I NSTALLATION/ O PERATION M ANUAL VX-3000d Series 1080p DLPTM Home Theater Projectors VX-3000d VX-3000d/CineWide™ VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope™ VX-3000d Ultra VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide™ VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope™
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19. Never look directly into the lens when the lamp is on.
Date of Declaration: December 2009 FCC PART 15: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Y This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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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 ..........................................................................................17 Installation Type ....................................................................................................17 Ambient Light .......................................................................................................18 Throw Distance.....................................................................................................
Table of Contents 4. Operation .................................................................................................................61 Using the On-Screen Menus ......................................................................................61 Main Menu............................................................................................................62 Input Source .........................................................................................................
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1 List of Figures 2-1. VX-3000d Front/Side/Top View ....................................................................................5 2-2. VX-3000d Rear/Bottom/Side View ...............................................................................7 2-3. VX-3000d Rear Panel ...................................................................................................8 2-4. DHD Controller Front Panel ..........................................................................................
List of Figures 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness .........................................................66 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast ..........................................................67 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint................................68 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness..............................................................70 4-6. Overscan Modes ..............................
1. Introduction This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate a Runco VX-3000d Series Home Theater Projector and DHD Controller. This product family consists of the VX-3000d and VX-3000d Ultra Projectors. 1.1 About This Manual Y Throughout this manual, the Runco VX-3000d Series Home Theater Projector and DHD Controller are referred to collectively as the “VX-3000d.” Except where noted, the features and functions described in this manual are common to all versions of this product.
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 VX-3000d Series Home Theater Projector and DHD Controller is Runco’s newest, most affordable VideoXtreme™ projection system. Feature-rich and performance-heavy, the VX-3000d offers a native 1080p resolution DLP™ light engine with Runco’s powerful SuperOnyx™ technology for bright, flawless images.
Introduction Key Features and Benefits ➤ The VX-3000d offers these key features and benefits: • Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio) • DLP system using SuperOnyx™ Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) • 6-segment color wheel produces wide dynamic range and rich grayscale • Two (2) HDMI Inputs (on DHD Controller) with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) • HDTV Compatible • Reflectance Volume Regulation (RVR™) provides for infinitely variable adjustment of the light path through
2. Controls and Functions 2.1 VX-3000d at a Glance Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key VX-3000d components. 2 3 PR EL IM IN A R Y 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 Figure 2-1. VX-3000d Front/Side/Top View 1. EXHAUST VENT 2. ZOOM TAB (Standard VX-3000d) Use this to change the projected image size with a standard VX-3000d. (Use the remote control unit to adjust the zoom with an VX-3000d Ultra.) 3.
Controls and Functions 4. TEMP LED Indicates fan status and internal temperature as follows: • Off during normal operation • Red when internal temperature is too high or a fan failure occurs 5. INTAKE VENT 6.
Controls and Functions 3 2 4 5 EL IM IN A R Y 1 6 5 Figure 2-2. VX-3000d Rear/Bottom/Side View 1. RUNCO LOGO The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation: inverted (ceiling-mounted) or upright. To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees. PR 2. CABLE OPENING Pass cables through this opening. 3. CABLE ACCESS DOOR Open to access connectors. 4. LAMP MODULE COVER Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment. 5.
Controls and Functions 2.2 VX-3000d Rear Panel Figure 2-3 shows the VX-3000d rear panel. 2 3 4 EL IM IN A R Y 1 PR Figure 2-3. VX-3000d Rear Panel 1. DHD INPUT An HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting the HDMI output from the DHD Controller. 2. RS-232 CONTROL PORT Connect the Display Control output on the DHD Controller to this input (see Figure 2-5). 3. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the VX-3000d to power here. 4. MAIN POWER SWITCH Disconnects or applies power to the VX-3000d.
