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Runco RS-1100 CineWide User Manual

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  • Page 1 N S T A L L A T I O N P E R A T I O N A N U A L RS-900 Series RS1100 Series 1080p DLP Home Theater Projectors RS-900 RS-900/CineWide™ RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope™ RS1100 RS1100/CineWide™ RS1100/CineWide with AutoScope™...

  • Page 3: Two Year Limited Warranty

    (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to the initial 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 initial end user.
  • Page 4 Runco factory for repairs. If, solely in Runco’s judgment, location of Product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest Authorized Runco Service Center, or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Runco factory, it is the owner’s responsibility to arrange for shipment of the Product for repair.

  • Page 5: Product Information

    Runco. The trademarks reporduced in this Runco Owner’s Manual and used on the Runco Products are either owned by Runco or are licensed by Runco. You may not reproduce or use the trademarks without the prior written consent of Runco.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video product! 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: Compliance Information

    Council Directive 2006/95/EC and amended by M1 and C1 on Low Voltage Equipment Safety; EN 60950 “Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment” The Technical Construction file required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Runco International, LLC, located at 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992.
  • Page 8 Date of Declaration: June 2008 FCC PART 15: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 9 Table of Hazardous Substances Model Name: RS900 Series Presence of one of the following RoHS-regulated substances would be indicated on the table via an “O” = compliant or a “X” = non-compliant. Table of hazardous substances’ name and concentration hazardous substances’ name Component Name (PBDE)
  • Page 10 Table of Hazardous Substances Model Name: RS1100 Series Presence of one of the following RoHS-regulated substances would be indicated on the table via an “O” = compliant or a “X” = non-compliant. Table of hazardous substances’ name and concentration hazardous substances’ name Component name (PBDE)

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ................. iii Important Safety Instructions ..................vi Compliance Information ....................vii 1. Introduction .......................1 About This Manual .......................1 Target Audience .....................1 If You Have Comments About This Manual.............1 Textual and Graphic Conventions ................1 Using This Manual ......................2 Description, Features and Benefits ................3 Key Features and Benefits ..................4...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Mounting the RS-900/RS1100 ...................30 Floor Mounting (Upright) ..................30 Ceiling Mounting (Inverted)..................30 Adjusting the Projector Height or Projection Angle ..........30 Connections to the RS-900/RS1100 ................31 Connector Panel Access..................31 Connecting Source Components to the RS-900/RS1100 ........31 RS-232 Controller Connection ................35 Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment .......36 Connecting to AC Power ..................37 Turning on the Power ....................37...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ................69 Lamp Replacement ....................69 Troubleshooting Tips ....................70 6. Serial Communications ..................73 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...............73 Serial Command Syntax .....................73 7. Specifications ......................77 RS-900/RS1100 Specifications ..................77 Overall Dimensions – RS-900/CineWide and RS1100/CineWide ........80 Overall Dimensions –...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Notes: RS-900 and RS1100 Series Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 15 List of Figures 2-1. RS-900/RS1100 Front/Side/Top View................5 2-2. RS-900/RS1100 Rear/Bottom/Side View ..............7 2-3. RS-900/RS1100 Rear Panel..................8 2-4. RS-900/RS1100 Remote Control .................9 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance ..................16 3-2. Projector Placement ....................18 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (Example Only)................18 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift (Example Only)................19 3-5.
  • Page 16 List of Figures 4-6. Keystone Correction....................60 4-7. Pincushion Correction ....................61 4-8. Gain and Offset ......................65 4-9. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram .................67 7-1. Overall Dimensions – RS-900/CineWide and RS1100/CineWide (Prismatic Lens) ..80 7-2. Overall Dimensions – RS1100 Ultra ................81 7-3. Overall Dimensions – RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope and RS1100/CineWide with AutoScope ................82 RS-900 and RS1100 Series Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Target Audience most out of the RS-900/RS1100. 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. You can always find the latest version of this and other Runco product manuals on-line, at www.Runco.com.

  • Page 18: Using This Manual

    Introduction Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual, to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or injury: TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using certain features. NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special Note significance.

  • Page 19: Description, Features And Benefits

    Benefits technology for bright, pristine high-definition (1080p) images. Contrast ratio and dynamic range extend to new heights with Runco's exclusive Reflectance Volume Regulation™ (RVR), an electronically-controlled iris system. The RS1100 takes this technology a step further with DynamicBlack™, which analyzes the program material and adjusts the iris automatically, in real time to maximize contrast and dynamic range at all times.

