (Front-to-Back and Side-to-Side)...28 3-8. Connecting the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d to the DHD Controller ...29 3-9. DVI Source Connections ...30 3-10. Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections ...31 3-11. Analog RGB Connections...32 3-12.
  • Page 12 List of Figures 5-3. Removing the Lamp ...74 5-4. Installing A New Lamp ...74 5-5. Recording the Serial Number of a New Lamp ...75 5-6. Removing the Primary Lens...76 7-1. VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Dimensions ...93 Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d 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-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d. 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 Video Extreme™ DLP Projector and DHD Controller Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions Troubleshooting tips Product specifications ... Turn to page: Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 15: Description, Features And Benefits

    All models feature newly designed Xenon illumination systems for tremendous light output. The VX-40d and VX-60d are equipped with a 1.0 kW lamp, while the VX-50d and VX-80d boast an impressive 1.2 kW lamp to produce our brightest pictures ever. Runco’s Xenon lamp intensity control system can operate at lower output levels as well, for use with smaller screens to preserve maximum black level performance and extend lamp life.

  • Page 16: Key Features And Benefits

    • HDTV Compatible • CinOptx™ Telesto lens options for stunning sharpness and throw distance flexibility Your VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d 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.

  • Page 17: Controls And Functions

    Figure 2-1 shows the key VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d components. Figure 2-1. VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Top/Rear/Front View Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual 2. Controls and Functions VX-40d/-50d/-60d/ -80d at a Glance...

  • Page 18: Led Status Display

    Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment. 6. REAR FOOT (Stationary) 7. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d to power here. (The VX-40 and VX-60 require 100 to 240 VAC; the VX-50 and VX-80 require 200 to 240 VAC.) 8. FRONT IR SENSOR 9.
  • Page 19 9. INPUT 1 (RGBHV) Five, BNC connectors for connecting the RGBHV output from the DHD Controller. 10. INPUT 5 (Option 1) Reserved for future use. 11. INPUT 6 (Option 2) Reserved for future use. Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...

  • Page 20: Vx-40D/-50D/-60D/-80D Rear-Panel Keypad

    The LED status window displays an active pattern of segments to indicate the projector is changing its state from powered down to powered up. The message “On” appears in the display when the projector has completed its initialization and is ready for use.

  • Page 21: Left Button

    9. Menu Navigation Buttons: UP BUTTON ( ) Used to move the menu cursor up in the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d menu system. LEFT BUTTON ( ) Used to move the menu cursor left in the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d menu system. DOWN BUTTON ( ) Used to move the menu cursor down in the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d menu system.

  • Page 22: Dhd Controller Front Panel

    HD Pass Thru 2 - HD Pass Thru 1 - DVI 2 - DVI 1 - HD/RGB2 - HD/RGB1 - Component SD - S-Video 2 - S-Video 1 - Composite Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 23: Menu Button

    DVI Out Figure 2-5. DHD Controller Rear Panel 1. ANALOG OUTPUTS (RGBHV) Connect these to the RGBHV inputs (Input 1) on the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d. 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.

  • Page 24: Inputs

    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. RS-232 OUTPUT Connect this to the RS232 input on the projector, using the provided RJ11-to-DB9 adapter and communication cable.

  • Page 25: Dhd Controller Remote Control

    Figure 2-6 shows the DHD Controller remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. Figure 2-6. DHD Controller Remote Control Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions DHD Controller Remote Control...
  • Page 26 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-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 27 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-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...
  • Page 28 Controls and Functions Notes: Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 29: Installation

    • Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens, point the remote control at the DHD Controller, and repeat the operation. Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual 3. Installation Remote Control...

  • Page 30: Quick Setup

    Installation Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d 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...

  • Page 31: Installation Considerations

    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.

  • Page 32: Throw Distance

    VX-60d/-80d Throw Ratio: refer to Table 3-4 Figure 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance Throw Distance Ranges - VX-40d/-50d: Table 3-3 lists the available lens options for the VX-40d/-50d and their associated throw ratios. Table 3-3. VX-40d/-50d Lens Options and Throw Ratios...
  • Page 33 Doing so affects the throw distances as shown here. 3. Due to optical and mechanical limitations, this lens combination is available only as a fixed CineWide configuration. CineWide with AutoScope is not supported. Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual Throw Distance Range ÷...

  • Page 34: Vertical And Horizontal Position

    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.

  • Page 35: Horizontal Lens Shift

    Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift Vertical Lens Shift – VX-40d/VX-50d: The VX-40d/-50d zoom lenses (Telesto B, C, D and E) provide up to 65% of vertical lens shift up or down. For example, with a 96 x 54-inch (16:9) screen, you can shift the image up to 35.10 inches (89.15 cm) above or...

