Runco VX-8d Specifications

VX-8dDLPTM Home Theater Projectorand Digital High Definition (DHD™) Controller/Scaler/ProcessorI NSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL

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Specifications84 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARY1280x1024 1280x102460.00 63.981 108.000 √ √ √ – – –75.00 79.976 135.000 √ √ √ – –

SpecificationsRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 85 PRELIMINARYPAL-M – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 3.580 – – – – √ √PAL-N – 50.00 15.625 3.580 –

Specifications86 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYNotes:

Runco International • (800) 23RUNCO • Fax (503) 748-8161 • www.runco.comSERIAL NUMBER020-0965-01 Rev. AFebruary 2009

Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual xi 1Table of ContentsPRELIMINARYRuncoCare™ Standard Two Year Limited Warranty ...

Table of Contentsxii Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYOther Considerations...

Table of ContentsRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual xiii PRELIMINARY5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...

Table of Contentsxiv Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYNotes:

Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual xv 1List of FiguresPRELIMINARY2-1. VX-8d Front/Bottom/Side/Top Views...

List of Figuresxvi Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARY4-7. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram ...

Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 1 PRELIMINARY1.1 About This ManualThis Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco

Introduction2 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYGraphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual,

IntroductionRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 3 PRELIMINARY1.3 Description, Features and BenefitsRunco steps into the future once again with t

Introduction4 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYKey Features and Benefits The VX-8d offers these key features and benefits: • Native

Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 5 PRELIMINARY2.1 VX-8d at a GlanceFigure 2-1 shows the key VX-8d components. Figure 2-1. VX-8d Front/Bottom/

Controls and Functions6 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARY1. PROJECTION LENS The inside of the lens barrel is threaded to accommodat

Controls and FunctionsRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 7 PRELIMINARY2.2 VX-8d Rear PanelFigure 2-2 shows the VX-8d rear panel. Figure 2-2. VX

Controls and Functions8 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARY2.3 DHD Controller Front PanelFigure 2-3 shows the controls and indicators

Controls and FunctionsRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 9 PRELIMINARY7. RIGHT BUTTON Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor righ

Controls and Functions10 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYInputs 4. USB A standard, USB Series “B” connection to a personal compute

Controls and FunctionsRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 11 PRELIMINARY2.5 VX-8d Remote Control Unit Figure 2-5 shows the VX-8d remote control,

Controls and Functions12 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARY1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that a

Controls and FunctionsRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 13 PRELIMINARY10. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons Use the red buttons to select an aspe

Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual iii PRELIMINARYRuncoCare™ Standard Two Year Limited WarrantyCongratulations on your purchase of a Runco® pro

Controls and Functions14 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYNotes:

Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 15 PRELIMINARY3.1 Remote ControlTo install batteries in the remote control, press up on the battery cover re

Installation16 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARY3.2 Quick SetupTable 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-8d installation process.

InstallationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 17 PRELIMINARY3.3 Installation ConsiderationsProper installation of your projector will ensure t

Installation18 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYAmbient Light In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the scree

InstallationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 19 PRELIMINARYTable 3-3 lists the available lens options for the VX-8d and their associated thro

Installation20 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYVertical and Horizontal PositionProper placement of the projector relative to the s

InstallationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 21 PRELIMINARYFigure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY)Vertical Lens Shift: The VX-8d zoo

Installation22 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYFolded Optics In rear screen applications where space behind the projector is limit

InstallationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 23 PRELIMINARYOther ConsiderationsOther considerations and tips that can help improve your insta

iv Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYIn the event of a product defect, please follow the warranty claim procedure provided below: 1.

Installation24 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYInstalling the AutoScope Lens Motor (VX-8d/CineWide with AutoScope)Figure 3-6 shows

InstallationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 25 PRELIMINARYFigure 3-7. Installing the Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector StandsInstall Lens Mot

Installation26 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYFigure 3-8. AutoScope Lens Motor InstallationAfter you have installed the AutoScope

InstallationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 27 PRELIMINARYInstalling the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (VX-8d/CineWide)Figure 3-9 shows the anam

Installation28 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARY4. Secure the CineWide base plate (and ceiling mounting rails, if needed) to the pr

InstallationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 29 PRELIMINARY3.6 Connections to the VX-8d and DHD Controller Proceed as follows to connect the

Installation30 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYRS-232 Connection: Connect the Display Control output from the DHD Controller to th

InstallationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 31 PRELIMINARYConnecting Source Components to the DHD Controller Connect your video sources to t

Installation32 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYComponent Video Source Connections: Connect your component video sources to the HD1

InstallationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 33 PRELIMINARYRGBHV Source Connections: Connect personal computers and/or other RGB sources to t

Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual v PRELIMINARYj Failure to follow maintenance procedures as outlined in the product’s user guide where a sche

Installation34 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYSCART RGBS Source Connections: Connect the green, blue and red outputs from your SC

InstallationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 35 PRELIMINARYComposite and S-Video Source Connections: See Figure 3-16. Figure 3-16. S-Video an

Installation36 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYRS-232 Controller ConnectionUse a straight-through, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a

InstallationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 37 PRELIMINARYConnecting 12-volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment If your VX-8d is equipped

