I NSTALLATION/ O PERATION M ANUAL Q-750d Ultra Series LED Home Theater Projector and Digital High Definition (DHD™) Controller/Scaler/Processor Q-750d Ultra Q-750d Ultra/CineWide™ Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope™
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Important Safety Instructions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video product! 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. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions.
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FCC PART 15: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. EL IM IN A R • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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1 Table of Contents RuncoCare™ Standard Two Year Limited Warranty ................................................... iii Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... vii Compliance Information .............................................................................................. viii 1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................
Table of Contents Installing the Primary Projection Lens .........................................................................21 Removing the Projector Front Bezel......................................................................21 Installing the Lens .................................................................................................22 Installing the Optional CineWide/AutoScope Lens Mount ...........................................
Table of Contents 4. Operation .................................................................................................................53 Using the On-Screen Menus ......................................................................................53 Main Menu............................................................................................................55 Input Source .........................................................................................................
Table of Contents PR EL IM IN A R Y Notes: xiv Q-750d Ultra Series Installation/Operation Manual
1 List of Figures 2-1. Q-750d Ultra Front/Bottom/Side/Top Views .................................................................5 2-2. Q-750d Ultra Rear Panel ..............................................................................................6 2-3. DHD Controller Front Panel ..........................................................................................7 2-4. DHD Controller Rear Panel ...........................................................................................
List of Figures 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint................................60 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness..............................................................62 4-6. Overscan Modes ........................................................................................................63 4-7. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram .................................................................................68 4-8.
1. Introduction This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco Q-750d Ultra Series LED Home Theater Projector and DHD Controller. 1.1 About This Manual Y Throughout this manual, the Runco Q-750d Ultra Series LED Home Theater Projector and DHD Controller are referred to collectively as the “Q-750d Ultra.” EL IM IN A R Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the Q-750d Ultra.
Introduction Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual, to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or injury: Note NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance. They also provide supplemental information. Caution CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade performance or cause a malfunction.
Introduction Integrating Runco's award-winning controller/processor technology for flawless images from any source, the Q-750d Ultra sets new standards in projection with Runco's game-changing InfiniLight™ LED lampless technology, Personal Color Equalizer and Runco SmartColor. Y Runco's revolutionary QuantumColor™ projectors pair energy-saving LED technology with proprietary Runco engineering to create unsurpassed performance and unrivaled customization.
Introduction Key Features and Benefits ➤ The Q-750d Ultra offers these key features and benefits: • Full-HD Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio) • InfiniLight™ lampless LED illumination technology provides an infinite, energy-efficient light source • Four (4) HDMI Inputs (on DHD Controller) with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) • HDTV Compatible • ConstantContrast™ provides automatic, real-time LED drive adjustment, maximizing contrast ratio and dynamic range especiall
2. Controls and Functions 2.1 Q-750d Ultra at a Glance Figure 2-1 shows the key Q-750d Ultra components. Y Top IR Sensor EL IM IN A R Intake Vent (on side) Lens Shift Controls (remove front bezel to access) Runco Logo Focus Ring Projection Lens Front Bezel Retaining Screw Zoom Ring Exhaust Vent Front IR Sensor PR Status LED Figure 2-1. Q-750d Ultra Front/Bottom/Side/Top Views • TOP IR SENSOR Receives infrared signals from the remote control unit.
Controls and Functions • EXHAUST VENT Warm air exits the projector through this vent. Ensure that it is not blocked. • STATUS LED Indicates projector status as follows: • Solid green = AC power present, ready to turn on. • Flashing green = Projector is initializing; keypad functions not allowed. • Off = Normal operation. • Flashing red = Over temperature, user intervention (clear vents, turn on AC) may fix problem Figure 2-2 shows the Q-750d Ultra rear panel. PR 2.
Controls and Functions 2.3 DHD Controller Front Panel Figure 2-3 shows the controls and indicators on the DHD Controller front panel; the paragraphs that follow describe them. 11 10 4 2 Q-750d HDMI 1 16:9/1 1080i/60 Y ratio standby enter i n p u t EL IM IN A R 1 9 3 4 5 6 1. RUNCO ICON Lights blue to indicate that the controller is on or powering up. 2. IR SENSOR Receives IR commands from the remote control. PR 3.
Controls and Functions 7. RIGHT BUTTON Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor right in the OSD. When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button toggles through the different sources, in this order: Composite 1 - Composite 2 - Composite 3 - Component - HD 1 - HD 2 - SCART HDMI 1 - HDMI 2 - HDMI 3 - HDMI 4 8. MENU BUTTON Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu, or to exit the current menu and return to the previous one. EL IM IN A R Y 9.
