Runco VX-5000ci Owner's Operating Manual

Runco VX-5000ci Owner's Operating Manual

Widescreen digital light processing projector & pixel for pixel controller with vivix technology
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VX-5000ci Projector
& PFP™ Controller
Widescreen Digital Light Processing™ Projector &
Pixel For Pixel™ Controller with Vivix™ Technology

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  • Page 1 ’ WNER PERATING ANUAL VX-5000ci Projector & PFP™ Controller Widescreen Digital Light Processing™ Projector & Pixel For Pixel™ Controller with Vivix™ Technology...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........................3 Warnings and Safety Precautions.................. 4 Warning ........................5 Safety Tips........................5 Limited Warranty......................6 Features and Benefits ....................8 Projector Description ...................... 9 Top View ........................9 Input Panel ........................9 Ceiling Mount Dimensions.................... 10 Horizontal and Vertical Lens Shift................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    The new VX-5000ci builds off of the versatility of the VX-5000c DLP by employing Runco's 3rd Generation engineering practices. The GEN 3 features included with the VX-5000ci are: motorized Reflectance Volume Regulation (RVR), digital video input with HDCP, 9 point Color Balance, and the contrast 16:9 HD-2 DMD (Digital Micro-Mirror Device) from Texas Instruments.
  • Page 6: Warnings And Safety Precautions

    Warnings and Safety Precautions WARNING FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not express- ly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 7: Warning

    Should the power cord become damaged in any way, please contact your Runco Dealer for a replacement cord. · Do not remove the cover of the Projector or PFP Controller for any reason. If any problems arise with the unit, please contact a Runco Dealer or Runco International for service.
  • Page 8: Limited 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.
  • Page 9 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 10: Features And Benefits

    Features and Benefits The VX-5000ci system is a very unique system and has many important features, including: • Native 1280 x 720, Single HD-2, 16:9 DMD™ Chip creates images with appropriate black levels in darkened scenes • DVI input allows digital connections for a richer pixel for pixel and unadjusted signal.
  • Page 11: Projector Description

    Projector AC Power In DVI-I IN ComLink In (100-240 VAC) PC INPUT Connect the ComLink cable from the PFP Controller here RGB Input Service Reset (from PFP Controller) Reflectance Volume To be used by Authorized Regulation (RVR) Runco Service Technicians...
  • Page 12: Ceiling Mount Dimensions

    Ceiling Mount Dimensions Front View 12.241 Lens Offset from the logo side of Projector 4.315 5.960 10.979 11.227 20.870 Side View 8.935 1.015 1.645 12.500 Feet Height Bracket Height Bottom View 6.500 (2X) 8.796 27.804 10.750 (2X) 11.400 Center of Bracket 26.304 14.004 15.000 (2X)
  • Page 13: Horizontal And Vertical Lens Shift

    Horizontal Vertical and Lens Shift Vertical Lens Shift (Up or Down) 150% Height Lens Shift (1.5 x H) 100% Height Lens Shift (1.0 x H) 12.500 10.750 1.645 1.015 8.796 50% Height Lens Shift Screen Center (0.5 x H) 10.580 Base plate to center of lens Approx.
  • Page 14: Lens Shift Range

    Lens Shift Range The examples show the location of the image position in the lens. The lens can be shifted within the shaded area as shown using the normal projection position as a starting point. Note: If lens is shifted in two directions combined, max. range in either direction cannot be obtained due to rounded off area near edge of lens.
  • Page 15 Example: 56" x 100" Screen Lens Option 3: Throw Distance 2.76 - 4.85 x Width of Screen TD = 276" to 485" lens to screen When only Vertical or only Horizontal shift is used: 0.95 X 56" = 53.2" up or down Maximum Vertical Shift = 95% of screen height (.95 x height) 0.52 X 100"...
  • Page 16: Lens Adjustments

    The IR Receiver for the lens motor assembly is located on the projector behind the front RUNCO logo cover. Rotate the logo cover 90 degrees as shown above to reveal the 0.5" diameter IR Receiver opening.
  • Page 17 Use the included 3/16" Hex-head tool to adjust the Vertical lens shift to center image vertically on screen. See the chart on page 12 for shift range available with the installed lens and screen size. Next use the same 3/16" Hex-head tool to adjust the Horizontal lens shift to center image horizontally on screen. See chart on page 12 for shift range available.
  • Page 18: Prontoneo Remote Control Description

