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OWNER’S OPERATING MANUALVX-2000d1080p Digital Light ProcessingTM Projectorand Digital High Definition (DHD™) Controller

Table of Contentsx Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYNotes:

Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual xi 1List of FiguresPRELIMINARY2-1. VX-2000d Front/Top/Side/Bottom/Rear View ...

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Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 1 PRELIMINARY1.1 About This ManualThis Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco V

Introduction2 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYGraphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual, to

IntroductionRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 3 PRELIMINARY1.3 Description, Features and BenefitsThe Runco VX-2000d DLP Projector and DHD Contro

Introduction4 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYKey Features and Benefits The VX-2000d offers these key features and benefits: • Runco

Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 5 PRELIMINARY2.1 VX-2000d at a GlanceFigure 2-1 shows the key VX-2000d components. Figure 2-1. VX-2000d Front/

Controls and Functions6 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY1. VERTICAL LENS SHIFT Using a 9/64” hex wrench, turn this to move the lens

Controls and FunctionsRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 7 PRELIMINARY2.2 VX-2000d Rear PanelFigure 2-2 shows the VX-2000d rear panel. Figure 2-2

Controls and Functions8 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY2.3 DHD Controller Front PanelFigure 2-3 shows the controls and indicators o

Controls and FunctionsRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 9 PRELIMINARY7. ENTER BUTTON Press ENTER to select a highlighted menu item.8. DOWN BUTTO

Controls and Functions10 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY2.4 DHD Controller Rear PanelFigure 2-4 shows the rear connector panel on t

Controls and FunctionsRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 11 PRELIMINARY5. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Standard composite video input for connecting a V

Controls and Functions12 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY2.5 VX-2000d Remote Control Unit Figure 2-5 shows the VX-2000d remote contr

Controls and FunctionsRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 13 PRELIMINARY1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an

Controls and Functions14 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY10. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons Use the red buttons to select an aspect

Controls and FunctionsRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 15 PRELIMINARY2.6 VX-2000d Built-In KeypadThe VX-2000d has a built-in keypad that you ca

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Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 17 PRELIMINARY3.1 Remote ControlBattery InstallationTo install batteries in the remote control: 1. Remove the

Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual iii PRELIMINARYTWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYFor Projectors, Video Processors and ControllersCongratulations on you

Installation18 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY• Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature.• The r

InstallationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 19 PRELIMINARY3.2 Quick SetupTable 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-2000d installation process

Installation20 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY3.3 Installation ConsiderationsProper installation of your projector will ensure the

InstallationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 21 PRELIMINARYThrow DistanceThrow distance is the distance measured from the front of the projecto

Installation22 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYVertical and Horizontal PositionProper placement of the projector relative to the scr

InstallationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 23 PRELIMINARYThe VX-2000d provides up to 50% of vertical lens shift in either direction. For exam

Installation24 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY3.4 Mounting the VX-2000dThere are several methods for mounting the projector. Depend

InstallationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 25 PRELIMINARY3.5 Connections to the VX-2000d and DHD Controller Proceed as follows to connect the

Installation26 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYConnecting Source Components to the DHD Controller Connect your video sources to the

InstallationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 27 PRELIMINARYDigital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8. Digita

iv Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYThis warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, kee

Installation28 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYAnalog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-9. Figure 3-9. Analog RGB Connections

InstallationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 29 PRELIMINARYComposite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-10. Figure 3-10. Composi

Installation30 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYConnecting a PC or Automation System to the DHD ControllerUse a straight-through, 9-p

InstallationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 31 PRELIMINARYProjector: The projector is equipped with an additional 12-volt trigger output. This

Installation32 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYConnecting to AC Power The VX-2000d system includes two (2) AC power cords (one each

InstallationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 33 PRELIMINARY3.8 Primary Lens AdjustmentsFocus and ZoomTo focus the projected image, gently rotat

Installation34 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY3.9 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic LensIf you are installing a Cine

InstallationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 35 PRELIMINARYAdjusting the Lens Height (Y): 1. Project a white field on the screen.2. Ensure that

Installation36 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYNotes:

Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 37 PRELIMINARY4.1 Using the On-Screen MenusPress the MENU button on either the remote control or the DHD Contr

Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual v PRELIMINARYTo locate the name and address of the nearest Runco Authorized Service Center, or for additional

Operation38 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYFigure 4-1. DHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for VX-2000d (1080i Analog and Lower-Resol

OperationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 39 PRELIMINARYMain MenuThe Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions. (Th

Operation40 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYTable 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Description16:9 Select 16:9 to view 16:9 D

OperationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 41 PRELIMINARYPicture Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate your VX-2000d for optimum pic

Operation42 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYAlthough it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye a

OperationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 43 PRELIMINARYContrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like

Operation44 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYSelect Color and press ENTER. While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filt

OperationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 45 PRELIMINARYSharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust s

Operation46 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYOverscan: Image Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video

OperationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 47 PRELIMINARYCalibrationUse the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. Th

vi Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYThank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video projector! It has been designed to provid

Operation48 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYISF Night - Input Image: The Input Image controls are similar to those in the Picture me

OperationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 49 PRELIMINARY• Runco/ISF Logo Splash Screen Timers: When you turn on the VX-2000d, it projects a wel

Operation50 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYRemote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared (IR

OperationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 51 PRELIMINARY• Height: Select Height from the Display Device menu to adjust the displayed image heig

Operation52 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYSystem Reset: To reset ALL controller settings (including image settings) back to their

OperationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 53 PRELIMINARY4.3 On-Screen Menus for 1080i (Digital) or 1080p SignalsAfter you have finished calibra

Operation54 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYMain Menu Press MENU on either the remote control or built-in keypad (on the projector r

OperationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 55 PRELIMINARYLanguageThe VX-2000d OSD language is initially set to English, but can also display the

Operation56 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYContrast: Refer to Contrast on page 43.Brightness: Refer to Brightness on page 42.Color:

OperationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 57 PRELIMINARYPicture Adjust (Advanced)To access advanced picture quality settings, select Advanced f

Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual vii 1Table of ContentsPRELIMINARYTWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ...

Operation58 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYTable 4-3 describes the effects of adjusting the primary color hues. • Saturation: This

OperationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 59 PRELIMINARYMPEG NR: Select MPEG NR from the Picture Adjust menu to reduce or eliminate so-called “

Operation60 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYInformation Select Information from the Main Menu, then select Signal Info from the Info

OperationRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 61 PRELIMINARYSignal Type: Select Signal Type from the Options menu to specify the incoming signal ty

Operation62 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYFan Mode: If the projector is being used in a high-altitude environment, use the Fan Mod

Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 63 PRELIMINARY5.1 Lamp ReplacementThe lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2

Maintenance and Troubleshooting64 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY5.2 Troubleshooting TipsTable 5-1 provides some general guidelines

Maintenance and TroubleshootingRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 65 PRELIMINARYImage geometry is incorrect. • Incorrect aspect ratio selection.

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Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 67 PRELIMINARY6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port ConfigurationTo interface the DHD Controller with a home theater

Table of Contentsviii Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYMounting the VX-2000d ...

Serial Communications68 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYInput Selection CommandsCOMPONENT NA YES Selects the Component inputCOMPOSIT

Serial CommunicationsRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 69 PRELIMINARYPicture Adjust Commands (not available on HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 inputs)BRIGHTNES

Serial Communications70 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYInput Position Commands (not available on HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 inputs)IHEIGHT -1

Serial CommunicationsRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 71 PRELIMINARYMiscellaneous CommandsBKGND -100/100 YES Sets the background color for 4:3

Serial Communications72 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYThe following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote con

Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 73 PRELIMINARY7.1 VX-2000d SpecificationsTable 7-1 lists the VX-2000d specifications. 7. SpecificationsTable

Specifications74 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYBrightness and Contrast (variable, depending on RVR calibration):Cinema Standards M

SpecificationsRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual 75 PRELIMINARY7.2 DHD Controller SpecificationsTable 7-2 lists the DHD Controller specifications

Specifications76 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY7.3 VX-2000d DimensionsFigure 7-1 shows the VX-2000d/CineWide dimensions (all dimen

Table of ContentsRunco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual ix PRELIMINARYOn-Screen Menus for 1080i (Digital) or 1080p Signals ...

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