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Owner`s Operating Manual VX-5c Digital Light

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3. See Channel The diameter of the smallest dot that can be generated by a CRT projector This projec tor has a fixed spot pixel size This term refers to the part of the video signal that is used to stabilize the picture Sync can occur in three forms 1 Composite sync the horizontal and vertical components are together on one cable 2 Sync on green the sync is part of the green video 3 Separate sync or H SYNC and V SYNC the horizontal and vertical components of the sync are on two separate cables The duration of each sync pulse generated by a computer The sync width is part of the blanking time A type of RGB video with digital characteristics A wire connecting a single video source to a display device such as a projector must be terminated by a resistance usually 75Q for video A 5 GLOSSARY Throw Distance Tint Variable Scan gt gt The distance between the front feet of the projector and the screen Also called Projector to Screen Distance Always use the correct throw distance formula to calcu late the proper throw distance 45 required for your lens Balance of red to green necessary for realistic representation of NTSC signals The ability of a projector to synchronize to inputs with frequencies within a specified range Vertical Frequency The frequency at which images are generated Vertical frequencies vary amongst Vertical Offset gt gt Video gt gt
4. Fig 2 8 Maximum Horizontal Offset ALL LENSES Mounting For typical front or rear floor mounts mount the projector on a secure table or cart Take care with a mobile cart avoid sudden stops excessive force and uneven surfaces that may cause the projector and cart combination to over turn ye AWA The table or cart should be reasonably level Fine adjustments to the projec tor level can be made by adjusting the height of the projector legs refer to 2 7 Leveling for details Special Mounting Note that projector can be rotated and mounted at any vertical angle i e you can tilt the face of the projector up or down as much as desired for your installation The side to side tilt however must not exceed 15 see Figure 2 9 This limit ensures that the arc lamp in the projector oper ates properly and safely Always make sure that exhaust air from the projector does not vent towards the lens otherwise you may detect heat waves in your projected image 15 max Figure 2 9 Horizontal and Vertical Tilt Ranges You must use the proper ceiling mount fixture or stacking kit for your projector For more infor mation contact your Runco dealer 2 10 INSTALLATION AND SETUP Folded Optics gt gt In rear screen applications where space behind the pro jector is limited a mirror may be used to fold the opti cal path The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set if consideri
5. 4 units wide All of our regular televisions are this aspect ratio You have probably noticed that occasionally you ll watch a movie that does not fill the screen vertically This is because the movie was filmed in WIDESCREEN letterbox and the result is black bars above and below the image Obviously watching a movie like this does not lend itself to a truly cinematic experience This is why Runco invented the first ever multiple aspect ratio projection system back in 1991 so true movie lovers can watch actual widescreen letterbox movies on a WIDESCREEN A WIDESCREEN can be a number of aspect ratios many movies are either 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 and HDTV is always 1 78 1 16 9 The way we create a widescreen or LETTERBOX aspect ratio is to take a full 4 3 image then blank or cut off the top and bottom so the displayed image is in a widescreen format For movies recorded in letterbox there would be no information above and below the screen anyways so were not losing any of the picture However if you were to watch standard television broadcast this way you would lose some information see next drawing Active image area Blanked cut off Actual screen area areas As you can see our screen in this example is a 1 85 1 ratio The dashed lines show the area that we blanked If you recall watching a letterbox movie on a 4 3 screen gave us black bars therefore with letterbox movies
6. Port 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 COMPOSITE VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT 1 RED GREEN BLUE HOR COMP VERT SWITCHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT EN R D STATUS d A 0 d POVVER 7 Looe mL sme From S Video Source or To next projector revious projector or display device p proj play or vice versa Figure 2 16 Connections for S Video Loop Through 2 17 INSTALLATION AND SETUP Extra Video COMPOSITE S VIDEO If you want to use an extra video source in addition to the video source s connected at INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 connect either a Composite or S Video source to INPUT 1 as shown in Figure 2 17 Do not connect both types here simultaneously NOTE For additional video inputs install an optional Composite S Video Input Module at INPUT 2 Left amp Right Left amp Right Audio Inputs Audio Outputs pre amplified To Amplifier pnono 757 IN1 IN2 IN3 IN4 6 6 8 le From Composite O INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 O Video COMPOSITE VIDEO SVIDEO Source o m 105 we m O 1 LOOP ml LOOP INPUT 1 CONNECT EITHER o COMPOSITE Bue H
7. A A LL Loop 1 1 104600 INPUT 1 REMOTE LC WBA WBA A c s sms 0006 amp Bee 6 ee ii 9 pin D siyle connection Figure 2 19 RS 232 Serial Connection to a Computer RS 422 Ports Some systems can provide RS 422 serial communications often through a plug in adapter or external converter rather than the more common RS 232 RS 422 communication has differen tial transmits and receives and is generally better suited for long distances than is RS 232 com munication RS 422 is not compatible with RS 232 connecting one to the other could damage the equipment at either end If you wish to control the projector with a computer and or other controlling device having RS 422 capability connect RS 422 serial communication cables between the computer or other device and either or both of the projector serial ports labeled RS 422 these 6 pin XLR con nector ports are located near the upper right corner of the projector s rear control panel see Figure 2 20 Use an RS 422 port only if your equipment has RS 422 capability always first consult the documentation supplied with your equipment 2 21 INSTALLATION AND SETUP From computer Two Way Controller or previous projector IMPORTANT Use the RS 422 port ONLY if your system supports RS 422 serial communications Connecting to the RS 422 port with incompatible equipment may DAMAGE the equipment
8. WARNING For protection from ultraviolet radiation keep all projector shielding intact during operation Labels and Markings gt gt Observe and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle alerts the user to important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the projector The lightning flash and arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle alerts the user to non insulated dangerous voltage within the projector s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Projector Location Operate the projector in an environment that meets the operating range specifications in Section 5 Specifications Do not operate the projector close to water such as near a swimming pool Do not place the projector on an unstable cart stand or table If the projector is to be ceiling mounted only use a Runco approved ceiling mount fixture A projector and cart combination should be used with care Sudden stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the projector and cart combination to over turn 4 1 MAINTENANCE Lamp and Filter Replacement gt gt LAMP Do not operate the Xenon lamp for more than 1000 hours risk of the lamp shattering increases as a result of changes in the quartz glass Also operation beyond 1000 hours signifi cantly reduces brightness output
9. INPUT VIDEO BLACK This option determines where black levels are determined in rela tion to the clamping location on a video signal so that blacks are neither crushed i e with dark gray appearing black nor elevated i e with black appearing dark gray If black is crushed in the current image set to 0 IRE so that blacks are at the clamping level If black is elevated set to 7 5 IRE so that blacks are set above the clamping level VCR This option determines to what degree the projector tolerates signal disturbances The correct setting is automatically determined and set according to the type of incoming source signal for instance there should be a checkmark for all VCR sources The VCR option may require a change from its auto setting in very rare circumstances only such as if you are having difficulty switching between two unusual and almost identical VGA computer sources Otherwise it is not necessary to change this option MOTION FILTER This option is most useful for smoothing out de interlacing artifacts that sometimes occur with moving interlaced images such as HDTV By default the correct set ting is automatically determined according to the type of incoming source signal If desired override the default setting as follows Turn to OFF delete the checkmark if you have a static image 2 Turn to ON enter a checkmark if your mov ing image exhibits motion artifacts The image will be Lamp smoother whil
10. PROGRAM BUTTON If the remote control loses its nemory as a result of weak or dead bat teries it must be re programmed for the VHD Ultra Controller s code set To reprogram the remote press the PROGRAM button followed by 0 1 3 Note Pressing Enter after typing in the code is not necessary 6 8 DIRECT ACCESS BUTTONS These buttons will allow you to directly access an aspect ratio source or turn the unit on or off without having to go through any menus These buttons are Selects COMPOSITE video Selects S video Selects COMPONENT video Not used Selects PASS THROUGH Enables or Disables the Installation Menu see page 6 13 7 Selects the ANAMORPHIC aspect ratio 8 Selects the STANDARD 4 3 aspect ratio 9 Selects the LETTERBOX aspect ratio 0 Turns the processor ON OFF Also known as the button left of this turns the processor OFF O O1 B QUICK SET UP GUIDE Connection Examples RUNCO INTERNATIONAL HAYWARD CA 12V FUSE o H AC 120V 60Hz 15W in RGB VIDEO OUTPUT mi VIDEO INPUTS RS 232 IN PASS THROUGH Y v H B G R Pi Pb SVIDEO COMPOSITE MASK SCREEN 1 Lil o 0 EI 12V TRIGGER Reserved for future use DVD Player V
11. Video Decoder Video Standard gt gt Viewing Angle gt gt White Balance gt gt White Field gt gt YCbCr gt gt YPbPr gt YUV Zoom gt gt sources Also called vertical scan rate The difference between the center of the projected image and the center of the projector lens For this projector this value is expressed as the maximum percentage of the image that can be projected above or below the lens center without degrading the image quali ty Vertical offset ranges depend on the type of lens in use and whether or not the image is offset horizontally at the same time The signal that is used by display devices such as projectors to generate an image This term also refers to the output of video tape disk players and computers An optional device that converts NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 4 PAL PAL N PAL M or SECAM to RGB video A specific type of video signal such as NTSC PAL SECAM This projector can auto matically recognize and interpret the incoming standard and display accordingly Screens do not reflect equally in all directions Most light is reflected in a conical vol ume centered around the line of best viewing Maximum brightness is perceived if you are within the viewing cone defined by the horizontal and vertical viewing angles The color temperature of white used by the projector The area of an image that is white only For example a full white field is an image that is white eve
12. WARNING Never attempt to remove the lamp housing directly after use The lamp is under great pressure when hot and may explode causing personal injury and or property damage Allow to cool completely The arc lamp operates at a very high temperature and pressure Failure to allow the lamp to sufficiently cool prior to handling could result in an explosion causing personal injury and or property damage After turning the projector off it is important that you wait at least five minutes before unplugging it This provides enough time for the internal lamp cooling fans to cool the lamp and to automatically shut off Cool completely before handling WARNING Use only lamps supplied by Runco FILTER Replace the side filter every 1000 hours or sooner If this filter is not replaced air flow may become restricted and cause the projector to overheat See 4 4 Replacing the Lamp and Filter for the complete replacement procedure WARNING Use only filters supplied by Runco Power Cord and Attachments gt gt Only use attachments or accessories recommended by Runco such as the 13 amp high current rated power cord supplied Use of other attachments or accessories with this projector may result in the risk of fire shock or personal injury A WARNING Use only the AC power cord supplied Do not attempt operation if the AC supply and cord are not within the specified voltage and power range Do not allow anything to
13. To next proj Use either IN N2 IN A TA o Port1 RS 422 Pon INPUT 2 INPUT3 INPUT 4 COMPOSITE VIDEO SVIDEO Y INPUT 1 SWITCHER RS 2321N REMOTE 7 PEP C A Giese S our vb Q sms rowen Figure 2 20 RS 422 Serial Connection to a Computer WARNING Do not use an RS 422 port unless you are using a computer with RS 422 capability The voltage levels of this signal can damage incompatible equipment If using multiple projectors gt gt Serial Communications RS 232 NETWORK To control multiple projectors with a computer controller having an RS 232 interface chain the projectors together by connecting the RS 232 OUT connector of the first projector already connected to the computer controller to the RS 232 IN connector of the next projector in the chain IN IN2 IN3 IN4 OUT NE ror TOI O I O o RS 422 v f O INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 O O COMPOSITE VIDEO S VIDEO N fy d A WBS O 266 L toop I L oop A I Moi 804600 INPUT 1 REMOTE ED GREEN BLUE HOR COMP VERT SWITCHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT ILES wesc G L
14. 8 SECAM sample Channel Setup Channel Edit 01 BA 0 1 33 72k 59 94 02 A 0 1 abcde Name Number Switcher Slot In Menu Auto Source Locked Previous Channel Next Channel Sync Type 8 V Sync Interlace Read only N UP D Communications 1 Baud Rate 2 Front IR 3 Back IR 4 Wired Keypad 5 Broadcast Keys 6 Projector 1 Front 2 Rear Advanced Sets to Default Contrast amp Brightness Auto Input Level off Blanking Detail Filter Luma Delay Resizing Presets 1 No Resizing 2 Full Screen 3 Anamorphic 4 Custom Blanking 1 Top Blank 2 Bottom Blank 3 Left Blank 4 Right Blank 1 1200 2 2400 3 9600 4 19200 5 38400 Status read only Model Serial Lamp Hours amp Counter Projector Hours Chan Name Chan Number Switcher Slot IPM Interconnect Panel Driver LCD HW SW Decoder ACM etc Continued MENU TREE Advanced y dn Diagnostics 3 Gray 16 1 Test Pattern i A Adla Gray 299 2 Freeze image Color Temperature 6 Gray 3 Color Enable Advanced Image Settings 7 Black Lamp 8 Convergence 1 Red Service 9 Resolve 2 Green Color Bars 3 Blue 4 Yellow 5 Cyan 6 Magenta 7 White eal Red Odd Pixel Offset Password Green Odd Pixel Offset Blue Odd
15. Auto adjustment 3 Make sure you are using an analog source not connected to INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 as Input Levels are not applicable for digital sources or sources going through the decoder A grayscale is recommended 4 If the blacks and or whites appear OK input levels do not need adjustment If the image has poor blacks and or white continue with Step 5 5 Temporarily enable Auto in the Input Levels submenu Wait for all 6 values to sta bilize 6 Delete the Auto checkmark and leave the Input Levels menu To adjust black levels and drives manually judge by eye and change one or more of the six lev els as necessary to obtain proper blacks and whites You may want to see only a certain color while adjusting use the Color Enable option described below CLAMP TIP This option full name sync tip clamping can brighten the image produced from certain high resolution high frequency graphic sources Enter a checkmark if the image appears unusually dim if there are horizontal streaks across the image or if there is significant color drift Delete the checkmark if the image is either sufficiently bright or overly bright NOTE The sync tip clamping option is not used for video sources or any RGB source with sync information on the video e g sync on green COLOR ENABLE Select which color or colors you want to see useful while working with color temperature white levels or input levels NOTES 1 Input l
16. distance formula to calculate the distance accurately Power up and test Adjust offsets as neces sary 4 5 Troubleshooting If the projector appears not to be operating properly note the symptoms present and use the fol lowing guide to assist you If you cannot resolve the problems yourself contact your Runco dealer for assistance NOTE Always check the LCD status window at the rear of the projector for initial information about a problem Symptom gt gt The projector will not turn on when is pressed CAUSE REMEDY 1 Make sure to hold for approximately one second Or press quickly and release and fol low with 2 Do both LEDs come on at the rear of the proyector Check that the povver cord is properly connected at the vvall outlet 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz nominal and that you are using the origi nal high current 13A cable provided 3 Does the green Status LED flash with each key press If not the projector is not receiving the keypad s IR signals Ensure the keypad is directed at either the front or rear of the projector or at the screen Also make sure that these paths are not blocked Try the built in keypad 4 The batteries in the IR remote keypad may be weak Refer to 4 3 Replacing Keypad Batteries for instructions 5 The IR keypad may have been disabled by a change in protocol See 2 10 Keypad Protocols and Conversion and 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and 6 Use the key on the built in keypad to turn the p
17. floor mount or invert ed mount Front Screen Floor Mount Installation ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Chapter 1 Easy to set up Chapter 4 Shares floor space with audience Chapter 2 Can be moved or changed quickly Chapter 3 Easy to access Front Screen Inverted Mount ceiling Installation ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Chapter 5 Does not take up audience space Chapter 8 Installation is more permanent Chapter 6 Projector is unobtrusive Chapter 9 It is more difficult to access the Chapter 7 Projector cannot be accidentally projector moved Rear Screen Floor Mount Installation ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Chapter 10 Projector is completely hidden Chapter 13 Requires separate room Chapter 11 Projector is easily accessed Chapter 12 Usually good ambient light rejection Rear Screen Inverted Mount ceiling Installation ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Chapter 14 Projector is completely hidden Chapter 16 Requires separate room Chapter 15 Usually good ambient light Chapter 17 Installation cost is usually rejection higher Rear Screen Floor Mount with Mirror ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Chapter 18 Projector is completely hidden Chapter 21 Requires separate room Chapter 19 Usually good ambient light Chapter 22 Installation cost is usually rejection higher Chapter 20 Requires less space behind screen than other rear screen installations Screen Type gt gt Front Screen Installations While there are two ba
18. gt 3 6500 selected 6 Color Enable White 4 9300K Copy From 9300K 5 User1 a 6 User2 Replace the current User temperature if shown 7 User3 at the top of the menu with this color temperature 8 User4 9 Interpolated Figure 3 20 Advanced Color Temperature Menu However if you require extra color temperatures you can also add up to five custom color tem peratures four User and one Interpolated by defining them within the Advanced Color Temperature menu each defaults to 6500K until then Any User or Interpolated tempera ture created here is immediately applied or it can be selected at any time from the Image Settings menu as usual regardless of your source or channel The Advanced Color Temperature menu options are described below NOTE For best results use an internal grayscale test pattern when working with color temper ature COLOR TEMP See Figure 3 20 Upon opening the Advanced Color Temperature menu the current temperature appears as the top option You can change to a different color temperature here as desired just as in the Zmage Settings menu Note that if you select a User color tem perature the White Level options further down in the Advanced Color Temperature menu are no longer disabled you can adjust them as desired to define or change a User color tempera ture see White Levels below Likewise selecting Interpolated here activates the Interpolated slidebar for definin
19. one or two for sync For three wire RGB the green wire usually provides sync See TTL Video A common asynchronous data transmission standard recommended by the Electronics Industries Association EIA Also called serial communication A less common asynchronous data transmission standard in which balanced differential voltage is specified RS 422 is especially suited to long distances The output from certain video tape players and video equipment S Video separates sync and luminance from color information typically producing a higher quality display than composite video The horizontal or vertical frequency at which images are generated One horizontal line on the display A video output format of some video tape and disc players used primarily in France SECAM Sequential Couleur 4 M moire signals are similar in resolution and frequency to PAL signals The primary difference between the two standards is in the way color information is encoded A slidebar is a graphical display of an adjustable setting The numerical setting often represents a percentage but can be a specific unit such as degrees Kelvin The device such as a computer or VCR connected to the projector for display A source is identified at the projector as input Input Input or ru as other user defined num bers A source may have numerous corresponding channels defined and recognized by the projector See Input
20. select a highlighted item to toggle a checkbox checked vs unchecked or to accept a parameter adjustment and return to the previous menu or image Exit Press Ee return to the previous level such as the previous menu NOTE does not save changes within text editing boxes including number editing of a slidebars or within pull down lists It acts as a cancel in these cases Arrow Keys The arrow keys have a variety of functions depending on the situation Some typical uses are described below See also Editing Text later in Section 3 Use lt or gt to change a slidebar value hold as desired for contin Aon 1 uous adjustment note the adjustment increments and range depend on the parameter being adjusted LA Use lt or _ gt to change to a different option within a pull down list without having to display the list first TE 6 Use lt or gt to jump between pages such as in Help or lengthy pull down lists Use the or keys to navigate within a menu pull down list or text box or to increase decrease the value in the second bottom slidebar of a double slidebar You can also use 40 or in conjunction with certain toggle keys 1 e those including an asterisk symbol to ensure a toggle only in the desired direction When turning the projector on for instance you may be too far from the projector to know whether it is really off or if the s
21. 6 22 Appendix A Glossary This appendix defines the specific terms used in this manual as they apply to this projector Also included are other general terms commonly used in the projection industry Active Line Time gt gt Ambient Light Rejection gt gt Analog Video gt gt Aspect Ratio gt gt Auto Source gt Bandwidth gt gt Baud Rate gt gt Blanking Time gt gt Brightness gt gt Candela or Candle gt gt Channel gt gt Channel List gt Channel Number gt gt The time inside one horizontal scan line during which video is generated The ability of a screen to reflect ambient light in a direction away from the line of best viewing Curved screens usually have good ambient light rejection Flat screens usually have less ambient light rejection The video output of most computers and video tape machines Analog video can generate a large number of colors The ratio of the width of an image to its height such as the 4 3 aspect ratio com mon in video output The ability of the projector to automatically recognize and synchronize to the horizontal and vertical scan frequencies of an input signal for proper display The frequency range of the projector s video amplifier The speed at which serial communications travel from their origin In this pro jector the RS 232 or RS 422 default baud rate of 38400 can be changed to match a controlling device The time inside one scan lin
22. Mi Ginette eee D 1 INTRODUCTION The VX 5c projector is a professional quality DMD projector that uses Digital Light Processing DLP technology from Texas Instruments to achieve high brightness multimedia and video projection Both models are compatible with standard international video formats and can interface with IBM compatible PC Macintosh computers and high defini tion DTV decoders The VX 5c is ideal for use in large audi N ence venues in which there may be high levels of ambient light such as in corporate boardrooms auditoriums and large theaters with large screens S Q Q 01 The features of the VX 5c include Includes the VHD Ultra Controller for optimum picture quality when using NTSC sources gt gt 1280 x 1024 native resolution with other resolutions fully scaleable gt gt 3000 ANSI lumens light output y Contrast ratio of greater than 250 1 ANSI 400 1 full field gt Tandem horizontal and vertical sizing software control gt Independent vertical stretch for changing aspect ratios gt Interchangeable lenses for diagonal screen sizes up to 40 or more feet gt gt Memory for up to 99 custom channels source setups Intuitive on screen menus or hidden direct control Input switching with keypad gt gt Built in RS 232 and RS 422 ports for computer control and networked projectors gt Modular design for easy servicing How The Projector Work The
23. Options Advanced Controls gt gt The Advanced menu includes a variety of special options i Advanced that an experienced operator may want to adjust for certain applications such as color critical displays or multiple 2 Input Levels projector walls In addition this menu provides access to 3 Odd Pixel Adjustment test patterns lamp settings and service and the password 4 Color Temp protected Service submenu 5 Advanced Image Settings 6 Lamp 7 Service Figure 3 18 Advanced Menu Diagnostics Use the Diagnostics submenu to select a test pattern gt 4 Test Pattern Off or to freeze the current image both helpful for closely 2 Freeze Image C examining performance You can also turn specific colors 3 Color Enable White vi on or off to further pinpoint where a suspected problem may be occurring 3 30 OPERATION TEST PATTERNS Select this option to use a pull down list of all avail 1 Off able internal test patterns 2 Checker 3 Gray16 NOTE For quicker access from your presentation use the key to 4 Gray256 cycle through the patterns At the last pattern press to return to your Sar presentation or press at any time 7 Black 8 Convergence FREEZE IMAGE Use the Freeze Image checkbox to freeze stop the 9 13 Point image at a single frame This diagnostic tool is useful if you need to exam Color Bars ine in detail a still version of the incoming image