  • Page 36: Folded Optics

    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.

  • Page 37: Installing The Projection Lens

    3. Remove the rear cap from the lens. This protective cap is only used during shipping to protect the lens from damage. 4. Slide the new lens into the lens opening of the projector. Make sure to align the connector on the side of the lens with the connector assembly on the lens retaining ring;...

  • Page 38: Installing The Optional Cinewide Lens Mount

    Motor (CineWide with AutoScope) or Base Plate (fixed CineWide) If you are installing a VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d with the optional CineWide or CineWide with AutoScope system, proceed as follows to install the anamorphic lens mounting assembly (stationary base plate or AutoScope lens motor).

  • Page 39: Install Projector Stand (Cinewide With Autoscope, Floor-Mount)

    (Skip this step if you are installing a fixed CineWide anamorphic lens, or ceiling-mounting an AutoScope-equipped projector.) If you are installing the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d in an upright position (not ceiling-mounted), use the supplied hardware to attach the projector stand to the bottom of the projector as shown below.

  • Page 40: Mounting The Vx-40D/-50D/-60D/-80D

    Failure to do so could cause serious personal injury. If the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d is ceiling-mounted and the screen is significantly lower than the projector, you can tilt the projector at an angle by adjusting the ceiling mount.

  • Page 41: Connections To The Vx-40D/-50D/-60D/-80D And Dhd Controller

    Proceed as follows to connect the DHD Controller to the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d, 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.

  • Page 42: Connecting Source Components To The Dhd Controller

    (1280x1024) at 60Hz refresh. INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb DVI 1 DVI 2 Figure 3-9. 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-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 43: Digital (Dtv) Rgb Or Component Video Connections

    R/Pr B/Pb DVI 1 DVI 2 Red/Pr Green/Y Blue/Pb DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-10. Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 Component Video Horiz Vert Installation...
  • Page 44 Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-11. INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb DVI 1 DVI 2 Red Green Blue Horiz Personal Computer Figure 3-11. Analog RGB Connections TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 Component Video Vert Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 45: Composite, S-Video And Component Video Connections

    Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-12. INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb DVI 1 DVI 2 DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc etc. Figure 3-12. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 Component Video Installation...

  • Page 46: Controller Connection

    Control System or PC Figure 3-13. RS-232 Control System Connection If your VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system, connect the AutoScope lens motor to a 12-volt trigger output on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-14. Similarly connect other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (such as retractable screens or screen masks) to the other trigger outputs.

  • Page 47: Connecting To Ac Power

    Projector: Similarly connect the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d to a nearby AC outlet. The input voltage to a VX-40d or VX-60d must be between 100 and 240 VAC. The input voltage to a VX-50d or VX-80d must be between 200 and 240 VAC.

  • Page 48: Turning On The Power

    Component SD NTSC Anamorphic Aspect Ratio By default, the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d is configured to display the signal received on Input 1 (RGB). To use Input 2 (DVI) instead: 1. On the DHD Controller, press MENU and enter the Service Menu passcode.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Picture Orientation

    By default, the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d is configured for a “floor/front” installation, in which the projector is installed upright and in front of the screen. If it is installed behind the screen and/or mounted on a ceiling, you must change the picture orientation. To do this: 1.

  • Page 50: Installing And Adjusting The Cinewide Anamorphic Lens

    1. Remove the two Z-Adjustment Levers and 1/4-20 Fiber Washers from the bottom of the lens mounting assembly. 2. Place the Lens Mounting Assembly on top of (or under, if the projector is inverted) the Lens Motor Carriage Plate or Base Plate, so that the two threaded posts at the bottom of the Z-Adjustment Plate pass through the corresponding slots on the carriage plate or base plate.

  • Page 51: Configure Lens Motor Trigger (Cinewide With Autoscope)

    CineWide with AutoScope maintains constant image height independent of the aspect 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.
  • Page 52 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 Levers to secure the lens in place.
  • Page 53 Focus: Finally, rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic lens to fine-tune the optical focus. When finished, hand-tighten the Focus Rotation Set Screw to lock the lens in position. Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual Correct Position Correct Position Installation...

  • Page 54: Calibrating Projector Inputs

    DHD Controller Remote Control (Figure 2-6) to adjust input image quality, change aspect ratios, switch between sources and more. (The exception to this rule is when sources are connected directly to the projector. Although this is technically possible, Runco advises against this.)

  • Page 55: Theatermaster Remote Control For Vx-40D/-50D/-60D/-80D

    SYSTEM MAIN LENS FUNCS SOURC PREV PREV GUIDE GUIDE MENU MENU EXIT INFO Figure 3-15. TheaterMaster Remote Control for VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual Installation...