  • Page 20: Key Features And Benefits

    ➤ Parts List Your RS-900/RS1100 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. • RS-900/RS1100 Series DLP Home Theater Projector • Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries •...

  • Page 21: Controls And Functions

    2. Controls and Functions Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key RS-900/RS1100 components. RS-900/RS1100 at a Glance Figure 2-1. RS-900/RS1100 Front/Side/Top View 1. EXHAUST VENT 2. ZOOM TAB (Standard RS-900/RS1100) Use this to change the projected image size with a standard RS-900 or RS1100. (Use the remote control unit to adjust the zoom with an RS1100 Ultra.) 3.
  • Page 22 • Off during normal operation • Red when the lamp has exceeded its usage life or developed a problem 8. 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.

  • Page 23: Rs-900/Rs1100 Rear/Bottom/Side View

    Controls and Functions Figure 2-2. RS-900/RS1100 Rear/Bottom/Side View 1. 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.

  • Page 24: Rs-900/Rs1100 Rear Panel

    Controls and Functions Figure 2-3 shows the RS-900/RS1100 rear panel. RS-900/RS1100 Rear Panel S-VID / S-VID Figure 2-3. RS-900/RS1100 Rear Panel 1. HDMI 1 (Digital) HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output. 2.

  • Page 25: Rs-900/Rs1100 Remote Control

    9. 12-VOLT (250 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUT (3.5-mm, mini phono jack) Connection for a 12-volt trigger-controlled device. This can be a retractable screen, screen mask or the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system. 10. COMP 2 / RGB Five BNCs for connecting either RGB or component (YPbPr), SD or HD video signals.
  • Page 26 Controls and Functions 1. LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons. 2. ON / OFF Use these buttons to turn the projector on or off. 3. Source Selection Buttons: Press to select Composite video input as the source. S-VID (S-Video) Press to select the S-Video input as the source. COMP1 Press to select Component 1 video input as the source.
  • Page 27 Controls and Functions 5. Picture Adjustment Buttons: BRT (Brightness) Press to adjust black level. CONT (Contrast) Press to adjust white level. COL (Color) Press to adjust color intensity. TINT Press to adjust color hues. 6. Memory Preset Buttons: ISF NIGHT Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night”...
  • Page 28 Controls and Functions 9. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Controls: Press to switch to the active window in PIP mode. Press to activate PIP mode. PIP+ Press to enlarge the PIP window. PIP- Press to shrink the size of the PIP window. 10. Motorized Lens Controls: FOCUS (RS1100 Ultra only) Press to focus the image.

  • Page 29: Installation

    3. Installation To install batteries in the remote control, push the battery cover and slide it off. Install the two AAA Remote Control batteries with the correct polarity and then replace the cover. • Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries. Notes on Batteries •...

  • Page 30: Quick Setup

    Installation Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the RS-900/RS1100 installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Quick Setup Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video Note installation specialist. Table 3-1. Installation Overview For Details, Refer to Step Procedure page...

  • Page 31: Installation Considerations

    Installation 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 Installation account to ensure your projector performs optimally. Considerations Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or Installation Type inverted mount.

  • Page 32: Throw Distance

    Installation ➤ Throw Distance Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. 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.
  • Page 33 Installation Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the RS-900 and RS1100 Series (continued) Throw Range in Throw Ratio Throw Range in Throw inches, with with inches, with Ratio with 72.6x40.8-inch Primary 96x40.8-inch (2.35:1) Projector Model Primary (1.78:1) Screen Lens and Screen Lens Only Anamorphic Minimum Maximum...

  • Page 34: Vertical And Horizontal Position

    Installation ➤ Vertical and Horizontal Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, Position perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen. Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way that the lens center is aligned with either the top or bottom edge of the screen area, and centered horizontally.

  • Page 35: Horizontal Lens Shift (Example Only)

    Installation 100% Width Lens Shift (1.0 x W) 50% Width Lens Shift (0.5 x W) 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.
  • Page 36 Installation Table 3-5 lists the lens shift limits for each available RS-900/RS1100 lens, as percentages and absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen. Table 3-5. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits Lens Option RS-900/ RS1100 Ultra RS1100 Proteus Proteus Proteus...

