O W N E R ’S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L VX-2000d 1080p Digital Light ProcessingTM Projector and Digital High Definition (DHD™) Controller
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family! We believe Runco produces “The World’s Finest Home Theater Products.” With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance. This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your other important documents.
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1 Table of Contents TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................. iii Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................... vi 1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................1 About This Manual .......................................................................................................
Table of Contents Mounting the VX-2000d .............................................................................................24 Floor Mounting (Upright) .......................................................................................24 Ceiling Mounting (Inverted)....................................................................................24 Adjusting the Projection Angle ..............................................................................
Table of Contents On-Screen Menus for 1080i (Digital) or 1080p Signals ................................................52 Main Menu............................................................................................................54 Language .............................................................................................................55 Picture Adjust .......................................................................................................55 Picture Adjust (Advanced) .
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1 List of Figures 2-1. VX-2000d Front/Top/Side/Bottom/Rear View ...............................................................5 2-2. VX-2000d Rear Panel ...................................................................................................7 2-3. DHD Controller Front Panel ..........................................................................................8 2-4. DHD Controller Rear Panel .........................................................................................10 Y 2-5.
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1. Introduction This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco VX-2000d DLP Projector and DHD Controller. 1.1 About This Manual Y Throughout this manual, the Runco VX-2000d DLP Projector and DHD Controller are referred to collectively as the “VX-2000d.” EL IM IN A R Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the VX-2000d.
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 The Runco VX-2000d DLP Projector and DHD Controller retains all of the features and performance of the VX-1000d – our most popular projector ever – while incorporating new, cutting edge technology and 1080p performance. Its performance is so impressive, in fact, that the VX-2000d has earned its place in our exclusive, Video Xtreme™ family of products – our top of the line and the world’s first video products to earn prestigious THX® certification.
Introduction Key Features and Benefits ➤ The VX-2000d offers these key features and benefits: • Runco-engineered, Enhanced GEN 3 Technology™ with RVR • Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio) • Two HDMI Inputs (on DHD Controller) with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) • HDTV Compatible Parts List ➤ Your VX-2000d is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23-RUNCO.
2. Controls and Functions 2.1 VX-2000d at a Glance Figure 2-1 shows the key VX-2000d components. 2 3 9 8 7 11 EL IM IN A R Y 1 6 5 4 6 PR 4 10 12 9 Figure 2-1.
Controls and Functions 1. VERTICAL LENS SHIFT Using a 9/64” hex wrench, turn this to move the lens up or down. 2. POWER LED Lights red to indicate that the projector is in standby; flashes blue during warm-up or cool-down or lights blue to indicate normal operation. 3. TEMP LED Lights red to indicate that the projector has overheated and shut down. 4. INTAKE VENTS Cool air enters the projector through these vents. To prevent overheating, ensure that these vents are never blocked. Y 5.
Controls and Functions 2.2 VX-2000d Rear Panel Figure 2-2 shows the VX-2000d rear panel. RETURN ENTER DOWN UP LEFT RIGHT MENU UP LEFT RIGHT MENU ASPECT RATIO DOWN ASPECT RATIO IR RS-232 OUT HDMI AC IN 100-240V 50-60Hz ON EL IM IN A R AC IN 100-240V 50-60Hz 1 STANDBY Y TRIGGER IR RS-232 OUT TRIGGER STANDBY ENTER ON RETURN (behind rear cover) HDMI 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 2-2. VX-2000d Rear Panel 1. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the VX-2000d to power here. 2.
Controls and Functions 2.3 DHD Controller Front Panel 1 2 EL IM IN A R Y Figure 2-3 shows the controls and indicators on the DHD Controller front panel; the paragraphs that follow describe them. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Figure 2-3. DHD Controller Front Panel 1. RUNCO ICON Lights red to indicate that the DHD Controller is in standby mode; lights blue to indicate that the unit is on. PR 2. POWER BUTTON Press once to toggle from standby mode to on mode. Press it again to return to standby mode.
