I NSTALLATION/ O PERATION M ANUAL VX-44d VX-55d 1080p Digital Light ProcessingTM Projector and Digital High Definition (DHD™) Controller/Scaler/Processor
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19. Never look directly into the lens when the lamp is on.
Date of Declaration: February 2009 FCC PART 15: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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. Y This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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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 Installation Considerations ..........................................................................................19 Installation Type ....................................................................................................19 Ambient Light .......................................................................................................19 Throw Distance.....................................................................................................
Optimizing Lamp and Lens Performance ....................................................................46 Navigating the Projector Menus ............................................................................46 Installation Menu...................................................................................................47 Working With the Lamp .............................................................................................49 4. Operation ............................................
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1 List of Figures 2-1. VX-44d/-55d Top/Rear/Front View ...............................................................................5 2-2. VX-44d/-55d Input Panel..............................................................................................6 2-3. VX-44d/-55d Built-in Keypad........................................................................................8 2-4. DHD Controller Front Panel ........................................................................................
List of Figures 5-2. Unlocking the Lamp ...................................................................................................77 5-3. Removing the Lamp ...................................................................................................78 5-4. Installing A New Lamp ................................................................................................78 5-5. Removing the Primary Lens........................................................................................
1. Introduction This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco Video Extreme™ Series DLP Projector (Models VX-44d and VX-55d) and DHD Controller. 1.1 About This Manual Y Throughout this manual, the Runco Video Extreme™ DLP Projector and DHD Controller are referred to as the “VX-44d/-55d.” The information in this manual applies to both projectors except where otherwise indicated.
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 Runco’s VX-44d and VX-55d bring the most advanced technology, 1080p SuperOnyx™ resolution and the world’s first THX® Certified video products together in truly awesome fashion. They use a new, ingeniously engineered 3-chip DLP™ light engine, combined with an advanced Xenon lamp illumination system to bring astoundingly high performance and ultra high resolution to the very best theaters on the planet. EL IM IN A R Y The VX-44d features a 1000W Xenon lamp, while the VX-55d uses a 1.
Introduction Key Features and Benefits ➤ The VX-44d/-55d offers these key features and benefits: • Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 • Three-chip Digital Light Processing (DLP) system • Two HDMI Inputs (on DHD Controller) with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) • HDTV Compatible • CinOptx™ Telesto lens options for stunning sharpness and throw distance flexibility Your VX-44d/-55d is shipped with the following items.
2. Controls and Functions 2.1 VX-44d/-55d at a Glance 3 PR 1 EL IM IN A R Y Figure 2-1 shows the key VX-44d/-55d components. 5 2 4 6 7 8 9 Figure 2-1.
Controls and Functions 1. BUILT-IN KEYPAD The built-in keypad is located at the back of the projector, beside the input panel. Use it to perform service-related tasks on the projector. For more information, refer to VX-44d/-55d Built-In Keypad on page 8. 2. INPUT PANEL Connect the DHD Controller outputs here. 3. LED STATUS DISPLAY Indicates current operating status of the projector. 4. LAMP COVER Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment. Y 5. REAR FOOT (Stationary) EL IM IN A R 6.
Controls and Functions 1. RS232 IN Connect the RS-232 output from the DHD Controller here, using the provided RJ11-to-DB9 adapter and communication cable. 2. RS232 OUT Not used. 3. RS422 Not used. 6. ETHERNET Reserved for future use. EL IM IN A R 5. REMOTE Wired input from an external remote control or infrared receiver. Y 4. GPIO Not used. 7. INPUT 3 (Video) / INPUT 4 (S-Video) Not used. Connect all video sources to the DHD Controller. 8. INPUT 2 (DVI) HDCP-compliant digital video input.
Controls and Functions 2.3 VX-44d/-55d Built-In Keypad Figure 2-3 shows the VX-44d/-55d built-in keypad. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 EL IM IN A R Y 1 12 11 Figure 2-3. VX-44d/-55d Built-in Keypad 1. LED STATUS DISPLAY The LED status window displays an active pattern of segments to indicate the projector is changing its state from powered down to powered up. The message “On” appears in the display when the projector has completed its initialization and is ready for use. PR 2. POWER BUTTON Not used.
