I NSTALLATION/ O PERATION M ANUAL Q-1500d Series LED Home Theater Projection System Q-1500d Q-1500d/CineWide™ Q-1500d/CineWide with AutoScope™
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1 Table of Contents RuncoCare™ Standard Two Year Limited Warranty ................................................... iii Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... vii Compliance Information .............................................................................................. viii 1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................
Table of Contents Installation Considerations ..........................................................................................23 Installation Type ....................................................................................................23 Ambient Light .......................................................................................................24 Throw Distance.....................................................................................................
Table of Contents 4. Operation .................................................................................................................65 Using the On-Screen Menus ......................................................................................65 Main Menu............................................................................................................67 Input Source .........................................................................................................
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1 List of Figures 2-1. Q-1500d Series LED Home Theater Projection System Block Diagram ........................7 2-2. Standard Q-1500d Projector Functional Components ..................................................8 2-3. Q-1500d Rear Panel ....................................................................................................9 2-4. Primary DHD Controller Front Panel............................................................................11 Y 2-5. Primary DHD Controller Rear Panel ....
List of Figures 3-27. Keystone and Pincushion Distortion .........................................................................61 3-28. Image Alignment Controls ........................................................................................62 4-1. Q-1500d OSD Menu Structure ...................................................................................65 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness .........................................................71 4-3.
1. Introduction This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco Q-1500d Series LED Home Theater Projection System. 1.1 About This Manual Y Throughout this manual, the Runco Q-1500d Series LED Home Theater Projection System is referred to as the “Q-1500d.” EL IM IN A R Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the Q-1500d.
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: Note NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance. They also provide supplemental information. Caution CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade performance or cause a malfunction.
Introduction The revolutionary Q-1500d Series LED Home Theater Projection System pairs energy-saving LED technology with proprietary Runco engineering to create unsurpassed performance and unrivaled customization.
Introduction Key Features and Benefits ➤ The Q-1500d Series LED Home Theater Projection System offers these key features and benefits: • Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio) • Single-chip Digital Light Processing (DLP™) system • Four (4) HDMI Inputs with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) • The brightest lampless LED home theater projector available anywhere • Largest color gamut and Runco’s Personal Color Equalizer™ proprietary color management for stunning realism • Ex
Introduction Your Q-1500d 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. • Q-1500d Series LED Home Theater Projection System: • Projector • Two (2), DHD Controller units (Primary and Secondary) • Brightness Acceleration Engine • Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries • AC Power Cords (5) • 5.
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2. System Overview The Q-1500d Series LED Home Theater Projection System consists of the following components: • The projector and optional CineWide with AutoScope equipment. EL IM IN A R Y • A Primary DHD Controller unit that provides a video signal and on-screen display (OSD) menu to the primary optical engine of the projector.
System Overview 2.1 Projector The standard Q-1500d projector, shown Figure 2-2, consists of two discrete LED optical engines stacked one on top of the other. The “primary” optical engine (the one nearest the glass) receives an HDMI video signal from the Primary DHD Controller. The “secondary” optical engine (the one nearest the feet) receives an HDMI video signal from the Secondary DHD Controller.
System Overview • HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL LENS SHIFT CONTROLS To access the lens shift controls, insert the included 5.0-mm Hex wrench into the opening and turn it as needed to shift the lens in the desired direction (refer to Adjusting the Focus, Zoom and Position of the Primary Lenses on page 54). • FOCUS RING Rotate this to focus the projected image. • ZOOM TAB Rotate this to change the projected image size. Projector Rear Panel EL IM IN A R Y Figure 2-3 shows the Q-1500d rear panel.
System Overview 4. STANDBY LED (Primary Engine) Indicates primary engine status as follows: • Solid green = AC power present, ready to turn on. • Flashing green = Projector is initializing; keypad functions not allowed. • Off = Normal operation. 5.
System Overview 2.2 Primary DHD Controller The Primary DHD Controller provides a video signal and OSD menu to the primary optical engine of the projector. It controls the other Q-1500d system components in response to user input via the following interfaces: • Front-panel keypad • IR remote control unit • HDMI CEC messages • RS-232 serial commands Y • Ethernet EL IM IN A R Figure 2-4 shows the controls and indicators on the Primary DHD Controller front panel; the paragraphs that follow describe them.
System Overview 6. DOWN BUTTON Use to direct-select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor down in the OSD. When no menu is present on-screen, this button toggles through aspect ratios in the following order: 16:9 - 4:3 - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema - Virtual Cinema - Native 7. RIGHT BUTTON Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor right in the OSD.
System Overview 3. USB A standard, USB Series “B” connection to a personal computer, for performing software upgrades and other service procedures. 4. RS-232 (To Accessory Box) A male, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with the Secondary DHD Controller. (Use a “null-modem” serial cable for this connection. 5. Display Control Connect this to the RS-232 input on the primary (top) optical engine on the Q-1500d projector. EL IM IN A R Y 6.
