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Runco Signature Cinema SC-30d Installation & Operation Manual

Active 3d home theater projector and dc-300 dimension digital controller
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SC-30d and SC-35d
Active 3D Home Theater Projector and
DC-300 Dimension Digital Controller

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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 SC-30d and SC-35d Active 3D Home Theater Projector and DC-300 Dimension Digital Controller...

  • Page 3: Runcocare™ Standard Two Year Limited Warranty

    (if any). You may be required to provide proof of purchase in order to receive warranty services. 1. Runco may update this list of products excluded from this warranty from time to time at Runco’s sole discretion, but updates will not apply on a retroactive basis.
  • Page 4 Once an RMA has been created, RMA status is available at serviceorders@runco.com. • If an RMA is issued, the dealer or customer will need to return the defective product to the Runco repair depot location specified by the Runco technical support representative. The dealer or customer will need to properly package the defective product in a suitable shipping container consisting of the product only, and not include any accessories (e.g., cables,...
  • Page 5 Other Terms and Conditions 1. If the defective product is not properly packaged and is damaged in transit during its return to Runco, you may be invoiced for either the repair costs, if repairable, or the MSRP of a replacement product and shipping costs incurred by Runco.
  • Page 6 Runco. The trademarks reproduced 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 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video product! For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation. WARNING This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of CAUTION uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 8 The glasses that accompany this product are not safe to use as sunglasses, protective eyewear or any use outdoors or other than only in conjunction with the proper operation of the Runco product with which they are sold. It is common to dim the lights in a home theater. Using 3D glasses and the immersive imagery of stereoscopic imagery can increase the risk of tripping or falling the dark.

  • Page 9: 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 10 The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Projector ........................6 SC-30d/SC-35d Rear Panel ..................7 DC-300 Dimension Digital Controller ................9 Front Panel Layout....................9 Rear Panel Layout ....................11 SC-30d/SC-35d Remote Control Unit ................13 SC-30d/SC-35d Active 3D Emitter ................17 3. Installation .......................19 Remote Control ......................19 Notes on Batteries ....................19 Notes on Remote Control Operation ..............19 Quick Setup .......................20...
  • Page 12 Audio/Video Synchronization Issues..............27 Other Considerations ....................28 Installing the Primary Projection Lens .................28 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount ..............30 Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor (SC-30d/SC-35d/ CineWide with AutoScope) ...................30 Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate ...............33 Mounting the SC-30d/SC-35d ...................34 Floor Mounting (Upright) ..................34...
  • Page 13 Information ......................76 Calibration ......................77 Service .........................85 Using the 3D Glasses ....................98 Key Features......................98 Functional Overview....................98 Charging the Battery.....................99 Turning On the Glasses ..................100 Auto Power-Off....................100 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..............101 Lamp Replacement ....................101 Troubleshooting Tips ....................102 Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual xiii...
  • Page 14 IR Command List (Standard Mode) ..............123 IR Command List (Extended Mode) ..............126 Using HDMI CEC Messages ..................127 CEC Command List....................127 7. Specifications ......................129 SC-30d/SC-35d Projector Specifications ..............129 Dimension Digital Controller Specifications ...............132 Supported Timings ....................134 SC-30d/SC-35d Dimensions ..................138 Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 15 2-3. SC-30d/SC-35d Rear Panel ..................7 2-4. Dimension Digital Controller Front Panel ...............9 2-5. DC-300 Dimension Digital Controller Rear Panel............11 2-6. Dimension Digital Controller Remote Control Unit for SC-30d/SC-35d .......13 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance ..................22 3-2. Projector Placement ....................24 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY) ................24 3-4.
  • Page 16 3-29. Cylindrical Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View......55 3-30. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Ring .............56 4-1. SC-30d/SC-35d OSD Menu Structure ...............61 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness ............68 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast ............68 4-4.

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Target Audience out of the SC-30d/SC-35d. 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

    Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual. Using This Manual If you need..Turn to page: Information about obtaining service General information about the SC-30d/SC-35d Active 3D Projec- tion System Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions...

  • Page 19: Description, Features And Benefits

    3D performance. This 2U outboard controller provides a level of flexibility and control not commonly found in integrated processors, and provides the Runco installer with a full suite of calibration tools necessary to achieve a perfect picture in any viewing environment.

  • Page 20: Key Features And Benefits

    • Bundled with two years of Runco PremierCare™ service program providing on-site calibration and two years of ongoing support from Runco Parts List Your SC-30d/SC-35d is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23RUNCO.

  • Page 21: System Overview

    System Overview 2. System Overview A SC-30d/SC-35d Active 3D Projection System consists of the following components: • The projector (equipped with dual digital video inputs) with optional anamorphic lens and lens transport assembly. • The DC-300 Dimension Digital Controller™ unit that provides “left-eye” and “right-eye“...

