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Owner’s Operating ManualVX-4c and VX-6cDigital Light Processing Projectorand VHD™ Ultra Controller

INSTALLATION AND SETUP IF ZOOM LENS: Access to the 3 lens mountscrews is likely blocked by the toothed zoom ringin front of it. First rotate the zoom

Appendix AThis appendix defines the specific terms used in this manual as they apply to this projector. Also included areother general terms commonly

GLOSSARYCheckbox A menu item that indicates whether an option is currently in effect (checked) ornot (unchecked).Color Shift A change in the color o

GLOSSARYCurved screens usually have larger gain than flat screens.Help Screen A display of help information regarding the current task or presentatio

GLOSSARYMenu A list of selectable options displayed on the screen.NTSC Video A video output format of some video tape and disk players. There are tw

RGB Video The video output (analog or digital) of most computers. Analog RGB video can have 3, 4,or 5 wires - one each for red, green, and blue, and

GLOSSARYA-6Throw Distance The distance between the front feet of the projector and the screen. Also called "Projector-to-Screen Distance".

KEYPAD REFERENCEFigure B-1. KeypadAppendix BB-1

Menu TreeAppendix CBank:02ISF NightISF Day6500K9300KCustom 1Custom 2Custom 3Custom 4Infinite Adjustable1.02.22.2S2.2SN2.82.8SImage AdjustmentsContrast

C-2Appendix CContinued...3200K5400K6500K9300KCustom 1Custom 2Custom 3Custom 4Factory 3200KFactory 5400KISF NightISF Day6500K9300KCustom 1Custom 2Custo

INSTALLATION AND SETUPSTEP 4 Pull lens assembly out Carefully pull the lens assembly straight out of the projectorand set aside.STEP 5 Install new

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INSTALLATION AND SETUPSTEP 6 Adjust Image ZOOM: With the input image displayed, rotate the textured ring on thelens barrel to increase or decrease t

INSTALLATION AND SETUP2.3 Installation ConsiderationsAlthough this projector delivers a high brightness quality output, final display quality could be

The VX-4c/VX-6c 720P system offers high definition resolution in a 16:9 format, while providing multipleaspect ratio selection. Without the use of an

Always consult this section when planning a projector installation. See also section 2.7 and 2.8, ProjectorPosition and Mounting.Calculating Throw Dis

INSTALLATION AND SETUP2.6 Vertical & Horizontal PositionTHE VERTICAL POSITION of the projector in relation to the screen also depends on the sizeo

INSTALLATION AND SETUPMaximum Vertical Offsets (ZOOM LENSES)NOTES: 1) If you cannot raise or lower the image enough usingmechanical vertical offsets,

INSTALLATION AND SETUP2.7 MountingFor typical front or rear floor mounts, mount the projector on a secure tableor cart. Take care with a mobile cart-a

Folded OpticsIn rear screen applications where space behind the pro-jector is limited, a mirror may be used to fold the opti-cal path. The position of

INSTALLATION AND SETUPRGB SignalsINPUT 1 provides 5 BNCs (connectors) for linking to a variety of sources. The typical connec-tion would be to an RGB

INSTALLATION AND SETUP2.11 Keypad Protocols and ConversionThe keypad is assigned “A” as its default protocol, which is simply a collection of settings

INSTALLATION AND SETUP2-15Remote Keypad Protocol - IR OR WIRED KEYPAD -The standard IR remote keypad or the optional wired remote can be set to one

INSTALLATION AND SETUP J1 jumper: For either remote, set between pins 1 and 2 to set as Protocol “A”. Set betweenpins 2 and 3 to set as Protocol “B”.

INSTALLATION AND SETUPSHORTCUT METHOD:You can also issue software protocol settings through the keypad. These software commandswill be lost when the k

From Runco Digital Home Cinema, select Installation use passcode 3151 for access.Then select Operational Parameters from the menu items. Once in the

Calibration Counter 5Resolution Digital CinemaOperational ParametersNameSerial No.Xenon Lamp AdjustProjector HoursInformationCustomer Name Cali

3.1 OverviewThis section explains how to use the projector once it has been installed. Please read through thesepages before using the projector for t

OPERATIONAC LINE CORD INPUT - The projector requires AC power of 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz(11.5 amps @ 100 VAC, 5.5 amps @ 220 VAC). Always use the

OPERATION3.3 Using the Keypad The keypad appears in two locations: Infrared (IR) Remote for wireless control up to 100 feet away Wired Remote (opt

TABLE OF CONTENTSSection Contents PageIntroduction 1.1 The VX-4c/VX-6c Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OPERATIONInput 2Press to select the source connected to INPUT 2 on the projector (an optional interface).This is the same as entering

OPERATIONMenuPress to display the Runco Digital Home Cinema menu. A list of several options appears foraccess to specific functions, such as Me

OPERATION +=turn the audio and menu display on+=turn the audio and menu display off +=turn the menu system on+=turn the menu system offColorPress

OPERATIONPositionPress to move the image using the double slidebar. At the slidebar, use and tomove the image left or right