Controls and Functions 7. ENTER BUTTON Press ENTER to select a highlighted menu item. 8. DOWN BUTTON Used to direct select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor down in the OSD. When no menu is present on-screen, this button toggles through the different aspect ratios, in this order: Virtualwide 2.35 - Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - Standard (4:3) - Anamorphic Note EL IM IN A R Y 9. RIGHT BUTTON Used to direct select inputs or move the menu cursor right in the OSD.
Controls and Functions 2.4 DHD Controller Rear Panel Figure 2-4 shows the rear connector panel on the DHD Controller. 7 3 9 SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE CAUTION INPUTS Serial No R/Pr G/Y B/Pb RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN H V TRIGGERS Runco International Union City, CA CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.
Controls and Functions 5. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, laser disc player or other composite video source. 6. S-VIDEO 1 / S-VIDEO 2 Two, standard S-Video inputs for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR. 7. 12-VOLT (750 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUTS Connection for up to three (3), 12-volt trigger-controlled devices such as retractable screens or screen masks. Y 8.
Controls and Functions 2.5 VX-2000d Remote Control Unit Figure 2-5 shows the VX-2000d remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. 2 Y 1 3 EL IM IN A R 4 6 5 8 7 10 11 9 PR 12 13 Figure 2-5.
Controls and Functions 1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted. 2. ON / OFF Press to turn the projector on or off. 3. ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting. 4. Cursor Buttons ( , , , ) Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display patterns.
Controls and Functions 9. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons Use the red buttons to select an aspect ratio directly or to enter numeric characters, as follows: ANA (Anamorphic) (3) For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 4X3 (Standard 4:3) (6) Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen. Y LETBOX (Letterbox) (9) For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen.
Controls and Functions 2.6 VX-2000d Built-In Keypad The VX-2000d has a built-in keypad that you can use to access the menu system for working with digital 1080i or 1080p sources. Figure 2-6 shows the VX-2000d built-in keypad; the paragraphs that follow describe its use. LEFT RIGHT MENU ASPECT RATIO STANDBY ON 1 2 3 EL IM IN A R Y RETURN ENTER DOWN UP LEFT RIGHT MENU UP ASPECT RATIO DOWN STANDBY ENTER ON RETURN 4 5 6 7 Figure 2-6. VX-2000d Built-In Keypad 1.
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3. Installation 3.1 Remote Control To install batteries in the remote control: Battery Installation EL IM IN A R Y 1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control. 2. Insert the batteries included with the remote control. Ensure that the polarities correctly match the and markings inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover. Note 1. Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries. PR 2.
Installation • Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature. • The remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp. If that occurs, move the DHD Controller away from the fluorescent lamp. • Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote control and the IR receiver on the DHD Controller or projector. Note The signal from the remote control can be reflected by walls or other surfaces.
Installation Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-2000d installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Note Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist. Table 3-1. Installation Overview For Details, Refer to page...
Installation 3.3 Installation Considerations 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. Installation Type ➤ 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. Advantages Y Table 3-2.
Installation Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your image will be the right size for your screen. You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and multiplying it by the lens throw ratio; see Figure 3-2.
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 and screen center are aligned with each other, as shown in Figure 3-3.
Installation The VX-2000d provides up to 50% of vertical lens shift in either direction. For example, with a 96 x 54-inch (16:9) screen, you can shift the image up to 27.00 inches (0.69 meters) above or below the screen center. 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.
Installation 3.4 Mounting the VX-2000d There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another. For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited space for projector and audience, you can invert the VX-2000d and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.
Installation Proceed as follows to connect the DHD Controller to the VX-2000d, your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. When connecting your equipment: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. 3.5 Connections to the VX-2000d and DHD Controller • Use the correct signal cables for each source. • Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them.
Installation Connecting Source ➤ Components to the DHD Controller Connect your video sources to the DHD Controller as shown and described in the sections that follow. HDMI Connections: See Figure 3-7. 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.
Installation Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-8. R/Pr G/Y INPUTS B/Pb H V TRIGGERS HD1 1 2 3 HD2 R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H V Pb HDMI 2 Pr Y Component Video Video S-Video 2 EL IM IN A R HDMI 1 Y S-Video 1 Horiz Vert PR Red/Pr Green/Y Blue/Pb DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-8.