System Overview 2.3 Secondary DHD Controller The Secondary DHD Controller provides a video signal and OSD menu to the secondary optical engine of the projector. 1 2 EL IM IN A R Y Figure 2-6 shows the Secondary DHD Controller front and rear panel. 3 TRIGGERS Do not connect video sources or control systems to this box.
System Overview 7. HD2 Input (5 x Analog BNCs) Connect the HD 2 input to the Secondary Analog output on the Brightness Acceleration Engine. The HD 1 input is not used with the Q-1500d. Connect your Component/RGBHV sources to the Brightness Acceleration Engine. 8. Video 1 Input Connect the Video 1 input to the Secondary Composite video output on the Brightness Acceleration Engine. The Video 2 and Video 3 inputs are not used with the Q-1500d.
System Overview 1. RUNCO ICON Lights blue to indicate that the Brightness Acceleration Engine is on or powering up. 2. MAIN POWER SWITCH Disconnects or applies power to the Brightness Acceleration Engine. 3. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the Brightness Acceleration Engine to power here. 4. HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / HDMI 3 / HDMI 4 In (Digital) HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting an HDMI or DVI source. Y 5.
System Overview Figure 2-8 shows the Q-1500d remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. 1 LIGHT 2 3 ON OFF 5 I N P U T EN T ER 7 6 RATIO EXIT 8 ISF NT 9 VID 1 10 HD 1 HDMI 1 ISF DAY 1 4 7 CUST 1 VID 2 HD 2 HDMI 2 2 MENU CUST 2 VID 3 3 11 COMP 5 6 SCART 8 13 9 PR 12 HDMI 3 14 I N P U T EL IM IN A R 4 Y RATIO HDMI 4 NATIVE 0 16 : 9 4:3 LET BOX V-WIDE CINEMA V-CINE Figure 2-8.
System Overview 1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted. 2. LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons. 3. ON / OFF Press to turn the DHD Controller and projector on or off. 4. ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting. Y 5. Cursor Buttons ( , , , ) Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display patterns.
System Overview 10. HD 1 (4) / HD 2 (5) Press to select a HD (RGBHV or YPbPr component) input or to enter the numeric character “4” or “5.” 11. COMP (Component) (6) Press to select the Component video input as the source or to enter the numeric character “6.” 12. HDMI 1 (7) / HDMI 2 (8) / HDMI 3 / HDMI 4 (0) Press to select an HDMI input as the source or to enter the numeric character “7,” “8” or “0.” EL IM IN A R 14.
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3. Installation Installation must be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist. Y Note To install batteries in the remote control: EL IM IN A R 1. Press down the tab on the cover and pull the cover in the direction of the arrow. 3.1 Remote Control 2. Insert the included batteries. Ensure that the polarities correctly match the and markings inside the battery compartment. PR 3. Insert the lower tab of the cover into the opening, and press down the cover until it clicks in place.
Installation 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the Q-1500d installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. 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 Ambient Light ➤ In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant. Throw Distance ➤ Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen.
Installation Table 3-3 lists the available lens options for the Q-1500d and their associated throw ratios. Table 3-3. Q-1500d Lens Options and Throw Ratios (Note) 1.94 – 2.40 140.84 174.24 (n/a) Y Standard Q-1500d Q-1500d/ CineWide (Whitney Lens EL IM IN A R Projector Model Throw Range in Throw Range in Throw Ratio inches, with inches, with Throw Ratio with Primary 72.6x40.8-inch (1.78:1) 96x40.8-inch (2.
Installation Vertical and Horizontal ➤ Position Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen. Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way that the lens center is aligned with either the top or bottom edge of the screen area, and centered horizontally. See Figure 3-2.
Installation 100% Width Lens Shift (1.0 x W) 50% Width Lens Shift (0.5 x W) Screen Center Y 0% EL IM IN A R Screen Width (W) PR Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular lens or projector is used in this example. Figure 3-4.
Installation Table 3-4 lists the usable lens shift ranges for each available Q-1500d lens, as percentages and absolute measurements with a 96 x 54 inch (1.78:1) screen. Table 3-4.
Installation Tip For best performance, always use “first-surface” mirrors in your rear-projection installation (as opposed to conventional, “second-surface” mirrors with the reflective surface behind a transparent substrate such as glass or acrylic). First-surface mirrors provide a strict reflection without the “ghosting” effect seen with a second surface mirror, where a faint secondary reflection could be observed coming from the front surface of the glass.
Installation Ventilation ➤ If you are mounting the Q-1500d in an enclosure, leave at least 3 inches (76.2 mm) of space on the left and right sides between it and surrounding objects, as shown in Figure 3-6. This allows heat to disperse, maintaining the proper operating temperature. EL IM IN A R Y Minimum 3.0 in. (76.2 mm) Clearance for airflow Figure 3-6.
