Runco DHD Series Owner's Operating Manual

Vivix processor for fixed pixel video displays for the video xtreme vx-40d / vx-50d / vx-60d / vx-80d digital cinema projector

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Vivix™ Processor
For Fixed Pixel Video Displays
For the Video Xtreme™
VX-40d / VX-50d / VX-60d / VX-80d
Digital Cinema Projector

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  • Page 1 ’ W N E R P E R A T I N G A N U A L Vivix™ Processor For Fixed Pixel Video Displays For the Video Xtreme™ VX-40d / VX-50d / VX-60d / VX-80d Digital Cinema Projector...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warranty ......................... 3 Warnings and Safety Precautions ................ 6 Warnings ......................6 Product Disposal ....................6 Information ......................6 Declaration of Conformity ..................7 Safety Tips ......................7 Features and Benefits ................... 8 DHD Controller Description .................. 9 Front Panel ......................
  • Page 3: Warranty

    (excluding the lamp). PARTS: Runco will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT: WARRANTY REGISTRATION: Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperative that Runco knows how to reach you promptly if we should discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified.
  • Page 5 Warranty ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To locate the name and address of the nearest Runco Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited Warranty, please call or write: RUNCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. Attn: Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587...
  • Page 6: Warnings And Safety Precautions

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

    Runco Dealer for a replacement cord. • Do not remove the cover of the Projector or DHD Controller for any reason. If any problems arise with the unit, please contact a Runco Dealer or Runco International for service. Removing the covers will void the warranty.
  • Page 8: Features And Benefits

    Features and Benefits The DHD system is a very unique system and has many important features, including: • Native 1280 x 720 (VX-40d, VX-50d) or 1400 x 788 (VX-60d, VX-80d), the latest 16:9 DMD™ Chips create images with appropriate black levels in darkened scenes.
  • Page 9: Dhd Controller Description

    DHD Controller Description Front Panel 1. RUNCO ICON When the Red light is displayed the unit is in Standby, when Blue light is displayed the unit is On. 2. POWER BUTTON Press once to toggle on from Standby mode to On mode, a second time to place into Standby mode.
  • Page 10 DHD Controller Description 8. DOWN BUTTON Used to select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor down in the On-Screen Display. When no menu is present on-screen, this button will toggle you through the different aspect ratios. VirtualWide → Letterbox → Standard (4:3) → Anamorphic 9.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Serial No DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR TRIGGERS CAUTION: Runco International TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER- Union City, CA SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.
  • Page 12 DHD Controller Description 9. S-VIDEO 1 INPUT This is the input for S-video #1 from sources such as Satellite receivers, S-VHS VCR’s and DVD players. 10. S-VIDEO 2 INPUT This is the input for S-video #2 from sources such as Satellite receivers, S-VHS VCR’s and DVD players.
  • Page 13: Remote Control Description

    DHD Controller Description 1. ON/OFF Remote Control Switches Power ON/OFF. (This does not operate when POWER/STANDBY Description indicator on the main unit is off.) 2. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Illuminates when a button is pressed, indicating that an IR signal is being transmitted.
  • Page 14 DHD Controller Description 5. LIGHT BUTTON Press this to illuminate the buttons. 6. MENU BUTTON Pressing this button will access the menu. Press this button during the display of any sub-menu to return to the previous menu. 7. VIDEO BUTTON Selects the VIDEO (composite video) input.
  • Page 15: Input Connections

    DIGITAL INPUTS: • DVI 1 / DVI 2 These are High Definition Digital inputs. Runco recommends using these digital inputs whenever possible. Using the DVI 1 and DVI 2 inputs ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from the source, through the DHD and finally into the projector.
  • Page 16 Runco video display devices. Accordingly, Runco recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician.
  • Page 17: Overall Functional Description

    DHD Controller. The DHD Controller tells the Projector to turn on or off, controls its brightness, contrast, color temperature and more. All of this is accomplished by Runco's unique ComLink, which is the transfer of information between the DHD Controller and the Projector via their ComLink ports using a CAT5 cable (or similar).
  • Page 18: Menu Description And Navigation