Controls and Functions 4. RS-232 (To Accessory Box) A male, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with external equipment. (For future use.) 5. Display Control Connect this to the RS-232 input on the Q-750d Ultra projector. 6. IR Wired input from a Niles- or Xantech-compatible, infrared (IR) repeater system. It is a 3.5-mm, mini phono jack, wired as follows: Ring = No connection Tip = IR Input Sleeve = Ground EL IM IN A R Y 7. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the DHD Controller to power here. 8.
Controls and Functions 2.5 Q-750d Ultra Remote Control Unit Figure 2-5 shows the Q-750d Ultra remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality.
Controls and Functions 1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted. 2. LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons. 3. ON / OFF Press to turn the DHD Controller and projector on or off. 4. ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting. Y 5. Cursor Buttons ( , , , ) Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display patterns.
Controls and Functions 10. HD 1 (4) / HD 2 (5) Press to select a HD (RGBHV or YPbPr component) input or to enter the numeric character “4” or “5.” 11. COMP (Component) (6) Press to select the Component video input as the source or to enter the numeric character “6.” 12. HDMI 1 (7) / HDMI 2 (8) / HDMI 3 / HDMI 4 (0) Press to select an HDMI input as the source or to enter the numeric character “7,” “8” or “0.” Y 13.
3. Installation Installation must be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist. Y Note To install batteries in the remote control: EL IM IN A R 1. Press down the tab on the cover and pull the cover in the direction of the arrow. 3.1 Remote Control 2. Insert the included batteries. Ensure that the polarities correctly match the and markings inside the battery compartment. PR 3. Insert the lower tab of the cover into the opening, and press down the cover until it clicks in place.
Installation 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the Q-750d Ultra installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Table 3-1. Installation Overview Step For Details, Refer to page...
Installation Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally. 3.3 Installation Considerations Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or inverted mount. Table 3-2 compares these various installation methods.
Installation Ambient Light ➤ In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant. Throw Distance ➤ Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen.
Installation Table 3-3 lists the available lens options for the Q-750d Ultra and their associated throw ratios. Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the Q-750d Ultra Series (Note) Standard Q-750d Ultra 2.40 – 4.00 Q-750d Ultra/CineWide Throw Ratio Throw Range in with inches, with Primary 96x40.8-inch (2.35:1) Lens and Screen Anamorphic Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Lens 174.24 290.40 (n/a) 2.40 – 4.00 (n/a) 1.80 – 3.00 172.80 1.80 – 3.00 172.80 288.
Installation Vertical and Horizontal ➤ Position Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen. Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way that the lens center is aligned with either the top or bottom edge of the screen area, and centered horizontally. See Figure 3-2.
Installation 100% Width Lens Shift (1.0 x W) 50% Width Lens Shift (0.5 x W) Screen Center EL IM IN A R Screen Width (W) Y 0% PR Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular lens or projector is used in this example. Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY) Vertical Lens Shift: The Q-750d Ultra provides up to 35% of vertical lens shift up or down. For example, with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen, you can shift the image up to 19.
Installation Folded Optics ➤ In rear screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may be used to fold the optical path, as shown in Figure 3-5. The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set. If you are considering this type of installation, contact your dealer for assistance. Screen EL IM IN A R Y Mirror Figure 3-5.
Installation Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation: Other Considerations • Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the projector circuitry, which may affect performance. • Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers.
Installation 4. Remove the foam plug from the lens cavity. 5. Carefully remove the lens and other installation hardware (in a small plastic bag) from the shipping container. Y Installing the Lens ➤ EL IM IN A R 6. Remove the rear cap from the lens. This protective cap is only used during shipping to protect the lens from damage. 7. Remove the front cap from the lens. PR 8. Install the spring clip (provided with the lens) on the vertical lens shift adjuster retaining slot, as shown.
Installation EL IM IN A R Y 10. Install the two (2), black plastic retaining clips (also provided with the lens) on either side of the lens cavity. Each clip is held in place with two (2), captive Phillips screws. The white, plastic standoffs serve as “handles” to make removing the clips easier. 11. Attach the stray light shield (provided with the lens) to the top of the projector as shown below. PR 12. Replace the front lens bezel. 13.