  • Page 22: Projector

    System Overview A SC-30d/SC-35d Active 3D Projection System can display both traditional 2D and stereoscopic 3D video content. Projector An active 3D presentation requires a specialized video signal source configuration and content to be displayed correctly. Images from a stereo 3D video source consist of a series of images (called frames or fields) that alternate quickly between two slightly different view points, corresponding to a viewer’s left and right eyes.

  • Page 23: Sc-30D/Sc-35D Rear Panel

    Internal fans draw cool air into the projector through this vent. 7. CEILING MOUNTING HOLES Use these to attach the ceiling bracket (if needed) to the projector. 8. CABLE OPENING Pass cables through this opening. Figure 2-3 shows the SC-30d/SC-35d rear panel. SC-30d/SC-35d Rear Panel RS232 PRIMARY...
  • Page 24 Controller to this input (see Figure 2-5). 6. SECONDARY SOURCE LED Lights amber when the projector detects a valid secondary video signal from the Dimension Digital Controller. 7. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the SC-30d/SC-35d to power here. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 25: Dimension Digital Controller

    DisplayPort - HDMI 8 - HDMI 7 - HDMI 6 - HDMI 5 - HDMI 4 - HDMI 3 - HDMI 2 - HDMI 1 - SCART - HD 2 - HD 1 - Component - Composite 3 - Composite 2 - Composite 1 Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 26 Native - Virtual Cinema - Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - 4:3 - 16:9 10. ENTER BUTTON When an item is highlighted on the OSD, the ENTER button selects the item. 11. STANDBY LED Lights amber when the Dimension Digital Controller is in standby mode; otherwise it is off. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 27: Rear Panel Layout

    1. MAIN POWER SWITCH Disconnects or applies power to the Dimension Digital Controller. 2. 3D Sync Out A 3-pin, VESA standard mini-DIN connector for connecting the Runco Active 3D Emitter to the Dimension Digital Controller (see Figure 3-25). 3. TRIGGERS Connection for up to three (3), 12-volt trigger-controlled devices such as retractable screens or screen masks.
  • Page 28 “HDMI Audio Out” connector. 18. HDMI Out (To Secondary Display) Connect this to the SECONDARY video input on the projector. 19. HDMI Out (To Primary Display) Connect this to the PRIMARY video input on the projector. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 29: Sc-30D/Sc-35D Remote Control Unit

    System Overview Figure 2-6 shows the SC-30d/SC-35d remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. SC-30d/SC-35d Remote Control Unit The SC-30d/SC-35d remote control unit supports an “extended” Note key code mode that allows certain buttons to perform alternate functions.
  • Page 30 2.35:1 screen. In extended mode, press to select the Component input. NATIVE (Standard) / HD 1 Input (Extended) Displays the source signal in its native resolution, centered in the display area. In extended mode, press to select the HD 1 input. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 31 Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 2” memory preset. In extended mode, press to set the Aspect Ratio to Auto Cinema. 8. EXIT Press this button to exit the current menu and return to the previous one. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 32 HD 1 SRC 11 HD 2 SRC 12 Composite 1 SRC 13 Composite 2 SRC 14 For instructions on how to change these assignments, refer to SRC 1-7 Keys / SRC 8-14 Keys on page 88. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 33: Sc-30D/Sc-35D Active 3D Emitter

    Connect the 3D SYNC output from the Dimension Digital Controller (see Figure 2-5) to this input, using the supplied cable. For more information configuring the emitter to work with the 3D glasses, refer to Using the 3D Glasses on page 98. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 34 System Overview Notes: Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 35: Installation

    • The remote control may fail to operate if the infrared remote sensor is exposed to bright sunlight or fluorescent lighting. • Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens, point the remote control at the Dimension Digital Controller, and repeat the operation. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 36: Quick Setup

    Installation Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the SC-30d/SC-35d installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Quick Setup Table 3-1. Installation Overview For Details, Refer Step Procedure to page... Choose a location for the projector Install primary projection lens...

  • Page 37: Installation Considerations

    Dual HDMI Cables If you plan to do this with your SC-30d/SC-35d installation, you will need to run three cables from the projector to the Dimension Digital Controller: two (2) HDMI cables and a serial control cable (typically Category 5 or 4-wire telephone cable).

  • Page 38: Throw Distance

    Estimating Throw Distance Throw Distance (TD) = Screen Width (w) x Lens Throw Ratio Figure 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 39 Installation Table 3-3 lists the available lens options for the SC-30d/SC-35d and their associated throw ratios. Table 3-3. Lens Options and Throw Ratios Throw Range in Throw Range in Throw Ratio inches, with inches, with Throw Ratio with Primary Lens Option 108 x 60.75-inch...