Controls and Functions 9. Menu Navigation Buttons: UP BUTTON ( ) Used to move the menu cursor up in the VX-44d/-55d menu system. LEFT BUTTON ( ) Used to move the menu cursor left in the VX-44d/-55d menu system. RIGHT BUTTON ( ) Used to move the menu cursor right in the VX-44d/-55d menu system. Y DOWN BUTTON ( ) Used to move the menu cursor down in the VX-44d/-55d menu system. EL IM IN A R ENTER BUTTON When an item is highlighted on the On-Screen Display, the ENTER button selects the item. 10.
Controls and Functions 2.4 DHD Controller Front Panel Figure 2-4 shows the controls and indicators on the DHD Controller front panel; the paragraphs that follow describe them. 11 10 3 standby HDMI 1 enter i n p u t EL IM IN A R 16:9 2 Y ratio VX-44d 1 9 1080i/60 3 4 i n p u t m e n u ratio 5 6 7 8 Figure 2-4. DHD Controller Front Panel 1. RUNCO ICON Lights blue to indicate that the controller is on or powering up. PR 2. IR SENSOR Receives IR commands from the remote. 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 Video - S-Video 1 - S-Video 2 - Component - HD 1 - HD 2 - SCART HDMI 1 - HDMI 2 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 2.5 DHD Controller Rear Panel 12 11 3 2 10 14 EL IM IN A R Y 13 Figure 2-5 shows the rear connector panel on the DHD Controller. 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 Figure 2-5. DHD Controller Rear Panel Outputs ➤ 1. HDMI Out Connect this to Input 2 (DVI) on the VX-44d/-55d (see Figure 2-2). PR 2. Display Control Connect this to the RS-232 IN input on the VX-44d/-55d, using the provided communication cable. 3.
Controls and Functions 4. USB A standard, USB Series “B” connection to a personal computer. (For future use.) 5. HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 (Digital) HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting an HDMI or DVI source. 6. HD1 / HD2 (5 x Analog BNCs) Two inputs (five BNCs per input) for connecting standard-definition (SD = 480i/576i), enhanced-definition (ED = 480p/576p) or high-definition (HD = 720p/1080i/1080p) component video sources, or RGBHV sources such as personal computers. Y 7.
Controls and Functions 2.6 VX-44d/-55d Remote Control Unit Figure 2-6 shows the VX-44d/-55d remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. 2 Y 1 EL IM IN A R 4 (not available on some models) 5 RETURN EXIT 6 8 3 7 9 16 : 9 11 4:3 12 PR 13 HDMI 1 10 HDMI 2 14 CUST 1 THX SVC (“CUST 2” on some models) Figure 2-6.
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 10. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons Use the red buttons to select an aspect ratio directly or to enter numeric characters, as follows: 16:9 (3) For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 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.
3. Installation 3.1 Remote Control EL IM IN A R Y To install batteries in the remote control, press up on the battery cover retainer clip and lift off the cover. Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity and then replace the cover. • Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries. Notes on Batteries • Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.
Installation 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-44d/-55d installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Note Installation must be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist. Y Table 3-1. Installation Overview Procedure PR EL IM IN A R 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 Throw Distance ➤ 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 3-1.
Installation Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen. Vertical and Horizontal Position 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 Y 0% PR EL IM IN A R Screen Width (W) 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.
Installation Table 3-4 lists the lens shift limits for each available VX-44d/-55d lens, as percentages and absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen. Table 3-4.
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 3.5 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount If you are installing a VX-44d/-55d with the optional CineWide or CineWide with AutoScope system, proceed as follows to install the anamorphic lens mounting assembly (stationary base plate or AutoScope lens motor). Note 1. Do not install the CineWide lens yet, only the mounting plate or lens motor. You will install the CineWide lens after you install the projector and adjust the primary lens.