Installation 3.5 Installing the Optional CineWide/AutoScope Lens Mount If you are installing a standard (non-CineWide) Q-750d Ultra, skip this step and proceed with Mounting the Q-750d Ultra (page 30). If you are installing a Q-750d Ultra/CineWide, proceed with Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Q-750d Ultra/CineWide) (page 29). If you are installing a Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope, proceed as follows to install the AutoScope lens motor. 1.
Installation Figure 3-6 shows the Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly. CineWide with AutoScope 3 Ceiling Mt. Adapter/ Projector Stand, Right Screw, Phillips 2 Pan-Head, M6-1.0 x 12mm (14x) PR AutoScope 1 Lens Motor EL IM IN A R Y 4 CineWide with AutoScope Ceiling Mt. Adapter/ Projector Stand, Left Figure 3-6.
Installation Remove Projector Front Feet: Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. Loosen and remove the two front feet on the projector. EL IM IN A R Y Remove Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands: For ceiling installations, these brackets bring the mounting points for the projector mounting plate (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) from the bottom of the projector up and around the AutoScope lens motor housing.
PR EL IM IN A R Y Installation Figure 3-7. Q-750d Ultra with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands Caution DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.
Installation Install Lens Motor: 1. Position the AutoScope Lens Motor as shown in Figure 3-8. 2. Line up the mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the underside of the projector. PR EL IM IN A R Y 3. Secure the motor to the projector with the eight (8) remaining M6 x 12mm Pan-Head Phillips screws. Figure 3-8. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation After you have installed the AutoScope lens motor, proceed with Mounting the Q-750d Ultra (page 30).
Installation Figure 3-9 shows the anamorphic lens base plate assembly for a Q-750d Ultra/CineWide. Ceiling Mount Rails (part of Ceiling Mount Kit) 1 Screw, 2 Anamorphic PR Lens Base Plate EL IM IN A R Y Phillips Pan-Head, M6 x 1.0 x 12mm (6x) Figure 3-9.
Installation To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a Q-750d Ultra/CineWide: 1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 2. Place the CineWide base plate on the bottom of the projector. 3. If you are mounting the projector on a ceiling: Line up the three holes on the left and right mounting rails (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) with those on the projector and base plate. 4.
Installation Proceed as follows to connect the DHD Controller to the Q-750d Ultra, your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. When connecting your equipment: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. 3.7 Connections to the Q-750d Ultra and DHD Controller • Use the correct signal cables for each source. • For best performance and to minimize cable clutter, use high-quality cables that are only as long as necessary to connect two devices.
Installation RS-232 Connection: Connect the Display Control output from the DHD Controller to the RS-232 input on the Q-750d Ultra. Use a standard, modular telephone cable with RJ11 plugs at both ends. On the Q-750d Ultra end, use the provided RJ11-to-DB9 adapter. This adapter is wired as shown in Figure 3-11.
Installation Connect your video sources to the DHD Controller as shown and described in the sections that follow. HDMI Source Connections: See Figure 3-12. Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output into the projector. Tip You can also connect computers with DVI output to these inputs.
Installation Component Video Source Connections: Connect your component video sources to the HD1, HD2 and/or Component/SCART inputs as shown in Figure 3-13. TRIGGERS 1 Y G Pb B Pr R V H 2 Component / SCART Y Video 1 Video 2 Pb Pr Video 3 HD1 HD2 Y G Pb B Pr R H V EL IM IN A R Y RCA-to-BNC adapter PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DTV-Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) BD/DVD Figure 3-13.
Installation RGBHV Source Connections: Connect personal computers and/or other RGB sources to the HD1 and/or HD2 inputs as shown in Figure 3-14. Y G Pb B Pr R V H HD1 HD2 Y G Pr R H V V-Sync EL IM IN A R H-Sync Red Blue Green Y Pb B RGB Camcorder Computer PR or Figure 3-14.
Installation SCART RGBS Source Connections: Connect the green, blue and red outputs from your SCART source to the Component/SCART input on the DHD Controller. Connect the sync output from your SCART source to the Video 1 input on the DHD Controller. See Figure 3-15.
Installation Composite Source Connections: See Figure 3-16. TRIGGERS 1 Y G Pb B Pr R H V 2 USB 3 Component / SCART HDMI 1 Y Video 1 Video 2 Pb Pr Video 3 HD1 V Camcorder Composite Composite Gaming Console Composite EL IM IN A R VCR HDMI 2 Y H Composite Pr R Composite Pb B Composite HD2 Y G PR Figure 3-16.