Installation38 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYConnecting an External IR Receiver to the DHD ControllerIf infrared signals from th

InstallationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 39 PRELIMINARYConnecting to AC PowerProjector/DHD Controller: Plug the female end of one power c

Installation40 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARY3.8 Primary Lens AdjustmentsTo access the motorized lens controls:1. On the DHD Con

InstallationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 41 PRELIMINARY3.10 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic LensIf you are installing a

Installation42 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARY1. Remove the two Yaw/X Adjustment Levers (item #8) from the bottom of the Anamorph

InstallationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 43 PRELIMINARYConfigure Lens Motor Trigger: CineWide with AutoScope maintains constant image hei

vi Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYRUNCO’S MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT O

Installation44 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYAdjusting the Height (Y): With the white field still on-screen, loosen the Height/Y

InstallationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 45 PRELIMINARYAdjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot f

Installation46 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYGeometry: 1. Input an anamorphic cross-hatch test pattern to the projector.2. Unscr

Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 47 PRELIMINARY4.1 Using the On-Screen MenusTo display the Main Menu, press the MENU button on the remote con

Operation48 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYFigure 4-1. DHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for VX-8d (continued)Main Menu The Main

OperationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 49 PRELIMINARYInput SourceFrom the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source.

Operation50 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYTable 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect RatioRemote ControlKeyDescription16:9 16:9 Sel

OperationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 51 PRELIMINARYCinema CINEMA Select Cinema to view 2.35 source material in its native aspect ratio.W

Operation52 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYPicture Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate each DHD Controller input to

OperationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 53 PRELIMINARYPLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white and gra

Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual vii PRELIMINARYThank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video product! It has been designed to prov

Operation54 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYColor Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern lik

OperationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 55 PRELIMINARYSharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust

Operation56 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYInput Position Use the controls in the Input Position Menu to fine-tune the aspect rat

OperationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 57 PRELIMINARYFigure 4-6. Overscan ModesPhase (RGB or Component sources): This control adjusts the

Operation58 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYMemory Presets For each input, the DHD Controller lets you save image quality settings

OperationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 59 PRELIMINARYTo reset the Custom 1 or Custom 2 memory preset to its factory-default state, select

Operation60 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARY• Gamma: Select Gamma from the Display Color menu to choose a de-gamma curve. Used cor

OperationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 61 PRELIMINARY• ConstantContrast: Select ConstantContrast from the Display Color menu to enable (On

Operation62 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYCopy/Paste: You can copy and paste settings from one memory location to another. This

OperationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 63 PRELIMINARYOSD Position: To adjust the position of the OSD, select OSD Position from the Calibra

viii Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARY19. Never look directly into the lens when the lamp is on. Manufacturer’s Name: Runco Intern

Operation64 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYWhen you change a remote code on the DHD Controller, you must re-program the DHD Contr

OperationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 65 PRELIMINARYColor Space: Select Color Space from the Service menu to choose the color space of th

Operation66 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYTable 4-3 lists the Color Gamut settings and associated x- and y-coordinates for each

OperationRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 67 PRELIMINARY• CUE (Chroma Upsampling Error) Correction: Some DVD players use MPEG decoders that d

Operation68 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYSystem Reset: To reset ALL controller settings (including image settings) back to thei

Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 69 PRELIMINARY5.1 Lamp ReplacementThe lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically

Maintenance and Troubleshooting70 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARY5.2 Troubleshooting TipsTable 5-1 provides some general guidelin

Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 71 PRELIMINARY6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port ConfigurationTo interface the DHD Controller with a home theate

Serial Communications72 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYTable 6-1 lists the RS-232 command set. The “Parameter (min/max)” column s

Serial CommunicationsRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 73 PRELIMINARYAspect Ratio Commands16:9 NA YES Selects the 16:9 aspect ratio4:3 NA YES

Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual ix PRELIMINARYNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

Serial Communications74 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYImage Preset CommandsCUSTOM1 NA YES Loads “Custom 1” image presetCUSTOM2 N

Serial CommunicationsRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 75 PRELIMINARYMiscellaneous CommandsDISPLAY? NA NA Returns display device input source

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Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 77 PRELIMINARY7.1 VX-8d SpecificationsTable 7-1 lists the VX-8d specifications. 7. SpecificationsTable 7-1.

Specifications78 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARYBrightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specification

SpecificationsRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 79 PRELIMINARY7.2 DHD Controller SpecificationsTable 7-2 lists the DHD Controller specificatio

Specifications80 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARY7.3 VX-8d DimensionsFigure 7-1 shows the VX-8d dimensions. Figure 7-1. VX-8d Dime

SpecificationsRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 81 PRELIMINARY7.4 VX-8d/CineWide DimensionsFigure 7-2 shows the VX-8d/CineWide dimensions. Fig

Specifications82 Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation ManualPRELIMINARY7.5 VX-8d/CineWide with AutoScope DimensionsFigure 7-3 shows the VX-8d/CineWide w

SpecificationsRunco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual 83 PRELIMINARY7.6 Supported TimingsTable 7-3 lists the signal types supported by each input on