  • Page 37: Folded Optics

    Installation In rear-screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may be Folded Optics 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 38: Installing The Autoscope Lens Motor

    Installation ➤ Installing the AutoScope Figure 3-6 shows the RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope or RS1100/CineWide with Lens Motor AutoScope motor assembly. CineWide with AutoScope CineWide with Ceiling Mount Adapter/ AutoScope Projector Stand, Right Ceiling Mount Adapter/ Projector Stand, Left Screw, Phillips Flat-Head, 10-32 x 1/4”...

  • Page 39: Rs1100 Ultra/Cinewide With Autoscope Motor Assembly - Exploded View

    Installation Figure 3-7 shows the RS1100 Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly. CineWide with AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapter/ Projector Stand, Right CineWide with AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapter/ Screw, Phillips Flat-Head, Projector Stand, Left 10-32 x 1/2” (2x) AutoScope Lens Motor 2 6 Screw, Phillips Flat-Head, Undercut,...
  • Page 40 Installation Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands: For ceiling installations, these brackets bring the mounting points for the projector mounting plate (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.

  • Page 41: Autoscope Lens Motor Installation

    Installation Install Lens Motor: 1. Position the AutoScope Lens Motor (item #2) as shown in Figure 3-9. 2. Line up the mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the underside of the projector. 3. Secure the motor to the projector with the four (4), supplied 10-32 Pan-Head Phillips screws (item #1) and nylon spacers or aluminum standoffs (item #7).

  • Page 42: Installing The Fixed Cinewide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens)

    Installation ➤ Installing the Fixed To install the fixed CineWide base plate on an RS-900/CineWide, RS1100/CineWide or CineWide Base Plate RS1100 Ultra/CineWide with a prismatic anamorphic lens: (Prismatic Lens) 1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 2.

  • Page 43: Projector With Whitney (Prismatic) Lens Base Plate And Ceiling Mounting Plate - Bottom View

    Installation RS-900/CineWide or RS1100/CineWide RS-900/CineWide or RS1100/CineWide with Prismatic Lens Base Plate with Prismatic Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate Washers under Washers between Lens Base Plate Lens Base Plate and (2 places) Ceiling Mounting Plate (2 places) RS1100 Ultra/CineWide with Prismatic Lens Base Plate Figure 3-10.

  • Page 44: Installing The Fixed Cinewide Base Plate (Cylindrical Lens)

    Installation ➤ Installing the Fixed Figure 3-11 shows the cylindrical (Rainier II/McKinley) lens base plate assembly for an CineWide Base Plate RS-900/CineWide or RS1100/CineWide. (Cylindrical Lens) Ceiling Mount Plate (part of Ceiling Mount Kit) Screw, Phillips Pan-Head, M6 x 1.0 x 12mm (4x) Anamorphic Lens Base Plate...

  • Page 45: Rs1100 Ultra/Cinewide With Rainier Ii/Mckinley (Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate And Ceiling Mounting Plate - Exploded View

    Installation Figure 3-12 shows the RS1100 Ultra/CineWide cylindrical (Rainier II/McKinley) lens base plate assembly. Ceiling Mount Plate (part of Ceiling Mount Kit) Screw, Phillips Pan- Head, M6 x 1.0 x 12mm (4x) Anamorphic Lens Base Plate Nylon Spacer, 5/8” diameter x 3/16”...

  • Page 46: Mounting The Rs-900/Rs1100

    RS-900/RS1100 and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture. Use only the Runco-approved ceiling mount kit designed for your Note projector. Install the mount kit according to the instructions provided with it.

  • Page 47: Connections To The Rs-900/Rs1100

    Installation For a floor installation, turn the four adjustable feet on the bottom of the projector to adjust the projector height and/or projection angle. If you do this, you may need to make keystone adjustments or vertically shift the image using the on-screen display (OSD) controls, to compensate.
  • Page 48 Installation HDMI/DVI Connections: See Figure 3-13. With an HDMI source, use the included HDMI-to-HDMI cable; with a DVI source, use the included DVI-to-HDMI cable. Use the HDMI input whenever possible. This ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output into the projector.

  • Page 49: Rgb Connections

    Installation RGB Connections: Connect your personal computer or other RGB source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input; see Figure 3-14. You can use the included DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable if your RGB source has a 15-pin, VGA-type connector. S-VID S-VID S-VID /...

