O W N E R ’S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L VX-2i Digital Light Processing Projector
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.
EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE: This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as evidence of the purchase date. IMPORTANT -- WARRANTY REGISTRATION: Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperative that Runco knows how to reach you promptly if we should discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To locate the name and address of the nearest Runco Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited Warranty, please call or write: RUNCO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Safety Precautions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video projector! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video that is expected in a home theater. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
1 Table of Contents TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................. iii Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................... vi 1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................1 About This Manual .......................................................................................................
Table of Contents Connections to the VX-2i ............................................................................................20 Connector Panel Access ......................................................................................20 Connecting the VX-2i to Source Components.......................................................20 RS-232 Controller Connection ..............................................................................
1 List of Figures 2-1. VX-2i Front/Bottom/Side View ......................................................................................5 2-2. VX-2i Rear Panel ..........................................................................................................6 2-3. VX-2i Remote Control Functions...................................................................................8 3-1. Flat vs. Curved Screens............................................................................................
List of Figures Notes: x Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual
1. Introduction This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco VX-2i DLP Projector. Throughout this manual, the Runco VX-2i DLP Projector is referred to simply as the “VX-2i.” Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the VX-2i. 1.1 About This Manual Target Audience Runco has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed.
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: 1.2 Using This Manual Tip TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using certain features. Note NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance. They also provide supplemental information.
Introduction Runco steps into the future once again with the Video Xtreme™ VX-2i Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Projector, one of the first DLP projectors to offer a 16:9 native resolution, 3-chip system for home theater. 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits The VX-2i optical light engine utilizes three advanced, 16:9 Digital Micromirror Device™ (DMD™) chips featuring 1280 x 720, high-definition resolution and 12-degree mirror tilt for unsurpassed black level performance.
Introduction Parts List ➤ Your VX-2i 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-2i at a Glance Figure 2-1 shows the key VX-2i components. 2 1 5 5 3 4 6 Figure 2-1. VX-2i Front/Bottom/Side View 1. INTAKE VENT 2. LENS 3. RUNCO LOGO The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation: inverted (ceiling-mounted) or upright. To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees. 4. EXHAUST VENT 5. CABLE OPENINGS Pass cables through these openings. 6.
Controls and Functions 2.2 VX-2i Rear Panel Figure 2-2 shows the VX-2i rear panel.
Controls and Functions 5. 12-VOLT (800 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUTS Connection for up to three (3), 12-volt trigger-controlled devices. These can be retractable screens, screen masks or the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system. 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. IR Wired input from an external remote control. 8.
Controls and Functions 17. POWER BUTTON Press once to turn on the VX-2i. Press it again to put it into Standby mode. For a discrete on or off command, you can use the direct access buttons on the remote control. 18. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the VX-2i to power here. 19. MAIN POWER SWITCH Disconnects or applies power to the VX-2i. 20. POWER/STANDBY LED 2.3 VX-2i Remote Control Figure 2-3 shows the VX-2i remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality.
Controls and Functions 1. ON / OFF Press to turn the projector on or off. 2. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted. 3. ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting. 4. Cursor Keys ( , , , ) 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 16:9 DVDs. 4X3 (Standard 4:3) (6) The input signal is scaled to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen. LETBOX (Letterbox) (9) Image in letterbox format is enlarged to fit 16:9 full screen display and the upper/ lower portions are “blanked off.
3. Installation 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. 3.1 Remote Control 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-2i 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 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 Type Table 3-2.
Installation Screen Type and Size ➤ Front Screen Installations: In front screen installations the projector and audience are positioned in front of the screen, which can be flat or curved; see Figure 3-1. Flat screens are recommended with this projector. They offer a gain of about 1 with a viewing angle just less than 180°. This type of screen reflects incident light equally in all directions so the audience can see the display from various angles.
Installation Screen Size: Choose a screen size that is appropriate for your lens and application. The size of the room and viewing distance are the defining factors; a rule of thumb is that the primary viewing distance be 1.5 times the screen width. To fill a screen with an image, the aspect ratio of the screen should be equal to the aspect ratio of the image (expressed as the ratio of its width to its height). Standard video from a VCR has a 4:3 or 1.33:1 aspect ratio.