  • Page 40: Vertical And Horizontal Position

    Lens Shift (1.0 x H) 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 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY) Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 41: Horizontal Lens Shift (Example Only)

    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. Horizontal Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY) Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 42: Folded Optics

    Installation Table 3-4 lists the lens shift limits for each available SC-30d/SC-35d lens, as percentages and absolute measurements with a 108 x 60.75 inch (1.78:1) screen. Table 3-4. SC-30d/SC-35d Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits Telesto A Telesto B Telesto C...

  • Page 43: Audio/Video Synchronization Issues

    Controller may distribute video signals with a perceptible level of audio latency. In order to Synchronization Issues easily solve this issue, Runco recommends using the Dimension Digital Controller with a high-quality audio receiver that has the ability to effectively synchronize audio and video signals.

  • Page 44: Other Considerations

    3. Grasp the bezel by the front, then slide it forward to remove it. 4. Carefully remove the lens from the shipping container. 5. Remove the rear cap from the lens. This protective cap is only used during shipping to protect the lens from damage. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 45 Installation 6. Hold the lens assembly with the motor facing right (toward the Runco logo). Carefully insert the back of the lens assembly into the hole in the lens flange. Make sure to route the wire harness Caution away from the moving lens stages and...

  • Page 46: Installing The Optional Cinewide Lens Mount

    Installation If you are installing a standard SC-30d/SC-35d (without an anamorphic lens), skip this step and proceed with Mounting the SC-30d/SC-35d (page 34). Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount If you are installing an SC-30d/SC-35d/CineWide, proceed with Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (page 33).

  • Page 47: Installing The Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands

    Using eight (8) each of the supplied, Pan-Head Phillips screws, attach the AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands to the projector as shown in Figure 3-7. Figure 3-7. Installing the Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS. Caution Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 48: Autoscope Lens Motor Installation

    Secure the motor to the projector with the four remaining Pan-Head Phillips screws. Figure 3-8. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation After you have installed the AutoScope lens motor, proceed with Mounting the SC-30d/SC-35d (page 34). Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 49: Installing The Fixed Cinewide Base Plate

    Installation To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a SC-30d/SC-35d/CineWide: Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate 1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 2. Place the CineWide base plate on the bottom of the projector.

  • Page 50: Mounting The Sc-30D/Sc-35D

    For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited (Inverted) space for projector and audience, you can invert the SC-30d/SC-35d and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.

  • Page 51: Mounting The Dimension Digital Controller

    To mount the Dimension Digital Controller in a standard, 19-inch equipment rack, install the mounting ears on either side of the chassis using the supplied screws; see Figure 3-11. Then, secure the mounting ears to the rack. Figure 3-11. Attaching the Rack Mounting Hardware Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 52: System Interconnections

    Installation Proceed as follows to connect the SC-30d/SC-35d system components to each other and to AC power. System Interconnections When connecting your equipment: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the correct signal cables for each source.

  • Page 53: Connecting The Dimension Digital Controller To The Projector

    Installation Runco recommends using the RS-232 communication link Note between the SC-30d/SC-35d projector and the Dimension Digital Controller. However, display control using HDMI CEC control messages is also possible. For more information on this capability, please contact Runco Technical Support.

  • Page 54: Connecting An Audio Processor Or Secondary Display Device To The

    HDMI 6 HDMI 6 HDMI 8 HDMI 8 HDMI Out HDMI Out Ethernet Ethernet Audio Only To Pri. Display To Pri Display Audio Processor/ Secondary Display Switcher Figure 3-14. Audio Processor Connection to Dimension Digital Controller Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 55: Additional Connections To The Dimension Digital Controller (Optional)

    2 Receive Data (to ctrl. system) to Automation/ 3 Transmit Data Control System (from ctrl. system) or PC 5 Ground (none of the other pins are used) Figure 3-15. RS-232 Control System Connection to Dimension Digital Controller Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 56: Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs

    Installation Connecting 12-volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment: If your SC-30d/SC-35d is equipped with an anamorphic lens, connect the +12V Trigger Input on the lens transport to a 12-volt trigger output on the Dimension Digital Controller; see Figure 3-16. Similarly connect other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (such as retractable screens or screen masks) to the other trigger outputs.

  • Page 57: External Ir Receiver Connection

    To Sec. Display HDMI Out HDMI Out HDMI Out HDMI Out DMI 6 DMI 6 HDMI 8 HDMI 8 Ethernet Ethernet Audio Only Audio Only To Pri. Display To Pri. Display Figure 3-17. External IR Receiver Connection Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 58: Ethernet Network Connection To Dimension Digital Controller

    To Pri. Display To Pri. Display to Ethernet 1 Transmit Data + Hub, Router 2 Transmit Data - or Gateway 3 Receive Data + 6 Receive Data - Figure 3-18. Ethernet Network Connection to Dimension Digital Controller Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 59: Connecting Source Components To The Dimension Digital Controller