  • Page 50: Composite, S-Video And Component Video Connections

    Installation Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: Use the included cables to connect your composite, S-Video and component video sources to the RS-900/RS1100 as shown in Figure 3-16. S-VID S-VID / DTV Source, DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver etc. Figure 3-16. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections RS-900 and RS1100 Series Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 51: Controller Connection

    Installation Use the communication cable supplied with the projector to connect a PC or home RS-232 Controller theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the RS-900/RS1100; Connection see Figure 3-17. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 73.

  • Page 52: Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output To External Theater Equipment

    Installation ➤ Connecting 12-Volt If you are installing an RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope, RS1100/CineWide with Trigger Output to External AutoScope or RS1100 Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope, use the cable supplied with the Theater Equipment AutoScope Lens Motor to connect the motor to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in Figure 3-18.

  • Page 53: Connecting To Ac Power

    Installation Projector: The RS-900/RS1100 Connecting to AC Power ships with various types of AC Power power cords. Choose the one that switch is appropriate to your locale. Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the projector (AC 100V ~ 240V).

  • Page 54: Primary Lens Adjustments

    Installation The RS-900/RS1100 gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus. Primary Lens Adjustments ➤ Focus and Zoom – To focus the projected image, grasp the lens by the outer Zoom RS-900/RS1100 ring and rotate it. To make the picture smaller (zoom out) or larger (zoom in), Zoom move the zoom tab in the appropriate direction.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Picture Orientation

    Runco offers two types of anamorphic lenses for its CineWide projectors: prismatic and cylindrical. • The prismatic lens compresses the height of the image (as opposed to stretching the width) to achieve a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with a 1.78:1 display device.

  • Page 56: Cylindrical Anamorphic Lens Installation And Adjustment

    Installation ➤ Cylindrical Anamorphic The Cylindrical Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-20. Lens Installation and Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in Adjustment these instructions. Lens Adapter Ring and Mounting Screws (3x) Anamorphic Lens Set Screw...
  • Page 57 Installation 5. Use the Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws/Washers (item #3), Pitch Adjustment T-Screws/Washers (item #4) and T-Nuts (item #9) to attach the Pitch Adjustment Yoke and Lens Adapter Ring to the Anamorphic Lens Holder. The Yoke should be as close to the primary lens as possible. 6.
  • Page 58 Installation 6. Select the Cinema or Virtual Cinema aspect ratio to move the anamorphic lens into position, if it isn’t already. To do this, press CINEMA or VCINE on the RS-900/RS1100 remote control (Figure 2-4). Adjusting the Horizontal (X) Lens Position: 1.
  • Page 59 Note properly adjusted, especially at shorter throw distances. If this is the case, Runco recommends that you slightly over-scan the image into the screen frame area to mask the distortion. Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot freely from side to side.
  • Page 60 Installation 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. 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.

  • Page 61: Whitney (Prismatic) Anamorphic Lens Installation And Adjustment

    Installation The Whitney Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-22. Whitney (Prismatic) Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in Anamorphic Lens these instructions. Installation and Adjustment Anamorphic Lens 6 Pitch/Y-Adjustment Screw, Phillips Pan Head, 4-40 x 3/8”...
  • Page 62 There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is Note properly adjusted, especially at shorter throw distances. If this is the case, Runco recommends that you slightly over-scan the image into the screen frame area to mask the distortion. RS-900 and RS1100 Series Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 63 Installation Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Knobs to allow the lens to pivot freely from side to side. 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/Z-Adjustment Knobs to secure the lens in place.
  • Page 64 Installation Notes: RS-900 and RS1100 Series Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 65: Operation

    4. Operation • Press the CUST1 or CUST2 button on the remote control to recall settings for the current CUST1 CUST2 Selecting Video NIGHT input from the “Custom 1” or “Custom 2” Memory memory preset. • Press ISF NIGHT to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset.

  • Page 66: Using Picture-In-Picture (Pip)

    Operation For PIP purposes, there are two groups of inputs separated by their display modes: PIP + PIP - Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) • Video (SD) group: Video and S-Video inputs. LENS FOCUS ZOOM LENS • Graphic (HD) group: HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Component 1 and Component 2/RGB inputs.

  • Page 67: Picture Adjust

    Operation Lamp Power 170W or 200W Lamp Hours View / Reset Normal, Hi. Altitude or Speed (if Manual mode is Fan Mode Manual selected) Background Color Black, Blue or Gray On / Off Setup 0, 1, 2 ... 19 12-volt Trigger Normal or Cinema V.