  • Page 56: Theatermaster Remote Control Functions

    Hold this button down for 1-2 seconds to turn on or off the projector. 2. FUNCS Button This button brings you to a sub-page in which you can access the projector’s internal test patterns, view help text, auto-calibrate the projector and perform various other functions.

  • Page 57: Navigating The Projector Menus

    • Press EXIT to return to the previous screen. • Press MENU to leave the menu system and return to the presentation. To set up the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d for use with the DHD Controller, you will use the Channel Setup, Size and Position, Image Settings and Lamp menus.
  • Page 58 When used with the DHD Controller, the RGB-HV output signal is represented by “p5W” or “i5W.” The DVI output signal is either “pDig” or “iDig.” Copying Channels: Channels are pre-configured at the Runco factory for use with the DHD Controller, and are locked to prevent the factory settings from being over-written accidentally.

  • Page 59: Auto Setup

    Use the Auto Setup feature of the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d as a convenient starting point for calibrating the projector inputs for optimum picture quality. You cannot use Auto Setup with a locked channel. Copy the Note locked, factory-default channel for the current input to a new channel before using Auto Setup;...

  • Page 60: Size And Position Menu

    For use with the DHD Controller, the default setting is No Resizing. This is almost always the appropriate setting. Do not change it unless specifically instructed to do so by Runco Technical Support. • No Resizing: Select No Resizing to display the image in its native resolution, which may or may not match the projector’s resolution.
  • Page 61 Other resizing options are described below, for the sake of completeness. In actual practice, though, they are rarely (if ever) used when the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d is used with the DHD Controller. • Default Resizing: When you select a new source, the image utilizes as much of the projector’s display area as possible for the type of incoming source data, but with...

  • Page 62: Image Settings Menu

    Use options in the Image Settings menu to alter your image without affecting its size or position. Changes made in this menu are applied immediately and saved when you exit the menu. Options not available for the projector model or source are disabled and appear dim (gray).
  • Page 63 (which reduces high frequencies) may also soften the image. Color Space: “Color Space” determines how the color components of an analog input signal are decoded for accurate color in the display. With the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d, this should always be set to RGB.
  • Page 64 • Clamp Location: This option (formerly known as sync tip clamping) can brighten the image produced from certain high-resolution, high-frequency graphic sources. For almost all sources, the best clamp location is automatically selected by the projector. • Use the normal Back Porch location if the image is either sufficiently bright or overly bright.

  • Page 65: Working With The Lamp

    Lamp Hours (read-only): Lamp Hours shows the number of hours logged on the current lamp. Whenever you record a new lamp serial number, the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d automatically resets this value to “0” and begins to log time for the new lamp.
  • Page 66 • Max Brightness: The lamp will always burn as brightly as possible, driven by 100% of the power level rating for the installed lamp (1,000 Watts for the VX-40d and VX-60d or 1,200 Watts for the VX-50d and VX-80d). Keep in mind that the “maximum brightness”...
  • Page 67 HOW LONG CAN I MAINTAIN BRIGHTNESS? The VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d can maintain your “Intensity” setting until the required power reaches the maximum rating for the lamp. The lower the setting, the longer it will take to reach this threshold and the longer you can maintain the desired brightness. Keep in mind that once the lamp power reaches its maximum wattage (see “Power,”...
  • Page 68 Installation Notes: Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 69: Operation

    To select a menu item, use the Controller front panel to highlight it. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. The VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d 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.

  • Page 70: Dhd Controller Osd Menu Structure For Vx-40D/-50D/-60D/-80D

    Display Device - Configure Service HD Format Triggers Miscellaneous Resolution System Reset Restore Saved Settings Figure 4-1. DHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Note: Virtualwide 2.35 is Calibration available only on VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d projectors equipped with the CineWide option (secondary anamorphic lens).

  • Page 71: Main Menu

    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.
  • Page 72 Select Cinema to view 2.35 source material on a 16:9 screen. The upper and lower 2.35:1 Image on portions of the screen are 16:9 Screen masked, but the geometry of the active image area is not changed. Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 73: Picture

    Aspect Ratio Control Virtualwide 2.35 Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate your VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d for optimum picture quality. The VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed...
  • Page 74 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.
  • Page 75 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-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...
  • Page 76 (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-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 77: 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-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual Left/Right Up/Down...

  • Page 78: Isf Presets

    For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources, Overscan is generally not necessary or desirable. For each input, the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d 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.