24. Pixel Offset protected Red Odd Pixel Gain Green Odd Pixel Gain Blue Odd Pixel Gain Color Enable 1 0 IRE 1 Decoder Luma Delay Lamp Hours 2 7 5 IRE 2 Input Video Black Lamp S N 3 VCR Lamp Message 4 Motion Filter Lamp Limit Lamp Mode AUS Power RARE Intensit 2 Still Video Lamp History 3 Video j Change Lamp 4 Film disabled 5 Graphics 6 Motion C 2 Input Levels Red Pr Black Level Green Y Black Level Blue Pb Black Level Red Pr Input Drive Green Y Input Drive Blue Pb Input Drive Auto Input Level Clamp Tip Color Enable 00 O UP D Advanced Color Temp 1 Color Temp 2 Interpolated 3 Red White Level 4 Green White Level 5 Blue White Level 6 Color Enable 7 Copy From 1 3200K 2 5400K 3 6500K 4 9300K 5 User 1 6 User 2 7 User 3 8 User 4 9 Interpolated Max Brightness Intensity Power wN Lamp Serial Number Text editing box Green Magenta White NOaRONM gt Red Blue Yellow Cyan DONNER 3200K 5400K 6500K 9300K User 1 User 2 User 3 User 4 Factory 3200K Factory 5400K Factory 6500K Factory 9300K Appendix D Throw Distance Always consult this Appendix when planning a projector installation See also 2 3 Projector Position and Mounting Calculating Throw Distance Correct throw distance depends on the screen size and lens
25. THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE ALSO DO NOT USE THIS UNIT S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL AVERTISSEMENT POUR EVITER UN FEU OU UN RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER CET ENSEMBLE A LA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDITE DE MEME NE PAS BRANCHER LA PRISE POLAIRE AVEC UNE RALLONGE A MOINS QUE LES DENTS DE LA PREMIERE NE S Y INSERENT PLEINEMENT EVITER D OUVRIR LE COFFRET CAR IL Y A ALINTERIEUR DES COMPOSANTS SOUMIS A UNE HAUTE TENSION POUR LES REPARATIONS S ADRESSER A UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIE 6 2 WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pur suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the installation manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense DOC compliance Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all
26. a 10 foot 3m high screen the width of the screen must be at least 13 3 feet 4m Note Screen size is often specified as diagonal size Screens specified by diagonal size have aspect ratios of 4 3 Screens with other aspect ratios such as 16 9 are not typically specified by diagonal size instead they are specified by height and width 2 4 INSTALLATION AND SETUP Joop Joop Figure 2 2 Poor Screen Placement Ideal Room Lighting The high brightness output of this projector is certainly well suited for locations where ambient lighting is less than optimum for projection yet there are still many simple things you can do to optimize your installation Visiting a movie theater can give you an idea of what makes an ideal projection environment Walls floors and furnishings are dark and have a matte finish A projection room should not have white reflective ceilings or non directional lighting such as fluorescent lights The white ceiling spreads light making the room appear brighter Keep lighting and reflections to a minimum If it is not possible to eliminate fluorescent lights consider using incandescent spot lighting or parabolic reflectors egg crates to direct light down to the floor Light dimmers or rheostats allow further control Outside windows are undesirable in any projection room A small crack between curtains
27. a steady red Power LED and a flashing red and yellow error code on the Status LED This condition indicates the need for service by a qualified Runco service technician NOTE System messages appear on screen only if Display Error Messages has been set to Screen or All System Warnings A system warning message indicates that a system malfunction has been detected see Status LED Codes below A system warning message replaces any input signal message and disap pears when the input signal status changes While the projector will remain operational the message indicates the presence of a serious problem that should be reported to the manufactur er You can press to remove the message but for best results you should reset the projec tor power the projector down and up again with the key System Errors A system error message indicates that a serious malfunction has been detected and must be reported to the manufacturer see Status LED Codes below The projector will no longer oper ate and must be reset power the projector down and up again with the over key The Status LED Codes If the Status LED on the back of the projector repeatedly flashes a pattern of yellow and red light while the Power LED glows a continuous red you have encountered a likely system error requiring the attention of a qualified service technician see System Warnings and System Errors above Try resetting the projector by powering it off and on again
28. another source Runco recommends using the direct access buttons to select the desired source as opposed to pressing MENU Aspect Ratio provides selection of one of three aspect ratios Anamorphic Letterbox or standard 4 3 To select an aspect ratio via the main menu press either the up and down buttons on the remote or front panel highlight ASPECT RATIO and press ENTER The aspect ratio menu will then appear with the three choices highlight the desired aspect ratio with the up or down buttons and press ENTER Otherwise you may select an aspect ratio by pressing either the up or down arrow buttons on the remote or front panel when no menus are on screen or by pressing one of the direct access buttons on the remote control recommended see page 6 8 Installation is where the image shift and blanking controls are located A full description of this menu is on page 6 13 NOTE If INSTALLATION does not appear on the main menu see page 6 13 for an explanation on how to access the Installation menu 6 10 Picture Quality Adjustments MAIN MENU gt COMPOSITE TINT S VIDEO COLOR COMPONENT BRIGHTNESS PASS THROUGH CONTRAST SHARPNESS ASPECT RATIO LUMA ENHANCE INSTALLATION CHROMA ENHANCE Picture quality adjustments also known as Front Panel Controls are the controls that change different parameters of the image such as the amount of color black level etc While these adjustments can be set to suit the nee
29. are no simultaneous key presses required 2 For any key having an for example hold the key for approximately 1 second in order to toggle the function vvith a single key press For other keys or to use a key in con junction with or a momentary press similar to a mouse click is sufficient 3 Press the lightbulb key to temporarily illuminate the backlight for the keys without sending any other command 4 lt rl 40 and repeat their arrovv actions when held down For other keys release and press again to repeat an action 5 If you press a key while the projector is busy with another action such as during a power up the key press may not take effect Keypad Commands Specific keypad commands are explained below Power Power ON OFF Press and hold for approximately 1 second to turn the projector on or off with a single key press useful if you are unsure of the present status NOTES 1 Whenever the projector is turned off the lamp cooling fans remain on for about five minutes to cool the lamp 2 It is a good idea to avoid turning a projector back on until it has been off for a few minutes Hot re strikes of the lamp may reduce lamp life Input 1 Press to select the source connected to INPUT 1 on the projector data input This is the same as entering 3 4 chan OPERATION Input 2 Press to select the source connected to INPUT 2 on the projector an optional interface This
30. be approximately 0 8 x the screen width Once you know your screen size and lens you can estimate throw distance needed see example in Figure 2 5 IMPORTANT For proper placement in an installation always refer to the throw Figure 2 5 Estimating Throw Distance distance formula and or graph for your lens SEE APPENDIX D as listed in Appendix E Keep in mind that due to lens manufacturing tolerances for lens focal length actual throw distance can vary 5 between lenses described as having the same throw ratio 2 7 INSTALLATION AND SETUP Vertical amp Horizontal Position gt THE VERTICAL POSITION of the projector in relation to the screen also depends on the size of the screen and the lens type Correct vertical position helps ensure that the image will be rectangular in shape rather than keystoned having non parallel sides and that image focus and brightness both remain optimized In addition vertical position of the image can be manually offset that is moved up or down by turning the top screw on the front of the projector the bottom screw if the projector is ceiling mounted The range of adjustment is roughly 130 depending on the specific lens you are using and whether or not you are also offsetting horizontally See Table 2 1 for the percentage of the image that can be displayed above and below the center of each type of lens designed for this projector These image offsets are also illustrated in Figure 2 6
31. be reversed and or upside down See 2 6 Operating Orientation for an illustrated explanation Keystone Non functional in this version of software Language This projector displays menu and help text in English only Display Channel List Enter a checkmark if you want to see a scrollable channel list whenever you press from your presentation note that each channel to be included in the list must also be tagged in the In Menu checkbox in the Channel Setup menu This option also enables on screen feedback when using the key If you prefer to hide the channel list and input dialog box while switching channels and sources during a presentation do not enter a checkmark NOTE The Channel List and input dialog box cannot be hidden when a menu is displayed Display Slidebars Enter a checkmark to superimpose a small slidebar over the current image when an adjustable parameter is selected directly with a key the option does not affect slidebars in menus These direct slidebars include volume contrast brightness position pixel tracking and phase and others If Display Slidebars is unchecked these slidebars will be hidden during adjustment Display Error Messages Choose in what way you want to be notified of errors detected in either the incoming signal or projector Select Screen or All if you want a brief message displayed If you prefer to be notified via a serial communication only RS 232 or RS 422 selec
32. cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol 4 3 MAINTENANCE Case gt gt Clean the case with a soft dampened cloth Use a mild commercial cleaner Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Battery Compartment Figure 4 1 Replacing Keypad Batteries 4 3 Replacing Keypad Batteries The optional IR Remote Keypad uses four AA size 1 5V batteries preferably alkaline To install new batteries open the battery compartment at the back side of the keypad by pulling on the raised portion of the cover as shown Figure 4 1 Remove the old batteries and properly discard Wait a minute or two and place the new batter ies in the compartment orienting the positive negative of each battery according to the labels in the compartment When batteries are in place replace the cover by inserting its bottom edge first and snapping the top into place Do not force NOTE Always wait a minute or two when replacing batteries so that the internal electronics discharge and can recognize the change NOTE For this procedure you will need a VX 5c Lamp and Filter Replacement Kit from Runco The high brightness of your projector is provided by a 700 watt Xenon lamp permanently mounted inside its own protective housing When the bulb approaches 1000 hours of usage this lamp assembly should be replaced How Old is The Lamp The number of hours logged on the current lamp appears both in the Lamp submenu accessed through the Advanced menu and the Status
33. controlled with the keypad OPTIONAL LAMP SIDE PANEL For accessing the interior lamp door and replacing the lamp module NOTE Lamp replacement requires a qualified service technician FILTER INSIDE PANEL Louvered grille for air intake Remove to replace air filter Filter is behind side panel COMPOSITE S VIDEO INPUT Accepts a composite video and S Video signal from devices such as VCRs RGB INPUT Accepts RGB and sync signals from devices such as the VHD Ultra Controller or a computer as well as YPbPr component signals from a DTV decoder RS 232 SERIAL INTERFACE WITH LOOP THROUGH Allows one or more projectors to be remotely controlled by a computer or controller RS 422 SERIAL INTERFACE WITH LOOP THROUGH Allows one or more projectors to be remotely controlled by an RS 422 compatible computer or controller RS 422 communica tions can travel greater distances than can RS 232 communications but require RS 422 compat ible equipment 3 2 OPERATION LINE CORD INPUT The projector requires AC power of 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 11 5 amps 100 VAC 5 5 amps 220 VAC Always use the line cord that is supplied with the projector the projector requires this high current 13A rated cord See complete power speci fications in Section 5 AAYVARNING Do not attempt operation if the AC supply is not within the specified voltage and power range STATUS POWER LEDS Two LEDs light emitting diodes locate
34. first channel in the list is highlighted 2 Channels created auto matically do not appear in the Channel List unless a parameter has been changed What Channels Are Defined So Far p All available channels are listed in the Channel Setup menu which describes how each channel can be accessed and which serves as the gateway for editing copying and deleting channels Press to display the Main menu To display the Channel Setup menu press 3 or move the highlight to the Channel Setup option and press en Che Enter The Channel Setup menu will appear 1 th th ti h 1 01 E A 0 1 33 72k 59 94 see sample at rig wi e active channe 02 A abcde highlighted 03 A 0 1 33 72k 60 00 location H sync V sync This menu lists all channels defined so far and K jocked at dara that appears in iho ist indicates how they are connected to the projector An unlocked auto source that does not appear in the Chan list The far left column contains current channel numbers defined The values in the far right columns indicate horizontal and vertical frequen cies if a name has been defined for this channel it appears here instead Other columns contain details pertaining to each channel setup such as its switcher number slot location and a variety of icons indicating access to the channel See Editing a Channel Setup for details Figure 3 7 All Channels Appear in the Channel Setup Menu If you have more tha
35. fixed lenses and Figure 2 7 Table 2 Maximum of Image Offset from Lens Center Lens Type Max Recommended Image Offset 105 2 100 1 2 1 126 0 133 1 5 2 2 1 129 0 11770 2129 arar 2694 NOTE This lens is the same as the VX 3 0 8 1 lens 0 8 R AL O RA Maximum amount of display above center of lens 105 100 Maximum amount of display below center of lens 100 r 5 t m r 100 1 2 1 VERTICAL OFFSET RANGE Maximum amount of display above center of lens 126 Maximum amount of display below center of lens 133 100 Figure 2 6 Maximum Vertical Offsets FIXED LENSES 2 8 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 1 5 2 2 1 or 2 2 4 1 VERTICAL OFFSET RANGE Maximum amount of display above center of lens 129 Maximum amount of display below center of lens 117 100 4 7 1 VERTICAL OFFSET RANGE Maximum amount of display above center of lens 137 Maximum amount of display below center of lens 126 100 Figure 2 7 Maximum Vertical Offsets ZOOM LENSES NOTES 1 If you cannot raise
36. menu In the Status menu do not confuse Lamp Hours with Lamp Counter which indicates the number of hours logged during the rental period in a situation where the VX 5c is to be rented for various functions In a permanent install this would be of no consequence NOTE As the lamp nears its limit as set in Lamp Limit a message can appear on screen to warn that the lamp needs to be replaced To make sure that this warning appears enter a checkmark in the Lamp Message checkbox located in the Lamp submenu 4 4 MAINTENANCE 4 4 Replacing The Lens A variety of lenses are available to accommodate different throw distances and specific types of installations See page 5 1 for details To change a lens follow the steps below NOTES 1 You will need a 9 64 3mm or 3 5mm hex socket ball driver supplied with projec tor or allen wrench for this procedure 2 Top or bottom references assume a non invert ed projector as illustrated 3 If you are installing a lens first make sure its Lens Adapter is present on either the lens or projector Such an adapter flange secures to the projector in the same manner as the flange described below but accommodates a screw mount lens STEP 1 Turn off the projector cool and unplug Before removing or installing a lens turn off the projector and allow it to cool for five minutes before unplugging Make sure that the lens cap is on WARNING Unplug the project
37. of perceived light in the dark part of the image 0 100 If video or data is displayed with a black background adjust until the background just changes from black to very dark gray For best results keep close to 50 3 23 OPERATION Color SHORT CUT Press and adjust the slidebar Color adjusts color saturation level or the amount of color in a video image For example setting Color to 0 produces a black and white image If Color is set too high the color levels in the picture will be over povvering and unrealistic Use lt or until the desired color saturation level is displayed NOTE COLOR is not available in the RGB mode Tint SHORT CUT Press Dm land adjust the slidebar Tint adjusts color hue to obtain true color reproduction of NTSC video signals Use lt lor until you reach optimum balance of red to green in your image It is best to adjust tint while displaying a proper SMPTE color bar test pattern otherwise it is recommended that tint remain at its default setting NOTE TINT is not available in the RGB mode Detail SHORT CUT Press 22 and adjust the slidebar Detail adjusts the sharpness of the video image Use or r luntil the display is as sharp as possible keeping in mind that any level of detail above 3 default vvill increase the level of detail as well as introduce some level of noise in the image Set below 3 to filter the signal and remove noise from a noisy source
38. on a sunny day can wash out a projected image If you do have windows make sure that window cov erings are opaque and overlapping some window coverings are designed to provide up to 100 percent blockage of outside light Ideally the material should have a matte finish To minimize the effects caused by unwanted light from door and aisle ways carefully choose the position of your projector and screen Figure 2 2 shows an installation where poor screen place ment allows too much unwanted light to enter the screen In Figure 2 3 screen and the projector are positioned so that unwanted light is minimized Joop m ae m s Prime Audience 100p window Figure 2 3 Better Screen Placement 2 5 INSTALLATION AND SETUP Even with all lighting removed it is still possible that room reflections within the room can slight ly degrade the image Light from the projection screen should be absorbed by the ceilings walls and floors so that it will not be reflected back to the screen Again keep reflective surfaces to a minimum Other Considerations gt gt Here are some other considerations and tips which can help you improve your installation Ventilation is an important factor when preparing a projection room The ambient temperature should be kept constant and below 35 C 95 F Keep the projector aw
39. or for accessing an unaltered factory default It is disabled for all color temperatures except User See Figure 3 21 Advanced Color Temperature 1 Color Temp User2 2 Interpolated 6521 3 Red White Level 1 3200K 4 Green White Level 2 5400K 5 Blue White Level 3 6500K 4 9300K 6 Color Enable 5 Usert Select a 777 S setup to copy suc 7 Copy From 6 User2 as 9300K 7 User3 It will replace the 8 User4 setup for the current User temperature 9 Factory 3200K User2 in this case Stable for the life Factory 5400K of the projector Factory 6500K Factory 9300K Figure 3 21 Copy From To create a starting point To set a starting point for a new custom user color temperature select a user temperature then highlight Copy From and select a temperature that is similar to what you want Adjust white levels from there as desired To use a factory default The preset color temperature setups 3200K 5400K 6500K and 9300K can be altered from within the password pro tected Service menu only note that although such an Setup can be A alteration changes the setup and appearance for a pre altered in 3 6500K Service menu i set it does not change its name If you suspect that 4 9300K you are using a preset temperature that has been 5 User altered and you want instead to use the original cali 6 User2 7 User3 brated factory color temperature without clearing the 8 User4 entire
40. present the larger the image needed the greater the distance you must allow between the lens and screen Once you know the screen size and lens type present you can calculate the precise throw distance you require by using the appropriate formula as found in this appendix Throw distance is measured from screen to front feet of projector Throw distance is the distance between the pro jector front feet and the screen This measure ment is not necessarily parallel to the floor i e the projector and screen may be inclined ES Screen NOTE If your projector is tilted up or down in 5 relation to the screen as is sometimes the case for large venues or elevated installations throw Front Throw Distance Feet distance still represents the smallest measure centers ment between the screen and front feet centers Pre calculated throvv distances for the complete range of lens types and screen sizes appear in the charts and graphs on the follovving pages Refer to these examples to quickly determine the proper throw distance 5 for your installation and lens NOTE Variable operating ranges for zoom lenses appear in graphs only Table E 1 Throw Distance Formulas Lens Throw Ratio Throw Distance Formula ft 5 Diagonal Screen Size ft 0 8 1 Optional 79 x screen width ft 81 5 25 1 2 1 Optional 1 24 x screen width ft 82 5
41. rest on the power cord Locate the projector where the cord cannot be damaged by persons walking on it or objects rolling over it Operate the projector at the specified voltage only Do not overload power outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or shock hazards Runco recommends a dedicated AC circuit for the projector itself 4 2 MAINTENANCE The projector is equipped with a three wire plug having a third grounding prong This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician to have the outlet replaced Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug Ventilation gt gt Servicing gt gt Before unplugging the power cord make sure the internal lamp cooling fans have shut off The fans automatically shut off when the projector has adequately cooled down Slots and openings in the projector provide ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the pro jector and to prevent overheating these openings must never be blocked or covered The pro jector should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register The projector should not be placed in an enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided Do not push objects of any kind into the projector through the ventilation openings They may touch dangerous voltages or short out components resulting in a fire or shock hazard Do not spill liquids of any kind into the projector Should an accidental spill
42. several soft vertical stripes or bands across the entire image indicates poor pixel tracking Adjust the slidebar until the stripes broaden to the point where one large stripe fills the image Again the image may still exhibit some noise See Pixel Phase 3 21 OPERATION Pixel Phase SHORT CUT Press and adjust the bottom slidebar Pixel phase adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal It is used primarily for adjusting RGB inputs NOTE Adjust pixel phase after pixel tracking is properly set Adjust pixel phase when the image usually from an RGB source shows shimmer or noise Pixel phase adjustment is done most effectively from within a proper test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern of tiny black and white dots or a similar graphic image such as the Display mate program Adjust until the image is stable and each dot is clear ly defined Using the numbers on the slidebar as a guide you will notice that you can actually stabilize the image at more than one point i e you may find that the image appearance at 11 is identical to the image appearance at 38 thus you can select either setting Filter Filter applies a low pass filter to the input signal This removes high frequencies which can improve pixel phase noise but which also reduces signal bandwidth Note that most signals will not require any filter adjustment use the filter option only if standard p
43. sme 9 pin D style Ul Bi W connections From computer or previous projector To next projector Figure 2 21 Adding Another Projector via RS 232 2 22 INSTALLATION AND SETUP RS 422 NETWORK To control multiple projectors with a computer controller having an RS 422 interface you can chain the projectors together by connecting the RS 422 PORT 2 connec tor of the first projector already connected to the computer controller to the RS 422 PORT 1 connector of the next projector in the chain From computer Two Way Controller IMPORTANT or previous projector Use the RS 422 port ONLY if your system supports RS 422 serial Use either communications Connecting to the RS 422 port with incompatible equipment may DAMAGE the equipment o Yor m ore s 7 S INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 COMPOSITE VIDEO SVIDEO vie Video Decoder Loop 1 Module 804600 INPUT 1 REMOTE o RED GREEN BLUE HOR COMP VERT SWITCHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT 772 N Aaa 5 Q SY S Oo Power e5c5ceee 1 esse c c Re De ese oe es LL sre Figure 2 22 Adding Another Projector via RS 422 For either type of network continue connecting projectors in this manner until you ve reached the last projector in the chain so that only t
44. take light from the projector and redirect it to increase the light intensity at the front of the screen This reduces it in other areas A viewing cone similar to that of a curved front screen installation is created To summarize Fresnel lenticular screens are better suited for brightly lit rooms where the audi ence is situated within the viewing cone Diffused screens may be better suited when a wide view ing angle is required but there is low ambient room lighting Screen Size gt gt Screen size may be from 5 to 40 feet diagonal depending on the lens you are using For instance a 1 2 1 lens can produce a 5 to 25 foot image size whereas a 4 7 1 zoom lens produces an 8 to 40 foot image size Choose a screen size that is appropriate for your lens and application Keep in mind that if the projector will be used to display text information the image size must allow the audience to recognize all text clearly The eye usually sees a letter clearly if eye to text dis tance is less than 150 times the height of the letter Small text located too far from the eye may be illegible at a distance no matter how sharply and clearly it is displayed To fill a screen with an image the aspect ratio of the screen should be equal to the aspect ratio of the image The aspect ratio of an image is the ratio of its width to its height Standard television has a 4 3 or 1 33 1 aspect ratio For example to display a television image with a 4 3 aspect ratio onto
45. up or down both the number and the length of the bar change accordingly for continuous adjustment hold down the desired arrow key Or press to activate a slidebar text box for specific number entry via the keypad then press or lt or to save or press to cancel 3 11 OPERATION Double slidebars In double slidebars such as the pixel tracking pixel phase double slidebar Adjust with a lor gt adjust the top slidebar with 1 1 or as m desired VVhen you have finished vvith the top H Position 538 BL slidebar whether changed or not adjust the bot V Position 414 tom slidebar with or When you are Adjust with or done press to return to your presentation For fast continuous adjustments hold down the desired arrow key Direct slidebars For quick access you can often use a slidebar or double slidebar without traveling the menu system For example simply press to immediately display the same contrast slidebar accessed with the Contrast option in the Jmage Settings menu Direct slide bars are listed below LIST OF DIRECT SLIDEBARS Use the arrow keys to adjust a direct slidebar or press and enter a specific number from the keypad then or 4 1 or to save or to cancel When you are done press to save and return to your presentation NOTES 1 You can still adjust a direct slidebar as usual if the menu display is turned off see or Preferences menu the slidebar just won t be visible 2 A di