Installation The DHD Controller provides a second HDMI output (labeled HDMI Out (Audio Only)) for connection to an audio receiver/switching system or secondary display device for monitoring purposes. See Figure 3-17. The DHD Controller does not transmit HDMI CEC control messages from the “HDMI Audio Out” connector. For more information about CEC, refer to Using HDMI CEC Messages on page 106.
Installation The DHD Controller provides the following interfaces to external equipment that allow it to control or be controlled by that equipment: • An RS-232 interface to a PC or control/automation system; • Three (3), 12-volt trigger outputs; • An infrared (IR) repeater input; • An Ethernet network interface for firmware updates and maintenance notifications. The following sections describe how to make these interface connections.
Installation Connecting 12-volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment: If you are installing a Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope, connect the AutoScope lens motor to a 12-volt trigger output on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-19. Similarly connect other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (such as retractable screens or screen masks) to the other trigger outputs. AC Input EL IM IN A R Power Switch Y AutoScope Lens Motor 3.
Installation 3 6 9 NATIVE LET BOX V-CINE SCART 4:3 CINEM A 0 8 HDMI 2 HDMI 4 16 : 9 7 HDMI 1 HDMI 3 V-WIDE MENU CUST 2 VID 3 COMP CUST 1 2 5 HD 2 4 RATIO ISF DAY VID 2 1 ISF NT EXIT VID 1 HD 1 EN T ER LIGHT OFF I N P U T ON RATIO I N P U T Connecting an External IR Receiver to the DHD Controller: If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the DHD Controller due to excessive distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors, you can connect an exte
Installation Ethernet Network Connection: Use a standard, Category 5 network cable with an RJ-45 plug to connect a network hub, router or gateway to the Ethernet port on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-21. For more information about configuring and using this connection, refer to Network on page 76.
Installation 3.8 Turning on the Power 1. Turn on your source components. 2. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the DHD Controller. 3. If this is an AutoScope-equipped projector, turn on the main power switch at the rear of the AutoScope lens motor. The lens motor power switch is located next to the AC input. Y 4. Press the ON button on the remote control (or the ON/STANDBY ( ) button on DHD Controller front panel) to turn on the system.
Installation 3.9 Primary Lens Adjustments The Q-750d Ultra gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus. Focus and Zoom ➤ To focus the projected image, grasp the lens by the outer ring and rotate it. Zoom out Focus EL IM IN A R Y To make the picture smaller (zoom out) or larger (zoom in), move the zoom tab in the appropriate direction.
Installation Projector and/or screen placement — among other things — can cause geometric distortion in the projected image. To correct this, the DHD Controller provides precise, nine-point control over the projected image geometry. Use these controls as (and only if) needed to re-position the image corners, mid-points and center to eliminate “keystoning” (mis-aligned corners) or “pincushion” distortion (mid-points not aligned with corners). See Figure 3-22.
Installation “Keystoning” usually occurs when the projector is tilted relative to the screen. “Pincushion” distortion can sometimes occur if the throw distance is very short and/or the projector is equipped with an anamorphic lens. To correct keystoning or pincushion distortion: 1. On the DHD Controller remote control or front panel, press MENU. 2. Select Calibration from the Main Menu and enter the Calibration Menu passcode. You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menu. Y Note 3.
Installation If you are installing a Q-750d Ultra/CineWide or Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope, proceed as follows to install and adjust the anamorphic lens. Note It is extremely important that the primary lens is properly adjusted before you install the anamorphic lens. Ensure that the image from the primary lens is perfectly centered on the screen. EL IM IN A R Y The Q-750d Ultra Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-24.
Installation Attach Lens Mounting Assembly to Lens Motor Carriage Plate or Fixed CineWide Base Plate: 1. Remove the two Yaw/X Adjustment Levers (item #8) from the bottom of the Anamorphic Lens Holder (item #5). 2. Place the Anamorphic Lens Holder on top of the AutoScope Carriage Plate or Fixed CineWide Base Plate (item #7). Position the bracket so that the long slot at the bottom of the lens holder is perpendicular to the corresponding slots on the plate. 3.
Installation Configure Lens Motor Trigger (Q-750d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope only): CineWide with AutoScope maintains constant image height independent of the aspect ratio, while using the full display resolution of the projector. It accomplishes this by moving the anamorphic lens in front of the primary lens when widescreen material is being viewed. When the viewer transitions back to 16:9 or 4:3 source material, the anamorphic lens moves out of the light path.