Installation If you are installing a standard Q-1500d (without an anamorphic lens), skip this step and proceed with Mounting the Q-1500d (page 36). If you are installing a Q-1500d/CineWide, proceed with Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Q-1500d/CineWide) (page 34). 3.4 Installing the Optional Anamorphic Lens Mount If you are installing a Q-1500d/CineWide with AutoScope, proceed as follows to install the AutoScope lens motor. 1.
Installation Installing the Lens Motor: 1. Position the AutoScope lens motor as shown in Figure 3-7. 2. Line up the mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the underside of the projector. 3. Secure the motor to the projector with the eight (8) supplied M6 x 12mm Pan-Head Phillips screws. EL IM IN A R Y Screw, Phillips 2 Pan-Head, M6-1.0 x 12mm (8x) PR 1 AutoScope Lens Motor Figure 3-7.
Installation Connecting the AutoScope Lens Motor to the Projector: Connect the AutoScope lens transport motor to the 12-volt trigger output on the projector (labeled CINEWIDE/AUTOSCOPE), as shown in Figure 3-8. Y PRIMARY EL IM IN A R PRIMARY 3.5-mm mini plug SECONDARY PR SECONDARY +12V Trigger Input Power Switch AC Input Anamorphic Lens Transport Motor Figure 3-8.
Installation Q-1500d/CineWide with Whitney Anamorphic Lens: Figure 3-9 shows the Whitney anamorphic lens base plate assembly for a Q-1500d/CineWide. PR EL IM IN A R 2 Screw, Phillips Pan-Head, M5-0.8 x 10mm (2x) Y Installing the Fixed ➤ CineWide Base Plate (Q-1500d/CineWide) 1 CineWide Base Plate for Whitney Lens Figure 3-9. Q-1500d/CineWide with Whitney Anamorphic Lens Base Plate Exploded View To install the Whitney anamorphic lens base plate on a Q-1500d/CineWide: 1.
Installation Q-1500d/CineWide with Shasta Anamorphic Lens: Figure 3-10 shows the Shasta anamorphic lens base plate assembly for a Q-1500d/CineWide. EL IM IN A R Y 2 Screw, Phillips Pan-Head, M5-0.8 x 20mm (4x) PR Rectangular 3 Spacer (2x) 1 CineWide Base Plate for Shasta Lens Figure 3-10. Q-1500d/CineWide with Shasta Anamorphic Lens Base Plate Exploded View To install the Shasta anamorphic lens base plate on a Q-1500d/CineWide: 1.
Installation 3.5 Mounting the Q-1500d Floor Mounting (Upright) ➤ In typical front and rear screen installations, the projector can be mounted to a secure and level surface such as a table or cart. Carts are useful when moving a projector during a presentation or from site to site. If possible, lock the wheels when it’s in position to prevent it from being moved during a presentation.
Installation The DHD Controller units and Brightness Acceleration Engine can be placed on any flat, stable surface such as a shelf or table, or they can be rack-mounted using the supplied mounting hardware. Place these components in a location that provides easy access to the power connectors. Primary DHD Controller Brightness Acceleration Engine Y The DHD Controller units and Brightness Acceleration Engine each require 2U (3.5 inches) or more of vertical rack space (at least 10.5 inches total).
Installation 3.7 System Interconnections Proceed as follows to connect the Q-1500d system components to each other and to AC power. When connecting your equipment: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the correct signal cables for each source. • For best performance and to minimize cable clutter, use high-quality cables that are only as long as necessary to connect two devices. (Don’t use a 20-foot cable when a 6-foot cable will suffice.
Installation Figure 3-13 shows how to connect the Primary and Secondary DHD Controllers to the projector. Primary DHD Controller PRIMARY TRIGGERS Do not connect any video source directly to this box.
Installation Connecting the Primary ➤ and Secondary DHD Controllers to Each Other and to the Brightness Acceleration Engine Figure 3-14 shows the connections between the Brightness Acceleration Engine and Primary and Secondary DHD Controllers. Primary DHD Controller TRIGGERS Do not connect any video source directly to this box.
Installation To make these connections easier, the rear-panel connectors on the Brightness Acceleration Engine and DHD Controllers are identified and color-coded as follows: Identifier A, B, C, D, E Color/Function Green - Analog (HD) video from Brightness Acceleration Engine to Primary DHD Controller Red - Analog (HD) video from Brightness Acceleration Engine to Secondary DHD Controller F Green - Analog (SD) video from Brightness Acceleration Engine to Primary DHD Controller G EL IM IN A R Y Red - A
Installation The Primary DHD Controller provides a second HDMI output (labeled HDMI Out (Audio Only)) for connection to an audio receiver/switching system or secondary display device for monitoring purposes. See Figure 3-15. The DHD Controller does not transmit HDMI CEC control messages from the “HDMI Audio Out” connector. For more information about CEC, refer to Using HDMI CEC Messages on page 110.