46. vve re not losing any information The other type of widescreen is called ANAMORPHIC The image is still a widescreen format but instead of blanking the top and bottom we simply reduce the overall height of the image As a result all objects will be short and fat like the circle above right Well not if you re using software that is anamorphic Most but not all DVD movies have an anamorphic option Anamorphic material will always produce a better image when using a high quality scaler such as the VHD Ultra Controller The reason is that you will actually get more lines of resolution and ultimately more detail when using anamorphic titles Basically a TV image is made of 480 lines When using LETTERBOX the drawing at the top of the page we re throwing away information by blanking the top and bottom The end result is that there will only be around 360 lines of information on the screen and 480 with anamorphic DIMENSIONS Front Panel 17 45 A 3 5 UNCO MULTIFILM v Rear Panel lt 17 gt RS 232 OUT 3 025 12v Fuse Ed RS 232 IN Pass through y r Pb V DEO COMPOSITE Mask Screen Top lt 17 gt A 16 v lt 17 45 gt Side 3 5 lt 16 gt 6 18 RS 232 COMMUNICATIONS General Information Baud
47. while CHROMA ENHANCE is on screen Installation Menu The Installation menu is where you can adjust the type of screen 4 3 or 16 9 shift the image or set blanking When the VHD Ultra Controller is turned on for the first time the INSTALLATION item will not appear in the main menu To enable the INSTALLATION menu there are two options With the processor ON and no menus on screen simultaneously press the ENTER UP and LEFT buttons you don t need to hold them down Release the three buttons and press MENU ensure INSTALLATION is now on the bottom of the main menu With the remote control press button 6 with no menus on screen After pressing 6 press MENU and ensure INSTALLATION is now on the bottom of the main menu After INSTALLATION has been accessed press MENU highlight INSTALLATION and press ENTER This will bring up the INSTALLATION MENU shown below INSTALLATION 4 3 SCREEN gt 16 9 SCREEN IMAGE SHIFT BLANKING Screen Type When you are installing the system for the first time the first order of business is to define what type of screen will be used with this system If a 1 78 1 16 9 or 1 85 1 screen is used highlight 16 9 SCREEN and press ENTER If a standard 4 3 screen is installed highlight 4 3 SCREEN and press enter The purpose of defining the screen type is to tell the processor how to create aspect ratios see page 6 16 for a definition of aspect ratios For exampl
48. 01 to assign or change a number to the projector cur CO rently in use if the current projector already has a number 4 Baud Rate 138400 vi assigned that number will appear here Numerical identity 2 FrontiR AorB vi for projectors is required whenever you want to communi 3 BackIR AorB vi cate with a single projector within a multiple projector 4 WiredKeypad AorB application see Pri_ key description in 3 8 Using the 5 BroadcastKey QO Keypad If you make a mistake in assigning or changing z 5755 W the projector number press to cancel 1 7 7 75 15 For complete information about controlling multiple pro 1 001 2 002 etc jectors see Section 3 8 Preferences gt gt Use Preferences checkboxes and pull down lists to alter how the projector responds to com mands and displays its parameters Refer to the Using Slidebars and Other Controls subsec tion if you need help Changes made to the Preferences menu will be saved when you exit the menu 3 28 OPERATION Preferences Image Orientation Inverted Front v Language English Display Channel List 1 1 Display Slidebars Z Display Error Messages All M Auto Power Up 7 Video Termination 7 Menu Options 00 n m YN gt Figure 3 16 Preferences Menu Image Orientation Choose from Front Rear Inverted Front Inverted Rear according to your installation If the setting is incorrect the image will
49. 1 t 1594 S 3 14 b h vril 1694 b h vril Select Rear and check that the display looks like this 1 Kest 3 UAGLEEq ELONE y Hesi J ELONE Select Inverted Rear and check that the display looks like this 189 p H U _4uo14 papanu Je y 2 yuoly Select Inverted Front and check that the display looks like this gt Figure 2 18 Adjusting the Feet Height INSTALLATION AND SETUP 2 8 Zoom Focus amp Lens Offset Once the projector is properly set up and producing an image you are ready to make quick lens adjustments Zoom gt gt If you have a zoom lens installed turn the textured ring of the lens barrel to decrease or increase the size of the image at the current throw distance NOTE Do not touch the lens surface Focus gt gt At the lens opening turn the focus tab until the image is as sharp as possible Lens Offset gt gt To ensure that the image is located as desired turn either or both of the front screws next to the lens The top screw vertical will raise or lower the image the bottom screw horizontal will shift the image left or right Try to achieve the desired overall image position and best brightness while obtaining a rectangular image If the brightness looks uneven or the edges do not look per fectly straight the projector may not be in the optimal position for your screen See 2 3 Projector Po
50. 2 4 Delete All Channels Pere Figure 3 8 Copying A Channel TO DELETE A CHANNEL highlight the desired channel in the Channel Setup menu then press to activate the Channel Copy Delete submenu Select Delete and press a confirmation vvindovv vvill appear to make sure that you really vvant to delete this channel Channel Setup 01 A 0 1 33 72k 59 94 02 A 0 1 abcde func 500 Channel Copy Delete 1 Copy Do you wish to delete this channel setup 2 Delete default gt Delete Channel Setup Cancel 3 Delete Unlocked Only 4 Delete All Channels Figure 3 9 Deleting a Channel TO DELETE MULTIPLE CHANNELS highlight any channel in the Channel Setup menu and press to go to the Channel Copy Delete submenu Select Delete Unlocked Only and press to delete all unlocked channels Or select Delete All Channels to delete all chan nels even those that are locked In either case the current channel will remain but will be rede fined from projector defaults NOTE For any deletion a confirmation box appears to make sure that you really want to delete Select Cancel default if you don t want to delete after all Editing a Channel Setup gt gt The basic setups that describe how and where a channel can be accessed are listed in the Channel Setup menu These channel setups can be edited at any time in the Channel Edit sub menu 3 17 OPERATION CHANNEL EDIT STEP 1 Press to di
51. 30 1 5 2 2 1 zoom Min 1 52 x screen width ft 57 5 40 Max 2 26 x screen width ft 44 2 2 4 1 zoom Min 2 23 x screen width ft 61 5 40 Max 4 09 x screen width ft 36 4 7 1 zoom Min 4 03 x screen width ft 57 8 40 Max 7 13 x screen width ft 27 NOTE Make sure to use HORIZONTAL screen size in all formulas D 1 THROW DISTANCE 0 8 1 Fixed Lens and 1 2 1 Fixed Lens 0 8 1 Lens Throw Distance ft 1 2 1 Lens Throw Screen Distance Width ft ft 5 78 6 40 7 02 7 64 8 25 8 87 9 49 10 11 10 73 11 35 11 97 12 59 13 21 13 83 14 45 15 07 15 69 16 30 16 92 17 54 18 16 18 78 19 40 20 02 20 64 21 26 21 88 22 50 23 12 23 73 24 35 24 97 25 59 26 21 26 83 27 45 28 07 28 69 29 31 29 93 30 55 Alp 5 5 5 o 5 5 9 5 10 5 11 11 5 12 12 5 13 13 5 14 5 15 5 16 16 5 17 17 5 18 5 19 5 20 20 5 16 64 NOTE 5 21 5 22 5 23 23 5 24 6 Es SE 95 10 5 MN 115 532 12 5 1 48 13 5 145 15 5 16 165 175 18 5 195 20o 20 5 215 225 235 2a D 2 THROW DISTANCE SF 4 soueysiq moauL ce 16 06 62 82 12 92 92 ve 82 C2 2 Z 6l BL 1 9 GL TL Eb CL LL OL 6 8 L 9 G p 0
52. CR Laser 777 MERE ASe player System camcorders DTV decod Sattelite VX 5c Projector 0 receiver or SVHS player While there are many different ways to connect your source equipment to your VHD Ultra Controller the examples shovvn above are the most common COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Composite video is the most common type of signal used but is also the lowest in picture quality Many sources have outputs that are limited to composite video such as some VCR s and camcorders others such as Laser Disc players actually produce slightly better results when using composite video e S VIDEO INPUT S video is the second best type of signal that can be used but is MUCH better than composite video Using such sources as Satellite receivers high quality VCRs and DVD players with no component output will produce a MUCH cleaner and sharper signal COMPONENT INPUT Component video is the best type of signal that can be used The most common sources that use com ponent outputs are DVD players and it is highly recommended that component be used when possible Component video goes one step beyond S video in picture quality chroma color information is more resolved and the overall picture appears more well defined PASS THROUGH This input is used to pass through any high definition or computer signals that do not require process ing The signal by passes the VHD Ultra Controller s processing and is sent directly to the display
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54. E 66 VERT CHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT A STATUS CA ER ere o POWER M From Composite f Composite I Video Source Video Source Figure 2 13 Connecting Composite Video 2 14 INSTALLATION AND SETUP S Video gt gt The video decoder input panel provides simultaneous connection of both a composite video source INPUT 3 and an S Video source INPUT 4 If connecting an S Video source use the 4 pin mini DIN connector or the Y and C BNC con nectors luma and chroma at INPUT 4 do not use both as inputs See Figure 2 14 Left amp Right Left amp Right Audio Inputs Audio Outputs pre amplified To Amplifier 56 9 da unun IN4 IN2 IN3 IN4 OUT O 25 Orie az INPUT2 NPuTs INPUT 4 Se From S Video onu From S Video Source Source Figure 2 14 Connecting S Video AUDIO for INPUT 4 To control audio levels in an audio visual system connect pre amplified line level audio inputs to the IN 4 left and right channel audio inputs located near the top left corner of the rear input panel Then connect external audio amplification equipment to audio OUT for sound output Audio connection cables require standard RCA type phono plugs NOTE If you want to loop an S video signal through to another project
55. Keep at 3 to apply no detail NOTE DETAIL is not available in the RGB mode Color Temp Color Temp applies either a preset color temperature 3200K 5400K 6500K 9300K or any previously defined Interpolated or custom User color temperature All temperatures are meas ured in degrees Kelvin and represent the coloration reddish or bluish of the whites dis played by the projector the lower the temperature the more reddish the whites the higher the temperature the more bluish the whites 1 3200K NOTE Custom temperatures User or Interpolated can be defined in 2 5400K the Advanced Color Temperature menu until then these choices all default to 6500K See Section 3 8 Adiusting System Parameters and Advanced 7 Controls 5 User1 6 User2 7 User3 8 User4 9 Interpolated Color Space This option determines how the color components of an input signal are decoded for accurate color in the display Selecting a color space option is useful only for analog signals connected to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Although the color space for such a signal is automatically deter mined by the projector in some circumstances you may wish to override this and manually set a different color space NOTE For digital signals or for signals connected to INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 the color space function is entirely automatic and the pull down list disabled 3 24 OPERATION The current color space appears in the Image Setti
56. Moco sos p SWITCHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT coe Ne 1 275 S Graphics or Video Input 1 STATUS e POWER Serial Control RS 232 Figure 2 10 Rear Connector Panel 2 11 INSTALLATION AND SETUP RGB Signals gt gt INPUT 1 provides 5 BNCs connectors for linking to a variety of sources The typical connec tion would be to an RGB source such as the VHD Ultra Controller computers or DTV decoders with an RGB output This projector supports multiple sync types with RGB signals sync on green composite sync and separate H amp V syncs NOTES Depending on the source you may need a custom adapter cable that has BNC connec tors at the projector end and a different type of connector at the other such as a 15 pin D con nector for computer sources Contact your Runco dealer Connect the SYNC BNC input s first Then connect the red green and blue source outputs to the RED GREEN and BLUE BNCs on the INPUT 1 panel If the source uses sync on green only the red green and blue connections are required If the source provides a composite sync output connect it to the SYNC input labeled HOR COMP If the source provides separate horizontal and vertical sync outputs connect horizontal sync to the SYNC input labeled HOR COMP and connect vertical sync to SYNC input labeled VERT See Figure 2 11 NOTE To connect YPbPr signals such as fro
57. OR COMP SWITCHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT vl 6 dulun dd dr 1 bmw m S Video Source Figure 2 17 Connecting an Extra Video Source to Input 1 Optional Inputs gt Optional modules from Runco allow you to increase your total number of inputs and or accom modate different signal types whether analog or digital Any one of these modules can be installed in the area labeled INPUT 2 They include RGB Input Module RGB Active Loop Thru Input Module RGB Buffered Amplifier Input Module Composite S Video Input Module PC250 Analog Input Module 6 Serial Digital Input Module HDTV Serial Input Module available Spring 2000 2 18 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 2 5 Power Connection Plug the projector s high current 13 amp rated line cord into the line input socket located in the lower right corner of the rear panel of the projector then plug the 3 pronged end of the line cord into a grounded AC outlet Input voltage to the projector must be capable of supplying between 100 and 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz The power source must be capable of supplying 1200 watts of power to the projector See Section 5 Specifications for all power requirements Awarninc amp Do not attempt operation if the AC supply and cord are not within the specified voltage and power range A Caution Once the projector is turned off the lamp cooling fans will continue to run for approximately five minutes to ensure
58. Owner s Operating Manual DEEL ECLIOM VX 5c Digital Light Processing Projector and VHD U Ultra Controller RUNCO The World s Finest Home Theater Products TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Installation and Setup 3 Operations 4 Maintenance 5 Specifications Section 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 1 22 23 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 5 1 Contents Page The Projectors eacus tretice oe dene nee ee dea eg ee E E eee 7 1 1 COMPONENES aah big aeons don Sad eb 1 2 Purchase Record and Servicing 1 2 Quick Setups seire bs en ear ope 77 bs ds gus Wise ace 2 1 Installation Gates eee Sea dre 2 2 Projector Position and Mounting 2 9 Solitce Connections rate sae iene phew der dde eee ewe See ae bee ee 2 13 Power Connection ss ss saiia dee aiii ee me mes ee mg ne pure me 2 22 Operating Orientation tete en ad ee nee dde dede 2 22 LEVINE ES id idea nd Ce 2 22 Zoom Focus amp Lens Offset sl ens ssas e eee ee aza ete 2 23 Serial Port Connections 2 28 OVEIVIEW 7 Teese we 3 1 Projector Basics 3 1 Using the Keypad taime dede 3 4 Navigating the Menus 3 12 Using Inputs and
59. The pass through may be used for COMPONENT outputs from a DTV decoder a progressive scan DVD player or RGB outputs from a computer or other high resolution sources MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION Main Menu MAIN MENU gt COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPONENT PASS THROUGH gt Source selection and picture quality adiustments ASPECT RATIO INSTALLATION gt Aspect ratio selection See installation section When the MENU button is pressed on either the remote control or the front panel the main menu will appear on screen An example of the main menu is shown above The active source is indicated by an arrow to the left of the source note that in the example above Composite is the current source To select a source via the main menu press either the up or down buttons on the remote or front panel and highlight the desired source and press ENTER Otherwise you may select a source by pressing either the left or right arrow buttons on the remote or front panel when no menus are on screen or by pressing one of the direct access buttons on the remote control recommended see page 6 8 If pass through is selected note that no on screen menus will be displayed since the signal is simply being looped directly to the output When pass through is the selected source pressing MENU will automatically select the last selected input before Pass through was selected If you wish to choose
60. The number appearing in the Enter Number window indicates which projector is currently listening to commands and will match the projector num ber that has been defined in its Preferences menu The Projector checkbox read only shows whether or not the projector physically connected to a keypad is listening to commands from that keypad A checkmark means that connected projector is listening if there is no checkmark you are communicating with a different projec tor 3 7 OPERATION Posto Shute Func To use a specific projector enter the 3 digit number assigned to the projector you want to use Press to select press to cancel If you switch to a projector other than the one you are currently using the checkmark will be deleted To broadcast to multiple projectors press Gly then again without entering a projec tor number Keypad commands will then affect all projectors present NOTES 1 The Broadcast Keys option in the Communications menu must be selected for only one any projector in a serial network The keypad in use must be OFF disabled for the remaining projectors See 2 10 Keypad Protocols and Conversion and 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls Pixel Press to access the pixel tracking and pixel phase double slidebar Adjust pixel tracking first use lt and gt to increase or decrease the frequency of the pixel sampling clock to correct consistency of the image For proper p
61. V image is wider than 1280 and will be cropped on the sides or in the case of 10801 HDTV cropped at top and bottom too No Resizing If 800 x 600 signal NTSC PAL SECAM If HDTV 1080i 1 m Se 5 SS SSS 800 variable borders image cropped at sides image cropped all around 6 SELECT FULL SCREEN default to center and display your image as large as possible for the present source Note that video and HDTV both maintain their original aspect ratios 1 e there will be at least a few unused pixels other sources change their aspect ratios as necessary 3 20 OPERATION order to fill the screen Non HDTV 16 9 anamorphic images common on DVDs will be stretched vertically With the exception of HDTV 16 9 the Full Screen setting produces an aspect ratio that is either almost or exactly 4 3 If non HDTV If graphics If video If HDTV anamorphic signal 1024 Image approx 1024 1280 approx 1280 1280 1280 For non HDTV anamorphic only 6 SELECT ANAMORPHIC to display an entire non HDTV vvide screen anamorphic image in its E native 16 9 aspect ratio The image will fill the m me screen from left to right but will not use all vertical pixels available top and bottom will be black If 1280 you do not choose Anamorphic when a non HDTV anamorphic image is present the default image
62. VX 5c can accept data graphics and video input signals for projection on to front or rear flat screens High brightness light is generated by an internal 700W Xenon arc lamp then modulated by three DMD digital micromirror device panels that provide digitized red green or blue color information Light from the on pixels of each panel is reflected converged and then projected to the screen through a single front lens where all pixels are perfectly superimposed as a sharp full color image 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 1 3 Components Included with the VX Sc is an infrared IR remote keypad high current 13 amp rated line cord a 9 64 hex socket ball driver and a VX 5c owner s manual Make sure that you have all these items and note that if you have purchased this projector a purchaser s Warranty Registration Card is also included Complete this card and return it directly to Runco International as soon as possible 9 64 Hex Socket Driver 10000 coon Line Cord User s Manual Purchase Record and Servicing Whether the projector is under warranty or the warranty has expired Runco s extensive factory and dealer service network is always available Runco service technicians and dealers are fully trained to quickly diagnose and correct projector malfunctions Should you encounter a problem with the projector and require assistance contact your Runco dealer or Runco International In many cases any ne
63. a composite video at INPUT 3 or S video input at INPUT 4 Connect your source to the appropriate panel connectors STEP 3 Connect the Line Cord to AC Power Connect the projector s 13 amp high current rated line cord to the AC receptacle at the lower right corner of the projector and to AC Input power required is 100 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 2 11 5 amps 100 V Use only a high current 13 amp rated cord See Section 5 WARNING Do not attempt operation if the AC supply and cord are not within the specified voltage and power range STEP 4 Turn the Projector ON Using either the built in or remote keypad press and hold for approximately 1 second to turn the projector on or press Let the projector warm up for about five minutes The POWER LED located in the lower right corner of the rear input panel should glow a steady green STEP 5 Select a Source Using either the built in or remote keypad press npu Input Input or input to select and display the image for the source you connected in Step 2 The display will resize as needed producing an image as large as possible for the type of source present 2 1 INSTALLATION AND SETUP STEP 6 gt gt Adjust Image ZOOM With the input image displayed rotate the textured ring on the lens barrel to increase or decrease the image size this requires a zoom lens If you don t have a zoom lens or you can t adjust the image enough the projector may not be positioned at
64. a different number or until you switch to broadcast mode below If you are using a wired remote keypad optional in a network of projectors make sure that the projector to which the keypad is connected has its Broadcast Keys option checked Press to bring up the editable box Enter the three digit number assigned to the projector you want to control keypad commands will now affect only the desired projector until you press again and enter a different number or until you switch to broadcast mode below NOTES 1 If you are using a computer or controller to issue commands use the correct RS 232 software command to gain control of a single projector 3 40 OPERATION Broadcasting to All Projectors gt gt 3 9 On the IR remote or wired keypad press to display the projector box Press again without entering a number the keypad commands will now affect all projectors Make certain that only one projector has its Broadcast Keys option selected checked the remaining projectors should have the option unchecked and their keypads disabled do this in Preferences menu The Broadcast Keys projector will then relay keypad commands to the others If using a wired remote make sure to select the Broadcast Keys option for the projec tor to which the wired remote is connected NOTE If you are using a computer or controller to issue commands use the correct RS 232 software command to broadcast Error Conditions Occasionall
65. a serial number only if you have just installed a new lamp This will help ensure that lamp timer is not reset on an old lamp and that the number of hours logged on the lamp will be accurate IMPORTANT Always record the serial number of a NEW lamp Service The Service submenu is also accessed through the Advanced menu but it is password protected and intended for use by qualified service technicians only Status gt gt This read only menu lists a variety of details about the standard and optional components cur rently in use on the projector Refer to the Status menu for versions of hardware left side and software right side installed the number of lamp hours logged in total and for a specific peri od such as a rental period and for your projector model name and serial number In addition the Status menu identifies the current channel switcher slot and frequencies Use aon vOFF 4 lor to see additional Status information 3 39 OPERATION Status Scroll to see more Model Runco VX 5c SIN 123456789 Lamp Hours 20 Lamp Counter 5 S Projector Hours 152 Hours logged for current period reset in Service menu only Chan Name Sync Type Tri Level on HC input ChanNumber 02 H Sync 33 75 kHz Switcher 0 projector V Sync 60 00 Hz Slot 1 nput 1 nterlace Yes IPM 23 Software 1 0 Interconnect Boot Panel Driver Light Engine LCD HW LCD SW Decoder ACM additional op
66. age Figure 2 4 Screen Locations for Maximum Audience Coverage 2 3 Projector Position and Mounting Installation type screen type and lighting all affect where the projector is positioned In addition both throw distance the distance between the projector and screen and vertical position the height of the projector in relation to the screen must be determined for every new installation Both depend on the screen size and lens type you are using Make sure that the room can accom modate the required position of the projector for the chosen screen size Throw Distance gt gt Throw distance is the distance between the projector s front feet and the screen For any installa tion an accurate throw distance must be determined in order for the image to be of the right size for your screen the farther the projector is from the screen the larger the image NOTE If your projector is tilted in relation to the screen as is sometimes the case for large ven ues or elevated installations throw distance still represents the smallest measurement between the screen and lens Screen x Lens Type Approx Throw Distance Throw distance is roughly equal to the hori zontal width of the screen multiplied by the type of lens you are using For example if you are using a 0 8 1 lens proper throw dis tance will
67. age of the capabilities of the projector within min utes NOTE Installation involves locating the projector and adjusting it for use at that location If you have not yet installed the projector refer to Section 2 Installation and Setup 3 2 Projector Basics Most projector functions and adjustments are entered through keypad commands that either con trol the projector directly or activate a system of intuitive menus Variations in settings can be defined and retained in the projector s internal memory as a custom channel with up to 99 dif ferent channels possible Lamp side Front IR sensor LCD status panel Rear IR sensor AC Adjustable feet 4 offset Horizontal offset Input panel Video input Hard reset RGB input Serial ports Audio input Wired kypd port Status LEDs 3 1 OPERATION Components Features gt gt ZOOM Adjusted manually the lens barrel of a zoom lens rotates to adjust the size of the image without moving the projector Minimum and maximum image sizes depend on which zoom lens is installed FOCUS Adjusted manually Focus adjusts the sharpness of the image at the current throw dis tance LENS OFFSET Adjusted manually vertical and horizontal offsets shift the lens and move the image up or down and left or right Installation and Setup for the offset ranges for any given lens 1 SHUTTER Closing the shutter blocks the lens internally and turns the image to off The shut ter is
68. an initiation cycle for approximately 15 seconds The processor cannot be turned on or operated until the initialization is complete LED DISPLAY Indicates the model number current source resolution and aspect ratio UP BUTTON When no menus are present on screen the UP button will toggle you through aspect ratios in the following order Letterbox Standard 4 3 Anamorphic When the menu is on screen the UP button will move the cursor up within the menu When an adjustment item has been selected i e brightness the UP button will increase the value of that function LEFT BUTTON When no menu is present on screen the LEFT button will toggle you through the four different sources in the order of Pass through Component S Video Composite ENTER BUTTON When an item is highlighted on the On Screen Display the ENTER button will select the item DOWN BUTTON When no menu is present on screen this button will toggle you through the different aspect ratios When the menu is on screen the down button will move the cursor down within a menu When an adjustment function has been selected i e brightness the DOWN button will decrease the value of that function RIGHT BUTTON When no menus are present on screen the RIGHT button will toggle you through the four different sources in the order of Composite gt S Video Component gt Pass through MENU BUTTON Pressing the MENU button will bring up the mai