Controls and Functions 2.3 DHD Controller Front Panel Figure 2-4 shows the controls and indicators on the DHD Controller front panel; the paragraphs that follow describe them. 11 10 3 standby HDMI 1 enter i n p u t EL IM IN A R 16:9 2 Y ratio VX-3000d 1 9 1080i/60 3 4 5 6 1. RUNCO ICON Lights blue to indicate that the controller is on or powering up. 2. IR SENSOR Receives IR commands from the remote control. PR 3.
Controls and Functions 7. RIGHT BUTTON Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor right in the OSD. When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button toggles through the different sources, in this order: Composite Video - S-Video 1 - S-Video 2 - Component - HD 1 - HD 2 - SCART HDMI 1 - HDMI 2 8. MENU BUTTON Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu, or to exit the current menu and return to the previous one. EL IM IN A R Y 9.
Controls and Functions 1. HDMI Out Connect this to the DHD Input on the VX-3000d (see Figure 2-2). Outputs 2. Display Control Connect this to the RS-232 input on the VX-3000d, using the provided communication cable. 3. TRIGGERS Connection for up to three (3), 12-volt trigger-controlled devices such as retractable screens, screen masks or a CineWide with AutoScope system. Output current is limited to 250 milliamperes (mA). Y 4. USB A standard, USB Series “B” connection to a personal computer.
Controls and Functions 2.5 VX-3000d Remote Control Unit Figure 2-6 shows the VX-3000d remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. 2 Y 1 EL IM IN A R 4 (not available on some models) 5 RETURN EXIT 6 8 3 7 9 16 : 9 11 4:3 12 PR 13 HDMI 1 10 HDMI 2 14 CUST CUST 1 2 SVC Figure 2-6.
Controls and Functions 1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted. 2. ON / OFF Press to turn the projector on or off. 3. ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting. 4. Cursor Buttons ( , , , ) Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display patterns.
Controls and Functions 10. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons Use the red buttons to select an aspect ratio directly or to enter numeric characters, as follows: 16:9 (3) For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 4:3 (6) Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen. Y LETBOX (Letterbox) (9) For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen.
3. Installation Installation must be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist. Y Note PR EL IM IN A R To install batteries in the remote control, press up on the battery cover retainer clip and lift off the cover. Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity and then replace the cover. • Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries. 3.
Installation 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-3000d 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. Throw Ratios for the VX-3000d Series (continued) VX-3000d/ CineWide with AutoScope (Rainier II Lens) 1.87 – 2.20 VX-3000d/ CineWide (McKinley Lens) Throw Range in inches, with 72.6x40.8-inch (1.78:1) Screen Throw Ratio Throw Range in with inches, with Primary 96x40.8-inch (2.35:1) Lens and Screen Anamorphic Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Lens 135.76 159.72 VX-3000d/ CineWide with AutoScope (McKinley Lens) 1.87 – 2.20 148.80 1.40 – 1.65 134.40 158.40 158.
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 EL IM IN A R Screen Width (W) Y 0% Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular PR lens or projector is used in this example. Figure 3-4.
Installation Table 3-5 lists the lens shift limits for each available VX-3000d lens, as percentages and absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen. Table 3-5.
Installation In rear-screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may be used to fold the optical path, as shown in Figure 3-5. The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set. If you are considering this type of installation, contact your dealer for assistance. Folded Optics Screen Figure 3-5.
Installation Other Considerations ➤ Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation: • Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the projector circuitry, which may affect performance. • Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers.
Installation EL IM IN A R Y 5. Remove the rear cap from the lens. This protective cap is only used during shipping to protect the lens from damage. 6. Carefully cut and remove the plastic band around the lens motor connector wires. Take great care not to cut the wires! REMOVE PR 7. Detach the lens motor connector from the motor by removing the two screws holding it in place. REMOVE 8. Note that the lens mount flange has a female socket connector for the lens motor on the right side of the flange.
Installation Note that the lens assembly motor has a male socket connector. Lens Motor Connector EL IM IN A R Y 9. Remove the front cap from the lens. PR 10. Connect the lens motor to the projector. 11. Hold the lens assembly with the motor facing upward. Carefully insert the back of the lens assembly into the hole in the lens flange.