Installation Adjusting the Height (Y): With the white field still on-screen, loosen the Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws on either side of the lens. Then, slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the screen: EL IM IN A R Y Too Low Correct position Too High When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment T-Screws to secure the lens in place.
Installation Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot freely from side to side. Then, angle the lens to even out any left-right pincushion distortion: EL IM IN A R Y Anamorphic Lens (Top View) Correct Position PR Wrong Position Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to secure the lens in place.
Installation Geometry: 1. Input an anamorphic cross-hatch test pattern to the projector. 2. Unscrew the Anamorphic Lens just enough to allow it to rotate freely. EL IM IN A R Wrong Position Y 3. Grasp the lens by the center ring and rotate the lens until the image is properly anamorphic: Correct Position PR Focus: Finally, rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic lens to fine-tune the optical focus. S CU FO 4.
4. Operation To display the Main Menu, press the MENU button on the remote control (Figure 2-5) or DHD Controller front panel (Figure 2-3). To select a menu item, use the and buttons on the remote control or DHD Controller front panel to highlight it. Then, to confirm your selection, press ENTER on the remote control or DHD Controller front panel. 4.
Operation Color Bars 1 Color Bars 2 Focus Grey Bars Rename/Restore Input Names Display Device - Configure Installation Picture Orientation: Auto, Floor Front, Ceiling Front, Floor Rear or Ceiling Rear Display Info.
Operation The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all DHD Controller functions. Main Menu (You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration and Service menus.) Runco Video Input Source Aspect Ratio Screen Picture Input Position Memory Presets Sleep Timer EL IM IN A R Y Information From the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source. PR The active source is indicated by an arrow (Î) to its left; in this example, Composite is the active source.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key 16:9 16:9 Description Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. EL IM IN A R Y 16:9 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) 4:3 images are stretched horizontally to fit a 16:9 screen. 4:3 Image, stretched to fill 16:9 Screen (Display) 4:3 VirtualWide 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) Standard 4:3 scales the input signal to fit in the center of the 16:9 screen.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Remote Control Key Cinema CINEMA Description Select Cinema to view 2.35 source material in its native aspect ratio. EL IM IN A R 2.35:1 Image on 16:9 Screen (Cinema aspect ratio / no CineWide) 2.35:1 Image on 2.35:1 Screen (Cinema aspect ratio / CineWide) Virtual Cinema V-CINE PR 16:9 16:9 Image Image on on 2.35:1 2.
Operation Screen ➤ The Screen Menu allows you to recall multiple sets of stored values for certain controls (Output Shift and Image Alignment) that are saved for each aspect ratio. Such settings are also saved “per screen.” To recall the Output Shift and Image Alignment settings associated with “Screen 1” or “Screen 2,” make that selection here. Picture ➤ Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate each DHD Controller input to achieve optimum picture quality.
Operation Above Black EL IM IN A R Below Black Y Brightness: On your external test pattern source, select a PLUGE pattern. (PLUGE is an acronym for “Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment.”) Figure 4-2 shows a typical PLUGE pattern. Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white and gray areas against a black background. The example above includes two vertical bars and four shaded boxes.
Operation EL IM IN A R Y Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast Select Contrast and press ENTER. Adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size. Brightness and contrast controls are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting.
Operation 6. Select Diagnostics and press ENTER. 7. Select Blue from the Diagnostics menu, then press ENTER to display only the blue color channel. 8. Press EXIT (or MENU) repeatedly to return to the Main Menu. 9. Select Picture from the Main Menu and press ENTER. 10.Select Color from the Picture menu and press ENTER. Y blue magenta red EL IM IN A R green cyan yellow gray 11.
Operation EL IM IN A R Y Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press ENTER. On your external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5. Adjust as needed, looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and differently-sized lines in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them. PR Figure 4-5.
Operation Height: Select Height from the Input Position menu to change the projected image height. Press to increase the height; press to decrease it. Overscan/Overscan Mode: Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area. Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area.
Operation Phase (RGB, Component or SCART sources): This control adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal. Adjust the phase when an RGB, Component or SCART image still shows shimmer or “noise” after Tracking has been optimized. Adjust the Phase after adjusting Tracking (see below). Tip Y For best results, use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern of black and white pixels, or a similar “half on, half off” graphic image.
Operation You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset; otherwise they will be lost when a new input source or resolution is selected: • Brightness • Contrast • Color saturation • Tint • Sharpness • Gamma To select a memory preset, press or to highlight it and press ENTER.