Installation Caution DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS. (Skip this step if you are installing a fixed CineWide anamorphic lens, or ceiling-mounting an AutoScope-equipped projector.) PR AutoScope stand used for floor-mounted projector EL IM IN A R Y If you are installing the VX-44d/-55d in an upright position (not ceiling-mounted), use the supplied hardware to attach the projector stand to the bottom of the projector as shown below.
Installation 3.6 Mounting the VX-44d/-55d 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-44d/-55d 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-44d/-55d, 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 VX-44d/-55d 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 RS-232 Connection: Connect the Display Control output from the DHD Controller to the RS-232 input on the VX-44d/-55d. Use a standard, modular telephone cable with RJ11 plugs at both ends. On the VX-44d/-55d end, use the provided RJ11-to-DB9 adapter. This adapter is wired as shown in Figure 3-9. RCV DATA 2 4 To/From DHD Controller XMT DATA 3 3 To/From Projector SIG GND 5 Y 2 1, 6 EL IM IN A R NO CONNECTION 6-position RJ11 Male 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 DB9 Male 6 1 1 6 Figure 3-9.
HDMI AV OUT PR HDMI AV OUT EL IM IN A R Y Installation HDMI sources (BD, DVD, DTV Set-Top Box etc.) Figure 3-10.
Installation EL IM IN A R Y Component Video Source Connections: Connect your component video sources to the HD1, HD2 and/or Component/SCART inputs as shown in Figure 3-11. PR RCA-to-BNC adapter COMPONENT VIDEO OUT BD/DVD Y PB PR DTV-Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) Figure 3-11.
Installation V-Sync H-Sync Red Blue Green EL IM IN A R Y RGBHV Source Connections: Connect personal computers and/or other RGB sources to the HD1, HD2 and/or Component/SCART inputs as shown in Figure 3-12. RGB Camcorder Computer or Figure 3-12.
Installation Sync Red Blue Green EL IM IN A R Y 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 input on the DHD Controller. See Figure 3-13. VCR PR SCART-to-RGBS adapter DVD/DTV STB Green Blue Red Sync Gaming Console Figure 3-13.
Installation Composite Camcorder S-Video S-Video PR Gaming Console Figure 3-14. S-Video and Composite Video Source Connections Runco VX-44d/-55d Installation/Operation Manual 35 S-Video VCR S-Video Composite EL IM IN A R Y Composite and S-Video Source Connections: See Figure 3-14.
Installation RS-232 Controller ➤ Connection Use a straight-through, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-15. EL IM IN A R Y For more information about using this connection, refer to External Control on page 87. to Automation/ Control System or PC 5 4 9 3 8 1 2 7 6 2 Receive Data 3 Transmit Data 5 Ground (none of the other pins are used) PR Figure 3-15.
Installation If your VX-44d/-55d is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system, connect the AutoScope lens motor to a 12-volt trigger output on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-16. Similarly connect other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (such as retractable screens or screen masks) to the other trigger outputs. AutoScope Lens Motor 3.5-mm mini plug Sleeve = Ground Tip = +12V PR Retractable Screen or other 12-volt trigger-activated device Y AC Input EL IM IN A R Power Switch Figure 3-16.
Installation 1 CUST HDM I 2 HDM I 1 RETU RN EXIT CUST 2 SVC 16 : 9 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 external IR receiver to the DHD Controller to extend the range of the remote control. See Figure 3-17. 4:3 Connecting an External IR ➤ Receiver to the DHD Controller Remote Control EL IM IN A R Y IR Sensor IR Repeater PR (3.
Installation The VX-44d/-55d system includes two (2) AC power cords (one each for the DHD Controller and projector). DHD Controller: Plug the female end of one power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the DHD Controller. Connect the other end to your AC power source (100 to 240 VAC). EL IM IN A R The LED status window displays an active pattern of segments to indicate the projector is changing its state from powered down to powered up.
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 (see Figure 3-16). Y 4. Press the ON button on the remote control – or the POWER button on the DHD Controller front panel – to turn on the system.
Installation To access the motorized primary lens controls: 1. Press MENU on the remote control or DHD Controller front panel. 2. Select Service from the Main Menu and enter the Service Menu passcode. 3.9 Primary Lens Adjustments 3. Select Display Device from the Service Menu. 4. Select Configure from the Display Device menu, then select Lens. The Lens menu gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus.