    HDMI 3 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 1 Video 2 Video 2 Video 3 Video 3 DisplayPort HDMI 2 HDMI 2 HDMI 4 HDMI 4 Notebook Computer or Other DisplayPort Source Figure 3-19. DisplayPort Source Connection Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 60: Hdmi Source Connections

    HDMI 4 HDMI 6 HDMI 8 HDMI HDMI Ethernet Ethernet Audio Only Audio Only To Pri. D To Pri. D HDMI AV OUT HDMI source (BD, DVD, DTV Set-Top Box etc.) Figure 3-20. HDMI Source Connections Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 61: Component Video Source Connections

    HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 2 Video 3 Video 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 2 HDMI 4 HDMI 4 DisplayPor DisplayPor COMPONEN T VIDEO OUT DTV-Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) BD/DVD Figure 3-21. Component Video Source Connections Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 62: Rgbhv Source Connections

    HD1 and/or HD2 inputs as shown in Figure 3-22. TRIGGERS TRIGGERS 3D SYNC 3D SYNC Component / SCART Component / SCART Video 1 Video 1 Video 2 Video 2 Video 3 Video 3 DisplayPor DisplayPor RGB Camcorder Computer Figure 3-22. RGBHV Source Connections Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 63: Scart Rgbs Source Connections

    TRIGGERS TRIGGERS 3D SYNC 3D SYNC Component / SCART Video 2 Video 2 Video 1 Video 3 Video 3 DisplayPor DisplayPor SCART-to-RGBS adapter Green DVD/DTV STB Blue Sync Gaming Console Figure 3-23. SCART RGBS Source Connections Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 64: Composite Video Source Connections

    TRIGGERS 3D SYNC 3D SYNC Component / SCART HDMI 1 HDMI 1 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 DisplayPor DisplayPor HDMI 2 HDMI 2 Composite Camcorder Composite Composite Gaming Console Figure 3-24. Composite Video Source Connections Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 65: Connecting The Active 3D Emitter To The Dimension Digital Controller

    Projector/Dimension Digital Controller: Plug the female end of one power cord into Connecting to AC Power the AC receptacle on the rear of the SC-30d/SC-35d (AC 100V ~ 240V). Then, connect the other end to your AC power source. Similarly connect the Dimension Digital Controller to a nearby AC outlet.

  • Page 66: Turning On The Power

    Dimension Digital Controller front panel) to turn on the system. The vacuum fluorescent display on the Dimension Digital Controller front panel briefly displays “Initializing System,” followed by “Starting SC-30d/SC-35d.” 5. When the display is ready for use, the fluorescent display indicates the active source, input resolution/frame rate and aspect ratio/screen;...

  • Page 67: Primary Lens Adjustments: Focus, Zoom And Position

    To change the projected image position, use the lens adjustment tool provided with the Vertical and Horizontal SC-30d/SC-35d to shift the lens in the desired direction; see Figure 3-26. The vertical lens Lens Shift shift control is at the top of the projector; the horizontal lens shift control is on the side of the projector farthest from the Runco logo.

  • Page 68: Adjusting The Picture Orientation

    Installation 3.11 By default, the SC-30d/SC-35d is configured for a “floor/front” installation, in which the projector is installed upright and in front of the screen. If it is installed behind the screen Adjusting the Picture and/or mounted on a ceiling, you must change the picture orientation. To do this: Orientation 1.

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Image Geometry

    Use these controls as (and only if) needed to re-position the image corners, mid-points and center to eliminate “keystoning” (mis-aligned corners) or “pincushion” distortion (mid-points not aligned with corners). See Figure 3-27. Horizontal Keystoning Vertical Keystoning Pincushion Distortion Figure 3-27. Keystone and Pincushion Distortion Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 70: Image Alignment Controls

    Notes: 1. Smaller “x” values move a point to the left; larger values move it to the right. 2. Smaller “y” values move a point up; larger values move it down. Figure 3-28. Image Alignment Controls Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 71: Installing And Adjusting The Cinewide Anamorphic Lens

    Cylindrical Anamorphic Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in Lens Installation and these instructions. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Runco dealer Adjustment or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23-RUNCO.

  • Page 72: Attaching The Anamorphic Lens To The Lens Ring

    Adapter Ring to the Anamorphic Lens Holder. The Yoke should be as close to the primary lens as possible. 5. Attach the lens to the Lens Adapter Ring by threading it clockwise. Lens threads into ring Figure 3-30. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Ring Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 73 Installation Configure Lens Motor Trigger on Dimension Digital Controller: The anamorphic lens solution for the SC-30d/SC-35d maintains constant image height independent of the aspect ratio, while using the full display resolution of the projector. It accomplishes this by moving the anamorphic lens in front of the primary lens when widescreen material is being viewed.
  • Page 74 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. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 75 Anamorphic Lens Set Screw (3) to secure the lens in place. (When viewed from the front, the rear opening on the anamorphic lens should appear as a tall, narrow oval.) Focus: Finally, rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic lens to fine-tune the optical focus. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 76 Installation Notes: Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 77: Operation