Operation Information ➤ Information Signal System Signal / System: Select Information from the Main Menu, then choose either Signal or System to display information about the current input signal (resolution, frequency, type et cetera) and installed firmware versions, as well as other information that uniquely identifies your DHD Controller and display device.
Operation Use the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. Calibration Calibration Note You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menu. ISF Settings Display Color Input Image To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings, select “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” from the Memory Presets menu (see page 64) or use the corresponding remote control buttons.
Operation • Color Temp: Select Color Temp from the Display Color - Common Settings menu to adjust the color temperature. Color temperature establishes the “color of gray” by adjusting the 75% white point to various color points. What are “color points?” A “color point” is an x/y coordinate pair that defines a color’s location on the standard CIE chromaticity graph, shown in Figure 4-7.
Operation • Color Gamut: Select Color Gamut from the Display Color - Common Settings menu to select a color gamut (range) that may be different from the default color gamut. Each setting defines the precise hue of each primary (red, green and blue) and secondary (yellow, cyan and magenta) color component used to generate the millions of colors produced in displays. Changing this setting relocates the “triangle” for possible colors (see Figure 4-7).
Operation • PCE: To use the Personal Color Equalizer to define a custom color gamut, choose the “PCE” Color Gamut setting (refer to Color Gamut on page 69). Then, choose PCE from the Display Color - Common Settings menu and press ENTER. The DHD Controller uses the PCE settings for all display modes on a given input.
Operation • White Balance: To precisely adjust the white point associated with the custom color gamut, choose White Balance from the PCE sub-menu. These controls operate identically to the Gain controls in the Display Color - Common Settings menu (described on page 67). Display Color - Projector Settings: These settings are also saved independently for each input and display mode.
Operation Memory Preset Copy/Paste - Memory Preset: You can copy and paste settings from one memory preset to another. This gives you a convenient starting point for creating a new preset based on an existing one, to make the calibration process less time-consuming. Aspect Ratio For example, you can use the Copy/Paste Memory Preset feature to: Copy/Paste • Apply settings from HDMI 1 to HDMI 2, or from HD1 to HD2.
Operation • Aspect Ratio - Paste Settings: To apply the Output Shift and Image Alignment settings on the clipboard to a different aspect ratio and/or screen, do either of the following: • Switch to another aspect ratio (for example, from 16:9 to Cinema). • Switch from Screen 1 to Screen 2 or vice versa. Then, select Paste Settings from the Copy/Paste Aspect Ratio menu. The new settings are saved automatically.
Operation Service ➤ Use the Service menu to access advanced projector configuration settings. This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. Service Test Video Note Input Names You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu. Display Device Network Test Video: Select Test Video from the Service Menu to access the internal test patterns on the DHD Controller. Table 4-4 lists the available test patterns and describes their suggested usage.
Operation Input Names: You can give each DHD Controller input a descriptive name. For example, you may want to change the default input name to the type of source component connected to it: “VCR,” “DVD,” “Laptop” et cetera. Input names can be up to 12 characters long. Input Names Restore C o mp o s i t e 1 Composite 1 To edit an input name, select Input Names from the Service menu. Press or to select an input and press ENTER.
Operation Network: The options in the Network menu allow you to configure the network communication features. • IP Configuration: Select IP Configuration from the Network menu to either set the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway of the DHD Controller manually or obtain these settings automatically, from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. (Most broadband routers and gateways support DHCP.) You can also test the network connection from this menu.
Operation If you prefer to do this manually, set it to Off. The DHD Controller will ask if you want to perform the upgrade the next time it is power-cycled. • Check For New Firmware: To have the DHD Controller check for new firmware on demand (and perform an upgrade if it finds a new version), select Check For New Firmware from the Auto Firmware Upgrade menu. If the DHD Controller finds a new firmware version, select Yes to perform the upgrade or No to return to the previous menu.
Operation • Error Notification: To have the DHD Controller send a message to the destination e-mail address when a “DHD Error” or “Display Error” occurs, select Error Notification from the E-Mail Notification menu and set it to On. • Error Notification to Runco: To have the DHD Controller send an e-mail message to Runco Customer Support when a “DHD Error” or “Display Error” occurs, select Error Notification to Runco from the E-Mail Notification menu and set it to On.
Operation • Remote Network Control: Select Remote Network Control from the Network menu to enable or disable control of the DHD Controller via an IP connection (typically using a web browser). Set it to On to allow all incoming remote network connectivity. Set it to Off to disable any incoming network communication that was not initiated by the DHD Controller. Note This setting has no effect on the E-Mail Notification or Auto Firmware Upgrade functions.