  • Page 68: Main Menu

    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 69 Operation Picture Memory: For each input, the RS-900/RS1100 lets you store picture quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to four presets per input and resolution, to accommodate changing lighting conditions or viewer preferences.
  • Page 70 Operation Select Brightness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. Adjust the level so that: • The darkest black bars disappear into the background. • The dark gray areas are barely visible. • The lighter gray areas are clearly visible. •...
  • Page 71 Operation Color: 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 Select Color from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear to be a single shade of blue: Tint: Tint or “hue”...
  • Page 72 Operation Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. On your external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5. Adjust as needed, looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and differently-sized lines in the “sweep”...

  • Page 73: Aspect Ratio

    Operation To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Select the appropriate aspect ratio for your screen size and the type of program material being viewed, then press ENTER; refer to Aspect Ratio Table 4-1.
  • Page 74 Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Remote Aspect Ratio Control Description VirtualWide VWIDE VirtualWide scales a 4:3 image NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) center) to fit a 16:9 screen. 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen with VirtualWide On a 2.35:1 screen, the...

  • Page 75: Installation

    Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Remote Aspect Ratio Control Description Virtual Cinema VCINE A 16:9 image is scaled NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the center) to 16:9 Image on 16:9 Image on fit a 2.35:1 screen. 2.35:1 Screen 2.35:1 Screen Virtual Cinema is available...
  • Page 76 V. Keystone or H. Keystone from the GeoCorrection menu and use the H. Keystone button to make the image rectangular. See Figure 4-6. Pincushion Runco recommends that the keystone feature not be used unless absolutely necessary, as it may cause artifacts in the image. Horizontal Keystone Correction Projector...
  • Page 77 Operation • Pincushion: “Pincushion” distortion can sometimes occur if the throw distance is very short and/or the projector is equipped with an anamorphic lens (refer to Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens in Section 3). To correct it, select Pincushion from the GeoCorrection menu and use the button to make the image rectangular.
  • Page 78 Operation Overscan: Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area. Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. Overscan effectively trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to fill the display area.

  • Page 79: Information

    This menu also displays the projector serial number. Information Source HDMI 1 Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support, this information will help them Resolution 1920x1080 answer your questions or resolve product performance issues. Aspect Ratio...
  • Page 80 • Set the 12-volt Trigger to Cinema if you want the trigger to activate when the Cinema or Virtual Cinema aspect ratio is selected. Choose this setting if your RS-900/RS1100 is equipped with the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system. V. Correction: To achieve the proper image geometry with the secondary anamorphic lens, select V.

  • Page 81: Isf

    Operation To access the ISF Calibration menu, select ISF from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter the ISF Calibration menu passcode when prompted and press ENTER again. Then, press MENU on the remote control.
  • Page 82 Operation Generally, higher Gain settings reduce the image contrast; higher Note Offset settings reduce the image brightness. Advanced Options: For more precise control over picture quality, select Advanced Options from the ISF menu and press ENTER. • Image Enhance: The Image Enhance menu gives you options for improving the quality of standard-definition, 480i images.
  • Page 83 Operation • Advanced Color Enhance (ACE): Use the Advanced Color Enhance (ACE) controls to customize the stored color space characteristics. To do this, use the button to select a component color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta). For each component color, you can adjust the following: •...
  • Page 84 Operation Changing either or both of these numbers changes the hue of the color and relocates the “triangle” for possible colors. For example, changing the x/y coordinates for red moves the color closer to either orange or violet, which in turn affects all displayed colors having a red component.

  • Page 85: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    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 Lamp Replacement obtain a replacement lamp.

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting Tips

    Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the RS-900/RS1100. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem Troubleshooting Tips or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical Support. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom...
  • Page 87 Ensure failed. that the intake and exhaust vents are not blocked. Turn the projector back on. If the problem persists, please contact your Runco dealer for assistance. RS-900 and RS1100 Series Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 88 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Notes: RS-900 and RS1100 Series Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 89: Serial Communications