Installation Guide Pin mates with this hole EL IM IN A R Guide Pin Y 12. Gently push the lens assembly in until it is seated flush against the flange and the guide pin on the lens assembly is fully seated in the hole on the flange. 13. Secure the lens assembly to the projector flange with the three Allen screws on the outer ring of the assembly, using a 3-mm hex driver. Tighten only these three screws. Do not attempt to adjust any of the Caution screws behind the lens flange.
Installation If you are installing a standard (non-CineWide) VX-3000d, skip this step and proceed with Mounting the VX-3000d (page 38). If you are installing a CineWide projector equipped with a prismatic (Whitney) anamorphic lens, proceed with Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens) (page 33).
Installation Figure 3-6 shows the VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly.
Installation Figure 3-7 shows the VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly. CineWide with AutoScope 4 Ceiling Mount Adapter/ Projector Stand, Right 5 CineWide with AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapter/ Projector Stand, Left Screw, Phillips Flat-Head, 3 10-32 x 1/2” (2x) EL IM IN A R Y AutoScope Lens Motor 2 6 Screw, Phillips Flat-Head, Undercut, M6 x 12mm (4x) Screw, Phillips 1 Pan-Head, 10-32 x 3/4” (4x) PR Standoff, 10mm x 7 5mm x M5, Aluminum/Black Anodize (4x) Figure 3-7.
Installation Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands: For ceiling installations, these brackets bring the mounting points for the projector mounting plate (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) from the bottom of the projector up and around the AutoScope lens motor housing. For floor installations (where the projector is upright), the adapters allow the projector to lie flat on the mounting surface.
Installation Install Lens Motor: 1. Position the AutoScope Lens Motor (item #2) as shown in Figure 3-9. 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 four (4), supplied 10-32 Pan-Head Phillips screws (item #1) and nylon spacers or aluminum standoffs (item #7). PR EL IM IN A R Y 4.
Installation To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a VX-3000d/CineWide or VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide with a prismatic anamorphic lens: Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens) 1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 2. For a standard VX-3000d/CineWide that is to be ceiling-mounted: Line up the four holes on the projector ceiling mounting plate (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) with those on the bottom of the projector. 3.
Installation EL IM IN A R Washers under Lens Base Plate (2 places) VX-3000d/CineWide with Prismatic Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate Y VX-3000d/CineWide with Prismatic Lens Base Plate Washers between Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate (2 places) PR VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide with Prismatic Lens Base Plate Figure 3-10.
Installation Figure 3-11 shows the cylindrical (Rainier II/McKinley) lens base plate assembly for a VX-3000d/CineWide. Ceiling Mount Plate (part of Ceiling Mount Kit) 1 Screw, EL IM IN A R Y Phillips Pan-Head, M6 x 1.0 x 12mm (4x) 2 Anamorphic Lens Base Plate 3 Nylon Spacer, PR 5/8” diameter x 3/16” high (4x) Figure 3-11.
Installation Figure 3-12 shows the VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide cylindrical (Rainier II/McKinley) lens base plate assembly. Ceiling Mount Plate (part of Ceiling Mount Kit) Y Screw, Phillips PanHead, M6 x 1.0 x 12mm (4x) 2 Anamorphic Lens Base Plate 3 Nylon Spacer, 5/8” diameter x 3/16” high (4x) PR EL IM IN A R 1 Figure 3-12.
Installation 1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 2. Install a nylon spacer (item #3) at each mounting hole location. 3. Place the CineWide base plate (item #2) on the bottom of the projector. For a standard VX-3000d/CineWide, position the plate as shown in Figure 3-11; for a VX-3000d Ultra/CineWide, position the plate as shown in Figure 3-12. 4.
Installation 3.6 Mounting the VX-3000d There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another. For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited space for projector and audience, you can invert the VX-3000d and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.