Installation Table 3-3 lists the available lens options for the VX-2i and their associated throw ratios. Table 3-3. VX-2i Lens Options Throw Ratio (Throw Dist. ÷ Screen Width) Throw Distance Range (in inches, with 100-inch Wide Screen) Proteus A 0.64 (Fixed) For rear-screen installations only. Contact Runco Technical Support for more information. Proteus B 1.22 - 1.44 122 144 Proteus C 1.45 - 1.76 145 176 Proteus D 1.82 - 2.39 182 239 Proteus D with CineWide 1.34 - 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 and screen center are aligned with each other, as shown in Figure 3-3.
Installation Screen Center 0% 50% Height Lens Shift (0.5 x H) Base plate to lens center = approx. 5-6" (depending on the amount of lens shift) 100% Height Lens Shift (1.0 x H) 150% Height Lens Shift (1.5 x H) Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular lens is used in this example. Figure 3-4. Vertical Lens Shift 150% Width Lens Shift (1.5 x W) 100% Width Lens Shift (1.0 x W) 50% Width Lens Shift (0.
Installation If the screen is significantly higher or lower than the projector, you can also tilt the projector at a slight angle. In a ceiling installation, you do this by adjusting the ceiling mount. Adjusting the Projection Angle If you do this, you may need to shift the image using the on-screen display (OSD) controls, to compensate. For detailed instructions, refer to Using the On-Screen Menus on page 26. There are several methods for mounting the projector.
Installation 3.4 Connections to the VX-2i Proceed as follows to connect the VX-2i to your video sources, external controller(s) -- if present -- and AC power. When connecting your equipment: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the correct signal cables for each source. • Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them. Connector Panel Access ➤ To access the connector panel, pull firmly on the cable access cover to open it.
Installation Digital (DTV) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-8. INPUTS INPUTS V Pb B H Pr R Y G TRIGGERS HD1 TRIGGERS HD1 1 2 3 IR 1 2 3 IR HD2 HD2 H DVI 1 DVI 2 DVI 2 Y Pb Pr COMPONENT VIDEO DVI 1 V S-VIDEO 1 VIDEO B Pb S-VIDEO 1 G Y RS-232 CONTROL R Pr S-VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 2 Red Green Blue Pb Pr Y COMPONENT VIDEO Horiz VIDEO Vert DTV Source Figure 3-8.
Installation Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-9. INPUTS INPUTS V Pb B H Pr R Y G TRIGGERS HD1 TRIGGERS HD1 1 2 2 3 1 IR 3 IR HD2 HD2 DVI 1 DVI 2 DVI 2 Y Pb Pr COMPONENT VIDEO DVI 1 V S-VIDEO 1 VIDEO H B Pb S-VIDEO 1 G Y RS-232 CONTROL R Pr S-VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 2 Pb Pr Y COMPONENT VIDEO Red Green Blue Horiz VIDEO RS-232 CONTROL Vert Personal Computer Figure 3-9.
Installation Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-10. INPUTS INPUTS V H Pb B Y G Pr R TRIGGERS HD1 TRIGGERS HD1 1 2 3 IR 1 2 3 IR HD2 HD2 DVI 1 DVI 2 DVI 2 V Y Pb Pr COMPONENT VIDEO DVI 1 H S-VIDEO 1 VIDEO B Pb S-VIDEO 1 G Y RS-232 CONTROL R Pr S-VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 2 Pb Pr Y COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO RS-232 CONTROL DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc etc. Figure 3-10.
Installation RS-232 Controller ➤ Connection 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 VX-2i; see Figure 3-11. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 41.
4. Operation 1. Turn on the main power switch on the projector. 2. Press the ON button on the remote control -- or the POWER button on the VX-2i rear panel -- to turn on the projector. The vacuum fluorescent display on the VX-2i rear panel briefly displays “Starting Display.” 4.1 Turning on the Power 3.
Operation 4.3 Lens Adjustments To access the motorized lens controls, select Display Device from the Service Menu, then select Lens from the Display Device menu. The Lens menu gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus: Focus ➤ To focus the projected image, use the cursor buttons to highlight “In” or “Out.” Then, press and hold the ENTER button. Zoom ➤ To make the picture smaller (zoom out), use the cursor buttons to highlight the minus sign (-).