    6. Serial Communications To interface the RS-900/RS1100 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software: RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration 1. Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-17. 2. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as HyperTerminal.
  • Page 90 Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Code Function X006X Up (arrow key) X007X Down (arrow key) X008X Left (arrow key) X009X Right (arrow key) X011X Show active source and aspect ratio information X021X Keypad 1 X022X Keypad 2 X023X Keypad 3 X024X Keypad 4...
  • Page 91 Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Code Function X065X Cinema aspect ratio X066X Virtual Cinema aspect ratio X082X Image orientation = floor front X083X Image orientation = ceiling front X084X Image orientation = floor rear X085X Image orientation = ceiling rear X091X Lamp Power = 170W X092X...
  • Page 92 Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Code Function X180X Blue Image ON X181X Blue Image OFF RS-900 and RS1100 Series Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 93: Specifications

    7. Specifications Table 7-1 lists the RS-900/RS1100 specifications. RS-900/RS1100 Table 7-1. RS-900/RS1100 Specifications Specifications Projector Type: Digital Light Processing (DLP), Single-Chip SuperOnyx DMD Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9) Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, VirtualWide, Cinema, Virtual Cinema Video Standards: NTSC, PAL, ATSC Video Compatibility: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p...
  • Page 94 - Contrast Ratio – RS1100: 11,000:1 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 95 Specifications Table 7-1. RS-900/RS1100 Specifications (continued) +12V Output: Max. 0.25 Amps, active when Cinema or Virtual Cinema Aspect Ratio is selected (CineWide versions only) or when projector is turned on; Tip = +12V; Sleeve = Ground Power Requirements: 100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing), 50/60 Hz, 290 Watts (989.8 BTUs/hour) Operating Environment: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C), 20% to 80% humidity...

  • Page 96: Overall Dimensions - Rs-900/Cinewide And Rs1100/Cinewide

    Specifications Figure 7-1 shows the RS-900/RS1100 dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Overall Dimensions – RS-900/CineWide and RS1100/CineWide 17.7 17.5 11.4 14.4 14.4 16.1 17.5 17.7 Figure 7-1. Overall Dimensions – RS-900/CineWide and RS1100/CineWide (Prismatic Lens) RS-900 and RS1100 Series Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 97: Overall Dimensions - Rs1100 Ultra

    Specifications Figure 7-2 shows the RS1100 Ultra dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Overall Dimensions – RS1100 Ultra 19.7 19.7 2X 18.5 18.8 15.3 14.9 14.2 2X 1.2 Figure 7-2. Overall Dimensions – RS1100 Ultra RS-900 and RS1100 Series Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 98: Overall Dimensions - Rs-900/Cinewide With Autoscope And Rs1100/Cinewide With Autoscope

    Specifications Figure 7-3 shows the RS-900/RS1100/CineWide with AutoScope dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Overall Dimensions – RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope and 19.7 19.7 19.7 18.5 18.7 RS1100/CineWide with 17.9 15.3 15.1 14.9 AutoScope 14.3 14.2 13.5 Figure 7-3. Overall Dimensions – RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope and RS1100/CineWide with AutoScope RS-900 and RS1100 Series Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 99: Supported Timings

    Specifications Table 7-2 lists the signal types supported by each input on the RS-900/RS1100. Supported Timings Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings Horizontal Pixel Frequency Format Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Frequency (kHz) (MHz) Analog/Digital PC SIgnals (RGB HD / HDMI 1 / HDMI 2) 720x350 720x350 70.00...
  • Page 100 Specifications Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings (continued) Horizontal Pixel Frequency Format Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Frequency (kHz) (MHz) 1400x1050 1400x1050 60.00 64.744 101.000 60.00 65.317 121.750 75.00 82.278 156.000 1440x900 1440x900 60.00 55.469 88.750 60.00 59.935 106.500 75.00 70.635 136.750 85.00 80.430 157.000...
  • Page 101 Specifications Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings (continued) Horizontal Pixel Frequency Format Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Frequency (kHz) (MHz) SDTV Signals (Video / S-Video) NTSC 3.58 – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 3.580 NTSC 4.43 – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 4.430 PAL-B/G – 50.00 15.625 4.430 PAL-M –...
  • Page 102 Specifications Notes: RS-900 and RS1100 Series Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 104 S ER IAL N UM B E R 020-0706-03 Rev. A June 2008 Runco International • (800) 23RUNCO • Fax (503) 748-8161 • www.runco.com...

This manual is also suitable for:

Rs-900Rs-900/cinewide with autoscopeRs1100/cinewide with autoscopeRs1100 ultra/cinewideRs1100 ultra/cinewide with autoscope

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