Installation For a floor (non-AutoScope) installation, turn the four adjustable feet on the bottom of the projector to adjust the projector height and/or projection angle. Y If you do tilt the projector, you may need to apply keystone correction or vertically shift the image using the on-screen display (OSD) controls, to compensate. For detailed instructions, refer to Using the On-Screen Menus on page 61.
Installation Digital Video Connection: Connect the HDMI Output of the DHD Controller to the DHD INPUT connector on the VX-3000d as shown in Figure 3-14. EL IM IN A R Y Connecting the DHD ➤ Controller to the VX-3000d HDMI OUT RS-232 OUT PR Figure 3-14. Connecting the VX-3000d to the DHD Controller RS-232 Connection: Connect the Display Control output from the DHD Controller to the RS-232 input on the VX-3000d. Use a standard, modular telephone cable with RJ11 plugs at both ends.
Installation Connect your video sources to the DHD Controller as shown and described in the sections that follow. HDMI Source Connections: See Figure 3-15. Tip You can also connect computers with DVI output to these inputs. Refer to Supported Timings on page 103 for a list of compatible input signals. PR EL IM IN A R Y Note Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible.
Installation EL IM IN A R Y Component Video Source Connections: Connect your component video sources to the HD1, HD2 and/or Component/SCART inputs as shown in Figure 3-16. PR RCA-to-BNC adapter COMPONENT VIDEO OUT BD/DVD Y PB PR DTV-Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) Figure 3-16.
Installation V-Sync H-Sync Red Blue Green EL IM IN A R Y RGBHV Source Connections: Connect personal computers and/or other RGB sources to the HD1, HD2 and/or Component/SCART inputs as shown in Figure 3-17. RGB Camcorder Computer or Figure 3-17.
Installation Sync Red Blue Green EL IM IN A R Y SCART RGBS Source Connections: Connect the green, blue and red outputs from your SCART source to the Component/SCART input on the DHD Controller. Connect the sync output from your SCART source to the Video input on the DHD Controller. See Figure 3-18. VCR PR SCART-to-RGBS adapter DVD/DTV STB Green Blue Red Sync Gaming Console Figure 3-18.
Installation Composite Camcorder S-Video S-Video PR Gaming Console Figure 3-19. S-Video and Composite Video Source Connections VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual 45 S-Video VCR S-Video Composite EL IM IN A R Y Composite and S-Video Source Connections: See Figure 3-19.
Installation RS-232 Controller ➤ Connection Use a straight-through, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-20. EL IM IN A R Y For more information about using this connection, refer to External Control on page 89. 5 4 9 3 8 1 2 7 6 2 Receive Data 3 Transmit Data 5 Ground to Automation/ Control System or PC (none of the other pins are used) PR Figure 3-20.
Installation If your VX-3000d is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system, connect the AutoScope lens motor to a 12-volt trigger output on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-21. Similarly connect other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (such as retractable screens or screen masks) to the other trigger outputs. AutoScope Lens Motor 3.5-mm mini plug Sleeve = Ground Tip = +12V PR Retractable Screen or other 12-volt trigger-activated device Y AC Input EL IM IN A R Power Switch Figure 3-21.
Installation 1 CUST HDM I 2 HDM I 1 RETU RN EXIT CUST 2 SVC 16 : 9 If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the DHD Controller due to excessive distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors, you can connect an external IR receiver to the DHD Controller to extend the range of the remote control. See Figure 3-22. 4:3 Connecting an External IR ➤ Receiver to the DHD Controller Remote Control EL IM IN A R Y IR Sensor IR Repeater PR (3.
Installation Projector/DHD Controller: Plug the female end of one power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the VX-3000d (AC 100V ~ 240V). Then, connect the other end to your AC power source. Connecting to AC Power Similarly connect the DHD Controller to a nearby AC outlet. 1. Turn on your source components. EL IM IN A R 2. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the DHD Controller.