Installation Note It is extremely important that the primary lens is properly adjusted before you install the anamorphic lens. Ensure that the 16:9 or 4:3 image from the primary lens is perfectly centered on the screen. 1. Remove the two Z-Adjustment Levers and 1/4-20 Fiber Washers from the bottom of the lens mounting assembly. 2.
Installation (Skip this step if you are installing a fixed CineWide anamorphic lens.) 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 Height (Y) Adjustment: With the white field still on-screen, loosen the Height Adjustment Levers 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 Levers to secure the lens in place. PR Pitch (Angle): Next, angle the lens to even out any top-to-bottom pincushion distortion.
Installation Yaw Adjust: 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 Wrong Position Geometry: PR Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to secure the lens in place. 1. Input an anamorphic cross-hatch test pattern to the DHD Controller. 2.
Focus: Finally, rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic lens to fine-tune the optical focus. When finished, hand-tighten the Focus Rotation Set Screw to lock the lens in position. 3.12 Optimizing Lamp and Lens Performance EL IM IN A R Y Almost all VX-44d/-55d installation and calibration tasks can be accomplished using the DHD Controller.
Installation Select Installation from the VX-44d/-55d Main Menu to access these advanced lamp and lens configuration options: • LumaCal™, for maintaining constant lamp brightness Installation Menu Installation 1. Language 2. Picture Orientation 3. Reserved 4. Auto Power Up 5. Set Date and Time 6. OSD Adjust 7. IR and Serial Adjust 8. Geometry and Color 9. Calibration and Test Patterns 0.
Installation OptiCal (Primary Lens Calibration): OptiCal provides the ability to store and recall focus, zoom and position settings for the primary lens. To enable OptiCal: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1. Select Installation from the Main Menu. Geometry and Color Test Patterns Grid Keystone 50 White Field Uniformity Edge Shading Color Gamut Adjust Color Levels Black Field Uniformity Default Color Adjustment ISF Night OptiCal 2. Select Geometry and Color from the Installation menu. 3.
Installation 3.13 Working With the Lamp Access the Lamp Adjust menu to: • Choose a lamp mode for regulating power and light output. Note You can also perform this task through the DHD Controller. For more information, refer to Lamp on page 66. • Change the optical aperture size. Y You can also perform this task through the DHD Controller. For more information, refer to RVR on page 68. EL IM IN A R Note • View information pertaining to past and present lamps.
Installation 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. 3. It is recommended that Lamp Limit not exceed the expected lamp life, otherwise a lamp could become dangerously fragile with overuse. EL IM IN A R Y Lamp Mode: Select the Lamp Mode you want to use in order to control the light output.
Installation HOW LONG CAN I MAINTAIN BRIGHTNESS? The VX-44d/-55d can maintain your “Intensity” setting until the required power reaches the maximum rating for the lamp. The lower the setting, the longer it will take to reach this threshold and the longer you can maintain the desired brightness. Keep in mind that once the lamp power reaches its maximum wattage (see “Power,” above), this tracking is no longer possible.
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4. Operation To display the Main Menu, press the MENU button on the remote control (Figure 2-6) or DHD Controller front panel (Figure 2-4). Y 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 Test Video Input Names Remote Control Installation Lens Display Device - Configure Lamp Info (read-only) Lamp Hours Reset Service Color Space Triggers Sync Threshold HDMI EDID Extension Front Panel Brightness Auto, REC601, REC709 or RGB-PC 1/2/3 OSD Timer OSD Messages Blank Screen Color Sidebar Color Film Mode (SD sources only) CUE (Chroma Upsampling Error) 0, 1, 2 ...
Operation From the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source. Input Source The active source is indicated by an arrow (➡) to its left; in this example, Composite is the active source. Input Source ➡ Composite S-Video 1 S-Video 2 Component HD1 HD2 SCART EL IM IN A R Y HDMI 1 To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio from the Main Menu and press ENTER.
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 SVC PR 16:9 16:9 Image Image on on 2.35:1 2.