Installation The Primary DHD Controller provides the following interfaces to external equipment that allow it to control or be controlled by that equipment: • An RS-232 interface to a PC or control/automation system; • Three (3), 12-volt trigger outputs; • An infrared (IR) repeater input; • An Ethernet network interface for firmware updates and maintenance notifications. The following sections describe how to make these interface connections.
Installation Connecting 12-volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment: Connect any 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (such as retractable screens or screen masks) to the 12-volt trigger outputs on the Primary DHD Controller; see Figure 3-17. Retractable Screen or other 12-volt trigger-activated device Sleeve = Ground Tip = +12V TRIGGERS EL IM IN A R Y box. 1 2 Component/SCART Component/ F USB 3 Y Video 1 Video 2 Pb Pr Video 3 H HDMI 1 G HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 4 HD1 HD2 Figure 3-17.
Installation Ethernet Network Connection: Use a standard, Category 5 network cable with an RJ-45 plug to connect a network hub, router or gateway to the Ethernet port on the Primary DHD Controller; see Figure 3-19. For more information about configuring and using this connection, refer to Network on page 88.
Installation Connecting Source ➤ Components to the Brightness Acceleration Engine Connect your video sources to the Brightness Acceleration Engine as shown and described in the sections that follow. HDMI Source Connections: See Figure 3-20. Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output into the projector.
Installation Component Video Source Connections: Connect your component video sources to the HD1, HD2 and/or Component/SCART inputs as shown in Figure 3-21. IR A B C D E F G Component/SCART Y Video 1 Y G Pb B Pr R H V Video 2 IN HD1 Pb Pr Video 3 A B C D E F G Y G Pb B Pr R H V EL IM IN A R Y RCA-to-BNC adapter PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB DTV-Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) BD/DVD Figure 3-21.
Installation RGBHV Source Connections: Connect personal computers and/or other RGB sources to the HD1 and/or HD2 inputs as shown in Figure 3-22. USB IR D E F G Y G Pb B Pr R H V INP HD1 HD2 Pr R H V Red Blue EL IM IN A R Pb B Y Y G G V-Sync F H-Sync E Green D RGB Camcorder Computer PR or Figure 3-22.
Installation SCART RGBS Source Connections: Connect the green, blue and red outputs from your SCART source to the Component/SCART input on the Brightness Acceleration Engine. Connect the sync output from your SCART source to the Video 1 input on the Brightness Acceleration Engine. See Figure 3-23.
Installation Composite Source Connections: See Figure 3-24. INPUTS A Component/SCART 3Dimension HDMI 1 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 H I4 Y Video 1 Video 2 Pb Pr Video 3 A Camcorder Composite EL IM IN A R VCR Composite Composite Y Processor Composite Composite Gaming Console Composite Figure 3-24. Composite Video Source Connections Connecting to AC Power ➤ Plug the female end of a power cord into each AC receptacle on the rear of the Q-1500d (AC 100V ~ 240V); see Figure 2-3.
Installation At this point you are ready to perform the initial power-up sequence and optical alignment procedure, which is summarized in Table 3-6 and described in detail in the sections that follow. This procedure assumes the following: 3.8 Power-Up Sequence and Optical Alignment Procedure • You are installing a projector equipped with anamorphic lenses. (If not, you can skip those tasks relating to the anamorphic lenses.
Installation Table 3-6. Q-1500d Optical Alignment Procedure (with Anamorphic Lenses) (continued) DHD 1. Note: The default warp is 46 pixels on the left and right sides (x) and 26 pixels at the top and bottom (y). If more is needed, use the “Image Alignment” controls to increase it. EL IM IN A R Y 2. Select Calibration -> Adjustment Mode and set it to Secondary. Select Service -> Test Video and choose Secondary Alignment. Projector (Align Secondary Image with Screen) 1.
Installation Table 3-6. Q-1500d Optical Alignment Procedure (with Anamorphic Lenses) (continued) Projector No adjustment needed. Note: The DHD Controller saves the Image Alignment (warp) settings for each aspect ratio. To program additional aspect ratios, select each one and use the controls in the Corner Alignment and Midpoint Alignment menus. Or, select Calibration -> Copy/Paste -> Aspect Ratio -> Copy Settings, select a different aspect ratio and choose Paste Settings. EL IM IN A R Y DHD 1.
Installation 3. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of each DHD Controller and the Brightness Acceleration Engine. Note Leave the AC power switch on the anamorphic lens transport in the “off” position for now. 4. Press the ON button on the remote control (or the ON/STANDBY ( ) button on the Primary DHD Controller front panel) to turn on the system. The vacuum fluorescent display on the Primary DHD Controller front panel briefly displays “Initializing System,” followed by “Starting Q-1500d.
Installation 7. Adjust the front-to-back angle of the ceiling mount to minimize keystone distortion. Adjust the side-to-side angle to minimize “clocking” (unwanted “roll” or rotation about the lens axis). Refer to the ceiling mount installation instructions for more information. 8. Focus Top Primary Lens: To focus the projected image, grasp the lens by the outer ring and rotate it. Focus 9.