69. and PARAMETER min max refers to a function s minimum and maximum value range Inputting values above or below their range may cause unpredictable but not fatal results After each command is entered the Controller returns the gt symbol as a prompt ASCII code Ox Use this symbol as an acknowledgement if your control system requires it 6 19 RS 232 COMMANDS COMMAND PARAMETER min max Value stored DESCRIPTION Turns VHD Ultra Controller on Turns VHD Ultra Controller off 0 4 YES Adjusts the brightness of the front panel displa ii Video input SVIDEO YES Selects the S Video Input Video input YES aspect ratio NA Selects the standard 4 3 aspect ratio LETTERBOX YES Selects the letterbox aspect ratio TINT 127 127 Sets a value for tint COLOR 127 127 Sets a value for color AGCCOLOR 0 1 BRIGHTNESS 127 127 NO NO Sets a value for brightness CONTRAST 127 127 Sets a value for contrast NO NO 0 Disable Contrast AGC AGCCONTRAST 0 1 1 Enable Contrast AGC 0 255 0 127 NO Sets a value for high frequency chroma edge enhancement 0 127 NO Sets a value for low frequency chroma edge enhancement 0 127 NO Sets a value for high frequency luminance edge enhancement LUMALOW 0 127 Sets a value for low frequency luminance edge enhancement 0 Disable Color AGC 1 Enable Color AGC Z 2 2 2 2 ziz COMMAND PARAMETER min max Value stored DESCRIPTION ISTORE gt YES Stores the current
70. audience viewing angles are increased An adjustment that affects the display of an image Such display settings include contrast brightness tint blanking size offsets and others A very rapid variation in image brightness caused by a frame rate that is too slow See Interlace The frequency at which complete images are generated For non interlaced sig nals the frame rate is identical to the vertical frequency For interlaced signals the frame rate also known as field rate is one half of vertical frequency The intensity of visible light per square foot The luminance brightness which results from one foot candle of illumination falling on a perfectly diffuse surface The ability of a screen to direct incident light to an audience A flat matte white wall has a gain of approximately 1 Screens with gain less than attenuate inci dent light screens with gain more than 1 direct more incident light to the audi ence but have a narrow viewing angle For example An image reflecting off a A 2 Help Screen gt gt Horizontal Frequency gt gt Horizontal Offset gt gt Hot Spot gt Input gt gt Input Signal Interface gt gt Interlace gt gt Keypad gt Keystone gt Linearity gt gt Line of Best Viewing gt gt Loop through gt gt Lumen gt gt Lux gt gt GLOSSARY a 10 gain screen appears 10 times brighter than it would if reflected off a matte white wall Cu
71. ay from heating and or air conditioning vents Changes in temperature can cause drifts in the projector circuitry that may affect performance Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers Common sources of these are slide projectors speakers power amplifiers ele vators etc For rear screen applications less space is required if a mirror is used to fold the optical path 6 Choose the right screen size for the application A As screen size increases magnification increases and reduces brightness Select a screen size which is appropriate for the venue but not larger than that required A Installing a large screen in a small room is similar to watching television close up too large a screen can overpower a room A good rule of thumb is to be no closer than 1 5 times the width of the screen A Larger screens require greater attention to lighting conditions When laying out the projection room consider positioning the projector and screen in a man ner that will achieve maximum audience coverage and space efficiency For example placing the screen along the larger wall in a rectangular room will reduce audience coverage Figure 2 4 shows two examples of how audience coverage is maximized 2 6 INSTALLATION AND SETUP SQUARE ROOMS RECTANGULAR ROOMS Corner placement of screen Screen placement along short wall ields best audience coverage ields best audience cover
72. button will toggle you through aspect ratios in the following order Letterbox gt Standard 4 3 gt Anamorphic When the menu is on screen the UP button will move the cursor up within the menu When an adjustment item has been selected i e brightness the UP button will increase the value of that function LEFT BUTTON When no menus are present on screen the LEFT button will toggle you through the four different sources in the following order Pass through gt Component S Video Composite DOWN BUTTON When no menus are present on screen the DOWN button will toggle you through aspect ratios in the following order Anamorphic gt Standard 4 3 Letterbox When the menu is on screen the DOWN button will move the cursor down within the menu When an adjustment item has been selected i e brightness the DOWN button will decrease the value of that function RIGHT BUTTON When no menus are present on screen the RIGHT button will toggle you through the four different sources in the following order Composite S Video Component Pass through MENU BUTTON Pressing the MENU button will bring up the main menu If no action is taken within approximately 10 seconds the menu will time out disap pear Also if you are in an adjustment mode or function pressing MENU will bring the menu back one level ENTER BUTTON When an item is highlighted on a menu pressing ENTER will select that item
73. cessary servicing can be performed on site If you have purchased the projector fill out the information below and keep with your records Purchase Record Dealer Phone Number Projector Serial Number Purchase Date Installation Date if applicable NOTE The projector serial number is located on the projector s rear identification label 1 2 INSTALLATION amp SETUP This section explains how to install and set up the projector If you are familiar with the projector and want to quickly set it up for temporary use follow the Quick Setup instructions below For a more complete setup fol low the instructions and guides covered in the remaining subsections NOTE 1 The lens is not mounted when the projector is shipped from the factory For instructions on how to install or replace a lens refer to 4 5 Replacing the Lens 2 1 Quick Setup Follow these steps for quick setup of the projector in a standard floor mount position STEP 1 Position the Projector Set the projector at the expected throw distance projector to screen distance and vertical posi tion See 2 3 Projector Position and Mounting and Appendix E Make sure that the projector is level from side to side see 2 7 Leveling STEP 2 Connect a Source Locate the main input panel at the rear of the projector The lower left area labeled INPUT 1 accepts an RGB input via BNC connectors The upper right area assuming a video decoder is installed accepts
74. cooling when neces sary Consult Table 1 and contact your Runco dealer if the problem persists The specific pattern of flashing indicates the 2 digit code identifying the type of problem encountered the number of yellow flashes represents the first digit and the number of red flash es indicates the second digit For example a pattern of yellow yellow red red red is Code 23 meaning the lamp ballast power supply is overheated These codes include 3 42 OPERATION Table 1 System Error Codes Code Description GENERAL 12 Software bug 13 CRC error in flash ROM 14 Programming complete 15 Attempting to download code without being in boot mode 16 Invalid interrupt LAMP BALLAST 21 Unable to turn the lamp on 22 Lamp is overheated 23 Lamp ballast power supply is overheated 24 One or more of the lamp interlocks are open 25 Lamp may be on before being turned on 26 Invalid lamp ballast ID 27 Unexpected lamp shut off IMAGE PROCESSOR MODULE 31 Boot code CRC failed 32 Unable to program the Sync Xilinx part 33 Unable to program a device on Altera programming bus 34 Unable to program a device on JTAG programming bus 35 Unrecognized ROM type 36 Write to flash ROM failed 37 General IPM failure 38 Code being downloaded will not fit in ROMs PANEL DRIVER MODULE LIGHT ENGINE ELECTRONICS 41 Unrecognized Panel Driver Module PDM 42 Unable to program a device on Panel Driver programming b
75. d in the lower right corner of the rear connector panel indicate projector Status top and Power bottom During normal operation the Power light is steady green and the Status light flashes green each time a key is pressed or when the projector receives a serial command Use the following as a guide Off Normal Steady Yellow Initializing Single Green Flash Keypress or serial command received Single Yellow Flash Keypress from the wrong protocol Continuous Yellow Flash Lamp timer replace the lamp Red amp Yellow Pattern System Error See 3 9 Error Conditions p STATUS j POWER Off Projector is unplugged Steady Yellow Standby only Steady Green Normal or cool down Steady Red System Error code on Status LED identifies error POWER LED Figure 3 2 Reading the Status LEDs NOTE A steady red power light accompanied by a coded pattern of red and yellow flashes from the status light indicates an internal system error Consult the rear LCD display for an explana tion and see 3 9 Error Conditions Should the problem persist contact your Runco dealer REMOTE WIRED KEYPAD CONNECTOR 3 pin XLR For optional tethered remote control of the projector LCD STATUS DISPLAY Visual feedback for monitoring projector activities and status INFRARED SENSORS The infrared IR sensors on the front and rear of the projector receive infrared signals f
76. detection For example it the projector scans the default input for a signal to display and a poor quality or improperly con nected source is connected the projector will briefly and repeatedly attempt to display an image If no source is connected the No signal present error message appears over a blank display Correct the source connection 2 The horizontal or vertical scan frequency of the input signal may be out of range of the pro jector Refer to Section 5 Specifications for scan frequency ranges 3 The sync signal may be inadequate Correct the source problem 4 The input signal type may conflict with the input module Install use the correct module for the source 5 Pixel tracking phase filter etc may need more adjustment Symptom gt gt The display is faint CAUSE REMEDY 1 Check Input Levels option turn auto to off then on again 2 Brightness and or contrast may be set too low Adjust as necessary 3 Gamma may be set too low Recommended setting for most signals is 2 2 4 The projection room may be too bright Lower the intensity of projection room lighting and reduce light reflections as much as possible 5 The projector may be too far from the screen Move the projector closer 4 9 MAINTENANCE 6 The location of the audience with respect to the screen may not be ideal Make sure the audi ence is within the viewing angle set by the projector and screen position and the screen type 7 Th
77. ds of the user there is a way to set these properly This section will describe what each function does and how to adjust them properly To access the picture quality adjustments press MENU highlight the active source indicated by the arrow and press ENTER The picture quality sub menu will then appear see above To make an adjustment to a particular function highlight the function with the up or down arrow buttons and press ENTER Once the function is on screen i e brightness pressing the UP arrow button on the remote or front panel will increase the value of that function pressing the DOWN arrow on the remote or front panel will decrease the value of that function While each of the picture quality adjustments can be set to suit the needs of the user there is a proper way to set the adjustments For setting TINT and COLOR please refer to the color bar test pattern below NOTE Runco recommends that a BLUE FILTER be used so only the blue color bars can be seen Blue filters are provided with the Video Essentials or AVIA test DVDs or can be purchased from the Imaging Science Foundation www imagingscience com Tall color bars white _ lt Short color bars ii Tint Color 6 11 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 se
78. e on a 16 9 screen the letterbox and anamorphic aspect ratios will use the entire 16 9 screen and the 4 3 aspect ratio will be displayed in the center of the 16 9 screen you d have black bars on the left and right sides of the image On the other hand on a 4 3 screen the 4 3 aspect ratio would fill the screen but the letterbox and anamorphic aspect ratios would be displayed in the center of the screen vertically there would be black bars on the top on bottom of the image Image Shift IMAGE SHIFT moves the entire image up down left or right If the image is slightly off center on screen after installation using IMAGE SHIFT can center the image on your screen or display While using IMAGE SHIFT will not cause any problems with your display it is possible to use too much image shift which could cause the image to shake or disappear Therefore Runco recommends that image shift be done with the display device itself whenever possible Image Shift Hstart 268 Vstart 131 Blanking The BLANKING function allows you to cut off part of the image to fit the screen properly or to elimi nate anomalies on the extreme outsides usually the top of the image This can be done to the top bottom left or right sides individually Blanking Top Bottom Left Right To adjust BLANKING highlight the desired area you wish to blank top bottom left or right and use the left and right arrows to ma
79. e color reproduction of NTSC video signals For best results adjust tint while displaying a proper test pattern otherwise it is recommended that tint remain at its default setting Use lt and until the desired tint is displayed This is not used when an RGB source is input Detail Press to adjust the sharpness of a video image it is of limited use for non video Use lt 4 and gt until the display is as sharp as desired keeping in mind that any level of detail above 3 will also introduce a certain degree of noise in the image Set below 3 to filter the sig nal and remove noise from a noisy source This is not used when an RGB source is input Contrast Press to increase or decrease the difference between light and dark areas of your image Use lt and gt until you reach the desired level of contrast making sure that the whites remain bright but not distorted or tinted i e crushed Brightness Press to increase or decrease the amount of perceived light in the image so that black just changes to very dark gray Use 4 1 and until you reach the desired level See 3 6 Adjusting the Image Image Settings subsection Avoid crushing or distorted blacks and or whites Volume Press to control the audio level Use 4 and until you reach the desired volume Projector Press Pri vvhen you want to access a specific projector within a group or if you simply need to see if the local projector is listening
80. e during which video is not generated The blanking time of the input signal must be equal to or greater than the retrace time of the projector In projection brightness usually describes the amount of light emitted from a surface such as a screen It is measured in foot lamberts or candelas per square meter Unit of measure for measuring intensity of light A collection of measurements stored by the projector for a given input source including frequencies pulse width polarity syncs channel number and location user adjustable display settings etc Use channels to switch between a variety of setups quickly automatically recalling previously defined display parameters A list menu of previously defined channels available in projector memory A number that uniquely identifies a specific channel retained in projector memo ry The projector can retain up to 99 channels A 1 GLOSSARY Checkbox gt gt Color Shift gt Color Temperature gt gt Component Video Composite Video gt gt Contrast ratio gt gt Convergence gt gt Curved Screen gt gt DDI DMD p gt Decoder gt gt Detail gt Diffused Screen gt gt Display Setting Flicker gt gt Frame Rate gt gt Foot candle gt gt Foot lambert gt gt Gain or Screen Gain gt gt A menu item that indicates whether an option is currently in effect checked or not unchecked A change in the color of a white field acro
81. e forfeiting some sharpness Lamp Hours 20 Lamp S N 987654321 Lamp 1 Lamp Message 2 Lamp Limit 1000 Whenever you install a new lamp in the projector you need to 3 nE access the Lamp submenu and record the lamp serial number 4 Power 500 in the projector s memory You can also set different Lamp 5 Intensity 0 submenu options such as intensity output or power required 6 Lamp History 7 Change Lamp These setups can be changed at any time Figure 3 23 Lamp Submenu NOTE See 4 4 Replacing the Lamp and Filter for complete instructions on installing a new lamp in the projector From the Advanced menu select the Lamp option for access to the Lamp submenu where all lamp functions and data appear Read only information includes the number of hours logged on the lamp so far and the serial number recorded for the installed lamp 3 36 OPERATION LAMP HOURS shows the number of hours logged on the current lamp Whenever you record a new lamp serial number this value automatically resets to 0 where it begins to log time for the new lamp NOTE Read only This information also appears in the Status menu LAMP S N is the serial number recorded for the current lamp When you install a new lamp and enter its serial number the number will appear here in the Lamp menu NOTE Read only Enter a checkmark for LAMP MESSAGE if you want to enable a warning message upon power up that the lamp has reached th
82. e source may be double terminated Ensure the source is terminated only once 8 The source if non video may need sync tip clamping Enter a check in the Clamp Tip box found in the nput Levels submenu Symptom gt gt The display is reversed and or upside down CAUSE REMEDY 1 The projector s image orientation is not set correctly for the current installation Refer to 2 6 Operating Orientation to set the projector s image orientation to match your installation Symptom gt gt The upper portion of the display is waving tearing or jittering CAUSE REMEDY 1 This can sometimes occur with video or VCR sources If you are using a VCR make sure that the VCR option is checked in Advanced menu Symptom gt gt Portions of the display are cut off or wrap to the opposite edge CAUSE REMEDY 1 Reduce top bottom left or right blanking from within the Size and Position menu Check size and position adjustments 2 Resizing may need adjustment Adjust until entire image is visible and centered Symptom gt gt The display appears compressed or stretched CAUSE REMEDY 1 The frequency of the pixel sampling clock is incorrect for the current source 2 The Size and Position options may be adjusted poorly for the incoming source signal See 3 6 Adjusting the Image Symptom gt gt Display quality appears to drift from good to bad bad to good CAUSE REMEDY 1 The operating temperature of the projector may be fluct
83. e specified lamp limit and should be replaced Delete the checkmark if you do not want to see this warning instead when your lamp expires only the status information on the back of the projector will provide the warning to replace the lamp NOTES 1 It is recommended that the Lamp Message checkbox remain enabled 2 When a lamp warning message appears press to temporarily cancel the message The message will continue to appear upon power up until you install a new lamp Set LAMP LIMIT to the number of hours you expect to log on the current lamp before replac ing it The recommended limit is 1000 hours NOTE 1 If you change modes over the life of a lamp the lamp limit you originally expected may no longer be possible 2 Turning the lamp on and off reduces lamp life significantly as do other factors Set which LAMP MODE you want to use in order to control the light output Although there are exceptions in most lamps the higher the 1 Max Brightness light output or power setting the shorter the life span of the lamp i Use the lamp mode that best suits your brightness needs For example in Figure 3 24 a tiled application you may want to precisely match brightness levels between adjacent images choose Intensity for each projector then judge by eye and set each individual intensity setting as necessary see Intensity below Or you may simply always need as much brightness as possible choose Max Brightness Lam
84. eet in length Use high quality cables 2 24 INSTALLATION AND SETUP Projector Numbers gt gt Each projector can be assigned a unique 3 digit projector number for example 001 These num bers are particularly useful when you are working with multiple linked projectors enabling you to direct commands to a certain projector rather than always broadcasting to the entire network For complete information on how to assign projector numbers see 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls NOTE To loop a single incoming video source through to another projector or display device on a network see Video Loop Through in 2 4 Source Connections 2 10 Keypad Protocols and Conversion At manufacture every keypad is assigned A as its default protocol which is simply a collection of settings that determine how the keypad operates Once assigned this protocol remains in effect until it is changed that is the keypad will operate as it currently does until you change its proto col Protocols are most useful for multiple projector applications For example you might want to change a keypad protocol if you are working with two projectors and two remote keypads in the same room and need to control each projector independently Figure 2 24 When Keypad A has a different protocol than Keypad B each keypad communicates only with the projector having a matching protocol Or if you have a network of two or more projectors connected togeth
85. election Status LEDs Scrollable window for help with the current procedure approx 10 patterns Shutter is optional in some models LENS Requires motorized lens mt 0 1 33 72k 60 00 Channel Copy Delete 2 Delete 3 Delete Unlocked 4 Delete All Preferences 1 Image Orientation 3 Inverted Front 2 Keystone 4 Inverted Rear 3 Language 1 4 3 Top Left 4 Display Channel List 2 ia 1 5 1 Off 5 Display Slidebars 2 16 9 Top fi 2 Screen 6 Display Error Messages 1 Menu Location 5 16 9 Inset 1 3 RS232 7 Auto Povver Up 2 Horizontal Shift 6 16 9 Inset 2 4 AlI 8 Video Termination 3 Vertical Shift 7 Custom 9 Menu Options Auto Setup Optimizes Pixel Tracking amp Phase Size Vertical Stretch Position Input Levels if analog source Appendix C Menu Tree Size and Position 1 Resize Presets TAGE 2 Size i 3 Vertical Stretch Image Settings 2 YPbPr Video 4 pixel track 1 3200K 1 Contrast 3 YPbPr HDTV Pi x 5 Pixel Phase 2 5400K 2 Brightness 3 6500K 3 Color 6 Filter R 1 1 0 4 9300K 4 Tint 1 Auto 7 H Position 2 2 2 5 User 1 Detail 2 NTSC 8 V Position 3 2 28 6 User 2 Detal 3 NTSC 44 Blanking 4 2 2SN 7 User 3 6 Color Temp 4 PAL 5 2 8 8 User 4 7 Color Space 5 PAL M 6 2 88 9 Interpolated 8 Video Standard 6 PAL N 9 Gamma 7 PAL 60
86. er via RS 232 serial ports you may want only certain projectors to respond to a wired keypad thus you can use different protocols to limit responses NOTE Matching the protocol on the projector to that of a keypad is done through a setting in the Communications menu See 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls for fur ther information on how to change the projector infrared sensor rear and front protocol A protocol for either type of remote keypad IR or wired can be changed through software com mands entered on the keypad A new protocol set through software commands remains in effect until the keypad batteries are removed and replaced if an IR remote or until the keypad is unplugged if a wired remote A remote can also be changed manually you can hard wire new jumper settings inside the keypad so that they remain in effect until you change the hard wiring Note that a hard wired protocol can be temporarily overridden by the software protocol change effective until the keypad is unplugged and plugged in again if a wired remote or until a battery is removed if an IR remote 2 25 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 3 il 1 z Protocol A Protocol B Keypad Keypad Protocol A is set Protocol B is set in Communications menu in Communications menu Figure 2 24 Independent Keypads and Projectors Remote Keypad Protocol IR OR WIRED KEYPAD The standard IR remote keypad or the optional wi
87. ers or slots As each digit is entered it is displayed and the cursor moves on Note that channel numbers are defined with 2 digits for example if you enter only a single digit like 7 for a channel number the channel will automatically be defined as 07 Use 07 to utilize this channel NOTES 1 Once you enter the first digit this digit replaces all old digits 2 If you press any non numbered key the number entered up to that point is accepted and updated as the new value 3 Press to cancel editing of numerical values Using Inputs and Channels NOTE See Section 2 Installation and Setup for a full explanation of how to connect a variety of sources to the projector The projector stores and automatically recalls up to 99 different channels source setups for a variety of inputs This memory feature allows you to define and conveniently use a wide variety of customized setups rather than having to repeatedly re configure the projector for different presentations Each physical source i e input can have several different channels associated with it Selecting an Input INPUT An input simply describes a physical location for an incoming signal connection These connections are always either on the projector itself one of the four inputs at the rear of the projector EXAMPLE Lo L use source connected to the projector slot 1 i e Pressing the appropriate direct key Input input Input or is a q
88. es the edges of objects appear sharper without the ringing and noise increase associated with traditional sharpness circuits A Chroma edge enhancement circuit is included to compensate for lower chroma resolution found in composite and S video e Inverse Telecine 3 2 pulldown detection and processing allows the scaler to almost completely eliminate interlace artifacts associated with other scalers e The controller can correctly scale anamorphic letterbox and 4 3 formats to fit on a wide aspect ratio screen and scale anamorphic formats on a 4 3 screen A pass through connector is supplied for routing HDTV or computer graphics directly to the display e An RS 232 input is provided for easy integration into the automated home theater environment A TBC Time Base Corrector circuit is provided for unstable sources such as VCR s e 12V outputs are provided for drop screens and screen masking e A simple 7 button remote controls all aspects of operation One button source selection and aspect ratio control is also provided via the remote control 6 4 FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONS ___ Front Panel 1 2 MULTIFILM 3 45 6 7 89 IR RECEIVER Receives the IR commands from the remote control POWER BUTTON Toggles the power on and off For a discreet on or off command you can use the direct access buttons on the remote control NOTE When the main AC power switch is first turned ON the processor will go through
89. essing of the VHD Ultra Controller and be sent straight to the VX 5c Projector This is useful for computer graphics and HDTV signals which do not require processing Component Input This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players Note The component output from a DTV decoder or a progressive scan DVD cannot be used with this port it must be input to the Pass through port S Video Input This is the input for S video from sources such as Satellite receivers S VHS VCR s and DVD players 6 6 10 11 12 13 Composite Video Input This is the input for Composite video from sources such as Laser disc players VCRs and other miscellaneous video sources Power Input Plug in main power here 115 VAC Fuse This is the main AC input fuse Main Fuse 5mm x 20 mm 500mA 250v Slow Blow Main Power Switch Disconnects or applies main power to the processor 6 7 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION A IR OUTPUT INDICATOR lluminates when a button is pressed indicating that an IR signal is being transmitted POWER BUTTON Toggles the power on and off For a discreet on or off command you can use the direct access buttons see J Note When the main AC power switch is first turned ON the processor will go through an initiation cycle for approximately 15 seconds The processor cannot be turned on or operated until the initialization is complete UP BUTTON When no menus are present on screen the UP