Installation 3.9 Primary Lens Adjustments The VX-3000d gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus. Focus and Zoom – ➤ VX-3000d To focus the projected image, grasp the lens by the outer ring and rotate it. Zoom in Zoom out Focus EL IM IN A R Y To make the picture smaller (zoom out) or larger (zoom in), move the zoom tab in the appropriate direction. Focus and Zoom – ➤ VX-3000d Ultra The VX-3000d Ultra has motorized focus and zoom controls. To access them: 1.
Installation By default, the VX-3000d 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: 3.10 Adjusting the Picture Orientation 1. On the DHD Controller remote control or front panel, press MENU. 2. Select Service from the Main Menu and enter the Service Menu passcode.
Installation Cylindrical Anamorphic ➤ Lens Installation and Adjustment The Cylindrical Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-23. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions.
Installation 5. Use the Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws/Washers (item #3), Pitch Adjustment T-Screws/Washers (item #4) and T-Nuts (item #9) to attach the Pitch Adjustment Yoke and Lens Adapter Ring to the Anamorphic Lens Holder. The Yoke should be as close to the primary lens as possible. 6. Attach the lens to the Lens Adapter Ring by threading it clockwise. FO CU S PR EL IM IN A R Y Lens threads into ring Figure 3-24.
Installation 4. Select Triggers from the Service menu. 5. Assign the trigger output to which the lens motor is connected to the Cinema and Virtual Cinema aspect ratios. This enables the lens motor to move the anamorphic lens into position (in front of the primary lens) when either aspect ratio is selected. 6. Select the Cinema aspect ratio to move the anamorphic lens into position, if it isn’t already.
Installation When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment T-Screws to secure the lens in place. EL IM IN A R Y Adjusting the Pitch (Angle): Next, angle the lens to even out any top-to-bottom pincushion distortion. To do this, loosen the Pitch Adjustment T-Screws (directly below the Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws) on either side of the lens to allow it to pivot freely.
Installation Y Correct Position EL IM IN A R Wrong Position Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to secure the lens in place. Geometry: 1. Input an anamorphic cross-hatch test pattern to the projector. 2. Unscrew the Anamorphic Lens just enough to allow it to rotate freely. Wrong Position Correct Position 4. When the image geometry appears correct, tighten the Anamorphic Lens Set Screw (item #10) to secure the lens in place.
Installation The Whitney Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-25. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions.
Installation Adjusting the Lens Height (Y): 1. Project a white field on the screen. 2. Ensure that the four Height (Y) Adjustment Screws are loose enough to allow vertical movement of the lens assembly. Y 3. 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 Too Low Correct position Too High 4. When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment Screws to secure the lens in place.
Installation Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Knobs 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/Z-Adjustment Knobs to secure the lens in place.
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4. Operation To display the Main Menu, press the MENU button on the remote control (Figure 2-6) or DHD Controller front panel (Figure 2-4). Y To select a menu item, use the and buttons on the remote control or 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 Test Video Input Names Remote Control Installation Display Device - Configure Lens Lamp Info. (read-only) Lamp Hours Reset Color Space Color Gamut Service Triggers Auto, REC601, REC709, RGB-PC or RGB-Video Auto, REC709, SMPTE C or EBU 1/2/3 Language Miscellaneous Sync Threshold Serial Number, Hours Yes / No White, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta EL IM IN A R Diagnostic 00, 01, 02 ... 17 ...
Operation From the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source. Input Source The active source is indicated by an arrow (Î) to its left; in this example, Composite is the active source. Input Source Î Composite S-Video 1 S-Video 2 Component HD1 HD2 SCART EL IM IN A R Y HDMI 1 To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio from the Main Menu and press ENTER.
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 SVC PR 16:9 16:9 Image Image on on 2.35:1 2.
Operation Picture ➤ Picture Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate each DHD Controller input to achieve optimum picture quality. The DHD Controller has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF).