Installation When you have completed the primary lens adjustments (Q-1500d/CineWide with AutoScope only): Remove the anamorphic lenses and set the lens transport motor power switch to the “on” position. Adjusting the Picture ➤ Orientation By default, the Q-1500d is configured for a “floor/front” installation, in which the projector is installed upright and in front of the screen. If it is installed behind the screen and/or mounted on a ceiling, you must change the picture orientation. To do this: 1.
Installation 1. Remove the two Yaw/X Adjustment Levers and Washers (5) from the bottom of the Anamorphic Lens Holder (2). 2. Place the Anamorphic Lens Holder on top of (or under, if the projector is inverted) the CineWide Base Plate. Position the bracket so that the slots at the bottom of the lens holder are perpendicular to the corresponding slots on the base plate. 3. Secure the Anamorphic Lens Holder to the plate using the Hex Bolts/Washers (4) and Yaw/X Adjustment Levers that you removed in Step 1. 4.
Installation 1. Remove the two Yaw/X Adjustment Levers and Washers (7) from the bottom of the Anamorphic Lens Holder (2). 2. Place the Anamorphic Lens Holder on top of (or under, if the projector is inverted) the AutoScope Lens Motor Carriage Plate or CineWide Base Plate. Position the bracket so that the slots at the bottom of the lens holder are perpendicular to the corresponding slots on the base plate. 3.
Installation anamorphic lens; see Figure 3-25) or Button-head Height Adjustment Screws (Shasta anamorphic lens; see Figure 3-26) on either side of the lens. Then, slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the screen: EL IM IN A R Correct position Y Too Low Too High When the vertical position is properly set, tighten the Height/Pitch Adjustment Knobs or Button-head Height Adjustment Screws to secure the lens in place.
Installation • Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot freely from side to side. Then, angle the lens to even out any left-right pincushion distortion: EL IM IN A R Y Anamorphic Lens (Top View) Correct Position Wrong Position PR Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to secure the lens in place. Adjusting the Bottom Anamorphic Lens: 1. On the DHD Controller remote control or front panel, press MENU. 2.
Installation Projector and/or screen placement — among other things — can cause geometric distortion in the projected image. To correct this, the DHD Controller provides precise, nine-point control over the projected image geometry. Use these controls as (and only if) needed to re-position the image corners, mid-points and center to eliminate “keystoning” (mis-aligned corners) or “pincushion” distortion (mid-points not aligned with corners). See Figure 3-27.
Installation “Keystoning” usually occurs when the projector is tilted relative to the screen. “Pincushion” distortion can sometimes occur if the throw distance is very short and/or the projector is equipped with an anamorphic lens. Corner/Midpoint Alignment — 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 1. Select the 16:9 aspect ratio using either the DHD Controller remote control unit (see Figure 2-8) or the OSD menu (press MENU, then select Aspect Ratio -> 16:9). This should move the anamorphic lenses out of the optical path. 2.
Installation Corner/Midpoint Alignment — Cinema (2.35:1) Aspect Ratio: 1. Select the Cinema aspect ratio using either the DHD Controller remote control unit (see Figure 2-8) or the OSD menu (press MENU, then select Aspect Ratio -> Cinema). This should move the anamorphic lenses back into the optical path, in front of the primary lenses. 2. On the DHD Controller remote control or front panel, press MENU. 3. Select Calibration from the Main Menu. 4. Select Image Alignment from the Calibration Menu. Y 5.
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4. Operation To display the Main Menu, press the MENU button on the remote control or Primary DHD Controller front panel. To select a menu item, use the and buttons on the remote control or Primary DHD Controller front panel to highlight it. Then, to confirm your selection, press ENTER on the remote control or DHD Controller front panel. 4.
Operation Color Bars 1 Color Bars 2 Focus Grey Bars Primary / Secondary / Dual Alignment Rename/Restore Input Names Display Device - Configure Picture Orientation Auto, Floor Front, Ceiling Front, Floor Rear or Ceiling Rear Lamp Info.
Operation The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all DHD Controller functions. Main Menu (You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration and Service menus.) Runco Video Input Source Aspect Ratio When you set the Adjustment Mode to Primary or Secondary, the Main Menu title becomes “Runco Video (Pri.)” or “Runco Video (Sec.)” respectively. Memory Presets EL IM IN A R Y Note You must perform and save all image adjustments on both the Primary and Secondary DHD Controllers.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key 16:9 16:9 Description Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. EL IM IN A R Y 16:9 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) 4:3 images are stretched horizontally to fit a 16:9 screen. 4:3 Image, stretched to fill 16:9 Screen (Display) 4:3 VirtualWide 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) Standard 4:3 scales the input signal to fit in the center of the 16:9 screen.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Remote Control Key Cinema CINEMA Description Select Cinema to view 2.35 source material in its native aspect ratio. EL IM IN A R 2.35:1 Image on 16:9 Screen (Cinema aspect ratio / no CineWide) 2.35:1 Image on 2.35:1 Screen (Cinema aspect ratio / CineWide) Virtual Cinema V-CINE PR 16:9 16:9 Image Image on on 2.35:1 2.