90. evels apply for the current source only but for any color temperature used 2 Assuming that color temperature has been set up based on the internal test patterns you can then set up input levels for a given source so that it matches the color temperature of the inter nal test patterns 3 32 OPERATION Odd Pixel Adjustment NOTE For sources with Color Space set to RGB only When using certain RGB sources with static l Odd Pixel Adjustment images you may need to adjust the normal gain nee 1 Red Odd Pixel Offset 128 EZ or offset of odd pixels in relation to even in 2 Green Odd Pixel Offset 145 27 order to smooth out very narrow 1 pixel wide 3 Blue Odd Pixel Offset 128 first checks or vertical stripes These patterns signify 4 Red Odd Pixel Gain 128 en adjacent on and off pixels and can be 5 Green Odd Pixel Gain 116 Gain removed as follovvs 6 Blue Odd Pixel Gain 128 Te Color Enable White y 1 Use an external grayscale test pattern of some kind make sure it has both dark grays and light grays 2 Make sure the image is displayed in its native resolution i e with No Resizing 3 Display a single color choose through the Color Enable menu option or use the key shortcuts shown on the back of the remote keypad 4 Examine an area of darkest gray but not black If there is a 1 pixel wide pattern present adjust Odd Pixel Adjustment offset for the cu
91. f air broadcast detail may be set too high Keep near 4 for most sources 4 11 Specifications 5 1 Specifications NOTE Due to continuing research specifications are subject to change without notice Display gt Resolution Pixel format H x V on 3 DMD panels 1280 x 1024 Maximum digitizing sample rate 160 Mega samples per second Video luminance bandwidth 5 5 MHz Brightness 3000 ANSI lumens typical Contrast Ratio Greater than 250 1 ANSI Greater than 400 1 full on full off Colors and Gray Scale Displayable colors 16 8 million Gray scale resolution 13 bits Color Temperature Default 6500K Range of Adjustment 3200K to 9300K Lenses gt gt Lens Type Throw Ratio Diagonal Screen Size Max of image Offset from Lens Center Fur ex Fun es Pen yn mn TE Fn dim gt m Pan Vu m NOTES 1 The VistaGRAPHX lens see above requires a threaded adapter flange for installation in this projector 2 Maximum offset percentages are reduced when simultaneously offsetting horizontally and vertically Inputs gt gt Number of inputs 1 RGB Component 5 1 SPECIFICATIONS Analog RGB and YPbPr INTERLACED OR PROGRESSIVE SCAN FORMAT Horizontal frequency range 15 120 kHz Vertical frequency range 24 120 Hz Pixel clock rate 10 160 MHz Signal format Analog RGB or YPbPr Input levels R B G Y with syne 1 0Vp p 2 dB R G B without sync 0 7Vp p 2 dB Pb Pr 0 7Vp p 2 dB DC offset ESV Nomi
92. g or changing an interpolated color temperature INTERPOLATED Select this option if you need a specific color temperature that lies some where between one preset color temperature and another Adjust the slidebar to define a new temperature that will be interpolated from the neighboring presets for example 7841 is inter polated from 6500 and 9300 It can be used any time and appears as a 4 digit temperature when present WHITE LEVELS These 3 controls are adjustable only if a User choice is selected in which case User 1 2 3 or 4 appears at the top of the Advanced Color Temperature menu Their current values are shown for the active color temperature Changing a white level here changes the drive contrast for that color essentially creating a new color temperature that is warmer or cooler etc When you are satisfied with the new User temperature it can be used immediately upon exit or it can be selected from either the Zmage Settings menu or the Advanced Color Temperature menu as usual You can re define a User color temperature at any time using the Advanced Color Temperature menu COLOR ENABLE Select which color or colors you want to see useful while working with color temperature white levels 3 34 OPERATION COPY FROM Use this option to replace the currently selected User color temperature setup with that of another This function can be particularly useful for creating a starting point for a new User color
93. gs 2 12 INSTALLATION AND SETUP YPbPr Signal COMPONENT VIDEO Connect a YPbPr signal component video to INPUT 1 as shown in Figure 2 12 Left amp Right Left amp Right Audio Inputs Audio Outputs pre amplified To Amplifier f phono za IN1 IN2 IN3 IN4 OUT O O V 6 06 G li 0000 ae INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 COMPOSITE VIDEO S VIDEO YPbPr signals are also known as 4 A S A Component 6 UO L woop 4 Loop Halo 804600 INPUT 1 REMOTE RED GREEN BLUE HOR COMP VERT SWITCHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT 7 AZ LR 2 2 na oo POWER Les BNC H QU connectors Signals from YPbPr Source Figure 2 12 Connecting YPbPr Signal NOTES 1 If for some reason the projector fails recognize a YPbPr signal specify this Color Space option within the Image Settings menu See 3 6 Adjusting the Image 2 Do not connect digital component signals known as YCbCr to INPUT 1 Use the appropriate digital interface installed at INPUT 2 AUDIO for INPUT 1 To control audio levels in an audio visual system connect pre amplified line level audio inputs to the IN 1 left and right channel audio inputs located near the top left corner of the rear input panel Then connect ex
94. hase use and to increase or decrease pixel phase so that any shimmer disappears and the image is stable throughout See 3 6 Adjusting the Image Size and Position subsection for a complete explanation of tracking and phase Position Press to move the image using the double slidebar At the slidebar use 14 and to move the image left or right use and to move the image up or down Shutter OPTIONAL If your projector has a mechanical lens shutter a k a dowser installed press and hold for approximately 1 second to toggle the shutter closed or open with a single key press this also blanks the image electronically Or quickly press and release and follow immediately with or if you want to guarantee the correct toggle useful if you are unsure of the present status Close the shutter whenever you want to mute all display yet maintain access to projector functions Open the shutter to regain the display With no shutter installed still blanks the image electronically but the blanking is not quite as black NOTES 1 The status of the shutter is shown in the LCD window on the rear panel of the pro jector 2 Upon power up the shutter is open 3 The lamp remains on Mute Use to mute audio and or hide the current menu Press wut and hold for approximately 1 second to toggle the audio on or off with a single key press Or quickly press and release mute and follow immediately with 40 or VoF if you want to guarantee the co
95. he front or rear of the projector or towards the screen 3 The viewing path between the IR keypad and the projector or screen may be blocked Ensure there is a clear line of sight between the keypad and the projector or screen 4 The batteries in the IR remote keypad may be weak Refer to 4 3 Replacing Keypad Batteries for instructions on how to replace the batteries 5 There may be unusual lighting conditions in the room affecting IR keypad operation Determine if such conditions exist and correct 6 The IR keypad may have been disabled for use with this projector s Press to enable broadcasting to all projectors See 2 10 Keypad Protocols and Conversion and 3 7 Adjusting and Checking System Parameters for additional information Symptom gt gt The power is on but the lamp is not CAUSE REMEDY 1 Does the LCD status window say warming up 2 The projector probably became overheated there is likely an error code flashing and a mes sage in the LCD status window Allow to cool and make sure that nothing blocks projector vents Do not operate in environments warmer than 35 C 95 F 3 The lamp may have reached the end of its life Check the Lamp Hours via RS 232 request Iph Symptom gt gt The display is jittery or unstable CAUSE REMEDY 1 If the display is jittery or if it disappears and reappears erratically check that the source is properly connected and that its signal is of adequate quality for
96. he last projector has an empty RS 232 OUT or RS 422 PORT if applicable See examples on the following page 2 23 INSTALLATION AND SETUP Proj 001 Proj 002 Proj 003 To m zi e ET x sa so 2 I 3 Le RS 232 001 002 003 Use either or both network cable types Use either or both NOTE Programming for the RS 232 controller must be compatible with the RS 422 controller Figure 2 23 Assorted Networks Communication parameters such as baud rate must be set to match the particular controlling device refer to the documentation that came with your controlling device in order to determine the proper baud rate See 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls if you need help changing the projector baud rate from its default of 38400 NOTES 1 To avoid damage connect only properly wired serial communication cables See Appendix D for details 2 It is recommended that each RS 232 communication cable be no more than 25 f
97. hutter is merely closed If you press and hold it for approximately 1 second in hopes of turning the projector on the projector will actually turn off if the projector was already on Instead to avoid the risk of toggling in the wrong direction quickly press and release normally the function key you wish to toggle in this case Then immediately within 2 seconds press either or as desired The specific toggle will occur Toggle keys are labeled with an asterisk on the keypad They are listed below Furl AON close the shutter OPTIONAL Shutter open the shutter OPTIONAL s yl aon put the projector in standby mode stby or leave standby faon turn the projector on Power eF turn the projector off 3 6 Color Vol OPERATION me N turn the audio and menu display on mue yor turn the audio and menu display off oss an turn the menu system on oso yer turn the menu system off Color Press to adjust the color saturation level i e the amount of color in a video image Lower settings produce less saturated colors a setting of 0 produces a black and white image for example If the color level is too high colors will be overpowering and unrealistic Use lt and until the desired color saturation level is displayed This is not used when an RGB source is input Tint Press to adjust the red green color hue for tru
98. is the same as entering 12 Input 3 Press to select the source connected to INPUT 3 on the projector composite video This is the same as entering LelL 1 Input 4 Press to select the source connected to INPUT 4 on the projector S Video This is the same as entering ojla Input Press when you want to display from a specific source location such as a switcher connected serially to the projector s switcher port The first digit represents the number you have assigned to your switcher usually 1 9 or 0 for one of the four inputs on the projector The sec ond digit represents the switcher s slot number 1 9 For example 2 display data from switcher 1 slot 2 NOTES 1 Although you don t need to use the input key you can also use to access the four input slots on the projector itself usel olas the first digit representing the projector as the switcher then vl 2 3 or 4 as the second digit the desired input slot number in combi nation with higher numbers is an invalid entry 2 See 3 5 Using Channels and Inputs for a detailed explanation of inputs NOTE key behavior during a presentation depends on whether or not the Display Channel List option is selected in the Preferences menu You can choose to have on screen feedback when you press or you may prefer to enter the desired source location blind i e without on screen feedback See Preferences later in this section Channel Press t
99. ixel tracking and phase adjustments do not adequately clear up a noisy signal For best results Good area 1 Optimize Pixel Tracking and jot down the value 2 Optimize Pixel Phase 3 If the image is still too noisy return to Pixel Tracking and mis adjust so that 2 vertical bands of noise appear separated by a good center band See right 4 Adjust Filter to maximize the width of the good area See right 5 Return Pixel Tracking to its correct setting from Step 1 6 Readjust Phase NOTE Filter affects only the current signal H Position SHORT CUT Press and adjust the top slidebar This option moves picture right and left NOTE The value shown represents where the approximate center of the image lies in relation to the total number of pixels available horizontally This varies widely according to the signal watch the image while adjusting V Position SHORT CUT Press and adjust the bottom slidebar 3 22 OPERATION Image This option moves the picture up and down NOTE The value shown represents where the approximate center of the image lies in relation to the total number of pixels available vertically This varies widely according to the signal watch the image while adjusting Blanking Top Bottom Left or Right Blanking This submenu blanks turns to black the top bottom left or 1 Top Blank es right edge of the image so that any unvvanted information is 2 Bottom Blan
100. k 4 E 1 cropped from view For example when displaying native size video you may want to blank out a few of the top lines eel Settings gt gt Use any of the following slidebars pull down lists or the checkbox to alter your image Refer to Using Slidebars and Other Controls earlier in this section if you need help in selecting options and adjustments Changes made to the Jmage Settings menu are applied immediately and are saved when you exit the menu press or Image Settings il Contrast 63 4 Brightness 58 7 E Color 50 0 E Tint 504 E Detail 3 m Color Temp 5400K Color Space YPbPr Video Standard A NTSC Gamma 2 2 44 44 00 4 3 Figure 3 13 Image Settings Menu Contrast SHORT CUT Press and adjust the slidebar Contrast increases or decreases the perceived difference between light and dark areas of your image 0 100 If contrast is set too high the light parts of the image lose detail and clarity If set too low the light areas will not be as bright as they could be and it may be difficult to dis tinguish between foreground and background information Adjust so that whites remain bright but not distorted or tinted For best results keep close to 50 NOTE If environment lighting changes it may be necessary to re adjust both options Brightness SHORT CUT Press rtland adjust the slidebar Brightness increases or decreases the amount
101. ke the adjustment Most CRT projectors themselves have blanking controls and it is recommended that you use the controls on the projector as opposed to the processor if possible In the event that your display device does not have blanking controls however use the blanking controls provided in the processor System Reset In the event that your VHD Ultra Controller appears to have a software problem or adjustments have been made so far out of range that the image is no longer on screen or discernable you can reset the processor back to factory values This sets ALL settings back to factory values so any adjustments made previously will be lost To reset your VHD Ultra Controller follow this procedure Turn off the MAIN POWER switch on the back of the processor Hold down the DOWN ARROW button and turn the MAIN POWER SWITCH back on Continue holding the down arrow button until the LED on the front panel blinks then release the down arrow button Once this is done your processor has been completely reset to factory values After resetting the unit Composite video will be the active source SYSTEM RESET is not on any of the menus it must be performed using the instructions above 6 15 ASPECT RATIOS An aspect ratio is simply the ratio of the width vs the height of the screen For example the current aspect ratio standard is 4 3 or 1 33 1 where the image is 4 units wide and 3 units tall A 3 units tall
102. le image settings can be adjusted as desired IN MENU If checked default except for automatically defined channels with unchanged parame ters this defined channel will then appear in the list available when is pressed If unchecked the channel must be accessed via chan lon the keypad or via the Auto Source function NOTE On screen dis play of the channel list is an option that must be set in the Preferences menu AUTO SOURCE If checked default the projector can automatically locate this channel when an incoming input signal matches If not checked the projector can locate the selected channel only when it is directly selected via on the keypad and a change in input signal will not result in a channel change PREVIOUS CHANNEL Select this option to see or change Channel Edit settings for the previous channel in the Channel Setup list 3 18 OPERATION NEXT CHANNEL Select this option to see or change Channel Edit settings for the next channel in the Channel Setup list 3 6 Adjusting the Image Most options for image adjustments can be accessed through two menus Size and Position Menu and Image Settings both of which are listed in the Main menu While in either of these two menus you can change settings affecting the image from the cur rent channel by working with the appropriate slidebars checkboxes and pull down lists will always return to the previous menu or to the presentation if from the Main men
103. licker depending on the image content A small push button device for controlling most projector settings and operation For more information refer to 3 3 Using the Keypad A distortion of the image which occurs when the top and bottom borders of the image are unequal in length Side borders both slant in or out producing a key stone shaped image It is caused when the screen and lens surface are not paral lel The reproduction of the horizontal and vertical size of characters and or shapes over the entire screen When light from a projector is incident on a screen the light reflects from the screen such that the angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence The Line of Best Viewing is along the line of reflection The method of feeding a series of high impedance inputs from a single video source with a coaxial transmission line in such a manner that the line is terminat ed with its characteristic impedance at the last input on the line The unit of measure for the amount of visible light emitted by a light source The amount of visible light per square meter incident on a surface 1 lux 1 lumen square meter 0 093 foot candles A 3 GLOSSARY Menu gt gt NTSC Video Optical Screen gt PAL Video gt gt Pincushion gt gt Pixel picture element gt gt Pixel Phase gt gt Pixel Tracking gt A list of selectable options displayed on the screen A video output format of some video tape and di
104. ly When finished with a function menu do one of the following Press to return to the previous screen 6 Press to leave the menu system and return to the active source On line Help If at any time you are uncertain vvhat to do next press to display detailed information about the current menu or highlighted option A scroll bar appears on the right hand side of a help win dow if there is additional text use the arrow keys to scroll Press again to exit Size and Position 1 Resize Presets Full Screen 2 Size 1000 3 Vertical Stretch 2000 4 Pixel Track 1200 5 Pixel Phase 3 6 7 8 Filter 0 gt Help Filter H Position 604 Adjustment of low pass filter of the imag V Position 291 A higher number adds more filtering red Blanking the bandwidth of the image With no menus active press to access general Help Topics Scroll as necessary within a topic Press to return to the source 3 10 OPERATION Help Topics 1 Using Help 2 Setup 3 Keys 4 Source Selection 5 Stat Pwr LEDs Figure 3 4 Accessing General Help Topics At the bottom of some menus a line of hint text also appears Time outs gt gt Whenever there are on screen menus such as when there is a slidebar menu message or test pat tern displayed you have limited time in which to make a keypad entry before the graphic disap pears These time outs vary depending on the current display as sh
105. m analog HDTV sources to INPUT 1 use the red green and blue BNCs as described in YPbPr Signals later in this section Left amp Right Left amp Right Audio Inputs Audio Outputs pre amplified To Amplifier 777 Plage IN2 IN IN4 OUT Ore 6 a O INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 COMPOSITE VIDEO SVIDEO Y vic c ZA ZA AZ O 3 2 457 XS Z Video Decoder LOOP mel Le 100P 1 804600 INPUT 1 REMOTE RED GREEN BLUE VERT SWITCHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT 7 STATUS gt BR b wi power O C a 9 pin D style connectors m m m m m s connection NOTE 9600 baud rate RGB and sync output from switcher gi From switcher female Figure 2 11 Connecting RGB Input AUDIO for INPUT 1 To control audio levels in an audio visual system connect pre amplified line level audio inputs to the IN 1 left and right channel audio inputs located near the top left corner of the rear input panel Then connect external audio amplification equipment to audio OUT for sound output Audio connec tion cables require standard RCA type phono plu
106. me as necessary to maintain the desired brightness until power reaches 700W INTENSITY This number is a representation of the current brightness of your lamp decreas ing over time when you are operating at Max Brightness or at a specific Power level However when you are operating in Intensity mode this value remains at the original Intensity setting chosen NOTE The number shown for intensity is not the actual lumen output but rather a correlat ed value only 9999 may represent 3000 lumens for example To use Intensity mode judge by eye and set the level as desired for your application remem bering that higher settings can significantly shorten lamp life Over time the projector will automatically increase the power supplied to the lamp as needed to maintain the chosen intensi ty to within 5 of the setting This is called brightness tracking Keep in mind that once the lamp power has reached its maximum of 700 watts see Power above this tracking is no longer possible At this point the lamp will gradually begin to dim as usual even though your original Intensity value will still appear in the menu To resume accurate tracking reduce the intensity setting so that the resulting Power value is under 700 watts the lower the intensity the longer it can be maintained Do not lower the Intensity so much that the corresponding Power value reaches its mini mum of 450 watts the intensity setting will be inacc
107. mote to execute the protocol change for the wired keypad The projector will now recognize only the opposing change for the wired keypad protocol Or if you prefer use the wired keypad 3 27 OPERATION to safely change its own protocol 1 Select the A or B option This will ensure that once your keypad is manually changed see Step 2 it will still be recognized by the projector 2 Unplug the keypad and change the protocol in the keypad as desired Do this either by entering the short cut software command or by hard wiring the keypad as described in 2 10 Keypad Protocols and Conversion 3 Plug the keypad back into the projector Return to the Communications menu and select the new protocol you have just set up in the wired keypad TURNING OFF THE WIRED KEYPAD If you want to disable the wired keypad entirely you cannot use it to select the OFF option This safeguard prevents you from accidentally dis abling the wired keypad during use Instead use either the built in keypad or the IR remote keypad to select OFF The projector will no longer respond to the wired keypad Broadcast Keys Enter a checkmark if you want keypad commands sent to one projector to be relayed to all pro jectors in a network Note the key will temporarily override the effect of a broadcast setting and allow you to control a specific projector when necessary Projector Enter a three digit number such as 0
108. mote keypad is capable of sending data to the pro jector in either one of two protocols called A or B Likewise the front and rear IR sensors on the projector can be set to accept IR data accordingly responding to A B or 1 both The projector s A or B default is adequate for most single projector 2 A installations Select a specific protocol to prevent interference when you are controlling two protectors in the same area and want to work with one projec 4 Off tor at a time Note that the front and rear IR sensors cannot respond to different protocols if you change a protocol for either sensor to anything other than OFF the protocol for the other sensor also changes For example setting Front IR to B also changes the Back IR to B If you want only one sensor to respond to a particular protocol A B or A or B disable the other sensor by set ting its protocol to OFF If you want to disable both IR sensors you cannot use the IR remote keypad to select the sec ond OFF setting This safeguard prevents accidentally disabling a keypad while you are using it Instead use either the built in keypad or the wired remote to set the remaining active sensor to OFF The projector will no longer respond to an IR remote keypad IMPORTANT Keep at A OR B unless you are sure of the current IR keypad protocol NOTES 1 The IR remote keypad for this projector is set at Runco to Protocol A See 2 10 Keypad Protocols and Conve
109. n a handful of channels use lt and to see the remaining channels not visible in this initial display To copy delete or edit any of the channels listed in the Channel Setup menu highlight the desired channel and do one of two things 6 Press if you want to copy the selected channel or delete this or other channels See Copying or Deleting a Channel below Press if you want to edit channel setups 1 non image related parameters for the selected channel See Editing a Channel Setup below 3 16 OPERATION Copying or Deleting Channels gt TO COPY A CHANNEL highlight the desired channel in the Channel Setup menu then press to go to the Channel Copy Delete submenu Select Copy and press a new channel will be created It is identical to original which still remains but it is identified with the next available number from 01 99 If you change your mind and do not want to copy the current channel press to cancel and return to the previous menu Copying channels is a quick method for creating numerous channels each of which can then be edited and adjusted for a variety of presentations in the future Channel Setup 0 1 33 72k 59 94 0 1 33 72k 59 94 func amp 0 1 33 72k 60 00 Channel GT hannel Setup 1 Copy 0 1 33 72k 59 94 2 Delete 01 33 72k 59 944 0 1 33 72k 60 00 01 33 72k 59 94 em m gt gt gt new channel a identical to 3 Delete Unlocked Only Chan 0
110. n be controlled independently with their remote IR keypads A selectable menu item that unfolds into a list of options pertaining to it A translucent panel for screen projection Incident light travels through the inci dent surface of a rear screen and forms an image on the other surface The ability to manipulate through software commands the physical size place ment and or aspect ratio of an image The maximum number of alternate white and black horizontal lines that can be distinguished on a screen when a photographic target is placed between the lens and a light source and illuminated by that source The maximum number of pixels that the projector can display horizontally and vertically across an image such as 1280 x 1024 Horizontal The minimum time required for a CRT projector to move the posi tion of the scanning spot from the right edge to the left edge The time required by the video amplifier of the projector to increase its output from 10 to 90 of the maximum value A 4 RGB Video gt gt RS 232 RS 422 S Video gt gt Scan Frequency gt gt Scan Line gt gt SECAM gt gt Slidebar gt gt Source gt gt Source Setup gt gt Spot Size gt Sync gt gt Sync Width TTL Video Terminated gt gt GLOSSARY The video output analog or digital of most computers Analog RGB video can have 3 4 or 5 wires one each for red green and blue and either none