Operation 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. Select Brightness from the Picture menu and press ENTER. Adjust the brightness so that: • The darkest black bars disappear into the background. • The dark gray areas are barely visible. • The lighter gray areas are clearly visible. • The white areas are a comfortable level of true white.
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 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. Overscan effectively trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to fill the display 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 EL IM IN A R 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 To select a memory preset, press 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 If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see details in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to compensate. This improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks. Conversely, if the image is washed out and unnatural, with excessive detail in black areas, increase the setting. • Lamp: Select Lamp from the Display Color menu to adjust the projector lamp brightness.
Operation • Simple: Use Simple mode to choose one of three color temperature presets: 5500K, 6500K or 9300K. The default setting, 6500K, is appropriate for most situations. Higher settings produce a “bluer” picture; lower ones impart a reddish hue to the image. Table 4-2 lists the x- and y-coordinates for each color temperature preset in “Simple” mode. Table 4-2.
Operation • Chroma Delay: use the Chroma Delay control to correct a mis-aligned image from a Composite or S-Video source. Chroma delay in an image causes color shifts to occur to the left of the vertical edge transitions, producing artificial shadows or a “halo” effect. If necessary, adjust this setting to eliminate them. • Noise Filter: To apply noise filtering to the input signal, select Noise Filter from the Input Color menu.
Operation Splash Configure: Use the Splash Configure menu to control the appearance and behavior of the “splash” screen that appears on the display upon power-up. • Owner Name/ISF Calibrated/ISF Other: You can have the VX-3000d display the owner’s name, your name, the phrase “ISF Calibrated” and/or any other string, up to 30 characters in length. Use the up or down cursor button to select a character. Use the right and left cursor buttons to change the cursor position.
Operation Remote Control: Select Remote Control from the Service menu to change the following settings related to remote control operation. • Remote Code: Select Remote Code from the Remote Control menu to set the infrared (IR) code set to which the DHD Controller will respond. By default, it is set to 17.
Operation Horizontal Keystone Correction + EL IM IN A R Y - Projector Projected Image Negative values compress left side. Positive values compress right side. Vertical Keystone Correction + Negative values compress bottom. Positive values compress top. PR - Figure 4-8. Keystone Correction • Lens: Select Lens from the Display Device - Configure menu to access the motorized lens controls. Refer to Primary Lens Adjustments on page 50. • Lamp Info.: Select Lamp Info.
Operation • Diagnostic: Select Diagnostic from the Display Device - Configure menu, then select Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta to display only that color channel (simulating a filter of that color). This can be useful for calibration or measurement purposes. To restore the normal picture (all colors), select White. Color Space: Select Color Space from the Service menu to choose the color space of the source signal for HDMI, RGB, and component connections.
Operation Table 4-3. x/y Color Gamut Values Color Gamut Settings and Associated x/y Values Primary Color REC709 SMPTE “C” EBU y x y x y Red 0.640 0.330 0.635 0.340 0.640 0.330 Yellow 0.419 0.505 0.421 0.506 0.418 0.502 Green 0.300 0.600 0.305 0.595 0.290 0.600 Cyan 0.225 0.329 0.228 0.326 0.220 0.329 Blue 0.150 0.060 0.155 0.070 0.150 0.060 Magenta 0.321 0.154 0.318 0.162 0.328 0.
Operation This so-called “chroma bug” sometimes causes streaky or spiky horizontal lines running through the chroma channel. It is most noticeable in static, interlaced scenes and on diagonal edges (especially red ones). Set CUE to On to correct this issue. 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.
Operation System Reset: To reset ALL controller settings (including image settings) back to their factory defaults, choose System Reset from the Service menu. A confirmation message appears. Select Yes to continue with the reset or select No to cancel. This action is not undoable. Proceed with caution! Before you perform a System Reset, save your “Custom” Memory Presets (page 72) and ISF Day/Night Memory Presets (page 77).
