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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 VX-3000 1080p DLP Home Theater Projector...

  • 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 Product, during usual working hours, provided that the location of the Product is within normal operating distance from an Authorized Runco Service Center. In some instances it may be necessary for the Product to be returned to the Runco factory for repairs.

  • 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 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 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 10 Table of Contents Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Cylindrical Lens) ........33 Mounting the VX-3000 ....................36 Floor Mounting (Upright) ..................36 Ceiling Mounting (Inverted)..................36 Adjusting the Projector Height or Projection Angle ..........36 Connections to the VX-3000 ..................36 Connector Panel Access..................36 Connecting Source Components to the VX-3000 ..........37 RS-232 Controller Connection ................40 Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment .......41 Connecting to AC Power ..................42...
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Lamp Replacement ....................73 Troubleshooting Tips ....................74 6. Serial Communications ...................77 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...............77 Serial Command Syntax .....................77 7. Specifications ......................87 VX-3000 Specifications ....................87 Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide and VX-3000d/CineWide ......90 Overall Dimensions – VX-3000 Ultra ................91 Overall Dimensions –...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 13 List of Figures 2-1. VX-3000 Front/Side/Top View ..................5 2-2. VX-3000 Rear/Bottom/Side View .................7 2-3. VX-3000 Rear Panel .....................8 2-4. VX-3000 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 14 List of Figures 4-6. Keystone Correction....................64 4-7. Pincushion Correction ....................65 4-8. Gain and Offset ......................69 4-9. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram .................71 7-1. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide and VX-3000d/CineWide (Prismatic Lens) ..90 7-2. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000 Ultra ................91 7-3. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope .........92 VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Target Audience most out of the VX-3000. 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 16: 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 17: Description, Features And Benefits

    DLP light engine features Runco's powerful SuperOnyx™ technology for bright, pristine and Benefits 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. This model features a precision optics package with electronic lens shift. The standard VX-3000 projection lens has a throw range of from 1.87 to 2.20 times the screen width.

  • Page 18: Key Features And Benefits

    Parts List Your VX-3000 is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23-RUNCO. • VX-3000 DLP Home Theater Projector • Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries •...

  • Page 19: Controls And Functions

    2. Controls and Functions Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key VX-3000 components. VX-3000 at a Glance Figure 2-1. VX-3000 Front/Side/Top View 1. EXHAUST VENT 2. ZOOM TAB (Standard VX-3000) Use this to change the projected image size with a standard VX-3000. 3.
  • Page 20 • 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 21 Controls and Functions Figure 2-2. VX-3000 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 22: Vx-3000 Rear Panel

    Controls and Functions Figure 2-3 shows the VX-3000 rear panel. VX-3000 Rear Panel S-VID / Figure 2-3. VX-3000 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 23: Vx-3000 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 (VX-3000 Ultra only) Press to focus the image.

  • Page 27: 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 28: Quick Setup

    Installation Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-3000 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 29: 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 30: 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 31 Installation Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the VX-3000 (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 Minimum Maximum Lens...

  • Page 32: 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 33 Installation 100% Width Lens Shift (1.0 x W) 50% Width Lens Shift (0.5 x W) Screen Center Screen Width (W) No particular Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. lens or projector is used in this example. Figure 3-4.
  • Page 34 Installation Table 3-4 lists the lens shift limits for each available VX-3000 lens, as percentages and absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen. Table 3-4. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits Lens Option VX-3000i/ VX-3000 Ultra VX-3000d Proteus Proteus Proteus...

  • Page 35: 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 36: Installing The Primary Projection Lens (Vx-3000 Ultra Only)

    Installation The VX-3000 Ultra primary projection lens is shipped separately from the projector. Proceed as follows to install it: Installing the Primary Projection Lens 1. Carefully remove the projector from the shipping container and place it on a flat (VX-3000 Ultra only) surface.
  • Page 37 Installation 5. Remove the rear cap from the lens. This protective cap is only used during shipping to protect the lens from damage. 6. Carefully cut and remove the plastic band around the lens motor connector wires. Take great care not to cut the wires! REMOVE 7.
  • Page 38 Installation Note that the lens assembly motor has a Lens Motor male socket connector. Connector 9. Remove the front cap from the lens. 10. Connect the lens motor to the projector. 11. Hold the lens assembly with the motor facing upward.
  • Page 39 Installation 12. Gently push the lens assembly in until it is seated flush against the flange and the guide pin on the lens assembly is fully seated in the hole on the flange. Guide Pin Guide Pin mates with this hole 13.

  • Page 40: Installing The Optional Cinewide/Autoscope Lens Mount

    Installation If you are installing a standard (non-CineWide) VX-3000i, VX-3000d or VX-3000 Ultra, skip this step and proceed with Mounting the VX-3000 (page 36). Installing the Optional CineWide/AutoScope If you are installing a CineWide projector equipped with a prismatic Lens Mount (Whitney) anamorphic lens, proceed with Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens) (page 31).