    When the MENU button is pressed on either the remote control or the front panel, the Main Menu main menu will appear on-screen. An example of the main menu is shown above. Main Menu Runco Video Using the ▲ and ▼ arrow buttons, select the desired item and press enter. Input Source...
  • Page 19: Aspect Ratio

    Menu Description and Navigation Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio provides selection of one of four aspect ratios: Aspect Ratio Anamorphic, Standard 4:3, Letterbox or VirtualWide. To select an aspect ratio via the main menu, press either Anamorphic the up and down buttons on the remote or front panel, highlight ASPECT RATIO and press ENTER.
  • Page 20: Color

    Contrast adjusts the white level of the image. For Fixed-pixel displays, adjust contrast until there is a distinct definition between the two brightest bars. NOTE: For best results, Runco recommends that CONTRAST be set to '0' or very close to it. (see below) For setting BRIGHTNESS use the pluge pattern below.
  • Page 21: Sharpness

    Menu Description and Navigation Sharpness Sharpness adjusts the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. This can be adjusted Sharpness to the preference of the user. Keep in mind that when SHARPNESS is decreased, fine details in the image will become 'soft'; when it is increased, fine details will become sharper but will also make the picture appear 'noisy' if adjusted too high.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    The following is a basic troubleshooting guide that can assist you in resolving typical problems may result in normal operation. If you have encountered problems that are not listed in this guide, please contact your Runco dealer for assistance. PROBLEM...
  • Page 23 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The image appears too · Brightness is set too · Turn down the 'washed out', or the high. BRIGHTNESS level on darkest areas of the image · The DVD player may the Controller. If possible, appear too bright.
  • Page 24: Rs-232 Communications

    RS-232 Communications Baud rate: 19200 (fixed) General Information Bits: 8 No Parity 1 STOP bit All protocol in ASCII format RS-232 input connector pin numbers: TxD= Pin# 2, RxD= Pin# 3, GnD= Pin# 5 Command format (single command): command value (i.e. brightness 100). NOTE: A space (not an underscore) or comma may be used between the command and its value.
  • Page 25: Rs-232 Commands

    RS-232 Communications COMMAND PARAMETER Value DESCRIPTION RS-232 Commands (min/max) stored? POWER Turns DHD Controller on and off Turns DHD Controller on Turns DHD Controller off COMPOSITE Selects the Composite video input SVIDEO1 Selects the S-Video 1 input SVIDEO2 Selects the S-Video 2 input COMPONENT Selects the Component input Selects the RGB HD 1 inputs...
  • Page 26 RS-232 Communications COMMAND PARAMETER Value DESCRIPTION (min/max) stored? TINT -100/100 Sets a value for tint SHARPNESS -6/6 Sets a value for sharpness NIGHT Selects the ISF Night setting Selects the ISF Day setting CUSTOM1 Sets the value per client CUSTOM2 Sets the value per client TRIGGER Sets the trigger...
  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications Aspect Ratios: Anamorphic, Letterbox, VirtualWide™, Cinema, 2:35 Cinema (on 16:9, 4:3 or 2:35:1 screens) Input Standards: NTSC/PAL Output Resolution: 720p (VX-40d, VX-50d) 788p (VX-60d, VX-80d) 1050p (VX-60d, VX-80d with Anamorphic lens configuration) Outputs: (1) HD-R (Pr), G (Y), B (Pb), H, V, (1) DVI w/HDCP Inputs: (1) Composite, (2) S-Video, (1) Component (480i or 576i), (2) RGBHV/Component HD, (2) DVI Digital w/HDCP...
  • Page 28 SERIA L N UM BE R RUMA-011130 rev 07-15-05 Runco International • 2900 Faber Street • Union City, CA 94587 • Ph (510) 324-7777 / (800) 23RUNCO / Fax (510) 324-9300 www.runco.com...

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