OWNER ’ S O PERATING M ANUAL CL-500
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User’s Manual Runco CL-500 Video Projector User’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video projector! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video that is expected in a home theater. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation. WARNING CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
1. Overview User’s Manual Features High Contrast and Picture Quality This single-DMD DLPTM projector provides excellent contrast ratio, color uniformity and seamlesss picture quality. Fantastic Dynamic Performance and Rich Gray-scale With a 6-segment color wheel, the picture's refresh rate can attain speeds of up to 240 Hz. By doing this, this unit provides fantastic dynamic performance and rich gray-scale without the 'color-flicker' or 'rainbowing' associated with other single-DMD DLPTM projectors.
Runco Location ❚ Front / Upper Side 9 8 7 6 5 1 4 3 4 6. Power LED and Lamp LED Show the status of power and lamp. For more details, see "Control Panel" on page 5 1. Front Lamp Cover Remove this cover when replacing the lamp. 2. Projection Lens 7. Top IR Sensor 3. Front IR Sensor 8. Power ON Indicator 4. Ventilation Holes (exhaust) 9. Cord cover 5. Focus Ring and Zoom Ring Adjusts the focus and zoom of image. ❚ 2 Rear / Bottom Side 4 3 2 1 4 5 7 6 1.
User’s Manual Controls and Functions ❚ Control Panel 4 3 Power Power Lamp Lamp 1 1. 2 POWER LED Indicate the status of the power ■ ■ ■ ■ 2. Light Orange when the AC power cord is plugged into the wall outlet (standby mode). Once in the standby mode, you can turn on the projector by pressing ON key on the remote control for ONE second. Light Green when the power is turned on (operational mode). Flash Orange for the first 30 seconds after power-up indicating that the lamp is warming up.
Runco ❚ Connector Panel 2 1 3 Video Y 6 S-Video Computer RS-232C 12V G/Y CB B/P B 5 1. Video (RCA Jack) Composite video signal input. 2. S-Video (mini DIN 4-pin) Y/C (S-video) signal input 3. Component (RCA Jacks) 480i Component (Y/CB/CR) video signal input 4. RGB/ HDTV (BNC) DTV Y/PB/PR or DTV RGB video signal input. 5. Computer (D-Sub 15-pin) RGB Computer signal input. 6. RS-232C (RJ-11 Jack) RS-232C control signal input. 7.
User’s Manual ❚ Remote Control ON VIDEO: Composite video signal input. S-VIDEO: S-Video signal input COMPONENT: Component Y/ CB/CR input Hold down this button for ONE second to turn on the unit. OFF Press this button to turn off the unit. COMPONENT HD: DTV Y/ PB/PR signal input RGB HD: DTV RGBHV signal input ANAMORPHIC: For 16: 9 DVDs. PC: Computer signal input 4 X 3: The input signal will be scaled to fit 4: 3 display mode in the center of screen.
Runco 2. Installation Remote Control Push and slide to open the cover. Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity, then close the cover. Notes on Batteries ■ ■ ■ Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries. Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries. If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage.
User’s Manual ❚ Adjust the Lens Zoom/Focus ring Adjust the projected image size you need with the zoom ring on the lens. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring on the lens. Focus Focus Zoomout out Zoom Zoomin Zoom in ❚ Adjust the height There are 4 screw adjusters on the bottom of this unit. You can adjust the height or projection angle of this unit by using these adjusters. 2.
Runco Installation Ceiling Between 6.10 - 27.36 in. (155 - 695mm) Projector Base 2.78 in. (70.64 mm) B Base plate to center of lens 4.6 in. (117.7 mm) C angle 5.51 in. (140 mm) Lens to center of bracket A Screen __________ (H) x __________ (W) Screen Top Half Screen Length Screen Center B) THROW DISTANCE: For 16 x 9 Screens: Full Screen Length Minimum: (screen width x 1.61) = __________ inches Maximum: (screen width x 2.04) = __________ inches For 4 x 3 Screens: Minimum: (screen width x 1.
Throw Distance Chart CL-500 16 x 9 Aspect Ratio Screen Screen Height 40.50 43.00 45.00 47.00 49.00 50.00 51.50 52.00 54.00 56.00 58.00 58.50 60.00 61.00 63.00 65.00 67.50 72.00 80.00 82.00 90.00 Screen Height Screen Width 72.00 77.00 80.00 84.00 87.00 89.00 92.00 93.00 96.00 100.00 103.00 104.00 107.00 109.00 112.00 116.00 120.00 128.00 142.00 146.00 160.00 Screen Width Min Throw Distance 116.06 123.23 128.96 134.69 140.42 143.29 147.59 149.02 154.75 160.48 166.22 167.65 171.95 174.81 180.55 186.28 193.
Runco 3. Connecting When connecting, make sure to: 1. Turn off all equipment before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Ensure the cables are firmly connected. 4. Connect all audio signals to external speakers. This projector is not equipped with speakers. Connecting Video Inputs ❚ Video/ S-Video/ Component (Interlaced Video) S-Video Video Computer G/Y Y CB B/P B CR R/P R DVD Player 12 3.
User’s Manual ❚ Progressive Component (DTV Y/PB/PR) S-Video RS-232C 12V Video Computer Y G/Y CB Trigger CR B/P B R/P R H V DTV Source ❚ RGBHV (DTV RGB) S-Video RS-232C 12V Video Computer Y G/Y CB B/P B Trigger CR R/P R H V DTV Source The RGB BNC input supports two kinds of HDTV formats: Progressive component (DTV Y/PB/PR) and DTV RGB. The unit will auto detect the resolution automatically. 3.