111. n menu If no action is taken within approximately 10 seconds the menu will time out disappear Also if you are in an adjustment mode or function pressing MENU will bring the menu back one level 6 5 Rear Panel 1 5 12V FUSE o o AC 120V 60Hz 15VV RGB VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUTS gi r 7 a Y id RS 232 IN v H B G R PASS THROUGH P Pb S VIDEO COMPOSITE Li MASK SCREEN 2 AR 2 2 2777 12V TRIGGER MADE IN USA 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12v Fuse This fuse protects the 12v outputs from the MASK and SCREEN jacks Screen Fuse 5mm x 25mm AGC 0 5A 250V Fast Acting 250V Fast Blow Mask This is a 12V output that is used to trigger masking on screens that have that capability For use on motorized screens only Screen This is a 12V output that is used to trigger the screen to drop For use on motorized screens only RS 232 In This is for systems using serial RS 232 to control the VHD Ultra Controller Reserved for future use RGB OUTPUT This is the main output of the VHD Ultra Controller The RGB Signal goes directly to the VX 5c Projector If component is used through the pass through then only the R Pr G Y and B Pb jacks will be active Individually the jacks are V vertical sync H horizontal sync B Blue G Green R Red Pass through Anything input to this port will by pass the proc
112. nal impedance 75 ohms Maximum return loss VSWR 1 2 1 dB 200 MHz Display quality may be limited by pixel sampling rate when at the higher end of the frequency range Maximum vertical output rate 72 Hz H and V frequencies of the input source and of the DMDs may not be the same Analog Video optional Signal formats Composite S Video Y C Video standards NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL 60 amp SECAM Input level Composite 1 0 Vp p 3db including sync tip Input level S Video Luma Y 1 0 Vp p 3db including sync tip Input level S Video Chroma C 630 mVp p nominal burst DC offset 5V Nominal impedance 75 ohms Maximum return loss VSWR 1 2 1 dB 6 mHz Sync INTERLACED OR PROGRESSIVE SCAN FORMAT Input levels 0 5Vp p 5 0Vp p Impedance for composite or separate H amp V 75 ohms Sync type Separate H and V Bi level or tri level sync on green Bi level or tri level composite Polarity Positive or negative Duty eycles 0 1076 20 vertical3 20 horizontal Maximum return loss VSWR 1 2 1 dB 200 MHz Audio Number amp type of inputs 4 pairs of phono plug Nominal input and output level 1 0 Vp p DC offset 2V Impedance 30k ohms 10k ohm Volume control range 60 dB to 20 dB Bandwidth 3 dB 30 Hz to 20 kHz RS 232 Serial Input Number of connectors 3 1 network in 1 network out 1 for switcher control Connector type 9 pin D RS 422 Serial Input Number of connectors 2 Connector type 6
113. ng this type of installation call your Runco dealer for assistance Source Connections The rear panel of the projector provides standard input panels to which you may connect a vari ety of sources See Figure 2 10 the lower left area INPUT 1 typically accepts an RGB signal from an external RGB source such as the VHD Ultra Controller or it can also be used for YPbPr signals from DTV sources The upper right panel the Video Decoder Module accepts only com posite video at INPUT 3 or S video at INPUT 4 from devices such as VCRs laser disc players or DVD players There are also several optional interfaces available for connecting other sources at INPUT 2 Such an option installs in the upper left area just below the audio connectors For any input including the optional inputs audio with loop through connects at the audio input panel located between the license label area and INPUT 2 Note The decoder module is an option it is not supplied with the Projector Audio All Inputs INPUT 1 GREEN BLUE 7 VERT IN1 IN 2 IN 3 IN4 OUT O O L ett 6068 Oze o O O Video Decoder INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 Input er COMPOSITE VIDEO S VIDEO 2 i Input 3 Input 4 O 6 9 C gt x optional L too 1 LL Loop 1
114. ngs menu Press to select a different option 6 Select RGB unless you are using component video at INPUT 1 or 2 6 Select YPbPr video if you are using a standard definition televised signal SDTV 6 Select YPbPr HDTV if you are using a high definition decoder HDTV Video Standard The projector automatically detects the video standard present and displays the name of this standard here Press to view or select a different video standard from a complete list avail able to the projector some will appear disabled depending on the current incoming signal Selecting a specific standard forces the projector to process the signal according to this stan dard NOTE This option should remain set at Auto for all instances EXCEPT 1 a poor quality input signal or 2 a black and white video signal In order to detect and display such signals specify the relevant standard Gamma NOTE Gamma does not normally require adjustment and is intended for experienced users only The Gamma option affects the shape of the gamma curve representing the levels and types of grays available between minimum input black and maximum white Generally the best gamma curve is one that produces maximum contrast brightness and color performance See Figure 3 14 THE 1 0 SETTING greatly reduces apparent contrast of mid range signals and represents a straight transition from black to white THE DEFAULT SETTING OF 2 2 is a normal and smooth gamma cur
115. nnel Setup Communications Most of the controls for the projector are accessed from within the projector s menu system There are several groups of related functions with each group selectable from the Main menu as Choose a shown at right Press at any time to display the Main menu function Go SS Ge ci bin Preferences Status On the keypad either enter the number corresponding to the Advanced function menu you wish to access such as 2 for the mage Auto Setup Settings menu or use the a keys to highlight the desired option and press The function menu you selected will Figure 3 3 Main Menu then appear If you select Auto Setup this will not activate a separate function menu but rather begin an automated process of optimizing critical display parameters such as size position pixel tracking etc Once you have a function menu displayed navigate in a similar manner enter a menu option num ber for any numbered option or use a Y to move the highlight and press at the desired option Extra long menus have a scroll bar on the right use the arrow keys to see the remainder of the menu Items that are locked out or do not pertain to the current action appear dimmed and cannot be selected NOTES 1 If there is no signal present all source dependent adjustments are disabled 2 After 15 minutes of inactivity the projector leaves the menu system and returns to the presentation 3 The Status menu is read on
116. o select a specific source setup channel defined and stored in projector memory Once you enter a 2 digit channel number or if there is a list displayed highlight it and press the display will automatically change and update according to the numerous setup param eters defined for that channel NOTE can key behavior during a presentation depends on whether or not the Display Channel List option is selected in the Preferences menu You can choose to use a scrollable list of chan nels when you press Cha or you may prefer to enter the desired channel number blind i e without on screen feedback See Preferences later in this section Standby Press and hold for approximately 1 second to blank all display and mute the audio output while keeping the projector in a warmed up and ready state Or quickly press and release and follow immediately by or if you want to guarantee the correct toggle useful if you are unsure of the present status Note that the lamp and electronics remain ON in standby mode even though the image turns to black and most functions are disabled To leave standby press and 3 5 OPERATION Menu AON hold again or use St Or simply press or Menu Menu Press display the Main menu A list of several options appears for access to specific func tions such as Channel Setup or Image Settings Press again to remove all menus and return to the displayed source Enter Press Enter
117. occur immediately unplug the projector and have it serviced by a qualified Runco service technician If any of the following conditions exist unplug the projector from the power outlet and refer service to qualified Runco service personnel The power cord has been damaged The internal cooling fans do not come on when the projector is first turned on Liquid has been spilled into the projector The projector has been exposed to excessive moisture The projector does not operate normally The projector has been dropped or the case has been damaged Do not attempt to service the projector yourself All servicing must be performed by a qualified Runco service technician If replacement parts are required it is important that only Runco approved parts are used Other parts may result in fire electric shock or risk of personal injury 4 2 Cleaning Lens gt gt Lamp Clean the projector when required Before cleaning always unplug the projector from the power outlet To avoid the risk of scratching the lens clean the lens only if absolutely required A small amount of dust on the lens will have very little effect on picture quality If the lens must be cleaned use a DRY soft cotton cloth Clean gently in a circular motion It is important to never touch the glass surface of the lamp as the oil imprint will seriously degrade lamp performance Should you accidentally touch the surface of the lamp clean care fully with a lint free
118. ojector may be set to a conflicting protocol Use the projectors built in keypad to access the Communications menu Under Front IR or Back IR or Wired Keypad select the protocol that matches the new protocol of the keypad at hand The projector should now respond properly Converting a Keypad gt gt If desired you can convert an IR remote keypad into a wired remote keypad and vice versa TO CHANGE FROM INFRARED TO WIRED Remove battery compartment cover from back of keypad Remove batteries 6 Wait 1 2 minutes Plug the keypad cable available separately into the empty battery com partment Make sure that the battery cover is notched smoothly to accom modate the cable 6 Set keypad protocol as desired using wired jumper settings Replace battery compartment cover Plug into the 3 pin XLR port at the rear panel of the projector TO CHANGE FROM WIRED TO INFRARED Unplug the keypad from the projector 6 Open the keypad back and unplug the keypad cable 6 Wait 1 2 minutes Install batteries see Section 4 6 Set keypad protocol as desired using IR jumper settings Replace battery compartment cover 2 28 OPERATION 3 1 Overview This section explains how to use the projector once it has been installed Please read through these pages before using the projector for the first time An understanding of projector features and how to access them will help you to take full advant
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120. or Install the lens cap 1000000 20001 220000001 20000 2 If 201 is 00000001 11011 20000000 182001 Figure 4 9 Install lens cap STEP 2 Loosen the 3 lens mount screws IF FIXED LENS Use the hex socket ball driver provided with the projector to loosen the 3 lens s s l mount screvvs that secure the lens flange to the mount loosen these screws only do not remove See Figure 4 10 qa Lens flange Figure 4 10 Loosen 3 screws FIXED LENS 4 5 MAINTENANCE IF ZOOM LENS Access to the 3 lens mount screws is likely blocked by the toothed zoom ring in front of it First rotate the zoom ring by hand until its 3 access holes align with the screws then insert the hex socket ball driver through the holes to loosen the screws do not remove See Figure 4 11 Access dexi Zoom hole 3 Figure 4 11 Align zoom gear ring to access 3 screws ZOOM LENS STEP 3 Rotate the lens barrel slightly 6 Using both hands rotate the lens barrel coun terclockwise until the screw heads align with the larger end of their slots on the lens See Figure 4 12 Figure 4 12 Rotate slightly 4 6 MAINTENANCE STEP 4 Pull lens assembly out 6 See Figure 4 13 Carefully pull the lens assembly straight out of the projector and set aside Figure 4 13 Remove lens assembly STEP 5 gt gt Install new lens a
121. or lower the image enough using mechanical vertical offsets try adjusting V Position in the Size and Position menu see 3 6 Adjusting the Image 2 If the image becomes keystoned or exhibits uneven brightness the projector may simply be too high or low in relation to the screen 3 Recommended offset ranges can be exceeded however this may affect image quality 4 Simultaneous horizontal and vertical offset limits the adjustment range of each NOTES FOR ALL LENSES Maximum optical performance is produced at zero offset i e with the projector at the center of the screen geometry focus and light output will all be optimized Offset ranges are reduced when offsetting in both horizontal and vertical directions simultaneously For inverted projectors invert the Vertical Offset illustrations THE HORIZONTAL POSITION of the image can be offset that is shifted left or right of lens center by turning the bottom screw on the front of the projector the top screw if the projector is ceiling mounted The maximum horizontal offsets for the lenses designed for this projector is shown in Figure 2 8 For this projector this value expresses the maximum percentage of the image that can be projected to one side of the lens center roughly 80 depending on the lens INSTALLATION AND SETUP si 81 2 o a On Ji 4 NOTE The 1 2 1 lens can produce a 85 max offset
122. or or display device see Video Loop Through 2 15 INSTALLATION AND SETUP Video Loop Through gt gt To loop a single incoming video signal input connected at the video decoder through to anoth er projector or display device use the empty connector s adjacent to this same input as described below Composite Video Loop Through CONNECTIONS See Figure 2 15 From your source connect a composite video signal to INPUT 3 using either the small phono plug or the adjacent BNC Connect a second cable from whichever INPUT 3 connector is free to one of the composite video inputs of the next display device or projector Continue this looping method for each projector using either the phono plug or the adjacent BNC as input into INPUT 3 then using the other connector as an output 1 e loop through Whether you use the BNC or the phono plug as input or output depends on the type of cable you have on hand and what type of connectors are on each end If desired connect one audio signal to any projector as usual VIDEO TERMINATION In the Preferences menu make sure Video Termination is checked for the final projector only All other projectors must have this option unchecked in order for the signal to continue For other types of display devices in the chain typically a Hi Z switch posi tion is needed L Port 1 o RS 422 gt s Port 2 A Use eithe
123. own in the following chart TIME OUTS Slidebar from pres 5 seconds Slidebar from menu 15 minutes Lamp Timer Msg 30 seconds Channel ent 5 seconds Using Slidebars and Other Controls gt gt Most of the function menus allow you to change settings by using slidebars checkboxes and pull down lists To select a slidebar toggle a checkbox status or view a pull down list do one of the following within the function menu 6 Enter the menu option number corresponding to the setting you wish to change for example press 2 to select Vertical Stretch in the Size amp Position menu 6 Or move the highlight to the desired parameter and press Or move the highlight to the option desired and press 4 or 6 Or bypass the menus entirely and use a single key to immediately access an adjustment during your presentation note applies only to options having their own key such as Color Tint Detail Contrast Brightness Volume Pixel and Position Once selected change the setting as desired see below and press to save and return to the current function menu Slidebars in menus The current value for a given parameter such as fitter 5 E size or vertical stretch appears to the left of its slidebar icon window This number often expresses a percentage or it may have units associated with it such as pix els degrees Kelvin etc depending on the specific option Press 4 or to gradually adjust the setting
124. p modes are described below Max Brightness The lamp will always burn as brightly as possible driven by maximum power of 700W Keep in mind that the maximum brightness for any lamp gradually diminishes with age the image will become dimmer over time Its current output level appears in the Intensity option not in lumens Intensity Brightness will remain at a specified level for as long as possible Once you select this option enter a number representing the intensity level brightness you wish to maintain Note this value is a correlation only 0 9999 not actual lumen levels possible 0 3000 e g See Intensity below Povver The power supplied to the lamp will remain at a desired watt level throughout the life of the lamp Once you select this option enter the number of watts representing the 3 37 OPERATION power level you wish to maintain See Power below POWER The number shown here indicates how many watts are applied to the lamp Set from 450 700 watts as desired keeping in mind that lower power levels produce dimmer images When in Power or Max Brightness modes the power level remains constant When in Intensity mode the power level will change as necessary Specifying a power level of 700 is the same as operating in Max Brightness mode NOTES 1 Power level can be set only if the lamp is in power mode 2 If you are in Intensity mode the power level value will automatically increase over ti
125. pin XLR 5 2 Wired Control Input Optional wired keypad Input level Power Requirements gt gt Lamp IR Control Voltage range auto switching Line frequency Max inrush current Max current rating Max power consumption Line cord rating Type Adjustment range Operating angle Warm up period to full brightness Rated life Typical range IR carrier frequency subcarrier modulated Battery type 4 required Battery life Size amp Weight gt gt EMI Size W x L x H of product only no lens Weight of product no lens Shipping weight SPECIFICATIONS 3 pin XLR connector High 2 0V min Low 0 7V max 100 to 240 VAC continuous 50 60 Hz nominal 60 amps 11 5 amps 100V 5 5 amps 220V 1200 watts High current 13 amp 700 watt Xenon short arc open 450 700 watts any vertical angle 15 horizontal 5 minutes 1000 hours to half intensity 100 line of sight 336 kHz AA 1 5 V Alkaline cells 1 yr Shelf 1 mo continuous use 20 75 x 30 813 x 13 125 156 Ib NA 47CFR 2 amp 15 FCC Class B U S Conducted and Radiated Emissions Standards SPECIFICATIONS ESD Susceptibility EN61000 4 2 Level 4 Radiated Susceptibility EN61000 4 3 Level 3 EFT Burst EN6100 4 4 Level 4 Input transcient protection EN61000 4 5 Level 3 Operating Environment gt gt Temperature 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F Humidity non condensing 20 to 80 Altitude 0 3000 meters Standa
126. projector memory you can use the Copy From 9 Factory 3200K option in the Advanced Color Temperature menu to set Stable for the life Factory 5400K up a User temperature with settings from a perma of the projector Factory 6500K Factory 9300K nent factory preset Factory 3 22 Presets and Factory presets 1 Enter the User color temperature you wish to update at the top of the Advanced Color Temperature menu such as User 2 2 From the Copy From list select the matching temperature labeled Factory such as Factory 5400K 3 The setups for the User color temperature you entered at the top of the Advanced Color Temperature menu vvill novv be updated replaced by those for the permanent factory cali brated temperature you selected in the Copy From list Again a User temperature can be altered at any time if desired 3 35 OPERATION Advanced Image Settings DECODER LUMA DELAY This option affects any incoming composite or S video sig Advanced image Settings nal delaying the luma signal intensity in rela 1 Decod r Luma Delay 8 En i IRE tion to the chroma color In the image 1 TEL ge 3 4 increasing the luma delay will move luma seen Motion Filter as a shadow where colors overlap to the right slightly with colors remaining in place Decreasing this delay will move the shadow slightly to the left If necessary adjust so that no shadows occur with adjacent colors 4
127. put and signal parameters If no match to the incoming input signal is found in the currently defined channels a new channel is temporarily created based on factory defined defaults for this signal The channel number assigned to this channel is the lowest available number from 01 99 NOTES 1 An automatic channel will be discarded unless one or more of its parameters are changed and will not appear in the Channel List see below 2 If two channels have the same distinguishing source characteristics except for the reversal of sync connectors i e H sync and V sync are switched they are still defined as distinct channels 3 You cannot define a new channel without a signal present If the incoming signal does match an existing channel the image will be set up and displayed as usual according to the parameters currently defined for that channel 3 15 OPERATION USING A CHANNEL You can normally current channel select a channel at any time by pressing chan Channel g z see right If you want to prevent a channel 01 0 2 hdtv 1080i from appearing in this list you must edit the 02 01 3272k 59 94 channel as described in Channel Edit later in this 03 0 4 s video section Such a channel can still be selected by entering its number as shown at right channel channel name or frequency location NOTE 1 The current channel is highlighted upon entering the Channel List or if this channel is not displayed in the list the
128. r INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 O COMPOSITE VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT 1 a RED GREEN BLUE HOR COMP VERT 66666 1 5 From Composite Video Source or previous projector orvice versa 3 To next projector or display device Figure 2 15 Connections for Composite Video Loop Through 2 16 INSTALLATION AND SETUP S Video Loop Through CONNECTIONS See Figure 2 16 From your source connect an S video source signal to INPUT 4 using either the 4 pin mini DIN or the 2 adjacent BNCs labeled Y and C Connect a second cable from whichever INPUT 4 connector is free to one of the S video inputs of the next display device or projector Continue this looping method for each projector using either 4 pin mini DIN or the 2 adjacent BNCs as input into INPUT 4 then using the other connector s as an output 1 e loop through Whether you use 4 pin mini DIN or the 2 adjacent BNCs as input or output depends on the type of cable you have on hand and what type of connectors are on each end If desired connect one audio signal to any projector as usual VIDEO TERMINATION In the Preferences menu make sure Video Termination is checked for only the final projector All other projectors must have this option unchecked in order for the signal to continue For other types of display devices in the chain typically a Hi Z switch posi tion is needed
129. r Enable for auto cally determines the best input levels Figure 3 20 Input Levels Submenu by monitoring image content and adjusting the controls appropriately further adjustment is typically not required to obtain proper blacks or whites NOTE This automatic adjustment requires at least I white pixel in the image Without a white pixel input levels may produce skewed colors particularly in non video images However for a very unusual source an experienced user may prefer to use the Input Levels menu see Figure 3 19 This adjustment which is actually a calibration process to compensate for differences in sources and cabling enables an experienced user to perfect the source image input levels AUTO INPUT LEVEL Keep off for virtually all sources default Temporarily enter a checkmark only if you are an experienced user and you have an unusual source that you feel needs further color temperature and or input level adjustment After entering a checkmark wait for the six values to stabilize then delete the checkmark 3 31 OPERATION BLACKLEVELS AND DRIVES To check your image and adjust these controls 1 Make sure overall Contrast and Brightness are both set to near 50 NOTE Not required for Auto adjustment c 50 approx Brite 50 approx 2 Check the color temperature setup using an internal grayscale test pattern adjusting as desired to obtain a neutral grayscale NOTE Not required for
130. 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 must be used between the command and its value All Commands must be followed by a carriage return Command string format command command value command etc i e COMPOSITE BRIGHTNESS 30 ANAMORPHIC NOTE In between commands a comma or space can be used a space must be used in between a command and its value All commands must be followed by a carriage return Other notes All Commands must be followed by a carriage return For command strings a maximum of 255 characters be used in a single string If it is necessary to input multiple commands they should all be together in a single string Inputting commands one at a time requires an arbitrary delay between commands while the commands are being executed Therefore programming requires delays and is more difficult For values not automatically stored see next paragraph the command ISTORE must be sent in order for the VHD Ultra Controller to keep the settings Otherwise the values will be considered temporary and will revert to their stored settings upon source change or power up The Value stored column refers to a command that is either automatically stored or if it must be manually stored with the ISTORE comm
131. rd Components gt gt IR infrared Remote Keypad includes batteries High current 13 amp rated line cord User s Manual Warranty Registration Card 9 64 hex socket ball driver 5 4 VHD Ultra Controller Manual The software installed in the VHD Ultra Controller is protected by copyright laws and International copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This Runco License Agreement is a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and Runco International for the Runco software product installed within the VHD Ultra Controller By using the VHD Ultra Controller you agree to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement If you do not agree to the terms of this License Agreement do not use the VHD Ultra Controller you may however return it to your place of purchase 2001 Runco International All rights reserved Warnings and Safety Precautions CAUTION To turn off main power be sure to remove the plug from power outlet The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible and should be easily accessible REMARQUE Pour mettre l appareil hors circut s assurer de retirer la fiche de la prise d alimentation La prise d ali mentation doit tre install aussi proche que possible de l appareil et doit tre facile d acc s WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS DO NOT EXPOSE
132. rect slidebar disappears if it is not used within 5 seconds Checkboxes Conditions are present if its adjacent checkbox contains a checkmark To toggle the checkbox simply highlight and press Ere or highlight and use to check and 4 to uncheck For a checkbox that is numbered simply enter the number of the option to toggle the checkbox Pull down lists To see a pull down list of options available for a given parameter labeled with a V you can Highlight it and press 6 Or enter the menu option number Use or VoF keys to navigate up and down within the list the current choice is noted with a small P Press to choose an option from the list if desired 3 12 OPERATION Preferences 1 Image Orientation Inverted Front vi 2 ME 3 Language English 4 Display Channel List 5 Display Slidebars v 6 Display Error Messages All 1 Off New choice T Auto Power Up 17 6 Video Termination 3 RS232 9 Menu Options gt 4 All Figure 3 5 Example of Pull Down List Or if you prefer to quickly scroll through a list without first pulling it down highlight the option and use lt or Press when the desired choice appears NOTES 1 Press 4 or to jump between pages in an extra long pull down list 2 Press while in a pull down list to cancel any change Editing Text ACTIVATE THE EDIT WINDOW To enter or edit text highlight the desired parameter