Operation Screen ➤ The Screen Menu allows you to recall multiple sets of stored values for certain controls (Output Shift and Image Alignment, to name two) that are saved for each aspect ratio. Such settings are also saved “per screen.” To recall the Output Shift and Image Alignment settings associated with “Screen 1” or “Screen 2,” make that selection here. Picture ➤ Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate each DHD Controller input to achieve optimum picture quality.
Operation Y Brightness: On your external test pattern source, select a PLUGE pattern. (PLUGE is an acronym for “Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment.”) Figure 4-2 shows a typical PLUGE pattern. Above Black EL IM IN A R Below Black Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness 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.
Operation blue red EL IM IN A R Y 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 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or DHD Controller front panel. 2. Select Service from the Main Menu and press ENTER. 3. Enter the Service menu passcode. 4. Select Display Device from the Service menu and press ENTER. 5.
Operation EL IM IN A R Y blue red magenta green cyan yellow gray 11.Adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear to be a single shade of blue: Tint: Tint or “hue” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. When tint is decreased, the image appears redder; when it is increased the image appears greener.
Operation EL IM IN A R Y 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. PR Figure 4-5.
Operation Height: Select Height from the Input Position menu to change the projected image height. Press to increase the height; press to decrease it. Overscan/Overscan Mode: 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.
Operation Phase (RGB, Component or SCART sources): This control adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal. Adjust the phase when an RGB, Component or SCART image still shows shimmer or “noise” after Tracking has been optimized. Adjust the Phase after adjusting Tracking (see below). Tip Y For best results, use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern of black and white pixels, or a similar “half on, half off” graphic image.
Operation You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset; otherwise they will be lost when a new input source or resolution is selected: • Brightness • Contrast • Color saturation • Tint • Sharpness • Gamma • Color temperature and white balance or to highlight it and press ENTER.
Operation Information ➤ Information Signal System Signal / System: Select Information from the Main Menu, then choose either Signal or System to display information about the current input signal (resolution, frequency, type et cetera) and installed firmware versions, as well as other information that uniquely identifies your DHD Controller and display device.
Operation Use the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. Calibration Calibration Note You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menu. ISF Settings Display Color Input Image To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings, select “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” from the Memory Presets menu (see page 76) or use the corresponding remote control buttons.
Operation • Color Temp: Select Color Temp from the Display Color - Common Settings menu to adjust the color temperature. Color temperature establishes the “color of gray” by adjusting the 75% white point to various color points. What are “color points?” A “color point” is an x/y coordinate pair that defines a color’s location on the standard CIE chromaticity graph, shown in Figure 4-7.
Operation • Color Gamut: Select Color Gamut from the Display Color - Common Settings menu to select a color gamut (range) that may be different from the default color gamut. Each setting defines the precise hue of each primary (red, green and blue) and secondary (yellow, cyan and magenta) color component used to generate the millions of colors produced in displays. Changing this setting relocates the “triangle” for possible colors (see Figure 4-7).
Operation The DHD Controller uses the PCE settings for all display modes on a given input. Note • Hue/Saturation/Level: PCE provides the ability to define a custom color gamut in terms of primary (red, green and blue) and secondary (yellow, cyan and magenta) color hues, saturation and level (brightness). EL IM IN A R Y Each control operates only on the color specified. Surrounding colors are linearly interpolated based on their distance from each of these colors.
Operation Display Color - Projector Settings: These settings are also saved independently for each input and display mode. • SatCo (BrilliantColor™): Select SatCo (BrilliantColor™) from the Display Color Projector Settings menu to enable (On) or disable (Off) BrilliantColor processing, which improves brightness in grays and secondary colors. • ConstantContrast: Select ConstantContrast from the Display Color - Projector Settings menu to enable (On) or disable (Off) ConstantContrast in the optical engine.
Operation Memory Preset Copy/Paste - Memory Preset: You can copy and paste settings from one memory preset to another. This gives you a convenient starting point for creating a new preset based on an existing one, to make the calibration process less time-consuming. Aspect Ratio For example, you can use the Copy/Paste Memory Preset feature to: Copy/Paste • Apply settings from HDMI 1 to HDMI 2, or from HD1 to HD2.
Operation • Aspect Ratio - Paste Settings: To apply the Output Shift and Image Alignment settings on the clipboard to a different aspect ratio and/or screen, do either of the following: • Switch to another aspect ratio (for example, from 16:9 to Cinema). • Switch from Screen 1 to Screen 2 or vice versa. Then, select Paste Settings from the Copy/Paste Aspect Ratio menu. The new settings are saved automatically.