Operation Input Source Aspect Ratio Picture Input Position ISF Presets Information (read-only) Composite S-Video 1 S-Video 2 Component SD HD/RGB 1 HD/RGB 2 DVI 1 DVI 2 Anamorphic Standard 4:3 Letterbox VirtualWide Cinema Virtualwide 2.
Operation Main Menu ➤ Runco Video Input Source The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions. (The Calibration and Service menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a passcode.) Aspect Ratio Picture Input Position ISF Presets Information Calibration Service Input Source ➤ Input Source > Composite From the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key Anamorphic ANA Description Active Image Area Standard 4:3 4X3 Active Image Area Letterbox LET BOX Active Image Area The image is compressed vertically, but anamorphic software will appear properly proportioned. This is best suited for use with 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programming. The input signal is scaled to fit in the center of the 16:9 screen.
Operation Picture ➤ Picture Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate your VX-2i for optimum picture quality. The VX-2i 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 blue 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 Select Color and press ENTER.
Operation 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. Over scan 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 ISF Night - Display Color: Use the Display Color settings to change the characteristics of the output signal. These settings are global (independent of any particular input). • Gain: Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white areas, such as an 80 IRE “window” pattern. If the white areas contain traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Gain for that color.
Operation ISF Day - Display Color: Refer to ISF Night - Display Color. ISF Day - Input Image: Refer to ISF Night - Input Image. ISF Day - Input Color: Refer to ISF Night - Input Color. Output Shift: The controls in the Output Shift menu are similar to those in the Input Position menu, except that they change the characteristics of the output signal (so the change is visible no matter which input is selected).
Operation Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared (IR) codes to which the VX-2i 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-2i remote control in ways that are unpredictable or undesirable.
Operation HD Format: If for some reason the VX-2i does not properly detect the incoming signal format (color space) on the HD1 or HD2 inputs, specify it here (RGB or YUV). Otherwise, leave it set to Auto. Triggers: Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12-volt trigger outputs. You can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are then activated by selecting that aspect ratio.
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. 5.1 Lamp Replacement 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. 2. Loosen the four rear Lamp Cover screws and remove the cover. 3.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution Colors in the image are swapped; for example, reds appear blue or vice versa. • The Red/Pr, Green/Y or Blue/Pb outputs from the source are connected to the wrong inputs on the VX-2i. • Ensure that the source outputs are connected to the correct VX-2i input. The projector will not turn back on after it was powered down, or the image disappears during operation.
6. Serial Communications To interface the VX-2i 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 Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to 19200, to match that of the VX-2i RS-232 port.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command Parameter (min/max) Value Stored? Description DVI1 NA YES Selects the DVI 1 input DVI2 NA YES Selects the DVI 2 input OUT169 NA YES Sets the output screen to 1.78:1 (16:9) OUT235 NA YES Sets the output screen to 2.
Serial Communications Table 6-1.
Serial Communications Table 6-1.
7. Specifications 7.1 VX-2i Specifications Table 7-1 lists the VX-2i specifications. Table 7-1. VX-2i Specifications Projector Type: Digital Light Processing (DLP), 3-chip, 16:9 DMD Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (16:9) Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, VirtualWide, Cinema, VirtualWide 2.35 Video Standards: NTSC, PAL DTV Compatibility: 480p, 720p, 1080i Scan Frequency: Horizontal: 15 - 100 kHz Vertical: 28 - 78 Hz Picture Size (16:9 Screen): Recommended Width: 72 - 120 in.
Specifications Table 7-1. VX-2i Specifications (continued) Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications Brightness: 52.1 foot-Lamberts (fL) Contrast Ratio: 217:1 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 1.3 gain, 72-inch wide screen.
Specifications Table 7-1. VX-2i 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.
Specifications 7.2 VX-2i Dimensions Figure 7-1 shows the VX-2i dimensions. R 10.680 21.190 15.857 12.123 8.389 0 25.737 9.245 .134 .500 .750 1.500 1.500 1.330 all dimensions are in inches 23.990 14.671 9.934 1.620 0 0 1.305 1.685 4.335 19.505 Ø 1.140 Figure 7-1.
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