Runco Connecting a Computer S-Video RS-232C 12V Video Computer G/Y Y CB B/P B Trigger CR R/P R H V PC or Notebook This unit only supports resolutions up to XGA. If the input signal is greater than XGA, the projector will display a warning message. 14 3.
User’s Manual 4. Basic Operation Turning on the Power ■ ■ ■ ■ The Power LED lights orange when power is applied and the power switch is turned on. Press and hold the ON key on the remote control for ONE second to turn on the unit. The POWER LED will blink orange during warm up period, then light solid green. " Searching…." will be displayed on the screen before the projector identifies the input signal. This message will remain on the screen until a valid signal is detected.
Runco Selecting "ASPECT ratio" ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Select the proper Aspect Ratio according to the format of signal content. There are four Aspect Ratio for choice: ANAMORPHIC: 4:3 image is stretched horizontally to fit the 16: 9 screen. This is for 16:9 DVDs. 4 X 3: The input signal will be scaled to fit 4 : 3 display mode in the center of screen. LETTERBOX: Letter box mode. Image in letter box format is enlarged to fit 16:9 full screen display and the upper/lower portion are compressed.
User’s Manual PIP function ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Press the PIP button to enable the PIP function For PIP purposes, there are two groups of inputs separated by their display modes: Video Group: Video, S-Video and Component Y/ CB/CR inputs Graphic Group: HDTV input and Computer input. The PIP can show one input from the Graphic Group within one input from the Video Group, or show one input from Video Group within one input from the Graphic Group.
Runco 5. Menu Using the Menu This unit is equipped with an on screen display (OSD) menu for making various adjustments and settings. There are 3 different menu languages; page 21 Language setting for more details. ENTER EXIT ■ ■ ■ MENU Press the MENU button to turn on /off the on-screen display menu. Use the ARROW buttons ( / / / ) to select the menu or to make various adjustments.
User’s Manual 5. TINT: Adjust color tones (0 ~ 30). The higher the setting, the picture becomes greenish. The lower the setting, the picture becomes purplish. 6. COLOR TEMP.: Adjust the color temperature. ■ 0 : The default color temperature of lamp. ■ 1 : Low color temperature (6500°K). Make the white color reddish. ■ 2 : Middle color temperature (9000°K). Make the white color normal. ■ 3 : High color temperature (11500°K). Make the white color bluish. 7. FILTERS: Turn on /off the video filters.
Runco 2. ASPECT: There are four aspect ratios available that can be selected for video signal inputs. The aspect ratios will be created differently for 16:9 screens and 4:3 screens as described below: 16:9 Screens: 4:3 Screens: ANAMORPHIC: The image is compressed vertically, but anamorphic software will appear properly proportioned. This is best suited for use with 16:9 DVD's.
User’s Manual ENVIRONMENT Setting Page In this Menu, the global settings for the projector can be made. There are 5 Menu Items: DEFAULT — LAMP TIMER — BACK LIGHT — AUTO OFF — LAMP HOURS. 1. DEFAULT: Load the default value of current input source. 2. LAMP TIMER: Resets the lamp timer. This should only be done after the lamp has been replaced. 3. BACK LIGHT: Turn on/off the Power ON Indicator. 4. AUTO OFF: Set the auto shutdown timer. The setting timer is from 10 minutes to 3 hours. 5.
Runco 6. Additional Information Warning Message ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ It is normal for lamp to be darker when this unit has been used for a period of time. " Lamplife is expired ! Please change a new lamp. And reset the lamp timer " message will be displayed for 30 seconds on the screen if the lamp has operated for 1450 hours.
User’s Manual 10. Tighten the three screws of lamp shield. 11. Put on the front lamp cover. 12. Tighten the screw of front lamp cover. 11 10 13. Turn on the power and go into Environment Setting Page to reset the "Lamp Timer " item. 12 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy This unit does not turn on. There is no power from power cable. Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the rear of this unit, and plug the power cord into to the power inlet. The power switch is not turned on.
Runco Specifications Projector Type: Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™) Native Resolution: 848 x 600 Video Standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM Lamp: 150W P-VIP Lamp Life: 1500 hours Picture Size: 40” to 300” diagonal Throw Distance: For 16:9 Screens: 1.61 to 2.04 x screen width For 4:3 Screens: 1.75 to 2.2 x screen width Vertical Offset: For 16:9 Screens: .215 x screen width For 4:3 Screens: .
User's Manual Dimensions 13.09 in. (332.5 mm) 6.3 in. (160 mm) 1.6 in. (4.5 mm) 5.9 in. (150 mm) 1.4 in. (35.26 mm) 7.93 in. (201.5 mm) 9.66 in. (245.43 mm) 15.75 in. (400 mm) 13.66 in. (347 mm) 4.6 in. (117.7 mm) Unit: in. (mm) 2.78 in. (70.64 mm) + 5.1 in. (130.2 mm) 6.
User's Manual RS-232 Setup PC Out Adapter Baud Rate : 115200 Parity : None Data Bits : 8 Bits Stop Bits : 1 Bit Flow Control : None 1) Connect D-Sub 9-pin female to RJ-11 adapter (not included) to Com port on PC. 2) Connect RJ-11 to Projector.
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