Operation Service ➤ Use the Service menu to access advanced projector configuration settings. This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. Service Test Video Note Input Names You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu. Display Device Network Test Video: Select Test Video from the Service Menu to access the internal test patterns on the DHD Controller. Table 4-4 lists the available test patterns and describes their suggested usage.
Operation Table 4-4. Test Patterns and Their Suggested Usage Pattern Suggested Usage Use this pattern when aligning the output from the projector’s primary or secondary optical engines (refer to Power-Up Sequence and Optical Alignment Procedure on page 51). Select Dual Alignment to have both optical engines output this pattern. Y Primary Alignment Secondary Alignment Dual Alignment Press MENU to exit test pattern mode. EL IM IN A R Input Names: You can give each input a descriptive name.
Operation Network: The options in the Network menu allow you to configure the network communication features. • IP Configuration: Select IP Configuration from the Network menu to either set the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway of the DHD Controller manually or obtain these settings automatically, from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. (Most broadband routers and gateways support DHCP.) You can also test the network connection from this menu.
Operation If you prefer to do this manually, set it to Off. The DHD Controller will ask if you want to perform the upgrade the next time it is power-cycled. • Check For New Firmware: To have the DHD Controller check for new firmware on demand (and perform an upgrade if it finds a new version), select Check For New Firmware from the Auto Firmware Upgrade menu. If the DHD Controller finds a new firmware version, select Yes to perform the upgrade or No to return to the previous menu.
Operation • Error Notification: To have the DHD Controller send a message to the destination e-mail address when a “DHD Error” or “Display Error” occurs, select Error Notification from the E-Mail Notification menu and set it to On. • Error Notification to Runco: To have the DHD Controller send an e-mail message to Runco Customer Support when a “DHD Error” or “Display Error” occurs, select Error Notification to Runco from the E-Mail Notification menu and set it to On.
Operation • Remote Network Control: Select Remote Network Control from the Network menu to enable or disable control of the DHD Controller via an IP connection (typically using a web browser). Set it to On to allow all incoming remote network connectivity. Set it to Off to disable any incoming network communication that was not initiated by the DHD Controller. Note This setting has no effect on the E-Mail Notification or Auto Firmware Upgrade functions.
Operation • OSD Messages: When you select a new aspect ratio, input source or memory preset, the DHD Controller briefly displays an on-screen message confirming your new selection. To prevent the display of these messages, select OSD Messages from the Miscellaneous menu to and set it to Off. • Blank Screen Color: Select Blank Screen Color from the Miscellaneous menu to select the color that appears when no incoming signal is present.
Operation Sync Threshold: Select Sync Threshold to adjust the threshold at which negative pulses on the component video green/luma channel are interpreted to be sync pulses. Sync Threshold adjustment is occasionally necessary when a DVD player or HDTV source signal drops “below black” (for example, during scenes with explosions or when subtitles are present) and causes the projector to temporarily lose sync.
Operation Front Panel Brightness: Select Front Panel Brightness from the Service menu to adjust the brightness of the front-panel LED and LCD status indicators. Standby LED LCD Y Logo LED EL IM IN A R • Logo LED: Select Logo LED from the Front Panel Brightness menu to adjust the brightness of the large, illuminated logo on the left side of the display. The range is from 0 (off) to 31. Note During a firmware upgrade, this LED lights at full brightness regardless of the Logo LED setting.
Operation Standby Mode: Select Standby Mode from the Service menu to control the DHD Controller’s power management feature. • Choose Low Power (the default setting) to have the DHD Controller shut down completely when it is turned off. This conserves power but increases the amount of time required by the DHD Controller to start up when it is turned on. • Fast Startup is a “quick-start” mode that keeps the DHD Controller running when it is turned off, even though it appears to be in standby mode.
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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the Q-1500d Series LED Home Theater Projection System. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Technical Support.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Possible Cause(s) Solution Neither the Secondary DHD Controller nor the secondary optical engine turns on or responds to user commands. The vacuum fluorescent display on the Primary DHD Controller front panel displays the following message: • The serial connection from the Primary DHD Controller to the Secondary DHD Controller is incorrect or the cable is faulty.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Symptom RGB-HD or Component HD images appear “noisy” or drop out intermittently. Possible Cause(s) • Tracking and Phase settings need adjustment. • The DHD Controller is having difficulty detecting sync pulses from the source. Solution • Adjust Tracking and Phase settings (refer to Input Position on page 74). • Adjust the Sync Threshold setting (refer to Sync Threshold on page 93).
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6. External Control In addition to using the DHD Controller front-panel keypad or remote control unit, there are three methods of controlling the Q-1500d and DHD Controller externally: • Using a serial (RS-232) link to send ASCII commands and receive responses to those commands. • Using discrete infrared (IR) codes to program a third-party remote control unit. Y • Using an HDMI connection to send Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) commands from a BD player or other source component that supports CEC.