    Digital Controller front panel to highlight it. Then, to confirm your selection, press ENTER on the remote control or Dimension Digital Controller front panel. The SC-30d/SC-35d OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1. Some menu options apply only to certain input signal types. For example, Phase and Tracking can only be adjusted for RGB, Component video or SCART signals.
  • Page 78 0 (off), 1, 2, 3 or 4 Enable On / Off / No Signal Auto Power Off Hours 1, 2, 3, 4, ... 23, 24 Standby Mode Low Power / Fast Startup System Reset Figure 4-1. SC-30d/SC-35d OSD Menu Structure (continued) Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 79: Main Menu

    ) to its left; in this example, Composite is the Input Source active source. Composite 1 Composite 2 Composite 3 Component HD 1 HD 2 SCART HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 HDMI 7 HDMI 8 DisplayPort Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 80: Aspect Ratio

    Standard 4:3 scales the input signal to fit in the center of the 16:9 screen. 4:3 is the aspect 4:3 Image on ratio used by computer 16:9 Screen (Display) monitors, standard television programming and most VHS video cassettes. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 81 ( Cinema aspect ratio / CineWide) 2.35:1 image so that the active image area fills the 16:9 chip surface, eliminating the black bars. The secondary, anamorphic lens then restores the proper geometry to the 2.35:1 image. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 82: Screen

    (Output Shift, Image Alignment and Screen Masking) that are saved for each aspect ratio. Such settings are also saved “per screen.” To recall the Output Shift and Image Alignment Screen settings associated with “Screen 1” or “Screen 2,” make that selection here. Screen 1 Screen 2 Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 83: Picture

    Color obtain optimal picture quality from Runco video display devices. Accordingly, Runco Tint recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation Sharpness technician.

  • Page 84: Typical Pluge Pattern For Adjusting Brightness

    Select Contrast and press ENTER. Adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size. Brightness and contrast controls are interactive. A change to one Note may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 85: Typical Color Bar Pattern For Adjusting Color Saturation And Tint

    7. Select Blue from the Diagnostics menu, then press ENTER to display only the blue color channel. 8. Press EXIT (or MENU) repeatedly to return to the Main Menu. 9. Select Picture from the Main Menu and press ENTER. 10.Select Color from the Picture menu and press ENTER. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 86 (on either side of the green bar) appear to be a single shade of blue. Like the brightness and contrast controls, the color and tint controls Note are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 87: Typical Test Pattern For Adjusting Sharpness

    The Noise Filter is useful for clearing up noisy images from 480i video sources. Use the left- or right-arrow buttons to select the desired amount of noise reduction, keeping in mind that higher settings (which reduce high frequencies) may also “soften” the image. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 88: Input Position

    100% plus 1% increments of the size determined by the aspect ratio function. A setting of 10, for example, zooms in on the image 5% on all sides or 10% total. Figure 4-6 illustrates the effect of each overscan mode setting. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 89: Overscan Modes

    Steady flickering or several soft vertical stripes or bands across the entire image indicates poor pixel tracking. Proper pixel tracking helps ensure that the image quality is consistent across the screen, that aspect ratio is maintained and that pixel phase (see above) can be optimized. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 90: Memory Presets

    To select a memory preset, press to highlight it and press ENTER. To save the settings for the current input and display mode to the Custom 1 or Custom 2 memory preset, select it, press to highlight Save and press ENTER. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 91: 3D Processing

    Reverse Eyes: By default, the Primary and Secondary video scalers in the Dimension Digital Controller are dedicated to “left eye” and “right eye” image processing respectively. To reverse this relationship, choose Reverse Eyes from the 3D Processing menu and set it to On. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 92: Sleep Timer

    Operation Sleep Timer Select Sleep Timer from the Main Menu to turn off the SC-30d/SC-35d after a specified interval. Press to select Off, 30 Minutes, 60 Minutes, 90 Minutes, 2 Hours or 4 Hours. Then, press ENTER. Sleep Timer 30 Minutes...

  • Page 93: Calibration

    Conversely, if the image is washed out and unnatural, with excessive detail in black areas, increase the setting. • Mode: With the SC-30d/SC-35d, two Gamma adjustment modes are available: Simple or Advanced. The two modes are mutually exclusive; when you select the Simple mode, the Advanced selection in the Gamma menu is grayed out.

