Runco VX-2i Specifications

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUALVX-2iDigital Light Processing Projector

List of Figuresx Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualNotes:

Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 1 1.1 About This ManualThis Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco VX-2i DLP Proje

Introduction2 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualGraphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual, to emphasize poi

IntroductionRunco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 3 1.3 Description, Features and BenefitsRunco steps into the future once again with the Video Xtreme™

Introduction4 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualParts List Your VX-2i is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, ple

Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 5 2.1 VX-2i at a GlanceFigure 2-1 shows the key VX-2i components. Figure 2-1. VX-2i Front/Bottom/Side View1. INTA

Controls and Functions6 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual2.2 VX-2i Rear PanelFigure 2-2 shows the VX-2i rear panel. Figure 2-2. VX-2i Rear Panel1.

Controls and FunctionsRunco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 7 5. 12-VOLT (800 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUTS Connection for up to three (3), 12-volt trigger-cont

Controls and Functions8 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual17. POWER BUTTON Press once to turn on the VX-2i. Press it again to put it into Standby mo

Controls and FunctionsRunco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 9 1. ON / OFF Press to turn the projector on or off.2. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Lights when a bu

Controls and Functions10 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual9. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons Use the red buttons to select an aspect ratio directly

Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 11 3.1 Remote ControlTo install batteries in the remote control, press up on the battery cover retainer clip and

Installation12 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual3.2 Quick SetupTable 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-2i installation process. The sections fol

InstallationRunco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 13 3.3 Installation ConsiderationsProper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of yo

Installation14 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualScreen Type and Size Front Screen Installations: In front screen installations the projector and au

InstallationRunco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 15 Screen Size: Choose a screen size that is appropriate for your lens and application. The size of t

Installation16 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualTable 3-3 lists the available lens options for the VX-2i and their associated throw ratios. Table 3

InstallationRunco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 17 Vertical and Horizontal Position Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yie

Installation18 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualFigure 3-4. Vertical Lens ShiftFigure 3-5. Horizontal Lens ShiftBase plateto lens center =approx. 5

InstallationRunco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 19 Adjusting the Projection Angle If the screen is significantly higher or lower than the projector,

Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual iii TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYFor Projectors, Video Processors and ControllersCongratulations on your purchase of

Installation20 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual3.4 Connections to the VX-2iProceed as follows to connect the VX-2i to your video sources, external

InstallationRunco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 21 Digital (DTV) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8. Digital (DTV) RGB ConnectionsDVI 1DVI 1

Installation22 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualAnalog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-9. Figure 3-9. Analog RGB ConnectionsDVI 1DVI 1HD1H

InstallationRunco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 23 Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-10. Figure 3-10. Composite, S-Video an

Installation24 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualRS-232 Controller ConnectionUse a standard, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater cont

Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 25 4.1 Turning on the Power1. Turn on the main power switch on the projector.2. Press the ON button on the remote

Operation26 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual4.3 Lens AdjustmentsTo access the motorized lens controls, select Display Device from the Service Menu

OperationRunco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 27 Figure 4-1. VX-2i OSD Menu StructureCalibrationISF Night - Display ColorGainOffsetGammaLamp PowerColo

Operation28 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualMain Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions. (The Calibration

OperationRunco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 29 Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect RatioRemote ControlKeyDescriptionAnamorphic ANA The image is

iv Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualThis warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original

Operation30 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualPicture Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate your VX-2i for optimum picture quality.Th

OperationRunco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 31 PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white and gray areas against

Operation32 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualColor Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one shown

OperationRunco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 33 Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust sharpness, sele

Operation34 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualOverscan: Image Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video signal out be

OperationRunco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 35 ISF Night - Display Color: Use the Display Color settings to change the characteristics of the output

Operation36 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualISF Day - Display Color: Refer to ISF Night - Display Color. ISF Day - Input Image: Refer to ISF Night

OperationRunco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 37 Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared (IR) codes to wh

Operation38 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualHD Format: If for some reason the VX-2i does not properly detect the incoming signal format (color spa

Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 39 5.1 Lamp ReplacementThe lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2000 hours), or

Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual v To locate the name and address of the nearest Runco Authorized Service Center, or for additional information ab

Maintenance and Troubleshooting40 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualColors in the image are swapped; for example, reds appear blue or vice versa. •

Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 41 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port ConfigurationTo interface the VX-2i with a home theater automation/control syst

Serial Communications42 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualDVI1 NA YES Selects the DVI 1 input DVI2 NA YES Selects the DVI 2 input OUT169 NA YES Sets

Serial CommunicationsRunco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 43 NIGHT NA YES Loads “ISF Night” image preset DAY NA YES Loads “ISF Day” image preset CUSTO

Serial Communications44 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualSHARPNESS? NA NA Returns sharpness setting valueBKGND? NA NA Returns background setting va

Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 45 7.1 VX-2i SpecificationsTable 7-1 lists the VX-2i specifications. 7. SpecificationsTable 7-1. VX-2i Specifica

Specifications46 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualBrightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications- Brightness: 5

SpecificationsRunco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 47 Limited Warranty: Projector: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end

Specifications48 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual7.2 VX-2i DimensionsFigure 7-1 shows the VX-2i dimensions. Figure 7-1. VX-2i Dimensions08.38915.8

vi Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating ManualThank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video projector! It has been designed to provide you with the

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Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual ix 1List of Figures2-1. VX-2i Front/Bottom/Side View ...............