Operation Picture ➤ Picture Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate each DHD Controller input to achieve optimum picture quality. The DHD Controller has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF).
Operation 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. Select Brightness from the Picture menu and press ENTER. Adjust the brightness so that: • The darkest black bars disappear into the background. • The dark gray areas are barely visible. • The lighter gray areas are clearly visible. • The white areas are a comfortable level of true white.
Operation EL IM IN A R blue Y red magenta green cyan yellow gray Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint blue red magenta green cyan yellow gray PR Select Color and press ENTER.
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 Input Position ➤ Use the controls in the Input Position Menu to fine-tune the aspect ratio and image position for the current source. Input Position Left/Right Note Up/Down The input position settings are automatically saved for each input and resolution. Width Height Left/Right: Select Left/Right from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image horizontally. Press to shift the image to the right; press to shift it to the left.
Operation No Overscan Crop Zoom 4:3 EL IM IN A R Y 16 :9 = Source Image Area Figure 4-6. Overscan Modes = Mask (Crop) Area = Screen (16:9) 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).
Operation Memory Presets ➤ Memory Presets ISF Night The DHD Controller stores the following display modes in each memory preset: ISF Day Custom Save Reset THX Save Reset • 480i • 480p • 576i • 576p • 720p/24 Hz Y • 720p/25 Hz • 720p/30 Hz EL IM IN A R • 720p/50 Hz • 720p/60 Hz • 1080i/50 Hz • 1080i/50 Hz (Australia) • 1080i/60 Hz • 1080p/24 Hz • 1080p/25 Hz • 1080p/30 Hz • 1080p/50 Hz • 1080p/60 Hz Use the Memory Presets menu to recall saved image presets, or to save image settings in the “
Operation To reset the Custom or THX memory preset to its factory-default state, select it, press or to highlight Reset and press ENTER. 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 • Gamma: Select Gamma from the Display Color menu to choose a de-gamma curve. Used correctly, the Gamma control can improve contrast while maintaining good details for blacks and whites. If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see details in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to compensate. This improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks.
Operation 1.0 y 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 2222 2500 2000 Y 10000 8000 6667 5714 5000 4000 D50 D65 2857 0.4 3333 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 EL IM IN A R D93 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.9 x 1.0 0.8 Figure 4-7. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram • Mode: With the VX-44d/-55d, two color temperature adjustment modes are available: Simple or Advanced.
Operation • Advanced: For more precise white balance control, use Advanced mode to create a “custom” color gamut and color temperature. You do this by specifying x/y coordinate values for each primary color point (red, green and blue) and the white point. Display Color Advanced Color Temp 0.640 0.330 0.300 Green y 0.600 Blue x 0.150 Blue y 0.060 White x 0.313 White y 0.
Operation Input Image: The Input Image controls are functionally similar to those in the Picture menu (refer to page 58), but are accessible only by entering the Calibration menu passcode. Note The Input Image settings establish the “zero point” for the Picture menu settings, whose values represent offsets from the Input Image settings. For example, if you set Brightness to 10 in this menu, setting Brightness to 10 in the Picture menu results in an actual setting value of 20 (10+10).
Operation • Paste Settings: To apply the settings on the clipboard to a different input source, signal format and/or memory preset, do any or all of the following: • Switch to another DHD Controller input (for example, from HD1 to HD2). • Change the output signal format at the source (for example, from 720p/60 to 1080i/60). • Switch to another Memory Preset (for example, from ISF Night to Custom). Then, select Paste Settings from the Copy/Paste menu.
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. To edit an input name, select Input Names from the Service menu. Press or to select an input and press ENTER. Use the or buttons to change a character; press or to select a character to change.
Operation Display Device - Configure: The options in the Display Device - Configure menu allow you to change the picture orientation, perform lens adjustments or access other, display-device specific functions. • Installation – Orientation: Select Installation from the Display Device - Configure menu, then select Orientation to change the picture orientation to suit the method of installation (Floor Front, Floor Rear, Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear).
