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- Page 1 ’ WNER PERATING ANUAL VX-1000ci Projector & PFP™ Controller Widescreen Digital Light Processing™ Projector & Pixel For Pixel™ Controller with Vivix™ Technology...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ......................3 Warnings and Safety Precautions ..............4 Warning ......................5 Safety Tips ...................... 5 Limited Warranty ....................6 Features and Benefits ..................8 Projector Description ..................9 Top View ......................9 Input Panel ...................... 9 Projector Placement and Offset Information .......... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction ™ The new VX-1000ci is the flagship of Runco International's 3rd Generation of DLP front projectors. Some of the GEN 3 features include an Reflectance Volume Regulation (RVR), digital video input with HDCP, 9 point Color Balance, and the ultra-high contrast 16:9 HD-2 DMD (Digital Micro-Mirror Device) from Texas Instruments'. -
Page 6: Warnings And Safety Precautions
Warnings and Safety Precautions WARNING FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not express- ly 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: Warning
Should the power cord become damaged in any way, please contact your Runco Dealer for a replacement cord. · Do not remove the cover of the Projector or PFP Controller for any reason. If any problems arise with the unit, please contact a Runco Dealer or Runco International for service. -
Page 8: Limited Warranty
SONNEL. RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS: Runco limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There are no express warranties. Runco also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to the failure of this product to function properly. - Page 9 IMPORTANT: WARRANTY REGISTRATION: Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperative that Runco knows how to reach you promptly if we should discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified.
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Page 10: Features And Benefits
Features and Benefits The VX-1000ci system is a very unique system and has many important features, including: • Native 1280 x 720, Single HD-2, 16:9 DMD™ Chip creates images with appropriate black levels in darkened scenes • DVI input allows digital connections for a richer pixel for pixel and direct digital signal. •... -
Page 11: Projector Description
Input Panel DVI-I IN AC Power In PC INPUT ComLink (100-240 VAC) Connect the ComLink cable from the PFP Controller here RGB Input (from PFP Controller) Service Reset To be used by Authorized Reflectance Volume Runco Service Technicians Regulation (RVR) -
Page 12: Projector Placement And Offset Information
Projector Placement and Offset Information Ceiling Mount Configuration 10.250 6.546 3.500 1.645 Projector Base 3.500 Base plate to center of lens 8.830 angle Screen Top Half Screen Length Screen Center Full Screen Length SCREEN __________ (H) x __________ (W) B) THROW DISTANCE FOR 16 x 9 SCREENS: Minimum: = (screen width x 1.85) = __________ inches NOTE: These figures are the same for both ceiling... -
Page 13: Pfp Controller Description
PFP Controller Description Front Panel ratio < > ratio P I X E L F O R P I X E L IR RECEIVER Receives the infrared signal from the remote control. POWER BUTTON Turns the unit ON or OFF. The Main Power switch on the rear of the unit must be on first for this button to be active. POWER INDICATOR When the PFP Controller is ON, this LED will illuminate GREEN. -
Page 14: Rear Panel
Rear Panel CAUTION RUNCO INTERNATIONAL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK HAYWARD, CA DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR MADE IN USA COMLINK OUT CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. -
Page 15: Remote Control Description
Remote Control Description A. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Illuminates when a button is pressed, indicating that an IR signal is being transmitted. B. POWER BUTTON Toggles the power on and off. For a discrete on or off command, you can use the direct access buttons (see 'J'). -
Page 16: Quick Set-Up Guide
While there are many different ways to connect your source equipment to your Controller, the examples shown above are the most common and are recommended by Runco. • COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT: Composite video is the most common type of signal used, but is also the lowest in picture quality. -
Page 17: Overall Functional Description
Controller. The PFP 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 PFP Controller and the Projector via their ComLink ports on a CAT5 cable (or similar) with RJ-11 ends. -
Page 18: Menu Description And Navigation
Menu Description and Navigation Menu Tree INPUT SELECT Tint Tint Color Standard: Color Brightness Composite Brightness Contrast S-Video Contrast Sharpness Component Sharpness Luma Enhance* High Definition: Color Temperature Chroma Enhance* Component Color Balance Color Temperature* Color Balance* Brightness Projector Input: Contrast Color Temperature Aspect Ratio Select... - Page 19 Source Selection is done by highlighting the desired source with the up or down arrows and pressing ENTER. Sources may also be selected by pressing the left or right arrows on the front panel or remote, or by one of the direct access buttons on the remote (page 13). Picture adjustments such as color, tint, brightness, etc, are unique per source.