Installation Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-9. R/Pr G/Y INPUTS B/Pb H V TRIGGERS HD1 1 2 3 HD2 R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H V S-Video 1 Pb HDMI 2 Y Pr Component Video Video S-Video 2 EL IM IN A R Y HDMI 1 PR Red Green Blue Horiz Vert Personal Computer Figure 3-9.
Installation Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-10. R/Pr G/Y INPUTS B/Pb H V TRIGGERS HD1 1 2 3 HD2 R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H V S-Video 1 HDMI 2 Pb Y Pr Component Video Video S-Video 2 EL IM IN A R Y HDMI 1 Pr Y PR Pb DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc etc. Figure 3-10.
Installation Connecting a PC or ➤ Automation System to the DHD Controller Use a standard, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 Control port on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-11. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 65.
Installation Projector: The projector is equipped with an additional 12-volt trigger output. This trigger activates when the projector is turned on. Connect it to your retractable screen or other, 12-volt trigger-activated equipment as shown in Figure 3-13.
Installation Connecting to AC Power ➤ The VX-2000d system includes two (2) AC power cords (one each for the projector and DHD Controller). Plug the female end of one power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the VX-2000d (AC 100V to 240V). Then, connect the other end to your AC power source. Similarly connect the DHD Controller to a nearby AC outlet. 3.6 Turning on the Power 1. Turn on your source components. 2. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the DHD Controller. Y 3.
Installation 3.8 Primary Lens Adjustments To focus the projected image, gently rotate the lens by hand. Focus and Zoom Zoom in Zoom out Y To enlarge the picture (zoom in), move the zoom tab toward the Runco logo on the front of the projector. To make the picture smaller (zoom out), move the tab in the other direction. EL IM IN A R Focus To change the projected image position, use a 9/64” hex driver to shift the lens in the desired direction; see Figure 3-15.
Installation 3.9 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens If you are installing a CineWide-equipped projector, 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. Y The standard VX-2000d/CineWide uses a prismatic-style anamorphic lens.
Installation Adjusting the Lens Height (Y): 1. Project a white field on the screen. 2. Ensure that the four Height (Y) Adjustment Screws are loose enough to allow vertical movement of the lens assembly. EL IM IN A R Too Low Y 3. Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the screen: Correct position Too High 4. When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment Screws to secure the lens in place.
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4. Operation Press the MENU button on either the remote control or the DHD Controller front panel to display the Main Menu. Y To select a menu item, use the and buttons on either the remote control or the DHD Controller front panel to highlight it. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. 4.1 Using the On-Screen Menus EL IM IN A R The VX-2000d OSD menus are arranged hierarchically; exactly how they are arranged depends on the input signal resolution.
Operation Picture Input Position ISF Presets Information (read-only) PR Test Video ISF Night - Input Image ISF Night - Input Color Note: Virtualwide 2.35 is available only on the VX-2000d/CineWide and only on the analog inputs (HD/RGB, SD Component, Composite and S-Video). Y Aspect Ratio ISF Night - Display Color EL IM IN A R Input Source Composite S-Video 1 S-Video 2 Component SD HD/RGB 1 HD/RGB 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Anamorphic Standard 4:3 Letterbox VirtualWide Cinema Virtualwide 2.
Operation The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions. Main Menu (The Calibration and Service menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a passcode.) Runco Video Input Source Aspect Ratio Picture Input Position ISF Presets Information Calibration EL IM IN A R Y Service From the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source. The active source is indicated by an arrow (>) to its left; in the example at right, Composite is the active source.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Description Anamorphic (16:9) Select Anamorphic to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 16:9 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) Y 4:3 images are stretched horizontally to fit a 16:9 screen.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Aspect Ratio Description Cinema Select Cinema to view 2.35 source material in its native aspect ratio. Y 2.35:1 Image on 16:9 Screen (Cinema aspect ratio / no CineWide) With a 16:9 screen and a non-CineWide projector (no anamorphic lens), the upper and lower portions of the screen are masked, but the geometry of the active image area is unchanged. EL IM IN A R 2.35:1 Image on 2.35:1 Screen (Cinema aspect ratio / CineWide) Virtualwide 2.