External Control Table 6-1 lists the RS-232 command set. The “Parameter (min/max)” column shows the valid parameter ranges, or “NA” for commands that take no parameters. When you enter a valid command, the DHD Controller executes it and acknowledges it with a plus sign on the command line (+ >). When you enter an invalid command – one that is misspelled or followed by values outside the valid range for that command – the DHD Controller ignores it and returns a minus sign (- >). Table 6-1.
External Control Table 6-1.
External Control Table 6-1.
External Control Table 6-1.
External Control Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command Parameter (min/max) Value Stored? Description The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control or DHD Controller front panel. Each button has its own serial command, so effectively it is as if you were using the IR remote only you’ll be doing so via serial commands. These commands provide active OSD responses just like the IR remote.
External Control For example, here is the RC5 control code for the ON button on the DHD Controller remote control unit (assuming the default address is used): With Toggle Bit = 0 Hex Binary 3 1 4 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 With Toggle Bit = 1 1 C 1 1 Start Bits Function 4 1 0 Toggle Bit 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Y Binary 3 Address Command EL IM IN A R Hex Figure 6-1 shows the pulse train for this command (with the toggle bit set to zero).
External Control IR Command List ➤ Table 6-2 lists the RC5 control codes for the DHD Controller. Table 6-2.
External Control Table 6-2.
External Control 6.3 Using HDMI CEC Messages The DHD Controller accepts and can respond to CEC command messages from a disc player, satellite receiver or DVR/set-top box via an HDMI connection. Using CEC, the DHD Controller can perform the following actions: • Turn itself and the display device on and select the correct input when the source component initiates playback of a disc or recorded program. • Turn the source component on when you switch to its corresponding input on the DHD Controller.
External Control Table 6-3.
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7. Specifications 7.1 Q-1500d Projector Specifications Table 7-3 lists the Q-1500d projector specifications. Table 7-1. Q-1500d Projector Specifications Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) dual imaging system, SuperOnyx™ DMD™ Native Resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080 (1080p) Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, VirtualWide, Cinema, Virtual Cinema, Native Picture Size (16:9 Screen): Processing: Recommended Width: 72- 132 in. Maximum Width: 200 in.
Specifications Table 7-1. Q-1500d Projector Specifications (continued) 135% NTSC color gamut in proprietary Runco Native mode with Runco Smart Color™ and Personal Color Equalizer™. Presets for SMPTE C, REC-709, DCI, EBU, and others. Adobe achievable.
Specifications 7.2 DHD Controller Specifications Table 7-3 lists the DHD Controller specifications. Table 7-2. DHD Controller Specifications Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, VirtualWide, Cinema, Virtual Cinema, Native Video Standards: • • • • • • • • EL IM IN A R Y HDMI and DVI with HDCP for digital video Component and RGB HDTV (1080p, 1080i, 720p) Component and RGB EDTV (576p, 480p) Component and Composite SDTV (576i, 480i) RGB SCART with adaptor NTSC (M, 4.
Specifications Table 7-2. DHD Controller Specifications (continued) Regulatory Approvals: cTUVus, FCC class B, CE, RoHS, China RoHS, WEEE, C-Tick, CCC, local conformances as required Limited Warranty: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of shipment from Runco. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Y Table 7-3 lists the Brightness Acceleration Engine specifications. Table 7-3. Brightness Acceleration Engine Specifications EL IM IN A R PR 7.
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Specifications 7.5 Supported Timings Table 7-4 lists the signal types supported by each input on the Brightness Acceleration Engine. Table 7-4. Supported Signal Timings by Input 832x624 848x480 848x480 1024x768 √ √ – – √ √ √ – – 31.500 √ √ √ – – 37.500 31.500 √ √ √ – – 85.00 43.269 36.000 √ √ √ – – 60.00 37.879 40.000 √ √ √ – – 72.00 48.077 50.000 √ √ √ – – 75.00 46.875 49.500 √ √ √ – – 85.00 53.674 56.250 √ √ √ – – 74.54 52.849 60.
Specifications Table 7-4. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued) 1400x1050 1400x1050 Pixel Frequency (MHz) Component SCART Composite 1 Composite 2 Composite 3 1360x768 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 1360x768 1280x1024 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60.00 63.981 108.000 √ √ √ – – 75.00 79.976 135.000 √ √ √ – – 85.00 91.146 157.500 √ √ √ – – 60.00 47.712 85.500 √ √ √ – – √ √ – – Y 1280x1024 Resolution 60.00 64.744 101.000 √ 60.00 65.
Specifications Table 7-4. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued) PAL-N – 50.00 SECAM – 50.00 Composite 1 Composite 2 Composite 3 – SCART PAL-M Component Resolution HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 Refresh Rate (Hz) Format HD 1 HD 2 Supported? (√ = Yes, – = No) 3.580 – – – – √ 15.625 3.580 – – – – √ 15.625 13.500 – – – √ √ Horizontal Frequency (kHz) PR EL IM IN A R Y 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.
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