  • Page 41: Installing The Autoscope Lens Motor

    Installation Figure 3-6 shows the VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope or VX-3000d/CineWide with Installing the AutoScope AutoScope motor assembly. Lens Motor 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 42: Vx-3000 Ultra/Cinewide With Autoscope Motor Assembly - Exploded View

    Installation Figure 3-7 shows the VX-3000 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 43 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 44: 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 45: Installing The Fixed Cinewide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens)

    Installation To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a VX-3000i/CineWide, VX-3000d/CineWide or Installing the Fixed VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with a prismatic anamorphic lens: CineWide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens) 1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 2.

  • Page 46: Projector With Whitney (Prismatic) Lens Base Plate And Ceiling Mounting Plate - Bottom View

    Installation VX-3000i/CineWide or VX-3000i/CineWide or VX-3000d/CineWide with Prismatic Lens VX-3000d/CineWide with Prismatic Lens Base Plate Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate Washers under Washers between Lens Base Plate Lens Base Plate and (2 places) Ceiling Mounting Plate (2 places) VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with Prismatic Lens Base Plate Figure 3-10.

  • Page 47: Installing The Fixed Cinewide Base Plate (Cylindrical Lens)

    Installation Figure 3-11 shows the cylindrical (Rainier II/McKinley) lens base plate assembly for a Installing the Fixed VX-3000i/CineWide or VX-3000d/CineWide. CineWide Base Plate (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 48: Vx-3000 Ultra/Cinewide With Rainier Ii/Mckinley (Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate And Ceil

    Installation Figure 3-12 shows the VX-3000 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 49 Installation 1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 2. Install a nylon spacer (item #3) at each mounting hole location. 3. Place the CineWide base plate (item #2) on the bottom of the projector. For a standard VX-3000i/CineWide or VX-3000d/CineWide, position the plate as shown in Figure 3-11;...

  • Page 50: Mounting The Vx-3000

    VX-3000 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 51: Connecting Source Components To The Vx-3000

    Installation Connect your video sources to the VX-3000 as shown and described in the sections that Connecting Source follow. Components to the VX-3000 HDMI/DVI Connections: See Figure 3-13. With an HDMI source, use the included HDMI-to-HDMI cable; with a DVI source, use a DVI-to-HDMI cable. Use the HDMI input whenever possible.

  • Page 52: 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 a DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable if your RGB source has a 15-pin, VGA-type connector. S-VID / S-VID / Green Blue Red Horiz Vert...

  • Page 53: Composite, S-Video And Component Video Connections

    Installation Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: Connect your composite, S-Video and component video sources to the VX-3000 as shown in Figure 3-16. S-VID / DTV Source, DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver etc. Figure 3-16. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 54: Controller Connection

    Installation ➤ RS-232 Controller Use a communication cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation system Connection (if present) to the RS-232 port on the VX-3000; see Figure 3-17. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 77.

  • Page 55: Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output To External Theater Equipment

    Installation If you are installing a VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope, VX-3000d/CineWide with Connecting 12-Volt AutoScope or VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope, use the cable supplied with the Trigger Output to External AutoScope Lens Motor to connect the motor to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in Theater Equipment Figure 3-18.

  • Page 56: Connecting To Ac Power

    Installation ➤ Connecting to AC Power Projector: The VX-3000 ships with various types of AC power cords. Power Choose the one that is appropriate switch 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 57: Primary Lens Adjustments

    Installation The VX-3000 gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus. Primary Lens Adjustments To focus the projected image, grasp the lens by the outer Focus and Zoom Zoom 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 58: 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 59: Cylindrical Anamorphic Lens Installation And Adjustment

    Installation The Cylindrical Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-20. Cylindrical Anamorphic Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in Lens Installation and these instructions. Adjustment Lens Adapter Ring and Mounting Screws (3x) Anamorphic Lens Set Screw...
  • Page 60 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 61 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 VX-3000 remote control (Figure 2-4). Adjusting the Horizontal (X) Lens Position: 1.
  • Page 62 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 63 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 64: Whitney (Prismatic) Anamorphic Lens Installation And Adjustment

    Installation ➤ Whitney (Prismatic) The Whitney Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-22. Anamorphic Lens Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in Installation and these instructions. Adjustment Anamorphic Lens 6 Pitch/Y-Adjustment Screw, Phillips Pan Head, 4-40 x 3/8”...
  • Page 65 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. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 66 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 67: 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 68: 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 69: Source Select

    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 70: 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 71 Operation Picture Memory: For each input, the VX-3000 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. To select a picture memory preset, highlight Picture Memory in the Picture Adjust menu.
  • Page 72 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 73 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 74 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 75: 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 76 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 77: 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 78 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 79 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 80 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 81: 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 82 • 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 VX-3000 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 83: 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 84 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 85 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 86 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 87: 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 88: Troubleshooting Tips

    Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the VX-3000. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you Troubleshooting Tips encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical Support. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom...
  • Page 89 Ensure that the intake and failed. exhaust vents are not blocked. Turn the projector back on. If the problem persists, please contact your Runco dealer for assistance. VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 90 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Notes: VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 91: Serial Communications

    6. Serial Communications To interface the VX-3000 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 92 Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands: X Command (Write Only) (continued) Code Function X003X Menu X004X Enter X005X Exit X006X X007X Down X008X Left X009X Right X011X Info X021X Remote 1 X022X Remote 2 X023X Remote 3 X024X Remote 4 X025X Remote 5 X026X...
  • Page 93 Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands: X Command (Write Only) (continued) Code Function X055X open pip window X056X PIP increase sub window size X057X PIP decrease sub windwo size X058X Set PIP active window X059X Set PIP on X060X Set PIP off X061X Aspect Ration:16:9 X062X...
  • Page 94 Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands: X Command (Write Only) (continued) Code Function X106X copy comp 720P ADC value to other timing X107X copy comp 721P ADC value to other timing( 7.5 IRE) X108X copy RGBHD ADC value to other timing X109X copy 5160 video ntsc value to pal X110X...
  • Page 95 Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands: X Command (Write Only) (continued) Code Function X182X Burn-In on/off eco X183X Burn-In on/off normal X221X 32-Gray bars X226X Checker board X231X DMDRedCurtain X232X DMDGreenCurtain X233X DMDBlueCurtain X234X DMDFullBlackCurtain X235X DMDYellowSolidField X236X DMDCyanSolidField X237X DMDMagentaSolidField X252X DMDFullWhiteCurtain...
  • Page 96 Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands: X Command (Write Only) (continued) Code Function X521X Focus decrement (-1) X522X Zoom increment (+1) X523X Zoom decrement (-1) X524X RVR increment (+1) X525X RVR decrement (-1) X526X H Lens Shift increment (+1) X527X H Lens Shift decrement (-1) X528X V Lens Shift increment (+1)
  • Page 97 Serial Communications Table 6-2. Serial Commands: Z Command Code Function Z001 Lamp hours -- Normal (User OSD) Z002 Lamp hours -- ECO (User OSD) Z004 Lamp hours -- Normal (Factory OSD) Z005 Lamp hours -- ECO (Factory OSD) Z010 picture mode setting Z011 User brightness Z012...
  • Page 98 Serial Communications Table 6-2. Serial Commands: Z Command (continued) Code Function Z134 R gain to RGBHD(AD9984) Z135 G gain to RGBHD(AD9984) Z136 B gain to RGBHD(AD9984) Z137 Y offset to Comp(AD9984) Z138 Pb offset to Comp(AD9984) Z139 Pr offset to Comp(AD9984) Z140 Y offset to Comp(AD9984) Z141...
  • Page 99 Serial Communications Table 6-2. Serial Commands: Z Command (continued) Code Function Z175 comp2 1080p ADC B offset Z176 comp2 1080p ADC R gain Z177 comp2 1080p ADC G gain Z178 comp2 1080p ADC B gain Z180 Red range Z181 Green range Z182 Blue range Z183...
  • Page 100 Serial Communications VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 101: Specifications

    7. Specifications Table 7-1 lists the VX-3000 specifications. VX-3000 Table 7-1. VX-3000 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 102 - Contrast Ratio: 1200:1 to 1400:1 typical (sequential) 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 Specifications Table 7-1. VX-3000 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 104: Overall Dimensions - Vx-3000I/Cinewide And Vx-3000D/Cinewide

    Specifications Figure 7-1 shows the VX-3000 dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide VX-3000d/CineWide 17.7 17.5 11.4 14.4 14.4 16.1 17.5 17.7 Figure 7-1. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide and VX-3000d/CineWide (Prismatic Lens) VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 105: Overall Dimensions - Vx-3000 Ultra

    Specifications Figure 7-2 shows the VX-3000 Ultra dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Overall Dimensions – VX-3000 Ultra 19.7 19.7 2X 18.5 18.8 15.3 14.9 14.2 2X 1.2 Figure 7-2. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000 Ultra VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 106: Autoscope

    Specifications Figure 7-3 shows the VX-3000/CineWide with AutoScope dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope and 19.7 19.7 19.7 18.5 18.7 VX-3000d/CineWide 17.9 15.3 15.1 14.9 with AutoScope 14.3 14.2 13.5 Figure 7-3. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 107: Supported Timings

    Specifications Table 7-2 lists the signal types supported by each input on the VX-3000. 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 108 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 109 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 110 Specifications Notes: VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 111 Specifications Notes: VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 112 Specifications VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 114 S ER IAL N UM B E R 020-1009-00 Rev. A September 2009 Runco International • (800) 23RUNCO • Fax (503) 748-8161 • www.runco.com...

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