  • Page 94: Cie 1931 Chromaticity Diagram

    Blue Figure 4-7. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram • Simple: Select Simple mode from the Color Temp menu (with the SC-30d/SC-35d, this is the only choice) to choose one of five color temperature presets: 3200K, 5500K, 6500K, 7500K and 9300K. The default setting, 6500K, is appropriate for most situations.
  • Page 95 • Select Native to use REC709 for cyan, magenta, and yellow and uncorrected values for red, green, and blue. • Select PCE to use the Personal Color Equalizer feature of the SC-30d/SC-35d. PCE lets you define a custom color gamut. Refer to the next section, PCE, for instructions on how to do this.
  • Page 96 Red x 0.640 Red y 0.330 Green x 0.300 Green y 0.600 Blue x 0.150 Blue y 0.060 White x 0.313 White y 0.329 Auto Color Enable Test Pattern Enable Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 97 (230W or 260W) from the Lamp menu to set the lamp power level. You can choose to run the lamp as bright as possible (this is the default setting) or you can choose a lower setting. Generally, lower lamp output prolongs the life of a lamp, but decreases brightness. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 98 Projector Settings menu to enable (On) or disable (Off) ConstantContrast in the optical engine. ConstantContrast uses a dynamic iris that modulates light to the DMD based on the actual content of the video material. Runco recommends that you disable ConstantContrast before adjusting Brightness, Contrast or other image settings.
  • Page 99 When you do, the message “Settings Copied” briefly appears on-screen. The Paste Settings Copy/Paste menu then re-appears, indicating the source of the copied settings. Copied From: Copied settings are not retained after a power cycle. Note Aspect Ratio 16:9 Screen Screen 1 Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 100 “right eye” output images — you may need to address a command to only the Primary or Secondary scaler. To do this, select Adjustment Mode from the Calibration menu and set it to Primary or Secondary. The Main Menu title changes to “Runco Video (Pri.)” or “Runco Video (Sec.)” when you do this.

  • Page 101: Service

    Use this pattern when making Standby Mode color saturation and tint adjustments. System Reset Color Bars 1 Use this pattern when making color saturation and tint adjustments. Color Bars 2 Use this pattern when adjusting the focus. Focus Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 102 Secondary, the right-eye image. To change this, use the Reverse Eyes control in the 3D Processing menu (refer to Reverse Eyes on page 75). Press MENU to exit test pattern mode. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 103 IR code to which the controller will respond. Then, change the code sent by the remote to match as described below. After changing the Remote Code, press EXIT to have the new code take effect. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 104 — OR — To enable extended key code mode, enter 88999. This mode allows certain buttons to perform alternate functions; refer to SC-30d/SC-35d Remote Control Unit on page 13. (To switch from extended mode back to standard mode, enter any valid code other than 88999.) Include leading zeros for codes with four or fewer digits;...
  • Page 105 In most cases, the default setting (Auto) will maintain the correct operating temperature. If the lamp frequently turns off due to overheating, or in certain high-altitude operating environments, you may need to change this setting to High. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 106 4. Press MENU when you have finished setting the address. • Subnet Mask: Select Subnet Mask from the IP Configuration menu to manually configure the IP subnet mask. The procedure is similar to that for setting the IP address. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 107 (and perform an upgrade if it finds a new version), select Check For New Firmware from the Auto Firmware Upgrade menu. If the Dimension Digital Controller finds a new firmware version, select Yes to perform the upgrade or No to return to the previous menu. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 108 “DC-300 Error” or “Display Error” occurs, select Error Notification from the E-Mail Notification menu and set it to On. • Error Notification to Runco: To have the Dimension Digital Controller send an e-mail message to Runco Customer Support when a “DC-300 Error” or “Display Error”...
  • Page 109 E-Mail Calibration Data from the E-Mail Notification menu. To confirm this action, select Yes and press ENTER. To cancel and return to the previous menu, select No. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 110 Triggers: Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12-volt trigger outputs. You can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are then activated by selecting that aspect ratio. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 111 If the sync level from the source is persistently too low, the display device won’t sync with the source at all. The range is from 0 (approximately 60 millivolts (mV)) to 15 (approximately 300 mV). Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 112 • Audio Format: Select Audio Format from the HDMI menu to choose an option for routing the audio signal from an HDMI source. With the SC-30d/SC-35d, the recommended setting is HDMI Out (Audio Only). (This is also the default setting.) •...
  • Page 113 To change this behavior, select Enable from the Auto Power Off sub-menu. Then, set it to On to have the SC-30d/SC-35d power off after the specified time period whether a source signal is present or not. Or, set it to Off to disable this feature altogether.

  • Page 114: Using The 3D Glasses

    Operation The 3D LCD Shutter Glasses function with the Runco Active3D Emitter and the projector to provide unsurpassed 3D stereoscopic viewing. This section describes the features, Using the 3D Glasses connection, setup and operation of the 3D LCD Shutter Glasses.

  • Page 115: Charging The Battery

    The Battery Status LED lights solid red while the battery is charging. When attached to a computer, the Runco Active 3D Glasses use Note the computer only to receive power; the glasses do not appear as a device visible to Windows or any other operating system.