    ProntoNeo Remote Control Description Sending LED Learning Eye Serial Port for Communicating with a PC LCD Touch Screen Backlight Button to activate the display Page Up Button Page Down Button 2 Content Specific Buttons Mode Button to switch to Device Button another mode to activate the Device Overview...
  • Page 19: Battery Installation And Replacement

    Battery Installation and Replacement Insert the 3 AA batteries, making sure to set them in with the proper polarity. 1. Press and open the back cover. 2. Align the batteries according to the (+) and (-) indication inside the case. 3.
  • Page 20: Prontoneo Remote Control Usage

    Projector and send you to to select your Aspect Ratio. the Aspect Ratio or Source screen. Menu Screen: Focus & Zoom Screen: Runco Screen This screen will access the This screen allows you to Menu. access the focus and zoom feature.
  • Page 21: Pfp Controller Description

    PFP Controller Description Front Panel ratio < > ratio P I X E L F O R P I X E L IR RECEIVER Receives the infrared signal from the remote control. POWER BUTTON Turns the unit ON or OFF. The Main Power switch on the rear of the unit must be on first for this button to be active. POWER INDICATOR When the PFP Controller is ON, this LED will illuminate GREEN.
  • Page 22: Rear Panel

    COMLINK OUT The output of this jack must be connected to the ComLink input of the VX-5000ci. If this is not connected, neither the PFP Controller or the Projector can operate and the power indicator on the front panel will stay yellow.
  • Page 23: Quick Set-Up Guide

    While there are many different ways to connect your source equipment to your Controller, the examples shown above are the most common and are recommended by Runco. • COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT: Composite video is the most common type of signal used, but is also the lowest in picture quality.
  • Page 24: Overall Functional Description

    Overall Functional Description The VX-5000ci system consists of the PFP Controller and the VX-5000ci Projector. This system is unique in the way it is controlled; the control center for this system is located within the PFP Controller. The PFP Controller tells the Projector to turn on or off, controls its brightness, contrast, color temperature and more.
  • Page 25: Menu Description And Navigation

    IR Code Set Lamp Hours The menu tree above is an overall glance at the menu system in the VX-5000ci. This menu is shown with the installation mode enabled. * These menu items will only appear if the installation mode is enabled (page 28).
  • Page 26 Source Selection is done by highlighting the desired source with the up or down arrows and pressing ENTER. Sources may also be selected by pressing the left or right arrows on the front panel of the Controller or the remote. Picture adjustments such as color, tint, brightness, etc, are unique per source.
  • Page 27: Picture Quality Adjustments

    Picture Quality Adjustments Main Menu Input Select Standard: Composite sub-menu TINT S-Video COLOR BRIGHTNESS Component CONTRAST High Definition: SHARPNESS Component LUMA ENHANCE* CHROMA ENHANCE* COLOR TEMPERATURE* Projector Input: COLOR BALANCE* Computer * Active only when the installation Aspect Ratio Select mode is enabled (pg.
  • Page 28 TINT (also known as 'hue') is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. If TINT is decreased, the image will appear redder, and increasing it will cause the image to appear greener. To set TINT properly, look at the color bar pattern through a blue filter (or mute the red and green outputs).
  • Page 29 SHARPNESS adjusts the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. This can be adjusted to the preference of the user. Keep in mind that when SHARPNESS is decreased, fine details in the image will become 'soft'; when it is increased, fine details will become sharper but will also make the picture appear 'noisy' if adjusted too high.
  • Page 30: Installation Menu

    Installation Menu Installation Menu The Installation menu is where you can adjust the Picture Orientation, Keystone, Lamp Output, and even check the age of the lamp in the Projector. When the Controller is turned on for the first time, the INSTALLATION item will not appear in the main menu.
  • Page 31: Ir Code Set

    This affects the remote ONLY. Lamp Hours Lamp Hours displays the number of hours the lamp has been in use. With the VX-5000ci, the lamp life is around 2000 hours. This should be checked periodically to keep track of the lamp's age, and when the lamp is around 1800 hours old, a new one should be installed to prevent lamp failure, including implosion.
  • Page 32: Quick Menu