Operation Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and regular program material, Runco recommends using the following calibration tools for best results: • External test pattern source -- Ovation Multimedia, Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test DVD or equivalent. • A blue filter (provided with many test DVDs), for color level and tint adjustments. Connect your test pattern source to the input that you are calibrating and proceed as follows.
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 blue red EL IM IN A R Y magenta green cyan yellow gray Select Color and press ENTER. While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear to be a single shade of blue: Tint: Tint or “hue” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. When tint is decreased, the image appears redder; when it is increased the image appears greener.
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. Figure 4-5.
Operation Overscan: Image 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. Overscan effectively trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to fill the display area. Select from 1% to 10% of Overscan, as desired.
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 Night Display Color Input Image Input Color To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings, select “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” from the ISF Presets menu (see above).
Operation ISF Night - Input Image: The Input Image controls are similar to those in the Picture menu, but are accessible only by entering the Calibration menu passcode. This makes it possible to restore the picture quality settings to what they were when the projector was installed, simply by recalling the “ISF Night” preset. ISF Night - Input Color: The Input Color controls are similar to those in the Display Color menu (see above), but can be set independently for each input.
Operation • Runco/ISF Logo Splash Screen Timers: When you turn on the VX-2000d, it projects a welcome screen with the Runco logo followed by one with the ISF logo. Select Splash Timer from the Splash Configure menu to set the amount of time that these two images appear. The range is from 2 to 60 seconds, in one-second increments. Use the up or down cursor button to select a timer value to adjust. Use the right or left cursor button to change the timer value.
Operation Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared (IR) codes to which the VX-2000d will respond. By default, both are set to 17. You can change these codes if either: • Another device in the theater (a DVD player, for example) is responding to commands from the VX-2000d/DHD remote control (Figure 2-5) in ways that are unpredictable or undesirable. Use the DHD Controller front-panel keypad to change the projector IR code.
Operation HD Format: If the characteristics of the incoming signal on the HD1 or HD2 inputs are known, select HD Format from the Service menu and set them as described below. Doing so can reduce the time it takes the DHD Controller to switch from HD to 480i signals or vice versa. HD Format HD/RGB 1 Auto This is generally not necessary unless the DHD Controller – for whatever reason – has difficulty determining the color space (RGB or YUV), bandwidth or resolution of the incoming HD signal.
Operation Resolution: When using the VX-2000d with a computer or certain HD sources, you may want to force the DHD Controller to use a specific output resolution. If so, select Resolution from the Service menu and choose one. Then, press ENTER to confirm. System Reset: To reset ALL controller settings (including image settings) back to their factory defaults, choose System Reset from the Service menu.
Operation Standard, Black Enhance, White Enhance, ISF Day, ISF Night or Custom Picture Memory -90, -89, ... 0 ... +89, +90 -30, -29, -28 ... 0 ... +28, +29, +30 Color Temp. White Balance RVR: Iris Picture Adjust (Advanced) Brilliant Color™ SD Advanced Mode Film Mode Video NR MNR Sharpness Enhancement Automatic Contrast Default Mem.
Operation Main Menu ➤ Press MENU on either the remote control or built-in keypad (on the projector rear panel) to display the Main Menu, shown in Figure 4-7. The Main Menu is the starting point for calibrating the VX-2000d to optimize the display of digital 1080i and 1080p sources. White Balance HD/RGB Adj. Options Language Picture Adj. Picture Memory 1 0 0 0 0 0 7500 1 RVR :Iris 1 EL IM IN A R White Balance Y Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness CLR Temp.
Operation The VX-2000d OSD language is initially set to English, but can also display the menus in German (Deutsch), Spanish (Español), French (Français) or Italian (Italiano). To change the OSD language: Language Language 1. Press MENU. 2. Press or English to select Language from the Main Menu. Deutsch 3. Press up- or down-arrow button ( or ) to highlight the desired language and press ENTER. The change takes effect immediately.