OPERATIONOSD (On-screen display)Press and hold for approximately 1 second to toggle menus on or off (i.e., visible or invis-ible). Or press

OPERATION3.4 Navigating the MenusMost of the controls for the projector are accessed from with-in the projector's menu system. There are several

OPERATIONAccessing General Help TopicsTime-outsWhenever there are on-screen menus such as when there is a slidebar, menu, message or test pat-tern dis

OPERATIONDouble slidebars - In double slidebars, such as thepixel tracking/pixel phase double slidebar, adjust thetop slidebar with or

OPERATIONExample of Pull-Down ListOr, if you prefer to quickly scroll through a list without first pulling it down, highlight the optionand use

OPERATIONNOTE: Press at any time to cancel changes and return to the previously-defined text.Editing Numerical Values Enter numbers directly

VHD Ultra Controller Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OPERATIONMEMORY BANK - A Memory Bank is a collection of measurements, locations and settings thattailor a display to your specific needs. Since source

OPERATIONUSING A MEMORY BANK: You can normallyselect a Memory Bank at any time by pressing(see right). If you want to prevent a MemoryBank from appear

OPERATIONCopying or Deleting Memory Banks TO COPY A MEMORY BANK, highlight the desired Memory Bank in the Memory Banksmenu, then press to go

OPERATIONMEMORY BANK EDIT - STEP 1Press to display the main menu. To display the Memory Bank Setup menu, press , ormove the highlight to

OPERATION NEXT BANK: Select this option to see or change Memory Banks settings for the next bank in the Memory Bank list. LAST BANK: Select this o

OPERATIONChanges made to the Scaling Parameters menu are applied immediately and are saved when youexit the menu (press or ). H &a

OPERATIONH-Shift(SHORT CUT: Press and adjust the top slidebar.)This option moves picture right and left.NOTE: The value shown represents wher

OPERATIONContrast(SHORT CUT: Press and adjust the slidebar.)"Contrast" increases or decreases the perceived difference between ligh

OPERATION3-22Color BalanceSelect this submenu to work with aspects of color - adjust for saturation and overall hue in videosignals, or adjust gamma o

OPERATIONGamma CurveSelected Gamma CurvesTHE DEFAULT SETTING OF 2.2 is a normal and smooth gamma curve rec-ommended for virtually all sources, produci

INTRODUCTIONThe VX-4c/VX-6c projector is a professional qualityDMDTMprojector that uses Digital Light ProcessingTM(DLPTM) technology from Texas Instr

3.7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced ControlsUse the Installation, OSD Settings and Information menus to display and/or alter overall systempa

OPERATIONDisplay M. Bank ListEnter a checkmark if you want to see a scrollable channel list whenever you press from your presentation (note t

OPERATIONFront IR Receiver / Back IR ReceiverAs described in Section 2, the standard IR remote keypad is capable of sendingdata to the projector in e

OPERATIONChanging a Protocol: As a safeguard, you cannot accidentally select an option in the “WiredKeypad” list that would disable the wired keypad d

OPERATION3-28Video TerminationEnter a checkmark to terminate the video inputs 3 and 4 (75W). The input should be terminated unless the signal loops th

3-29OPERATIONProjector Configuration allows the mounting configuration of the projector to be changed between ceiling/floor and front/rear configurati

INSTALLEROPTIONSUse the "Installer Options" submenu to select a test pattern or tofreeze the current image, both helpful for closely examini

DMD Odd Pixel NOTE: For sources with Color Balance set to RGB only.When using certain RGB sources with staticimages, you may need to adjust the normal

OPERATION3-32OPERATIONALPARAMETERSPassword ProtectIn Operational Parameters the installer can decide to use password protection by putting check in th

OPERATIONHowever, if you require extra color temperatures, you can also add up to five custom color temperatures - four "Custom" and one &qu

1-2INTRODUCTIONANAMORPHIC LENSDLP™ projectors use a small device called a DMD™ (Digital Micromirror Device) to create thevideo image. DMDs are designe

OPERATIONLOAD VALUES FROM - Use this option to replace the currently selected "Custom" color tem-perature setup with that of another. This f

OPERATIONLAMP ADJUSTWhenever you install a new lamp in the projectoryou need to access the Lamp Adjust submenu andrecord the lamp serial number in the

OPERATIONUse the lamp mode that best suits your brightness needs. For example, in a tiled application youmay want to precisely match brightness levels

OPERATIONKeep in mind that once the lamp power has reached its maximum of 700 watts (see "ConstantPower", above), this tracking is no longer

OPERATIONInformation Menu (SAMPLE)3.8 Error ConditionsOccasionally the projector may encounter an error condition that interrupts normal operation.Su

PowerExitOPERATIONNo SignalThe message "No signal" appears when there is no signal detected at the selected input. BothHSYNC and VSYNC are i

OPERATIONSystem ErrorsA system error message indicates that a serious malfunction has been detected and must bereported to the manufacturer (see Sta

OPERATION3-41Table 1. System Error Codes Code Description GENERAL 12 Software bug 13 CRC error in flash ROM 14 Programming complete 15 Attempting