Operation • Lamp Hours Reset: When you replace the projector lamp, you should also reset the lamp hour counter to zero so that the lamp usage information in the Lamp Info window is accurate. To do this, select Lamp Hours Reset from the Display Device - Configure menu. A confirmation dialog box appears. Enter the serial number of the new lamp using the , , and buttons on the DHD Controller front-panel keypad or remote control unit, as follows: 1. Press or to select a character to edit. 2.
Operation Auto Calibration also optimizes the following settings, based on the characteristics of the incoming signal: • Pixel Tracking • Pixel Phase • Size and Blanking • Vertical Stretch • Position • Input Levels Y If additional fine-tuning is necessary after performing an Auto Calibration, use the controls in the Picture menu (refer to page 58) or Calibration menu (refer to page 65).
Operation Miscellaneous: Select Miscellaneous from the Service menu to set the following options: • Language: Select Language from the Miscellaneous menu and press the up- or down-arrows to select the OSD Language (English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Español, Svenska, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Português or Russian). • OSD Timer: Select OSD Timer from the Miscellaneous menu to set the OSD Timer, which controls how long the menus remain on-screen after selecting them.
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.
5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting The VX-44d/-55d uses a Cermax® Xenon lamp to deliver its high brightness. The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 1000 hours), or sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. When you replace a lamp, you should replace the filters as well. 5.1 Lamp and Filter Replacement EL IM IN A R Y Keep track of the number of hours the lamp has been in use and be aware of any changes to brightness.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting EL IM IN A R Y 4. Grasp the lamp by its housing only and pull it straight out (lamp slides along guides) until it’s free; see Figure 5-3. Discard the lamp using safe disposal/recycling practices or contact your Runco dealer for a possible re-lamping program. Figure 5-3. Removing the Lamp PR 5. Align the new lamp with the top and bottom guides on the left side of the lamp compartment; see Figure 5-4. Slide the lamp all the way in.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Whenever you replace the lamp – or more often if the projector is installed in an extremely dusty environment – you should also replace the two filters located at the front and right side of the projector. Side Filter Access Cover 2. Loosen the two screws holding front filter access panel in place. Then, remove the panel. Front Filter Access Cover Y 1. Loosen the six screws holding right side filter access panel in place. Then, remove the panel.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5. Grasping the lens barrel, turn it in a counter-clockwise direction until it stops. Then, pull it forward to remove it (disconnects from the connector assembly). 4 5 PR EL IM IN A R Y 3 Note: The connector assembly moves as you turn the lens. Figure 5-5.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the VX-44d/-55d. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical Support. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart The projector does not turn on after initial installation. Possible Cause(s) Solution • The VX-44d/-55d is not plugged in or the AC outlet is not active.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Symptom The display is jittery or unstable. Possible Cause(s) Solution • Poor-quality or improperly connected source. • Ensure that the source is properly connected and of adequate quality for detection. • Correct at the source. • The horizontal or vertical scan frequency of the input signal may be out of range for the projector. Y • Contrast is set too high.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting If the status code display on the back of the projector shows one of the following values, you have encountered a likely system error requiring the attention of a qualified service technician. Acknowledge and clear the error by pressing EXIT twice on the built-in keypad. Try resetting the projector by powering it off, allowing it to cool and powering it on again. Refer to Table 5-2 and contact your dealer if the problem persists.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-2. VX-44d/-55d Error Codes (continued) Code Description Power and Cooling Red DMD heat sink overheated. 47 Green DMD heat sink overheated. 48 Blue DMD heat sink overheated. 49 Prism overheated. 4C Projector shutdown due to critical error. C0 Lamp blower failure (lamp not turned on). EL IM IN A R Y 46 51 LVPS fan failed (Fan 1). 52 LVPS/Red cooling fan failed (Fan 2). 53 DC lamp fan failed (VX-44d; Fan 3). 54 Red DMD heatsink fan failed (Fan 4).