Operation • OSD Messages: When you select a new aspect ratio, input source or memory preset, the DHD Controller briefly displays an on-screen message confirming your new selection. To prevent the display of these messages, select OSD Messages from the Miscellaneous menu to and set it to Off. • Blank Screen Color: Select Blank Screen Color from the Miscellaneous menu to select the color that appears when no incoming signal is present.
Operation Sync Threshold: Select Sync Threshold to adjust the threshold at which negative pulses on the component video green/luma channel are interpreted to be sync pulses. Sync Threshold adjustment is occasionally necessary when a DVD player or HDTV source signal drops “below black” (for example, during scenes with explosions or when subtitles are present) and causes the projector to temporarily lose sync.
Operation Front Panel Brightness: Select Front Panel Brightness from the Service menu to adjust the brightness of the front-panel LED and LCD status indicators. Standby LED LCD Y Logo LED EL IM IN A R • Logo LED: Select Logo LED from the Front Panel Brightness menu to adjust the brightness of the large, illuminated logo on the left side of the display. The range is from 0 (off) to 31. Note During a firmware upgrade, this LED lights at full brightness regardless of the Logo LED setting.
Operation Standby Mode: Select Standby Mode from the Service menu to control the DHD Controller’s power management feature. • Choose Low Power (the default setting) to have the DHD Controller shut down completely when it is turned off. This conserves power but increases the amount of time required by the DHD Controller to start up when it is turned on. • Fast Startup is a “quick-start” mode that keeps the DHD Controller running when it is turned off, even though it appears to be in standby mode.
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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the Q-750d Ultra Series LED Home Theater Projector and DHD Controller. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Technical Support.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Symptom Possible Cause(s) RGB-HD or Component HD images appear “noisy” or drop out intermittently. • Tracking and Phase settings need adjustment. • The DHD Controller is having difficulty detecting sync pulses from the source. Images from an HDMI source do not display. • The resolution and frequency of the video card in the computer are not compatible with the Q-750d Ultra. • EDID compatibility issue.
6. External Control In addition to using the DHD Controller front-panel keypad or remote control unit, there are three methods of controlling the Q-750d Ultra and DHD Controller externally: • Using a serial (RS-232) link to send ASCII commands and receive responses to those commands. • Using discrete infrared (IR) codes to program a third-party remote control unit. Y • Using an HDMI connection to send Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) commands from a BD player or other source component that supports CEC.
External Control • y is the operand, which can have one of the following values: ? = “Get” operand + = “Increment” operand = = “Set” operand - = “Decrement” operand • z is the value to set for this parameter. It can have one of two formats: • Integer value: Any positive or negative number; for example, 100. • String value: Any string surrounded by double quotes; for example, “This is a string.” • [CR] is the ASCII carriage return key (0x0D).
External Control Here are some examples of serial commands and their responses: Command Command and Response Examples Command Data Response (PWR?) [CR] (0;PWR=1) [CR] Set power to 0 (off) (PWR=0) [CR] (0;PWR=0) [CR] Increment brightness from 24 to 25 (BRT+) [CR] (0;BRT=25) [CR] Invalid command (ZZZ=0) [CR] (1;ZZZ=0) [CR] Invalid parameter (received string, expected integer) (CON=”Some string”) [CR] (9;CON=”Some string”) [CR] EL IM IN A R Y Power query when unit is powered on Table 6-1
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External Control 6.2 Using Discrete IR Codes The DHD Controller accepts commands in the form of IR signals that conform to the Phillips RC5 protocol. Each DHD Controller remote control button has an RC5 control code associated with it. You can use these codes to program a third-party, “universal” remote control unit to work with the DHD Controller. These third-party products usually come with a computer software application for this purpose.
External Control Figure 6-1 shows the pulse train for this command (with the toggle bit set to zero). Data Word S1 S2 TB A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 C5 C4 Address Bits Start Bits Toggle Bit C3 C2 C1 C0 0 1 Command Bits 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 Modulated Carrier Zoom In of Carrier 0 0 EL IM IN A R 1.78 ms Y Encoded Data Word tp 27.8 µs 3t p First Packet RC5 Packet Transmission 14 cycles, 24.9 ms Repeated Packet PR 64 cycles, 113.8 ms Figure 6-1.
