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- Page 1 ’ WNER PERATING ANUAL VX-1000c Projector & PFP™ Controller Widescreen Digital Light Processing™ Projector & Pixel For Pixel™ Controller with Vivix™ Technology...
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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 Projector Placement and Offset Information .......... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The VX-1000c is the latest addition to Runco's acclaimed GEN2 line of products. This DLP™-based system is the first true home theater system based on Texas Instruments' new 16:9 DMD (Digital MicroMirror Device). This system includes not only VX-1000 projector, but also the PFP™ Controller, which converts all NTSC or PAL signals to the native resolution of the projector. -
Page 6: Warnings And Safety Precautions
Warnings and Safety Precautions CAUTION: To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plugs from power outlets. The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible. REMARQUE: Pour mettre l’appareil hors circut, s’assurer de retirer la fiche de la prise d’alimentation. La prise d’alimentation doit être installé... -
Page 7: Warning
· If the power cord is damaged or frayed in any way, electrical shock and/or fire may result. Please do not place objects on the power cord, and keep the cord away from heat-emitting devices. Should the power cord become damaged in any way, please contact your Runco dealer for a replacement cord. -
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.
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Page 10: Features And Benefits
Features and Benefits The VX-1000c system is a very unique system and has many important features, including: • Full control of the Projector via the PFP Controller. This control includes all image quality adjustments as well as Projector adjustments such as image configuration. -
Page 11: Projector Description
Projector Description Top View Power Focus Ring: Turn this ring to focus the image. Lamp Zoom Tab: Turn this tab to make the Vertical Lens Shift Temp image larger or smaller. Vertical Lens Shift: Using the provided adjustment tool, turn this to move the Zoom Tab lens up and down. -
Page 12: Projector Placement And Offset Information
Projector Placement and Offset Information Ceiling Mount Configuration 10.250 6.546 3.500 1.645 Projector Base 3.500 Base plate to center of lens 8.830 angle Screen Top Half Screen Length Screen Center Full Screen Length SCREEN __________ (H) x __________ (W) B) THROW DISTANCE FOR 16 x 9 SCREENS: Minimum: = (screen width x 1.85) = __________ inches NOTE: These figures are the same for both ceiling... -
Page 13: 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 14: Rear Panel
COMLINK OUT The output of this jack must be connected to the ComLink input of the VX-1000c. 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 15: Remote Control Description
Remote Control Description A. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Illuminates when a button is pressed, indicating that an IR signal is being transmitted. B. POWER BUTTON Toggles the power on and off. For a discrete on or off command, you can use the direct access buttons (see 'J'). Note: When the main AC power switch is first turned ON, the PFP Controller will go through an initiation cycle for approximately 15 seconds. -
Page 16: Quick Set-Up Guide
SVHS player While there are many different ways to connect your source equipment to your PFP 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 17: Overall Functional Description
Overall Functional Description The VX-1000c system consists of the PFP Controller and the VX-1000c 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 18: Menu Description And Navigation
IR Code Set Lamp Hours The menu tree above is an overall glance at the menu system in the VX-1000c. This menu is shown with the installation mode enabled. * These menu items will only appear if the installation mode is enabled (pg. 21). - Page 19 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 or remote, or by one of the direct access buttons on the remote (page 13). Picture adjustments such as color, tint, brightness, etc, are unique per source.
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Page 20: Picture Quality Adjustments
Picture Quality Adjustments Main Menu Input Select Standard: sub-menu Composite TINT COLOR S-Video BRIGHTNESS Component CONTRAST High Definition: SHARPNESS Component LUMA ENHANCE* CHROMA ENHANCE* COLOR TEMPERATURE* Projector Input: COLOR BALANCE* Computer Aspect Ratio Select * Active only when the installation mode is enabled (pg. - Page 21 CONTRAST adjusts the white level of the image.Adjust contrast until there is a distinct definition between the two brightest bars. NOTE: For best results, Runco recommends that CONTRAST be set to '0' or very close to it. BRIGHTNESS adjusts the black level of the image. To adjust this properly, adjust BRIGHTNESS until the 'below black' bar JUST disappears, but the 'above black' bar is still barely visible.
- Page 22 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.
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Page 23: 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 PFP Controller is turned on for the first time, the INSTALLA- TION item will not appear in the main menu. -
Page 24: Picture Orientation
This affects the remote ONLY. Lamp Hours Lamp Hours displays the number of hours the lamp has been on. With the VX-1000c, the lamp life is around 1000 hours. This should be checked periodically to keep track of the lamp's age, and when the lamp is around 1000 hours old, a new one should be installed to prevent lamp failure, including implosion. -
Page 25: 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 and Image Shift with any of the three standard inputs (Composite, S-Video, Component) or Component HD. - Page 26 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 and Computer inputs).
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Page 27: 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 28 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.
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Page 29: 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) or comma may be used between the command and its value. -
Page 30: 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 COMPUTER Selects the Computer input on the Projector... - Page 31 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 32 VX-1000c Projector Dimensions Top View 20.870 20.165 Front View R10.680 7.185 6.435 7.450 Bottom View R10.680 Ø 1.140 17.930 2.235...
- Page 33 P I X E L F O R P I X E L Rear Panel 17" CAUTION RUNCO INTERNATIONAL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK HAYWARD, CA DO NOT OPEN MADE IN USA AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR COMLINK OUT...
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Page 34: Dimensions
Complies with FCC Class 'B', CE, C-Tick Projector Warranty: Service Labor and Parts (except lamp): Runco warrants the product for two (2) years from the date of delivery to the end user. Lamp Warranty: 6 months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first... - Page 35 Included Accessories: Rack mounting brackets, Remote control, Owner's manual Controller Warranty: Service Labor and Parts: Runco warrants the product for two (2) years from the date of delivery to the end user. Supplied Accessories • Remote Control with 2 AAA batteries •...
- Page 37 RUMA-009325 rev 12-01 • • • • • Runco International 2463 Tripaldi Way Hayward, CA 94545 ph (510) 293-9154 fax (510) 293-0201 www.runco.com...
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