133. red remote can be set to one of two different protocols A or B To hard wire a protocol to A or B in either remote follow Steps 1 through 5 Step 1 Unplug the keypad from the projector applies to wired remote only Step 2 Unlatch and open the empty battery compartment on the back of the keypad as shown in Figure 2 25 NOTE A wired keypad opens as shown but a cable passes through the battery compartment cover Battery Compartment Figure 2 25 Opening the Keypad Step 3 Find the 4 jumpers located along the latching side of the battery compartment These jumpers set the keypad protocol and other settings so that the keypad functions in a certain manner Step 4 Set the Jumpers Set the jumpers as shown in Figure 2 26 Take care to refer to the correct part of the drawing IR or wired optional Use tweezers or needle nose pliers to remove and replace each jumper as necessary 2 26 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 6 J1 jumper For either remote set between pins 1 and 2 to set as Protocol A Set between pins 2 and 3 to set as Protocol B J2 jumper For either remote set between pins 2 and 3 as shown otherwise the projector will not respond correctly to keypad commands 6 J3 jumper For the IR remote make sure that the jumper is set between pins 2 and 3 as shown For the wired remote make sure that the jumper is set between pins and 2 as shown J4 jumper For the IR remote make sure
134. requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations DOC avis de conformation Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le Mat riel D interf rence du Canada Safety Tips Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below to ensure the equipment is free from damage and to ensure that no injury will occur as a result of improper use e Do not insert any object especially metal or liquids into the VHD Ultra Controller e Do not place any objects containing water or any other liquid on top of the VHD Ultra Controller Do not place the unit in direct sunlight near heaters or in extremely dusty or humid locations e Do not install this unit outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit e If the power cord is damaged or frayed in any way electrical shock and or fire may result Please do not place objects on the power cord and keep the cord away from heat emitting devices 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 unit for any reason If any problems arise with the unit please contact a Runco dealer or Runco International for service Removing the cover will void the warranty 6 3 INTRODUCTION General Description Congratulations on your purchase of the VHD Ultra Controller video processor wi
135. retch H Position below will in turn change as necessary V Position and or Blanking without your having to set them manually Figure 3 12 Resize Presets Submenu 6 DEFAULT SETTING When displaying a new source the default Full Screen option is in effect meaning that your image will fill the screen as fully as possible for the type of source present A graphic image will resize to fill the screen regardless of its original aspect ratio A video image will resize to fill the screen as closely as possible while still maintaining its aspect ratio Since a video image is not precisely 4 3 there will likely be a handful of unused border pixels An HDTV wide screen 16 9 image will resize to fill the screen horizontally in a 16 9 aspect ratio 1 e with top and bottom borders WHEN CUSTOM APPEARS The Custom descriptor appears in the automati cally when any of the values for Size Vertical Stretch H Position V Position or Blanking do not correspond to those for a preset It should not appear as an option in your Resize Presets pull down list 6 SELECT NO RESIZING to display the image in its native resolution which may be small or larger than 1280 x 1024 All Size Vertical Stretch H Position V Position or Blanking values will change accordingly For example for a source with a native resolu tion of 800 x 600 No Resizing will center a small image within a black border Conversely an HDT
136. rojector etc 0 Shutter Stby Shutter Open or close lens optional on some models 1 0 Power Input1 Color Pixel Position 1 Protocol A Input1 Color Pixel Position 2 Protocol B Projector Inputs 1 4 Display from a projector input Lens Adjust zoom focus offsets Requires motorized lens Func Color enable shortcut Detail Adjust sharpness primarily video OSD Turn menus on off toggle Volume Adjust audio level Menu Display menus toggle Lightbulb Illuminate keys Exit e Return to previous Channel Select channel setup Projector e Select projector s Help Display context sensitive help toggle Test e Display selected test patterns Mute Turn audio on off Hide menu Power Turn projector on off Standby e Turn both image and audio off on a toggle key Press and hold to toggle Figure B 1 Keypad B 1 or Press and release followed with AON or VOFF Pixel Track 38 CD Pixel Phase 4 L 1 GH Position 5382 V Position 4142 COLOR color 5 TINT f gt Tint 50 DETAIL Detail 52 a CONT Contrast 801 Brightness 50 T 1 w lt 2 vl o x m miir ol m l Volume 23 EZ 1 Color enable etc 01 0 2 hdtv 1080i 02 0 1 32 72k 59 94 03 0 4 s video Projector Setup Keypad Using Help Channel S
137. rojector on Symptom gt gt The projector is on but I can t see display of source input CAUSE REMEDY 1 Was the lens cover accidentally left on Remove lens cover 2 Is the shutter closed Is the projector in standby Press to clear 3 Is an active source connected properly Check the cable connections And is the correct source selected Press nu mu or meu to select See 2 4 Source Connections and 3 5 Working with Inputs and Channels for details 4 Are there test patterns or menus present If so check your source connections again 5 The room lighting may be too bright Lower the intensity of the room lighting Reduce light reflections as much as possible 6 Increase contrast and or brightness of image 7 The projector may be too far from the screen Move the projector closer 8 Is the Status LED flashing a pattern of yellow and red lights while the Power LED is 4 8 MAINTENANCE steady red This indicates an internal system error that may prevent the projector from operat ing If the problem persists contact a qualified Runco service technician Symptom gt gt The projector does not respond to the infrared remote keypad CAUSE REMEDY 1 Does the built in keypad work If so check that the keypads are enabled 2 Does the green Status LED flash each time a key is pressed If not the projector is not receiving the keypad s IR signals Ensure the keypad is directed to either t
138. rom the IR keypad for remote control of projector functions For proper opera tion make sure that these sensors are not blocked HARD RESET Emergency access for powering down the projector in the event of a system failure Insert a pen point or small screwdriver 3 3 OPERATION 3 3 Using the Keypad The keypad appears in two locations Infrared IR Remote for wireless control up to 100 feet away 6 Wired Remote optional tethered to the rear of the projector While each keypad is identical in layout and provides complete control of the projector you may find one keypad more convenient than another for your specific installation and application IR Remote The IR Remote Keypad controls the projector by way of wireless communications from a battery powered infrared IR transmitter Use the IR remote keypad the same way you would use a remote keypad supplied with a TV or VCR When making key presses point the keypad either toward the screen or toward the front or rear of the projector One of two sensors on the projec tor will detect the signals and relay the commands for internal processing Wired Remote OPTIONAL The wired remote keypad connects to the 3 pin XLR jack via a 50 ft cable It is recommended when 6 the lighting conditions are unsuitable for proper IR transmission 6 you want to use a separate keypad for each projector in a group Guide to Keypads Keep in mind the following guidelines 1 Press keys one at a time there
139. rrect toggle useful if you are unsure of the present status In either case a small message appears on screen to signi fy mute status Function Key When no menus are on screen or active press followed by a 2 digit number to enable a specific color or colors in the display For example Func s 4 will display only red and green data Func el 7 will display all colors data The list of available color combinations is shown below and also appears on the back of the IR remote keypad Color enabling can also be accessed through the menu system rather than these shortcuts 3 8 OSD OPERATION mes Red Func Ls 2 Green Eeee Blue rune 6 4 Red and Green Func l s 5 Green and Blue Func l 6 6 Red and Blue Func 6 7 All colors NOTE Once is pressed with no OSD present the projector will not respond to non numeric entry until 2 digits have been entered or until 5 seconds of inactivity have elapsed Use of the key within the menu system is noted with the appropriate topic elsewhere in Section 3 For example press in the Channel Setup menu to enable deletion or copying of a channel OSD On screen display Press and hold for approximately 1 second to toggle menus on or off i e visible or invisible Or press followed immediately by or to guarantee the correct toggle direction useful if you are unsure of the present status Note that invi
140. rrent color Stop when the pat tern disappears and the area is smooth 5 Examine an area of lightest gray but not white If there is a 1 pixel wide pattern present adjust Odd Pixel Adjustment gain for the current color Stop when the pattern disappears and the area is smooth 6 Repeat for each color adjusting offset then gain for each NOTES 1 Always adjust offset before gain since offset affects gain 2 A value of 128 repre sents no change in normal odd pixel offset or gain 3 Odd Pixel Adjustment eliminates 1 pixel on I pixel off patterns only not any type of larger patterns Advanced Color Temperature Select the Advanced Color Temp option if you want to apply alter add or copy a color tem perature or if you want to use an unaltered factory default color temperature By default the projector can utilize any of four calibrated factory set color temperatures 3200 5400 6500 or 9300 expressed in degrees Kelvin For most applications these temperatures will display accurate and realistic colors from a variety of sources They can be selected at any time in either the mage Settings menu or in the Advanced Color Temperature menu 3 33 OPERATION Disabled Advanced Color Temperature unless c Interpolated 1 Color Tem 6500K 25 is selected 2 Interpolated 6521 Select from list 3 Red White Level 0 0 Disabled 4 Green White Level 0 0 1 3200K unless 5 Blue White Level 0 0 2 5400K 277
141. rsion for information about changing the keypad protocol 2 A key press from a conflicting protocol will cause a single yellow flash on the Status LED located in the lower right corner of the rear projector panel Wired Keypad Like the IR remote keypad the optional wired keypad is either a Protocol A keypad default or a Protocol B keypad Likewise the projector can be set to accept wired keypad data accordingly responding to A or B If desired you can prohibit the projector from responding to a particular wired keypad protocol or you can ensure that the projector responds to either pro tocol default You can also prevent the projector from responding to the keypad entirely In the pull down list select the desired protocol NOTE The wired keypad for this projector is set at manufacture to Protocol A See 2 10 Keypad Protocols and Conversion for information about changing the keypad protocol ADDING A PROTOCOL To add a protocol select the A or B option CHANGING A PROTOCOL As a safeguard you cannot accidentally select an option in the Wired Keypad list that would disable the wired keypad during use since such options are automatically disabled in the list In other words you cannot switch to the opposite protocol or select OFF using the wired keypad Instead if you want to quickly change to the other protocol you may find it more convenient to use one of the other keypads the built in keypad or the IR re
142. rved screens usually have larger gain than flat screens A display of help information regarding the current task or presentation The frequency at which scan lines are generated which varies amongst sources Also called horizontal scan rate or line rate The difference between the center of the projected image and the center of the projector lens For this projector this value is expressed as the maximum per centage of the image that can be projected to one side of the lens center without degrading the image quality Horizontal offset ranges can be affected by the type of lens in use and whether or not the image is offset vertically at the same time A circular area of a screen where the image appears brighter than elsewhere on the screen A hot spot appears along the line of sight and moves with the line of sight High gain screens and rear screens designed for slide or movie projec tion usually have a hot spot A physical connection route for a source signal described by a 2 digit number representing 1 its switcher projector location and 2 its slot in the switcher pro jector Signal sent from a source device to the projector A device such as the Serial Digital Input Module that accepts an input signal for display by the projector A method used by video tape players and some computers to double the vertical resolution without increasing the horizontal line rate If the resulting frame field rate is too low the image may f
143. rywhere A 10 white field is a white area usually rectangular that occu pies 10 of the image the remaining 90 is black A high end digital component video signal A high end analog component video signal Sometimes called YUV Component or Y R Y B Y the YPbPr signal by passes the video decoder in this projector See YP Pr The adjustment of image size by means of a zoom lens A 6 Appendix B KEYPAD REFERENCE Optional Wired Kypd only Pixel e Adjust pixel tracking Input1 Input 2 Input 3 and phase Input 4 Position e Adjust image position Pixel Position Lens Color Func Adjust color intensity video only Color Tint Detail Tint OSD e Adjust red green balance hue Video Contrast R cont Bright Vol Menu Adjust difference between light dark Enter Exit Brightness Adjust amount of light in image Enter Select a highlighted menu item Change a value Accept a changed value n VOFF Arrow Keys Move highlight within menu Input Chan Proj Adjust a setting up down Help Input e Select other switcher slot location 4 5 6 Test Number Keys 7 8 9 Mute Enter a number such as channel input p
144. set of values all values into non volatile YES Restores the stored values YES Restores all values to factory default levels A Asks the VHD Ultra Controller to provide the hardware informa tion current values and system status to the automation system Controller Enables the VHD Ultra Controller to echo back commands and values to the automation system Controller s character echoing Disables the Installation menu removes it from the main menu IINSTALLMODEON NA Enables the Installation menu enables it on the main menu IRESTORE gt NO o gt gt il NO HINSTALLMODEOFF NA 4 VES 1 201 7 gt 6 21 SPECIFICATIONS Inputs Input standards Resolution Bandwidth Power Requirements Power Consumption Control Options Operating Environment Dimensions Weight Safety Regulations 1 Composite 1 S video 1 Component 1 Pass through NTSC PAL 1280 x 1024 1280 x 720 on 16 9 screens Composite S Video and Component inputs 5 5 MHz Pass through 100 MHz 100 120 VAC 50 60 Hz 200 240VAC 50 60 Hz export version 15VV RS 232 IR Front Panel 41 95 F 5 35 C 0 90 humidity Non condensing Width 17 45 in 443 23 mm Depth 16 in 406 40 mm Height 3 5 in 88 90 mm 16 165 7 26 kg Complies with FCC Class B CE C tick Supplied Accessories e Remote Control w 2 AAA Batteries e Power Cord e User s Manual
145. sible menus are fully functional NOTES 1 With OSD on you can still mute menus error messages slidebars etc with the appropriate setting in the Preferences menu 2 The status of the key is displayed in the LCD window on the rear panel of the projector Help Press for detailed information about any current menu and highlight Press again to exit Press to access the General Help menu consisting of Using Help Projector Setup Keypad Channel Selection and Status LEDs Press to leave General Help Test Press st to display one of the available test patterns Press again to display the next available pattern in the sequence will exit after the last pattern or press at any time to remove the current test pattern from the screen and return to the current external source NOTE For a complete list of all test patterns see the Advanced menu description later in Section 3 Keypad operating settings protocols The remote keypad and the optional wired keypad both store keypad operating settings called protocols in memory In some advanced applications such as when you want to use two sepa rate keypads to control two projectors independently you may want to override the original protocol set at manufacture which is A or B for one of the keypads See section 2 70 Keypad Protocols and Conversion for complete instructions 3 9 OPERATION 3 4 Navigating the Menus menu gt Main Menu Size and Position Image Settings Cha
146. sic screen types flat and curved generally flat screens are recommended for this projector Flat screens offer a gain of about 1 with a viewing angle just less than 180 The image is diffused equally in all directions so the audience can see the display from various angles Because of the low gain flat screens are most effective when ambient lighting is reduced although this difference may be negligible given the high brightness output from this projector INSTALLATION AND SETUP Flat _ Screen gain 4 K Viewing Angle Figure 2 1 Audience Coverage with Flat Screen NOTE Lenses for this projector are designed primarily for use with flat screens but the projec tor depth of field range allows the lens to be focused on curved screens as well While focus remains sharp in the corners there may be significant pincushion distortion primarily at the top of the screen Rear Screen Installations There are two basic types of rear screens diffused and optical A diffused screen has a surface that evenly spreads the light striking it Purely diffused screens have a gain of less than 1 The main advantage of the diffused screen is its wide viewing angle similar to that of a flat screen for front screen projection Fresnel lenticular screens
147. sition Detail if video source Input Levels if analog source Filter Image Size and Position Luma Delay Size menu 7 you 7 or SEoandiPosian ecrease the size of your image change its proportion eee aspect ratio move the image to a specific area of the 2 Size 1000 D screen and refine other related parameters Use Size and 3 Vertical Stretch 2000 F Position controls to match the image precisely to the 4 Pixel Track 1200 screen size and aspect ratio needed for your application Pixel Phase 3 7 8 Filter 0 H Position 604 Refer to Using Slidebars and Other Controls earlier in V Position 291 EF this section if you need help using any of the following Blanking slidebars or pull down lists to alter your image Figure 3 11 Size and Position Menu 3 19 OPERATION Changes made to the Size and Position menu are applied immediately and are saved when you exit the menu press or Resize Presets Use Resize Presets to quickly display an f 3 Resize Presets image in its native resolution including 1 No Resizing display in native resolution anamorphic or to automatically resize an 2 Full Screen display as large as possible default image to fill the screen The value for Size 3 Anamorphic retain 16 9 aspect ratio Position and Blanki ng parameters described Custom not selectable non preset values for Size can Vertical St
148. sition and Mounting for full details Lens offset ranges are also listed on page 5 1 Further display adjustments are available through keypad commands and on screen menus refer to Section 3 Operation 2 9 Serial Port Connections You may wish to use equipment other than the keypad for controlling the projector or for per forming other special functions Such equipment such as most personal computers requires a serial interface for sending and receiving communications through the serial ports on the projec tor Note that there are two different types of serial communication ports on this projector as described below If using a computer gt gt RS 232 Ports From computers or automation systems connect an RS 232 serial communication cable between the controlling device and the projector serial port labeled RS 232 IN this 9 pin D connector port is located near the bottom center of the projector s rear control panel see Figure 2 19 Then set the projector baud rate to match that of the computer or automation system changing the baud rate is described in 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls NOTE Refer to Appendix D for complete cable wiring details 2 20 INSTALLATION AND SETUP dd 3 o o gt E rod T 2 oro oo RS oo O O INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 O COMPOSITE VIDEO S VIDEO YC
149. sk players There are two types of NTSC National Television Standards Committee video NTSC 3 58 and NTSC 4 43 NTSC 3 58 is used primarily in North America and Japan NTSC 4 43 is less commonly used A type of rear projection screen which re directs light through the screen to increase image brightness in front of the screen Screen gain is usually greater than 1 but audience viewing angles are reduced PAL Phase Alternating Line video is a 50 Hz standard with 768 x 576 resolu tion It is found on some video tape and disk players used primarily in Europe China and some South American and African countries A distortion of the image shape characterized by concave or convex borders The smallest discernible element of data from a computer generated image The phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to incoming data The frequency of the pixel sampling clock indicated by the number of pixels per line Projector to Screen Distance gt gt Protocol gt Pull down List gt gt Rear Screen gt gt Resizing gt gt Resolution lens gt gt Resolution projector gt gt Retrace Time gt gt Rise Time gt gt The distance between the projector s front feet centers and the screen Also called Throw Distance The type of code format called A or B utilized by the remote keypad s The default protocol set at manufacture is Protocol A By using two different key pad protocols adjacent projectors ca
150. splay the main menu To display the Channel Setup menu press 3 or move the highlight to the Channel Setup option and press 2 The Channel Setup menu will appear CHANNEL EDIT STEP 2 To edit parameters shown in the Channel Setup menu select the relevant channel and press Erter The Channel Edit menu will appear similar to the sample shown in Figure 3 10 editable Channel Edit T Name 52 Sync Type S Video 2 Number 02 H Sync 15 73 kHz T read only 55 Svvitcher 0 V Sync 59 94Hz 4 Slot 4 Interlace Yes 5 In Menu 21 6 Auto Source x 7 Locked x 8 Previous Channel 9 Next Channel hint text Figure 3 10 Channel Edit Menu SAMPLE CHANNEL EDIT STEP 3 If desired edit the following channel setups in the Channel Edit menu 6 CHANNEL NAME An alpha numeric label can be defined and or changed here Channel names can be up to 12 characters in length CHANNEL NUMBER A channel number from 01 to 99 can be changed here NOTE If you enter a channel number that already exists a dialog message appears indicating that this number is already in use assign a different channel number 6 SWITCHER NUMBER 0 represents the projector itself This will likely always be the case for the VX 5c SLOT 1 input 2 nvuz 3 susi or 4 input for projector inputs 6 LOCKED If checked all of the image settings for this channel are disabled If unchecked default all availab
151. ss an image white field uniformity The coloration reddish white bluish greenish etc of white in an image measured using the Kelvin degrees K temperature scale Higher temperatures appear bluer while lower color temperatures appear redder See YCbCr or YPbPr The output of video tape players and some computers characterized by synchro nization luminance and color signals combined on one output cable The degree of difference between the lightest and darkest areas of the image The alignment of the red green and blue elements of a projected image A projection screen which is slightly concave for improved screen gain Curved screens usually have screen gains which are greater than 1 but viewing angles much less than 180 Curved screens are not recommended for use with this pro jector A Direct Digital Interface signal can be supplied to the projector via an optional digital input module installed in INPUT 2 For example you can input an SMPTE 259M signal using a Serial Digital Input Module or input an SMPTE 272M signal from a HDTV Serial Input Module Digital Micromirror Devices used in this projector for processing red green and blue color data Located at INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 this device converts NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 4 PAL PAL N PAL M or SECAM to RGB video The sharpness of a display from a video source A type of rear projection screen which spreads the light striking it Screen gain is less than 1 but
152. ssembly IMPORTANT Remove the rear smallest lens cap from the new lens Make sure the front lens cap remains on during installation 3 di lens capl 6 See Figure 4 14 Align the large cut out area on the lens flange to the bottom of the lens mount which has a matching cut out The 3 lens assembly slots should align with the lens mount screws so that the screw heads will fit through the large end of the slots NOTE On most lenses a small extra keying slot located at approximately 2 o clock on the lens flange will align with a set screw in the same location on the lens mount preventing the lens from being installed in the wrong orienta Figure 4 14 Orientation tion If the lens flange does not seem to fit into place over all screws try rotating the lens assembly in one direction or another Cut out at bottom 4 7 MAINTENANCE With the lens assembly aligned and the screws inserted through the flange use both hands to rotate the lens barrel clockwise until the lens mount screw heads lock into the small end of the lens assembly slots Secure the 3 lens mount screws STEP 69 Reposition the projector for new lens Remove the front lens cap and reposition the projector closer or further from the screen as nec essary for the screen and the new lens type refer to lens descriptions in Section 2 and Section 5 and Appendix E Throw Distance In a permanent installation always use the appropriate throw
153. such as a channel name and press to activate its adjacent edit window Any previously entered text is displayed with its first character highlighted in a square cursor signifying that this character is ready for editing NAVIGATE WITHIN THE EDIT WINDOW Press to move the cursor forward or lt to move the cursor backwards as desired Cursor highlight Move with GE EDIT A CHARACTER To edit a highlighted character use A and Y to scroll through the show2 alphabet numbers spaces and punctuation avail able When the character you need appears press AON Press to select it the cursor vvill move to the next numbers etc to select and character of current text if present Note that you go to next can also enter a number directly from the keypad it Figure 3 6 Entering Text will be accepted and the cursor will move on ADD OR DELETE A CHARACTER OR SPACE To insert a space at the cursor location show2 show2 Press Press lt to insert a space before to delete show 2 show PRESS WHEN FINISHED To accept the edits and move out of the edit window press ex 3 13 OPERATION 3 5 NOTE Press at any time to cancel changes and return to the previously defined text Editing Numerical Values gt gt Enter numbers directly from the keypad in order to specify numbers representing projectors channels source setups switch
154. t RS232 instead To dis able error messages entirely except invalid user entries select Off NOTE Display of invalid user entries cannot be disabled even if you choose the Off option 3 29 OPERATION Auto Power Up Enter a checkmark to enable the projector to automatically power up after losing power due to unplugging or a power failure Note that unsaved display adjustments may be lost Video Termination Enter a checkmark to terminate the video inputs 3 and 4 75 W The input should be terminat ed unless the signal loops through continues to another For last projector in a network projector or display device in which case only the last projector in the chain should be terminated For all single free standing projectors For all networked projectors except the last one Menu Options In this submenu choose the default location desired for on screen menus You can use the shift options to move a location up or down creating a Custom location Note that menus for this projector often expand and can be quite large avoid placing them too low or too far to the right where they may be cropped Menu Options 1 Menu Location Custom Y b 1 4 3 Top Left 2 Horizontal Shift 21 1 2 4 3 Inset 1 3 Vertical Shift 0 3 4 3 Inset 2 4 16 9 Top Left Using a Shift will change 5 16 9 Inset 1 location to Custom 6 16 9 Inset 2 b 7 Custom Figure 3 18 Submenu for Menu