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-2. VX-44d/-55d Error Codes (continued) Code Description Panel Driver and Formatter Unrecognized Panel Driver. 81 Unable to program device on Panel Driver. 82 TI flash download failure. 83 TI flash download failure. 84 TI flash download failure. 85 TI-I2C write failure. 86 One or more formatters not responding; probable formatter software fault. 87 Formatter reports RDRAM failure. 88 Red modular Formatter communication failure.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting PR EL IM IN A R Y Notes: 86 Runco VX-44d/-55d Installation/Operation Manual
6. External Control In addition to using the DHD Controller front-panel keypad or remote control unit, there are two methods of controlling the VX-44d/-55d 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. EL IM IN A R Y The following sections describe both of these methods.
External Control Table 6-1 lists the RS-232 command set. The “Parameter (min/max)” column shows the valid parameter ranges, or “NA” for commands that take no parameters. When you enter a valid command, the DHD Controller executes it and acknowledges it with a plus sign on the command line (+ >). When you enter an invalid command – one that is misspelled or followed by values outside the valid range for that command – the DHD Controller ignores it and returns a minus sign (- >). Table 6-1.
External Control Table 6-1.
External Control Table 6-1.
External Control Table 6-1.
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 0 0 Modulated Carrier Zoom In of Carrier EL IM IN A R 1.78 ms Y Encoded Data Word tp 27.8 µs 3t p First Packet Repeated Packet RC5 Packet Transmission 14 cycles, 24.9 ms PR 64 cycles, 113.8 ms Figure 6-1.
External Control Table 6-2.
7. Specifications 7.1 VX-44d/-55d Specifications Table 7-1 lists the VX-44d/-55d specifications. Table 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Specifications Digital Light Processing (DLP), 3-chip, 16:9 SuperOnyx DMD Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9) Aspect Ratios: Refer to Table 7-2 Video Standards: Refer to Table 7-2 Scan Frequency: 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Horizontal: 15 kHz to 120 kHz Vertical: 23.
Specifications Table 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Specifications (continued) Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications Brightness: 87.0 foot-Lamberts (fL) (VX-44d); 107.0 fL (VX-55d) Contrast Ratio (variable, based on lens aperture setting): 230:1 - 280:1 (VX-44d); 222:1 - 278:1 (VX-55d) EL IM IN A R Y These measurements are taken from the projector in a controlled theater environment. All measurements are made to ANSI/NAPM IT7.
Specifications Table 7-1. VX-44d/-55d Specifications (continued) Limited Warranty: Projector: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. Lamp: 1000 hours or six (6) months, whichever comes first. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Table 7-2 lists the DHD Controller specifications.
Specifications 7.3 VX-44d/-55d Dimensions Figure 7-1 shows the VX-44d/-55d dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). EL IM IN A R Y Intake Vents 12.225 29.023 9.668 11.245 PR 28.240 27.465 Exhaust Vent Figure 7-1.
Specifications 7.4 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 Video 25.175 S-Video 1 S-Video 2 31.469 SCART 60.00 √ √ – – – √ Y Pixel Frequency (MHz) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 66.59 35.892 29.862 √ √ √ – – – 72.00 37.861 31.500 √ √ √ – – – 75.00 37.500 31.500 √ √ √ – – – 85.
Specifications Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued) 1400x1050 1400x1050 Pixel Frequency (MHz) Component/ RGBHV SCART S-Video 1 S-Video 2 Video 1360x768 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 60.00 63.981 108.000 √ √ √ – – – 75.00 79.976 135.000 √ √ √ – – – 85.00 91.146 157.500 √ √ √ – – – 60.00 47.712 85.500 √ Y 1360x768 1280x1024 Refresh Rate (Hz) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 1280x1024 Resolution √ √ – – – √ √ – – – 60.00 64.744 101.000 √ 60.00 65.
Specifications Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued) – 50.00 SECAM – 50.00 Video PAL-N S-Video 1 S-Video 2 – SCART PAL-M Component/ RGBHV Resolution HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Refresh Rate (Hz) Format HD1 HD2 Supported? (√ = Yes, – = No) 3.580 – – – – √ √ 15.625 3.580 – – – – √ √ 15.625 13.500 – – – √ √ √ Horizontal Frequency (kHz) PR EL IM IN A R Y 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.
Specifications PR EL IM IN A R Y Notes: 102 Runco VX-44d/-55d Installation/Operation Manual
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