Maintenance4.1 Warnings and GuidelinesThis projector is CSA approved and is designed for safe and reliable operation. However, safeoperation cannot b

Lamp and Filter ReplacementLAMP: Do not operate the Xenon lamp for more than 1000 hours; risk of the lamp shatteringincreases as a result of changes i

INTRODUCTION1.3 ComponentsIncluded with the VX-4c/VX-6c is an infrared (IR) remote keypad, high-current 13 amp rated linecord, a 9/64” hex socket ball

MAINTENANCEThe projector is equipped with a three wire plug having a third (grounding) prong. This is a safe-ty feature. If you are unable to insert t

MAINTENANCECaseClean the case with a soft dampened cloth. Use a mild commercial cleaner. Do not use liquid oraerosol cleaners.4.3 Replacing Keypad Bat

MAINTENANCE4.5 TroubleshootingIf the projector appears not to be operating properly, note the symptoms present and use the fol-lowing guide to assis

MAINTENANCESymptom The projector does not respond to the infrared remote keypad...CAUSE / REMEDY:1. Does the built-in keypad work? If so, check that

MAINTENANCE6. The location of the audience with respect to the screen may not be ideal. Make sure the audi-ence is within the viewing angle set by the

MAINTENANCESymptomColors in the display are inaccurate…CAUSE / REMEDY:1. The color, tint, gamma, color space and/or color temperature settings may re

Specifications:Projector Type:Native Resolution:Aspect Ratios:Video Standards:DTV Compatibility:Scan Frequency:Picture Size(16:9 Screen):Throw Distanc

Specifications:Memories:12V Output:Power Requirements:Operating Environment:Dimensions (w/out feet):Regulatory Approvals:Limited Warranty:VX-4c100 Dis

The software installed in the VHD Ultra Controller is protected by copyright laws and Internationalcopyright treaties, as well as other intellectual p

CAUTION:To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet. The power outlet socket should beinstalled as near to the equipment as p

This section explains how to install and set up the projector. If you are familiar with the projector and want toquickly set it up for temporary use,

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

Congratulations on your purchase of the VHD Ultra Controller video processor with Vivix™ technology! Thisprocessor is designed to maximize the image q

FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONSFront PanelMULTIFILMMenu12345786 9RUNCO1. IR RECEIVERReceives the IR commands from the remote control.2. POWER BUTTO

1. 12v FuseThis fuse protects the 12v outputs from the MASK and SCREEN jacks.(Screen Fuse: 5mm x 25mm, AGC, 0.5A 250V Fast Acting, 250V, Fast Blow)2.

10. Composite Video InputThis is the input for Composite video from sources such as Laser disc players, VCRs and othermiscellaneous video sources. 11.

A. IR OUTPUT INDICATORIlluminates when a button is pressed, indicating that an IR signal is beingtransmitted.B. POWER BUTTONToggles the power on and o

While there are many different ways to connect your source equipment to your VHD Ultra Controller,the examples shown above are the most common.• COMPO

When the MENU button is pressed on either the remote control or the front panel, the main menu willappear on-screen. An example of the main menu is sh

Picture quality adjustments (also known as "Front Panel Controls") are the controls that change differentparameters of the image such as the

provided with the Video Essentials or AVIA test DVDs, or can be purchased from the Imaging Science Foundation(www.imagingscience.com).TINT (also known

INSTALLATION AND SETUP2.2 Installing The LensA variety of lenses are available to accommodate different throw distances and specific types ofinstallat

NOTE: Some DVD players cannot pass the 'blacker than black' bar (they won't pass PLUGE), and thatbar will never be visible. In a case l

When you are installing the system for the first time, the first order of business is to define what type of screenwill be used with this system. If a

The BLANKING function allows you to 'cut off' part of the image to fit the screen properly, or to eliminateanomalies on the extreme outsides

FREQUENCIES HIGH/LOW affect the overall range of the CHROMA ENHANCE feature. For example, ifusing a lower-quality video source such as a VCR, the FREQ

A WIDESCREEN can be a number of aspect ratios; many movies are either 1.85:1 or 2.35:1, and HDTVis always 1.78:1 (16:9). The way we create a widescree

MULTIFILMMenu12v FuseMask ScreenRS-232 INVHBGRPass-throughPbPrYRUNCORS-232 OUTS-VIDEOCOMPOSITE3.5"17.45"17"17.45"17"16"3

RS-232 COMMUNICATIONSGeneral InformationBaud rate: 9600 (fixed)Bits: 8No ParityAll protocol in ASCII formatRS-232 input connector pin numbers: TxD= Pi

COMMAND PARAMETER (min/max) Value stored? DESCRIPTIONON NA NA Turns VHD Ultra Controller onOFF NA NA Turns VHD Ultra Controller offDISPLAY 0/4 YES Adj

COMMAND PARAMETER (min/max) Value stored? DESCRIPTION!STORE NA YES Stores the current set of values (all values) into non-volatile memory !RESTORE NA

Aspect Ratios: Anamorphic, Letterbox, 4:3 (on either 16:9 or 4:3 screens)Input Standards: NTSC, PALOutputs: Native Resolution: 720P, 960P, 1024P and 1