155. t TINT properly look at the color bar pattern through a blue filter or mute the red and green outputs Adjust TINT until the middle two tall color bars match the middle short color bars see color bar drawing COLOR also known as saturation increases or decreases the amount of color in the image To set COLOR properly look at the color bar pattern through a blue filter or mute the red and green outputs Adjust COLOR until the outer two tall color bars match the outer short color bars see color bar drawing For setting CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS please refer to the PLUGE pattern below CONTRAST adjusts the white level of the image To adjust this properly for CRT projectors adjust Set contrast untill there is no blooming in this bar 4 CONTRAST until there is no blooming or distortion in the brightest bar in the PLUGE pattern see above 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 or very close to it Below black Above black BRIGHTNESS adjusts the black level of the image To adjust this properly adjust BRIGHTNESS until the below black bar JUST disappears but the above black bar is still barely visible NOTE Some DVD players cannot pass the blacker than black bar they won t pass PLUGE and that bar will never be visible In a case like this adjust the above black bar
156. t resolve the signal problem in order to permanently eliminate the message NOTE Input signal messages appear on screen only if Display Error Messages has been set to Screen or All No Signal The message No signal appears when there is no signal detected at the selected input Both HSYNC and VSYNC are inactive and the screen background is black Connect or correct the signal or select another input 3 41 OPERATION Bad Sync The message Bad Sync is displayed when HSYNC or VSYNC are active but the signal can not be displayed Such a condition occurs when only one of the two signals is present or when either signal is unstable or of the wrong frequency Correct the signal or select another input Other Signal Error Messages In addition to the common Bad Sync and No Signal errors you may encounter a signal error message indicating that Hsync and or Vsync are either too fast or too slow When such a message appears check the frequencies shown in the Status menu If they are correct then the signal may be out of the projector s operating range On some PCs you may be able to change the settings to generate a compatible signal If the frequencies shown in the Status menu are incorrect check the cabling to see where the problem is System Warnings Errors gt gt When the projector encounters a system malfunction either a System Warning message or a System Error message may appear Both types of messages are accompanied by
157. ternal audio amplification equipment to audio OUT for sound output Audio connection cables require standard RCA type phono plugs 2 13 INSTALLATION AND SETUP Composite Video gt gt The video decoder input panel provides simultaneous connection of both a composite video source INPUT 3 and an S Video source INPUT 4 If connecting a composite video source use the Composite BNC connector or the RCA phono jack at do not use both as inputs See Figure 2 13 AUDIO for INPUT 3 To control audio levels in an audio visual system connect pre amplified line level audio inputs to the IN 3 left and right channel audio inputs located near the top left corner of the rear input panel Then connect external audio amplification equipment to audio OUT for sound output Audio connection cables require standard RCA type phono plugs NOTE If you want to loop a composite video signal through to another projector or display device see Video Loop Through later in this section Left amp Right Left amp Right Audio Inputs Audio Outputs pre amplified To Amplifier phono dn plugs L 10 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 COMPOSITE VIDEO S VIDEO Y YIC ZA ees 2 Cy Ge SZ L toop 4 LL toop 1 M nl 304600 INPUT 1 REMOTE ED GREEN BLU
158. th Vivix technology This processor is designed to maximize the image quality of your fixed pixel display or rear screen television while adding an extra level of flexibility to your system The VHD Ultra Controller s Vivix processing techniques enable this processor to be used most efficiently with fixed pixel displays and will provide the most stunning image that your display can possibly deliver Vivix is a proprietary technique developed by Runco engineers to match the output resolution of the processor precisely to the display it will be used with This precision processing technique resolves all the problems that conventional video processors have with fixed pixel displays which include pixel tracking artifacts jagged lines moir jerky motion etc too much overscan significant loss of image and even improper and disproportionate aspect ratios The results of Vivix technology is an image that nearly rivals that of a CRT while providing three geometrically correct aspect ratios on a 16 9 or a 4 3 screen Features and Benefits The VHD Ultra Controller have many great features and benefits that make it a flexible high quality processor Its many benefits include e Vivix Technology which maximizes image quality and flexibility of fixed pixel displays An adaptive 2 dimensional comb filter that greatly reduces artifacts when using a composite video signal as an input A Luma edge enhancement circuit mak
159. that may not be freez able at the source For example in moving images it is difficult to observe artifacts such as external deinterlacing resizing and signal noise COLOR ENABLE Select which color or colors you want to see useful while working with color temperature white levels or input levels Input Levels NOTES T It is recommended that only experienced users use the Input Levels menu the pro Jector automatically optimizes input levels for all but the most unusual of sources 2 Always check that overall contrast and brightness settings are near 50 and that color temperature is properly set up on an internal grayscale test pattern before attempting an input level adjust ment 3 There must be at least one white pixel present in the image for Auto to work Good RGB or input levels that is Input a Always OFF before the drives and blacklevels for each leaving menu 1 Auto Input Level of the three colors red green and 2 Red Blacklevel 10 21 blue ensure that images from analog 3 Green Blacklevel 9 0 H l 4 Blue Blacklevel 78 210717 sources other than decoded video and correctly h tast witho t 5 Red Input Drive 68 2 ave 6 Green Input Drive 70 2 NOTE Image crushing black or white By default 7 Blue Input Drive 7187 must have and in an Auto Setup from the 8 Sync Tip Clamping 20 Main menu the projector automati 9 Colo
160. that the jumper is set between pins 1 and 2 as shown For the wired remote make sure that the jumper is set between pins 2 and 3 as shown Step 5 Replace battery compartment cover Plug into projector wired keypad only and test IR Remote Keypad 321 PROTOCOL A Or 321 PROTOCOL B 321 ALWAYS 321 DISABLE IR 321 WIRED KEYPAD Locate Jumpers 321 PROTOCOL A JP1 or 321 PROTOCOL B 321 ALWAYS 321 DISABLE IR 321 WIRED KEYPAD Figure 2 26 Locating and Setting the Jumpers NOTE A wired keypad can be converted into an IR remote keypad and vice versa Follow the settings shown above adding or deleting the cable and batteries as required The cable with 3 pin XLR connector is available separately from your dealer SHORTCUT METHOD You can also issue software protocol settings through the keypad These software commands will be lost when the keypad is either unplugged or when a battery is removed the keypad will revert back to the hard wired jumper settings see above until you enter the software com mands again Press Input Color Pixel Position 1 Protocol A Press nput1 Color Pixel Position 2 Protocol B 2 27 INSTALLATION AND SETUP NOTE If you change any keypad to a new protocol and the projector stops responding the pr
161. that the projector and lamp have sufficiently cooled at which point the fans will automatically shut off To avoid thermal stress to the lamp never unplug the line cord while the lamp cooling fans are running Do not unplug the projector in order to power down 2 6 Operating Orientation The projector is set up at the factory for use in a front screen floor mount orientation If your ini tial installation is ceiling mount or rear screen displayed images may be upside down and or reversed To correct you must change the image orientation from within the Preferences menu you may prefer to do this before physi cally installing the projector in its final posi tion orientation In the Preferences menu highlight and select the Image Orientation pull down list Select from Rear Inverted Rear Front or Inverted Front according to your intended installation See Section 3 Operation for further informa tion Leveling For most installations the lens surface of the projector is parallel to the screen this prevents keystoning of the image i e an image with non parallel sides In addition the projector must be kept level from side to side in order for the lamp to function safely To make small cor rections to the projector s level rotate each leg as necessary to raise or lower For angled instal lations see Special Mounting under 2 3 Projector Position and Mounting earlier in this section 2 19 nov
162. the display settings you choose for a VCR source may be very different from those you choose for a high resolution computer source or one signal may simply vary from another sig nal used earlier through the same input location Once you have adjusted a display parameter such as pixel tracking or contrast all current settings are collectively stored in the projector s memory as a unique 2 digit channel such as You can have numerous distinct channels available for the same input any of which can be selected by using the key on the keypad fol lowed by the 2 digit channel number NOTE The key may display a channel list or not depending on what you have defined within the Preferences menu see Preferences later in this section Shown at right is a sample channel list available from f In order to use channels on the keypad you must first create them See below Creating a New Channel gt gt AUTOMATIC To use a new source with the projector a new channel must be added to projector memory so that the projector will respond properly to an input signal from that source in the future A new channel can be created automatically as described here or it can be copied from an existing channel and then edited as necessary see Copying or Deleting Channels later in this section When you select a direct input press mu or mpun Input nsuti OF mpun the existing channels in the projector are searched for matching in
163. the proper throw distance for your screen size Power down unplug the projector and move it towards or away from the screen See 2 3 Projector Position and Mounting for details FOCUS At the lens opening turn the focus tab to focus the image clearly OFFSETS Turn either or both of the adjustment screws with the provided hex driver adjacent to the lens if you need to align the image with your screen turn the top screw to raise or lower the image Turn the bottom screw to shift the image left or right Re check focus OTHER Press to refine other display parameters as described in Section 3 2 2 Installation Considerations Although this profector delivers a high brightness quality output final display quality could be compromised if the proyector is not properly installed This subsection discusses issues you should consider before proceeding vvith a final installation Even if you do not intend to use the profectors in a fixed and permanent installation this subsection vvill help you to better understand vvhat you can do to enhance display performance Lifting For any new installation you will likely have to safely lift the projector into place Keep in mind that the projector is quite heavy and the aid of a CO2 or other type of mechanical lift is highly recommended 2 2 INSTALLATION AND SETUP Installation Type gt gt Choose the installation type which suits your needs front or rear screen
164. tions use arrow keys Figure 3 26 Status Menu SAMPLE 3 8 Using Multiple Projectors When working with multiple projectors you may want to use the RS 232 or RS 422 serial ports to chain the projectors together in a network that you control from either a keypad or a comput er controller see 2 9 Serial Port Connections Or you may prefer that each projector stands alone in which case you will probably use a single IR remote keypad In either case you can switch back and forth between broadcasting to all projectors or controlling each projector indi vidually Assigning a Projector gt gt Make sure you have assigned a unique projector number to each projector present this number will be required in order get the exclusive attention of an individual projector To assign a pro jector number Press and select the Communications menu In the Communications menu scroll down to Projector and enter a three digit number 000 to 999 for identifying the current projector Press to accept the entry or to cancel Repeat for each projector using a unique three digit number for each Once every projector has its own number you can begin to control the network Controlling One Projector gt gt If you are using an IR remote press to display an editable window Enter the three digit number you have assigned to the projector you wish to control All keypad commands will then affect this projector exclusively until you press again and enter
165. tom gt gt Colors in the display are inaccurate CAUSE REMEDY 1 The color tint gamma color space and or color temperature settings may require adjustment Review all settings and refer to 3 6 Adjusting the Image and 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls Symptom gt gt The display is not rectangular CAUSE REMEDY 1 Check leveling of the projector If necessary try relocating the projector or screen so that the lens surface and screen are approximately parallel 2 Is the vertical offset set correctly Adjust as necessary using the vertical offset knob on the front of the projector 3 The Vertical Stretch option may need adjustment Also check pixel tracking Symptom gt gt The display is noisy CAUSE REMEDY 1 Display adjustment may be required Adjust pixel tracking phase and filter 2 The video input may not be terminated Make sure the video input is terminated 75 Q If it is the last connection in a loop through chain the video input should be terminated at the ast projector only 3 The signal cables carrying the input signal may be of poor quality Use only good quality sig nal cables 4 The distance between the input source device and the projector may be too great If the dis tance between the input source device and the projector is greater than 25 feet signal amplifica tion conditioning may be required 5 The input signal may be of poor quality 6 If the source is a VCR or of
166. u and accept any changes you may have made From your presentation you can access any of the individual options in these menus by press ing followed by the appropriate two digit number representing their location in the menu system For example press le to quickly access the color temp option in the Image Settings menu Note that for certain options you may prefer to use a direct key from presentation level to go directly to a particular option rather than traveling through the menu system at all note this is not available for all display parameters For example press to access the contrast slidebar immediately Press to return to your presentation NOTE 1 To hide the direct slidebars only make sure the Display Slidebars option in the Preferences menu is unchecked 2 To hide the entire menu system from view toggle the on screen display OFF press and hold the key Auto Setup gt gt If you want the projector to quickly set up the image for you select Auto Setup from the Main menu A confirmation box will ask if you really want to continue in which case display parameters listed in the Table below will be set for you An Auto Setup can save time in set ting up an image and you can also make further adjustments as desired What an Auto Setup Does OPTIMIZES SETS TO DEFAULT Pixel Tracking amp Phase Contrast amp Brightness Size Auto Input Level off Vertical Stretch Blanking Po
167. uating Watch that the projector is not located too close to heating air conditioning vents 2 The source input signal may be of low quality 3 The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input may have changed at the source end Symptom gt gt The display has suddenly frozen or an unknown menu has appeared CAUSE REMEDY 1 You may have accidentally entered a special engineering code using the key in combi nation with certain numbers or you may have selected the Freeze Image option Press as necessary to cancel the function and return to presentation level 2 If the screen blacks out inexplicably it is possible that excessive voltage noise on the AC or ground input has interrupted the projector s ability to lock on to a signal Turn the projector off wait for the lamp fans to stop and unplug Plug in again and power up as usual Symptom gt gt The display is not sharp or clean CAUSE REMEDY 1 More display adjustment may be required focus brightness contrast pixel tracking pixel phase and detail 2 If you are using a BNC T connector try using a distribution amplifier to boost signal levels 3 Is the video input signal properly terminated Set in Preferences menu 4 The screen size may be too large As screen size increases magnification increases reducing brightness and clarity See lens specifications in Section 5 5 The source input signal may be of low quality Try another source 4 10 MAINTENANCE Symp
168. uick and seamless way to display from one of the four inputs connected at the rear of the projector If it is the first time you have used the source input or if you used the input but did not define a channel by adjusting anything the projector will recognize the new input signal based on its frequencies and polarities and will automatically display an image according to default settings for such a signal Note that a graphic source will resize into a full screen image whereas video or HDTV sources will resize only as much as possible while maintaining their aspect ratio If you used the source once before and changed a display parameter such as contrast V Position etc then a channel was automatically created and still exists in projector memory see below Using an key will automatically recall this channel and all its setup parameters and update the display accordingly If more than one channel exists for the input the image will be displayed according to the setup parameters for the first channel with matching characteristics 3 14 OPERATION CHANNEL A channel is a collection of measurements locations and settings that tailor a dis play to your specific needs Since source types and applications can vary greatly you will likely want to adjust and define a wide variety of parameters such as brightness contrast tint size etc in order to customize and optimize the display coming from a particular source For exam ple
169. until it is slightly brighter than the background that surrounds it 6 12 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 LUMA ENHANCE acts as an edge enhancement especially around black to white transitions in the image Essentially this has the same characteristics as sharpness but affects the edges of objects far more that the rest of the image FREQUENCIES HIGH LOW affect the overall range of the LUMA ENHANCE feature For example if using a lower quality video source such as a VCR the FREQUENCIES should be set to LOW For a good quality source such as a DVD player set FREQUENCIES to HIGH To set FREQUENCIES press ENTER while LUMA ENHANCE is on screen CHROMA ENHANCE acts as an edge enhancement especially around color transitions in the image Essentially this has the same characteristics as sharpness but affects the edges of objects far more that the rest of the image FREQUENCIES HIGH LOW affect the overall range of the CHROMA ENHANCE feature For example if using a lower quality video source such as a VCR the FREQUENCIES should be set to LOW For a good quality source such as a DVD player set FREQUENCIES to HIGH To set FREQUENCIES press ENTER
170. urate and cannot be maintained For matching intensity over in tiled images choose an intensity setting that enables all lamps to operate at less than 700 watts NOTES 1 Lamps become more stable over time thus a specific intensity is more easily main tained as the lamp ages 2 Intensity can be set only if the lamp is in Intensity mode 3 Intensity cannot exceed the output of Max Brightness mode LAMP HISTORY This read only option lists the most lamps most recently Lamp History installed and recorded in the projector Lamp History automatically updates whenever you record a new lamp serial number the new lamp is added to the 120 bottom of the list 5678 27 3 38 OPERATION Use CHANGE LAMP to record an the serial number for a newly Lamp Hours 1999 installed lamp 5575 1 Lamp Message x 2 Lamp Limit 2000 EN 1 3 Lamp Mode Povver In the Lamp S N window use the 2 15 UE number text entry keys to record 5 Intensity 2750 the new lamp serial number and lente Lamp History 1234 1999 7 Change Lamp gt Lamp SNS 5678 press again to accept the change See Using Slidebars and and resets Lamp Hours to 0 Other Controls if you need help entering the number Once entered the new lamp serial number will be added to the Lamp History menu and the Lamp Hours timer will reset to 0 Lamp Mode and Lamp Limit remain as they were for the previous lamp and can be changed at any time NOTE Enter
171. us 43 Panel Driver light engine communication problem 44 Red Formatter flex cable problem 45 Green Formatter flex cable problem 46 Blue Formatter flex cable problem POWER amp COOLING 51 Fan 1 failed part of Cooling Module 52 Fan 2 failed part of Cooling Module 53 Fan 3 failed side fan rear connects to J38 on ICM 54 Fan 4 failed side fan front connects to J39 on ICM 55 Low voltage power supply failed to turn on MOTOR CONTROL MODULE not in the VX 3b 61 Problem communicating with MCM INTERCONNECT OR CHASSIS LD 71 Unable to access EEPROM on the ICM 72 EEPROM memory has re initialized VIDEO DECODER MODULE INPUT 3 OR 4 81 Unable to program the video decoder VDM OPTIONAL INTERFACE MODULE 91 Unable to program the option card Ifyou encounter a system error try resetting the projector by powering it off and on again cooling if necessary 3 43 Maintenance 4 1 Warnings and Guidelines This projector is CSA approved and is designed for safe and reliable operation However safe operation cannot be assured by design alone installers maintainers and users must maintain a safe operating environment for the system Please read through and understand the following warnings and guidelines promoting safe usage of the projector WARNING Never look directly into the projector lens The extremely high brightness of this projector can cause permanent eye damage
172. v color temperature or access lesser used image control settings intended for experienced users Communications gt gt Use the checkboxes and pull down lists in the Communications menu to alter the methods or types of communication to and from the projector Refer to Using Slidebars and Other Communications Controls subsection if you need help Changes made to the Baud Rate 38400 Communications menu will be saved when you exit the menu Front IR AorB v Back IR AorB M VVired Keypad AorB Broadcast Key izi Projector 003 Figure 3 15 Communications Menu ES ORNS hs Baud Rate The baud rate setting determines the speed of communications to and from the projector By default the projector baud rate is set to 9600 Setting the correct speed is important when you are controlling the projector with an external device or another projector via an RS 232 or RS 422 port You must set the projector baud rate at these ports to match the baud rate of the controlling device If you are unsure about what baud rate to choose refer to the documentation for the controlling device 1 1200 2 2400 4 19200 5 38400 NOTE 1 The baud rate setting does not affect the switcher port which is always 9600 baud 2 See 2 9 Serial Port Connections and Appendix D for more information about cable connec tions between devices 3 26 OPERATION Front IR Back IR As described in Section 2 the standard IR re
173. ve recommended for virtually all sources producing good contrast and smooth gray transitions without distorting colors SETTING OF 2 2S OR 2 8S are not true gamma curves but are slightly S shaped resulting in more intense mid grays If you use an S option mid levels in your display will be brighter they have more intensity without whites crushing however this abnormal grayscale will also likely disturb color accuracy Likewise the 2 2SN curve is also distorted but can improve some NTSC signals THE 2 8 SETTING offers more apparent contrast of mid range signals with fewer grays and may appear darker than the 2 2 setting This is the official standard for PAL and SECAM sig nals but it is almost never used for real signals which use 2 2 3 25 OPERATION Intensity B Input Level Ww 2 2S 2 8S Figure 3 14 Selected Gamma Curves 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls Use the Communications Preferences and Status menus to display and or alter overall system parameters rather than those that affect a specific source or channel Use the Advanced menu whenever you need to work with or replace the lamp select a test pat tern define a nev
174. will be stretched vertically characterized by obvious distortion and thin people NOTE Use Anamorphic for regaining a 16 9 display of non HDTV anamorphic sources only typically found on some DVDs for example For HDTV the Full Screen default will produce the same result Size Size controls both the image width and height in tandem maintaining the original aspect ratio proportion of data from the incoming signal 1000 no resizing Vertical Stretch Vertical stretch adjusts the height the image while keeping the width constant Use Vertical Stretch to display data from the incoming signal in a different aspect ratio 1000 no vertical stretch 1 native aspect ratio Pixel Track SHORT CUT Press P land adjust the top slidebar Pixel tracking adjusts the frequency of the pixel sampling clock indicated by the number of pixels per line so that all pixels generated by a particular source are sampled Proper pixel tracking ensures that the image quality whether good or poor is consistent across the screen and that pixel phase can be optimized below NOTE By default the projector will sample at the correct frequency for most sources Pixel tracking is adjusted most effectively using a good test pattern such as a smooth gray con sisting of a clear pattern of tiny black and white dots or a similar half on half off graphic image such as the Windows shutdown screen Steady flickering or
175. y the projector may encounter an error condition that interrupts normal operation Such a condition can be caused by an invalid user entry an input signal error most common or other system error If you would like to be notified on screen of such errors select the Screen option from the Display Error Messages pull down list in Preferences menu If you would like to be notified via a serial communication only select the RS 232 option instead To receive both notifica tions select All To disable error messages except for invalid user entries select Off NOTE Error messages also always appear at the rear LCD next to the keypad User Errors gt gt Invalid User Entry Any keypad entry not recognized by the projector will trigger an on screen error message describing the problem For example if you specify a channel number that has not been defined the message nvalid Channel will appear Or if you try to enter the wrong password you ll see Invalid Password Press or to confirm the message and eliminate the message box NOTE Displaying of Invalid User Entry messages cannot be disabled even if Display Error Messages has been set to Off Input Signal Errors gt gt Input signal errors messages appear when there are no menus present and have selected an input on which the projector detects a problem While menus remain operational and pressing any key will temporarily remove the message from the screen you mus

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