  • Page 116: Turning On The Glasses

    (the emitter is only active when the projector is in 3D mode) before the five-minute period ends, the glasses stop blinking and remain on. If the glasses automatically turn off, press the Power button to turn them back on. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 117: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Device -> Configure -> Display Info., in sequence). For lamp or filter replacement, please contact your nearest Runco authorized service center or Runco dealer. Do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself! 1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.

  • Page 118: Troubleshooting Tips

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the SC-30d/SC-35d. 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.
  • Page 119 Dimension lens motor and Dimension Digital Controller. Digital Controller (see Figure 3-16). • Incorrect trigger • Correct the trigger assignment. assignment (refer to Configure Lens Motor Trigger on Dimension Digital Controller on page 57). Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 120 With 3D glasses, image per- • Incorrect Reverse Eyes • Change the spective is reversed — that is, setting. Reverse Eyes setting “left-eye“ frames appear in the (refer to Reverse Eyes on right lens and vice versa. page 75). Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 121: External Control

    6. External Control In addition to using the Dimension Digital Controller front-panel keypad or remote control unit, there are three methods of controlling the SC-30d/SC-35d and Dimension Digital Controller externally: • Using a serial (RS-232) or TCP/IP (Ethernet) link to send ASCII commands and receive responses to those commands.

  • Page 122: Command Format

    • 5 = Setting value not available • 6 = Setting value not supported • 7 = String too long • 8 = Command not supported in standby mode • 9 = Invalid parameter • 10 = Error processing command Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 123: Command And Response Examples

    4 = Yellow 5 = Cyan 6 = Magenta PCE Blue x -100 PCE Blue y -100 Adjustment Mode 0 = Both 1 = Left 2 = Right PCE Green x -100 PCE Green y -100 Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 124 Image Alignment Bottom Middle y -100 Brightness Offset Picture menu Brightness Calibration -> Input Image menu Image Alignment Bottom Right x -100 Image Alignment Bottom Right y -100 Blank Screen Blue Blank Screen Green Blank Screen Red Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 125 0 = Off; 1 = On Display Blue Gain -100 Display Blue Offset -100 Default Gateway Byte 1 Default Gateway Byte 2 Default Gateway Byte 3 Default Gateway Byte 4 DisplayPort EDID Extension 0 = Off; 1 = On Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 126 56 = DC-300 Fan 3 Failure 58 = DC-300 Overtemp 3 60 = DC-300 Input FPGA Failure 61 = DC-300 Output FPGA Failure (FCS+) (FCS-) Focus Send adjust incrementally Film Mode 0 = Off; 1 = On Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 127 Input Name 9 Input Name 10 Input Name 11 Input Name 12 Input Name 13 Input Name 14 Input Name 15 Input Name 16 Input Blue Gain Input Blue Offset Information Boot Version Information Copied Aspect Ratio Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 128 14 = HDMI 8 15 = DisplayPort Information Output Resolution Information Output FPGA Version IP Address Byte 1 IP Address Byte 2 IP Address Byte 3 IP Address Byte 4 Information Pixel Clock Input Position Height Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 129 Input Red Gain Input Red Offset Internal 3D Sync Delay Var. Var. Information Signal Format Information Serial Number Information Sync Type 0 = None 1 = Separate 2 = Composite 3 = Sync-on-green Information Vertical Frequency Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 130 38 = Screen 1 39 = Screen 2 44 = Cinema 45 = Virtual Cinema 46 = Native 48 = ISF Night 49 = ISF Day 50 = Custom 1 51 = Custom 2 52 = Exit Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 131 Image Alignment Left Middle x -100 Image Alignment Left Middle y -100 Lamp Life Notification Enable 0 = Off; 1 = On Lamp Life Notification Hours 10,000 Logo LED Brightness Lamp Power -1 = 230W; 0 = 260W Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 132 Values from 1-4 are not allowed; if increment or decrement is used, these values will be skipped. Output Shift Up Down -200 OSD Position Vertical Output Shift Width Overscan Mode 0 = Zoom 1 = Crop Overscan Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 133 Phase PCE Magenta X -100 PCE Magenta Y -100 Periodic Notification Enable 0 = Off; 1 = On Periodic Notification Months Power 0 = Off; 1 = On PCE Yellow X -100 PCE Yellow Y -100 Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 134 0 = Screen 1 1 = Screen 2 Sidebar Color Red Send Errors to Runco 0 = Off; 1 = On Sharpness Offset Sharpness Screen Masking Bottom Screen Masking Test Pattern 0 = Off; 1 = On Enable Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 135 3 = 90 Minutes 4 = 2 Hours 5 = 4 Hours Subnet Mask Byte 1 Subnet Mask Byte 2 Subnet Mask Byte 3 Subnet Mask Byte 4 System Reset Action will be performed on any setting value Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 136 Image Alignment Top Left y -100 3D Test Pattern Mode Enable 0 = Off; 1 = On Image Alignment Top Middle x -100 Image Alignment Top Middle y -100 Tint Offset Picture menu Tint Calibration -> Input Image menu Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 137 16 = Primary Alignment 17 = Secondary Alignment 18 = Dual Alignment 19 = 3D VFD Brightness 0 = 0% 1 = 25% 2 = 50% 3 = 75% 4 = 100% (ZOM+) (ZOM-) Zoom Send adjust incrementally Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 138: Using Discrete Ir Codes