    Quick Menu The 'Quick Menu' allows you to make adjustments to the displayed image without having to go through the standard menu. The Quick Menu allows the adjustment of Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Image Shift, Color Temperature and 9 point Color Balance with any of the three standard inputs (Composite, S-Video, Component) or Component HD.
  • Page 33 Quick Menu: TINT Press arrows or enter... To adjust TINT, press the up or down arrows. Once the adjustment has been completed or no adjust- ment was needed, press ENTER to display the next mode of the Quick Menu, which is SHARPNESS (except the RGB, Computer and DVI inputs).
  • Page 34: Lens Replacement Procedure

    Lens Replacement Procedure NOTE: Lens Replacement is normally performed at Runco. The only time this procedure will be performed in the field is if there is a change or mistake. Item 1 : Front of Lens Item 2 : Motor Assembly Item 3 : 9/64 Hex Screw (qty.
  • Page 35 Step 1: Remove the Front Cover (Item 5) by loosening #2 Phillips screw below lens. Figure 1 Step 2: Locate and unplug the Motor Assembly Connector (Item 4); remember wire routing for the new lens. Figure 2 Step 3: Locate the six 9/64 Hex Mounting Screws (Item 3).
  • Page 36 Make sure to route the wire harness (Item 4) in original position and away from moving lens stages and Motor Assembly to prevent unexpected disconnect or lens damage. --See Figure 6 Below-- Figure 5 VX-5000ci Projector (front view) with Lens Assembly completely removed. Figure 6...
  • Page 37: Basic Troubleshooting Tips

    The following is a basic troubleshooting guide that can assist you in resolving typical problems may result in normal operation. If you have encountered problems that are not listed in this guide, please contact your Runco dealer for assistance. PROBLEM...
  • Page 38 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The image appears too · Brightness is set too high. · Turn down the BRIGHTNESS 'washed out', or the darkest · The DVD player may be set level on the Controller. If possi- areas of the image appear too for too high of a brightness ble, use a PLUGE pattern to set bright.
  • Page 39: Rs-232 Communications

    RS-232 Communications General Information Baud rate: 9600 (fixed) Bits: 8 No Parity All protocol in ASCII format RS-232 input connector pin numbers: TxD= Pin# 2, RxD= Pin# 3, GnD= Pin# 5 Command format (single command): command value (i.e. brightness 30). NOTE: A space (not an underscore) is used between the command and its value.
  • Page 40: Rs-232 Commands

    RS-232 Commands COMMAND PARAMETER Value stored? DESCRIPTION (min/max) Turns PFP Controller on Turns PFP Controller off COMPOSITE Selects the Composite video input SVIDEO Selects the S-Video input COMPONENT Selects the Component input HDRGB Selects the RGB HD input HDCOMPONENT Selects the Component HD input Selects the DVI input on the Projector ANAMORPHIC...
  • Page 41 COMMAND PARAMETER Value stored? DESCRIPTION (min/max) !STORE Stores the current set of values (all values) into non-volatile memory !RESTORE Restores the stored values !FACTORY Restores all values to factory default levels !STATUS Asks the Controller to provide the hardware information, current values and system status to the automation system !RESTART...
  • Page 42 VX-5000ci Projector Dimensions Top View Side View 26.304 Front View Bottom View 24.069 8.185 1.015 2.235 Lens Dimensions Lens Factor Lens Diameter Lens Distance from Chasis 1.57 - 1.95 4.717 1.492 1.95 - 2.74 5.472 Flush with Chasis 2.76 - 4.85 4.474...
  • Page 43 P I X E L F O R P I X E L Rear Panel 17" CAUTION RUNCO INTERNATIONAL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK UNION CITY, CA DO NOT OPEN MADE IN USA AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR COMLINK OUT...
  • Page 44: Dimensions

    Complies with FCC Class 'B', CE, C-Tick Projector Warranty: Service Labor and Parts (except lamp): Runco warrants the product for two years from the date of delivery to the end user. Lamp Warranty: Six months or 1000 hours, which ever comes first...
  • Page 45 Regulatory Approvals: Complies with FCC Class 'B', CE, C-Tick Controller Warranty: Service Labor and Parts: Runco warrants the product for two years from the date of delivery to the end user. Supplied Accessories • ProntoNeo Remote Control with 3 AA batteries •...
  • Page 47 RUMA-008400 rev 3-03 • • • • • Runco International 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 ph (510) 324-7777 fax (510) 324-9300 www.runco.com...

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