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Page 20: Picture Quality Adjustments
Picture Quality Adjustments Main Menu Input Select Standard: Composite sub-menu TINT S-Video COLOR BRIGHTNESS Component CONTRAST High Definition: SHARPNESS Component LUMA ENHANCE* CHROMA ENHANCE* COLOR TEMPERATURE* Projector Input: COLOR BALANCE* Computer * Active only when the installation Aspect Ratio Select mode is enabled (pg. - Page 21 TINT (also known as 'hue') is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. If TINT is decreased, the image will appear redder, and increasing it will cause the image to appear greener. To set TINT properly, look at the color bar pattern through a blue filter (or mute the red and green outputs).
- Page 22 SHARPNESS adjusts the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. This can be adjusted to the preference of the user. Keep in mind that when SHARPNESS is decreased, fine details in the image will become 'soft'; when it is increased, fine details will become sharper but will also make the picture appear 'noisy' if adjusted too high.
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Page 23: Installation Menu
Installation Menu Installation Menu The Installation menu is where you can adjust the Picture Orientation, Keystone, Lamp Output, and even check the age of the lamp in the Projector. When the Controller is turned on for the first time, the INSTALLATION item will not appear in the main menu. -
Page 24: Ir Code Set
IR Code Set IR Code Set allows the installer to choose from one of four different sets of IR codes. If the default code has commands that are conflicting other equipment, try using one of the other code sets. When IR CODE SET is selected in the menu, you will get four code set options- 013, 215, 510 and 918. -
Page 25: Quick Menu
Quick Menu The 'Quick Menu' allows you to make adjustments to the displayed image without having to go through the standard menu. The Quick Menu allows the adjustment of Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Image Shift, Color Temperature and 9 point Color Balance with any of the three standard inputs (Composite, S-Video, Component) or Component HD. - Page 26 Quick Menu: TINT Press arrows or enter... To adjust TINT, press the up or down arrows. Once the adjustment has been completed or no adjust- ment was needed, press ENTER to display the next mode of the Quick Menu, which is SHARPNESS (except the RGB, Computer and DVI inputs).
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Page 27: Basic Troubleshooting Tips
The following is a basic troubleshooting guide that can assist you in resolving typical problems may result in normal operation. If you have encountered problems that are not listed in this guide, please contact your Runco dealer for assistance. PROBLEM... - Page 28 The image appears too · Brightness is set too high. · Turn down the BRIGHTNESS 'washed out', or the darkest · The DVD player may be set level on the Controller. If possi- areas of the image appear too for too high of a brightness ble, use a PLUGE pattern to set bright.
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Page 29: Rs-232 Communications
RS-232 Communications General Information Baud rate: 9600 (fixed) Bits: 8 No Parity All protocol in ASCII format RS-232 input connector pin numbers: TxD= Pin# 2, RxD= Pin# 3, GnD= Pin# 5 Command format (single command): command value (i.e. brightness 30). NOTE: A space (not an underscore) or comma may be used between the command and its value. -
Page 30: Rs-232 Commands
RS-232 Commands COMMAND PARAMETER Value stored? DESCRIPTION (min/max) Turns PFP Controller on Turns PFP Controller off COMPOSITE Selects the Composite video input SVIDEO Selects the S-Video input COMPONENT Selects the Component input HDRGB Selects the RGB HD input HDCOMPONENT Selects the Component HD input Selects the DVI input on the Projector ANAMORPHIC... - Page 31 COMMAND PARAMETER Value stored? DESCRIPTION (min/max) !STORE Stores the current set of values (all values) into non-volatile memory !RESTORE Restores the stored values !FACTORY Restores all values to factory default levels !STATUS Asks the Controller to provide the hardware information, current values and system status to the automation system !RESTART...
- Page 32 VX-1000ci Projector Dimensions Top View 20.870 20.165 Temp Lamp Power Front View R10.680 7.185 6.435 7.450 Bottom View R10.680 Ø 1.140 17.930 2.235...
- Page 33 P I X E L F O R P I X E L Rear Panel 17" CAUTION RUNCO INTERNATIONAL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK HAYWARD, CA DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR MADE IN USA COMLINK OUT...
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Page 34: Dimensions
Specifications VX-1000ci Projector: Projector Type: Digital Light Processing™ (DLP)™, Single HD2 DMD Chip Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (Designed for 16:9 screens only) Aspect Ratio: Determined by supplied processor Video Standards: NTSC, PAL DTV Compatibility: 480p, 720p, 1080i Scan Frequency: Horizontal: 15-81 KHz, Vertical: 43-100 Hz Picture Size: Recommended Width: 72-96 in. - Page 35 Regulatory Approvals: Complies with FCC Class B, CE, C-Tick Limited Warranty: Service Labor and Parts: Runco warrants the product for two years from the date of delivery to the end user. Supplied Accessories • Remote Control with 2 AAA batteries •...
- Page 37 RUMA-008300 rev 4-03 • • • • • Runco International 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 ph (510) 324-7777 fax (510) 324-9300 www.runco.com...