Operation For viewing images with the brightness slightly increased in a darkened room. 6500 Low (180W) Off Auto Contrast Sharpness Enhancement Lamp Power RVR (Iris) CRT Emulation Off ISF NIGHT EL IM IN A R ISF Night Description Y Picture Memory Setting Color Temp. Default Settings for Selected Picture Memory Remote Control Key Table 4-2. Default Picture Memory Settings for Digital 1080i and 1080p Sources (continued) Contrast: Refer to Contrast on page 43.
Operation To access advanced picture quality settings, select Advanced from the Picture Adjust menu. This sub-menu presents the following options: ICC Adjust: Select ICC Adjust from the Advanced Picture Adjust menu to customize the displayed color space. The adjustments you make here are stored in the currently-selected “Picture Memory“ preset.
Operation Video NR: To apply noise reduction to the input signal, select Video NR from the Advanced Picture Adjust menu. Noise reduction is useful for improving the signal-to-noise ratio of video signals. Set it to Off, 1, 2 or 3, as needed, keeping in mind that higher settings (which reduce high frequencies) may also “soften” the image. MNR: Select MNR from the Picture Adjust menu to reduce or eliminate so-called “mosquito noise” in MPEG-compressed video signals (digital broadcasts or DVDs).
Operation Select HD/RGB Adj. from the Main Menu to view input signal resolution and timing information. To do this, select Signal Info from the HD/RGB Adj. menu. Signal Info: Select Signal Info from the HD/RGB Adj. menu to display the resolution, horizontal frequency and vertical frequency of the input current signal. HD/RGB Adj. HD/RGB Adj.
Operation most accurate colors. If it does not, try the other choices and select the one that does. HDMI Black Level: This control compensates for incoming elevated black levels present in certain video signals. When you set it to Auto, the VX-2000d automatically determines the best setting according to the incoming video signal type. For some types of video, you may want to override the setting. Set it to 0 IRE if blacks appear elevated (dark gray). If blacks appear “crushed” (too dark), set it to 7 IRE.
5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2000 hours), or sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. Contact your Runco dealer to obtain a replacement lamp. Y 1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. EL IM IN A R 2.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.2 Troubleshooting Tips Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the VX-2000d. If you encounter an issue not described here or in Section 3 (refer to Installation Considerations on page 20), or if the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Technical Support. Table 5-1.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution • Incorrect aspect ratio selection. • Select the aspect ratio that best matches the source image and screen size (refer to Table 4-1). The projected image is trapezoidal in shape. • The projector is not perpendicular to the screen. • Adjust the projection angle. The projector will not turn back on after it was powered down, or the image disappears during operation.
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6. Serial Communications To interface the DHD Controller with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software, connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-11. 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration EL IM IN A R Serial commands to the DHD Controller take the following form: Y Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no flow control.
Serial Communications Table 6-1.
Serial Communications Table 6-1.
Serial Communications Table 6-1.
Serial Communications Table 6-1.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command TRIGGER Parameter (min/max) 1/3 Value Stored? YES Description Assigns trigger to currently-selected aspect ratio The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control or DHD Controller front panel. Each button has its own serial command, so effectively it is as if you were using the IR remote only you’ll be doing so via serial commands. These commands provide active OSD responses just like the IR remote.
7. Specifications 7.1 VX-2000d Specifications Table 7-1 lists the VX-2000d specifications. Table 7-1.
Specifications Table 7-1. VX-2000d Specifications (continued) Brightness and Contrast (variable, depending on RVR calibration): Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications Brightness: 15.6 to 22.4 foot-Lamberts (fL) Contrast Ratio: 211:1 to 229:1 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.
Specifications 7.2 DHD Controller Specifications Table 7-2 lists the DHD Controller specifications. Table 7-2. DHD Controller Specifications 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, VirtualWide, Cinema, VirtualWide 2.
Specifications 7.3 VX-2000d Dimensions Figure 7-1 shows the VX-2000d dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Y 20.870 21.665 R10.680 7.185 6.435 PR EL IM IN A R 20.165 7.450 R10.680 Ø 1.140 17.930 15.840 (2x) 11.590 (2x) 7.340 (2x) 2.235 18.635 15.834 (3x) 5.858 (3x) 0 2.235 0 Figure 7-1.
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