  • Page 79: Calibration

    To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings, select “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” from the ISF Presets menu (see above). ISF Night - Display Color: Use the Display Color settings to adjust the projector lamp intensity. These settings are saved independently for each input.
  • Page 80 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-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d display the owner’s name, your name, the phrase “ISF Calibrated” and/or any other string, up to 20 characters in length.

  • Page 81: Service

    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-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d. Four patterns are available, consisting of white/gray or colored bars. Press MENU to exit test pattern mode.
  • Page 82 Controller retains this setting after a System Reset. (This is not the case when you change the Input Source in the Display Device menu.) For more information, refer to Miscellaneous Commands on page 87. Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual button to select...
  • Page 83 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 84 Resolution: The DHD Controller defaults to an output resolution of 720p. When using the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d 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.

  • Page 85: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting The VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d uses a Cermax® Xenon lamp to deliver its high brightness. The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 1000 hours), or sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. When you replace a lamp, you should replace the filters as well.
  • Page 86 Figure 5-4. Slide the lamp all the way in. A slightly harder push may be required right at the end to make sure it is fully seated into the terminal block. NOTE: The projector will not power up again if the lamp is not fully connected to the terminal block.

  • Page 87: Filter Replacement

    Whenever you replace the lamp – or more often if the projector is installed in an extremely dusty environment – you should also replace the two filters located at the front and right side of the projector.

  • Page 88: Lens Replacement

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Lens Replacement If you need to remove the lens – either to replace it or to prepare the projector for shipment – proceed as follows: 1. Power down the projector and wait five minutes to allow the lamp to cool.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting Tips

    Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d. 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...
  • Page 90 • Wait until the LED at the on for two minutes after front of the DHD Controller power-down, to protect turns red. the lamp. • Replace the lamp. Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual Solution...

  • Page 91: Error Codes

    • The motor is not • Incorrect trigger If the status code display on the back of the projector shows one of the following values, you have encountered a likely system error requiring the attention of a qualified service technician. Acknowledge and clear the error by pressing EXIT twice on the rear-panel keypad.
  • Page 92 TIPM fan failed (Fan 7). TIPM fan failed (Fan 8). Note: To clear a system error, press the EXIT key (on the projector’s rear-panel keypad) twice. If necessary, reset the projector by powering it off, allowing it to cool and powering it on again.
  • Page 93 Modular formatter DMD mismatch. Modular formatter sequence mismatch. Note: To clear a system error, press the EXIT key (on the projector’s rear-panel keypad) twice. If necessary, reset the projector by powering it off, allowing it to cool and powering it on again.
  • Page 94 Unable to program the optional Post Processing Module (Warp module). Note: To clear a system error, press the EXIT key (on the projector’s rear-panel keypad) twice. If necessary, reset the projector by powering it off, allowing it to cool and powering it on again.

  • Page 95: Serial Communications

    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-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual 6. Serial Communications Value Description Stored? Turns projector off Turns projector on Turns projector on and off...
  • Page 96 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-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 97 -100/100 TINT? Image Preset Commands CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 NIGHT PRESET? Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d 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 98 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-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 99 HWVER? INRES? LENS1? LENS2? OUTRES OUTRES? SWVER? TRIGGER Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d 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 100 Serial Communications Notes: Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 101: Specifications

    Horizontal and Vertical VX-40d/-50d/VX-60d/-80d with Telesto A Lens: None Offset: VX-40d/-50d with Telesto B, C, D or E Lens: Horizontal: 25% of screen width left or right Vertical: 65% of screen height up or down VX-60d/-80d with Telesto B, C, D or E Lens:...
  • Page 102 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 103 Table 7-1. VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Specifications (continued) Dimensions: See Figure 7-1 Weight (without lens): VX-40d/-60d: 85 lbs. (38.55 kg) VX-50d/-80d: 89 lbs. (40.37 kg) Regulatory Approvals: Complies with FCC, CE C-Tick Limited Warranty: Projector: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user.

  • Page 104: Dhd Controller Specifications

    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. Discrete infrared remote Serial commands via RS-232 Front-panel controls Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 105: Vx-40D/-50D/-60D/-80D Dimensions

    Figure 7-1 shows the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Intake Vents 29.023 9.668 Figure 7-1. VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Dimensions Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual 12.225 11.245 28.240 Exhaust Vent 27.465 Specifications VX-40d/-50d/-60d/ -80d Dimensions...
  • Page 106 Specifications Notes: Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 108 S ER IAL N UM B E R RUMA-011010 rev 07-20-06 v3.1 Runco International • 2900 Faber Street • Union City, CA 94587 • Ph (510) 324-7777 / (800) 23RUNCO / Fax (510) 324-9300 www.runco.com Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual...

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