External Control IR Command List ➤ Table 6-2 lists the RC5 control codes for the DHD Controller. Table 6-2.
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External Control 6.3 Using HDMI CEC Messages The DHD Controller accepts and can respond to CEC command messages from a disc player, satellite receiver or DVR/set-top box via an HDMI connection. Using CEC, the DHD Controller can perform the following actions: • Turn itself and the display device on and select the correct input when the source component initiates playback of a disc or recorded program. • Turn the source component on when you switch to its corresponding input on the DHD Controller.
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7. Specifications 7.1 Q-750d Ultra Specifications Table 7-1 lists the Q-750d Ultra specifications. Table 7-1.
Specifications Table 7-1. Q-750d Ultra Specifications (continued) Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications - Brightness: 29 foot-Lamberts (fL) - Contrast Ratio: 330:1 IM IN A R Y These measurements are taken from the projector in a controlled, home theater environment. All measurements are made to ANSI/NAPM IT7.228-1997 specifications using the Photo Research PR-650 SpectraColorimeter and Minolta LS-100 Luminance Meter, Video Essentials test DVD and a 1.
Specifications 7.2 DHD Controller Specifications Table 7-2 lists the DHD Controller specifications. Table 7-2. DHD Controller Specifications Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, VirtualWide, Cinema, Virtual Cinema, Native Video Standards: • • • • • • • • EL IM IN A R Y HDMI and DVI with HDCP for digital video Component and RGB HDTV (1080p, 1080i, 720p) Component and RGB EDTV (576p, 480p) Component and Composite SDTV (576i, 480i) RGB SCART with adaptor NTSC (M, 4.
Specifications Table 7-2. DHD Controller Specifications (continued) Regulatory Approvals: cTUVus, FCC class B, CE, RoHS, China RoHS, WEEE, C-Tick, CCC, local conformances as required Limited Warranty: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of shipment from Runco. PR EL IM IN A R Y Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Y 12.20 310.0 AIR EXHAUST .98 24.9 .15 3.8 .50 12.7 21.02 533.9 6.21 157.8 3.15 80.0 2.15 54.6 3.94 100.0 10.10 256.4 20.82 528.8 10.73 272.4 EL IM IN A R 5.71 145.1 4.43 112.6 3.30 83.9 10.15 257.9 24.47 621.5 12.20 310.0 AIR INTAKE 5.32 135.1 .15 3.8 4.92 125.0 .79 20.0 113 Q-750d Ultra Series Installation/Operation Manual .15 3.8 1.97 50.0 8.07 205.0 14.65 372.0 Figure 7-1. Overall Dimensions – Q-750d Ultra 7.3 Overall Dimensions – Q-750d Ultra 4.53 115.0 1.10 28.1 15.
Y R A 12.20 310.0 AIR EXHAUST 9.85 250.2 VARIABLE .15 3.8 .50 12.7 .98 24.9 IN 5.71 145.1 21.02 533.9 6.21 157.8 3.94 100.0 2.15 54.6 10.10 256.5 NOMINAL 20.82 528.8 10.72 272.4 NOMINAL 3.30 83.9 NOMINAL 12.34 313.5 24.47 621.5 NOMINAL Ø 1.91 48.6 7.91 200.9 NOMINAL 3.78 95.9 12.20 310.0 AIR INTAKE 28.34 719.8 5.32 135.1 .15 3.8 4.92 125.0 .15 3.8 .79 20.0 Q-750d Ultra Series Installation/Operation Manual 114 .15 3.8 3.15 80.0 IM 1.97 50.0 8.07 205.0 11.99 304.4 10.
Specifications 7.5 Supported Timings Table 7-3 lists the signal types supported by each input on the DHD Controller. Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input 640x480 800x600 640x480 800x600 832x624 848x480 848x480 1024x768 25.175 √ Composite 1 Composite 2 Composite 3 31.469 SCART 60.00 Component Pixel Frequency (MHz) √ √ – – HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 66.59 35.892 29.862 √ √ √ – – 72.00 37.861 31.500 √ √ √ – – 75.00 37.500 31.
Specifications Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued) Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 Component SCART Composite 1 Composite 2 Composite 3 1360x768 1360x768 60.00 47.712 85.500 √ √ √ – – 60.00 64.744 101.000 √ √ √ – – 60.00 65.317 121.750 √ √ √ – – 75.00 82.278 156.000 √ √ √ – – A R 1400x1050 1600x1200 60.00 75.000 162.000 √ √ √ – – 1680x1050 1680x1050 60.
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