Specifications
Table Of Contents
- TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
- Safety Precautions
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Controls and Functions
- 3. Installation
- 3.1 Remote Control
- 3.2 Quick Setup
- 3.3 Installation Considerations
- 3.4 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens
- 3.5 Mounting the VX-2
- 3.6 Connections to the VX-2 and DHD Controller
- Connector Panel Access
- Connecting the DHD Controller to the VX-2
- Connecting Source Components to the DHD Controller
- RS-232 Controller Connection
- Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to External Theater Equipment
- Connecting to AC Power
- 4. Operation
- 4.1 Turning on the Power
- 4.2 Adjusting the Picture Orientation
- 4.3 Lens Adjustments
- 4.4 Using the On-Screen Menus
- 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- 6. Serial Communications
- 7. Specifications
- Appendix A. VX-2 Color Gamut Adjustment
Introduction
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Description, Features
and Benefits
Runco steps into the future once again with the Video Xtreme™ VX-2cx and VX-2dcx
(“VX-2“) Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Projectors, among the world’s first THX
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Certified, high-definition home theater projectors.
The VX-2 optical light engine utilizes three, 16:9 SuperOnyx™ Digital Micromirror Device™
(DMD™) chips featuring 1280 x 720, high-definition resolution and 12-degree mirror tilt for
unsurpassed black level performance. Unlike previous, single-chip DLP implementations,
no color wheel is used. This reduces mechanical complexity and compromises to color
spectrum purity. The impressive brightness inherent in three-chip systems is further
bolstered by the improved contrast capabilities of the VX-2 light engine design, offering
the best of both worlds.
The VX-2 comes with an external, all-digital signal processor/controller featuring advanced
Vivix II™ video processing, superb scaling and aspect ratio control. Runco’s exclusive
LiveLink™ DVI cable system circuitry is integrated into the projector to preserve HD signal
quality over long runs. The VX-2 is enhanced further by significant horizontal and vertical
lens shift capability for maximum installation flexibility.
The VX-2cx produces an impressive 2500 ANSI lumens of light output (CSMS™ light
output of 52.1 ft-Lamberts). The VX-2dcx produces 2800 ANSI lumens of light output
(CSMS light output of 57.6 ft-Lamberts).
The VX-2’s 16:9 native aspect ratio DMD array makes it ideal for widescreen viewing,
while its 3-chip, 1280 x 720 native resolution produces crisp, crystal clear high-definition
images with richly saturated colors, deep black levels and natural, highly refined detail.
This advanced design provides pure digital connections from input to light engine for
absolutely stellar pictures. In addition, Runco’s multiple aspect ratio control includes its
unique VirtualWide™ mode for viewing standard video formats in widescreen without loss
of image quality.
For uncompromising widescreen reproduction of movies originally filmed in the “scope”
(2.35:1) format, the VX-2 can be equipped with Runco’s patent-pending CineWide™
technology, a combination of software, electronics and high-quality anamorphic optics.
CineWide maintains constant vertical height on the screen just as in a movie theater.
When a viewer transitions from 1.78:1 (16:9) program material to 2.35:1, the image simply
gets wider while full height is maintained. Also available with the VX-2 is CineWide with
AutoScope™, an enhanced, remote-controlled motorized version of CineWide.
Discrete IR and RS-232 control make custom installation seamless, while discrete source
and aspect ratio selection accommodate any automation control system.
THX recommends the use of 720p source material for optimal
performance with this product.
CineWide requires the use of a 2.35:1 or similar aspect ratio superwide
format screen.
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