    0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 ms 4.5 ms 13.5 ms 27 ms 27 ms Figure 6-1. NEC Protocol Message Format Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 139: Ir Command List (Standard Mode)

    8209 0x20111BE4 EXIT 8209 0x20111CE3 Up-Arrow ( Note: These codes assume that the default address of 8209 is used. If you change it to something other than 8209, you will need to modify these codes accordingly. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 140 VIDEO 1 8209 0x201147B8 Composite video input 1 Note: These codes assume that the default address of 8209 is used. If you change it to something other than 8209, you will need to modify these codes accordingly. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 141 Auto Cinema 8209 0x201158A7 Auto Cinema aspect ratio Note: These codes assume that the default address of 8209 is used. If you change it to something other than 8209, you will need to modify these codes accordingly. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 142: Ir Command List (Extended Mode)

    CUST 2 8209 0x201158A7 Auto Cinema aspect ratio Note: These codes assume that the default address of 8209 is used. If you change it to something other than 8209, you will need to modify these codes accordingly. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 143: Using Hdmi Cec Messages

    • Turn the source component on when you switch to its corresponding input on the Dimension Digital Controller. • Turn the source component off when the SC-30d/SC-35d system is turned off (unless the source component is in playback mode). • Change its OSD language when a similar change is made at the source.
  • Page 144 √ Give OSD Name 0x46 – √ Menu Request 0x8D – √ Give Device Power Status 0x8F – The Dimension Digital Controller does not transmit HDMI CEC Note control messages from the “HDMI Audio Out” connector. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 145: Specifications

    Specifications 7. Specifications Table 7-1 lists the SC-30d/SC-35d projector specifications. SC-30d/SC-35d Table 7-1. SC-30d/SC-35d Projector Specifications Projector Specifications Projector Type: 3-chip Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing™ (DLP), SuperOnyx™ DMD™, 3D capable Processing: Runco Dimension Digital Controller with ViVix IV™ technology...
  • Page 146 Contrast Ratio: 1,500:1 full-on, full-off 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 147 Specifications Table 7-1. SC-30d/SC-35d Projector Specifications (continued) Refresh Rate: 50 Hz or 60 Hz (2D content) 100 Hz or 120 Hz (3D content) 3D Technology: Frame sequential, active shutter Dimensions: See Figure 7-1 Weight (without lens): 61.5 lbs. (27.9 kg)

  • Page 148: Dimension Digital Controller Specifications

    (1) Component/SCART (3 x RCA) (2) Component/RGBHV (15-pin VGA) (3) Composite Outputs: (2) HDMI with 3D Support and Deep Color to SC-30d/SC-35d (1) HDMI with Deep Color to second display or audio processor Control Options: • Front panel vacuum fluorescent display and keypad •...
  • Page 149 FCC class B, CE, RoHS, China RoHS, WEEE, C-Tick, CCC, local conformances as required Limited Warranty: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of shipment from Runco. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 150: Supported Timings

    30.00 33.750 74.250 – – – – – Side) √ 50.00 56.250 148.500 – – – – – √ 59.94 67.433 148.350 – – – – – √ 60.00 67.500 148.500 – – – – – Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 151 √ √ 60.00 48.363 65.000 – – √ √ √ √ 70.00 56.476 75.000 – – 1024x768 1024x768 √ √ √ √ 75.00 60.023 78.750 – – √ √ √ √ 85.00 68.677 94.500 – – Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 152 162.000 – – √ √ √ √ 1680x1050 1680x1050 60.00 64.674 119.000 – – √ √ √ √ 1920x1080 1920x1080 47.95 56.821 150.007 – – √ √ √ √ 1920x1200 1920x1200 60.00 74.038 154.000 – – Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 153 – – 59.94/ √ PAL-M – 15.734/15.750 3.580 – – – – – 60.00 √ PAL-N – 50.00 15.625 3.580 – – – – – √ √ SECAM – 50.00 15.625 13.500 – – – – Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 154: Sc-30D/Sc-35D Dimensions

    Specifications Figure 7-1 shows the SC-30d/SC-35d dimensions, in inches. SC-30d/SC-35d Dimensions Figure 7-1. SC-30d/SC-35d Dimensions Runco SC-30d/SC-35d Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 156 020-1205-00 Rev. A September 2012 Runco International • (800) 23RUNCO • Fax (503) 748-8161 • www.runco.com...

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