5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2000 hours), or sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. Contact your Runco dealer to obtain a replacement lamp. EL IM IN A R Y 1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 2. Loosen the two captive screws from the lamp cover. 3. Remove the lamp cover.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.2 Troubleshooting Tips Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the VX-3000d. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical Support. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution • The VX-3000d is not plugged in or the AC outlet is not active. • The main power switch (at the rear of the projector) is off.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Possible Cause(s) Solution Image appears “washed out” and/or dark areas appear too bright. • Brightness is set too high. • Lower the brightness setting. A projected image from a DVD is split or otherwise scrambled. • DVD player is connected to the Component input and set to progressive scan mode. • Turn off progressive scan on the DVD player. Image is blurred. • The lens is not correctly focused.
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6. External Control In addition to using the DHD Controller front-panel keypad or remote control unit, there are two methods of controlling the VX-3000d and DHD Controller externally: • Using a serial (RS-232) link to send ASCII commands and receive responses to those commands. 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration • Using discrete infrared (IR) codes to program a third-party remote control unit. EL IM IN A R Y The following sections describe both of these methods.
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 6.3 Using Discrete IR Codes The DHD Controller accepts commands in the form of IR signals that conform to the Phillips RC5 protocol. Each DHD Controller remote control button has an RC5 control code associated with it. You can use these codes to program a third-party, “universal” remote control unit to work with the DHD Controller. These third-party products usually come with a computer software application for this purpose.
External Control Figure 6-1 shows the pulse train for this command (with the toggle bit set to zero). Data Word S1 S2 TB A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 C5 C4 Address Bits Start Bits Toggle Bit C3 C2 C1 C0 0 1 Command Bits 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Modulated Carrier Zoom In of Carrier EL IM IN A R 1.78 ms Y Encoded Data Word tp 27.8 µs 3t p First Packet Repeated Packet RC5 Packet Transmission 14 cycles, 24.9 ms PR 64 cycles, 113.8 ms Figure 6-1.
External Control Table 6-2.
7. Specifications 7.1 VX-3000d Specifications Table 7-1 lists the VX-3000d specifications. Table 7-1.
Specifications Table 7-1. VX-3000d Specifications (continued) Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications - Brightness*: 41.0 foot-Lamberts (fL) - Contrast Ratio*: 290:1 (VX-3000d); 315:1 (VX-3000d Ultra) *Variable depending on RVR setting These measurements are taken from the projector in a controlled, home theater environment. All measurements are made to ANSI/NAPM IT7.
Specifications 7.2 DHD Controller Specifications Table 7-2 lists the DHD Controller specifications. Table 7-2. DHD Controller Specifications 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, VirtualWide, Cinema, Virtual Cinema, Native Video Standards: NTSC, PAL Inputs: (1) Composite (2) S-Video (1) Component/RGBHV/SCART (5 x RCA) (2) Component/RGBHV (5 x BNC) (2) HDMI with HDCP HDMI 1.
Specifications 0 9.8 3.0 Figure 7-1 shows the VX-3000d dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 19.7 7.3 Overall Dimensions – VX-3000d/CineWide A R Y 17.7 17.5 0 6.1 5.7 IN 9.8 14.9 14.0 0 .9 1.4 2.9 3.2 5.6 6.0 7.3 8.0 9.1 6.8 4.9 5.7 5.0 2.4 0 4.1 1.2 5.3 4.2 5.5 14.2 15.3 15.1 PR 19.7 18.5 EL 5.5 5.9 IM 19.7 18.7 0 .5 4.2 3.9 1.6 .8 0 1.4 2.2 4.5 9.7 11.4 14.4 14.4 16.1 17.5 17.7 8.7 Figure 7-1.
Specifications Figure 7-2 shows the VX-3000d Ultra dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 7.3 6.3 .8 0 .7 4X M6 STANDOFFS CEILING MOUNTING HOLE 19.7 2X 18.5 19.7 18.8 15.3 EL IM IN A R 9.8 Y 14.9 14.2 5.5 5.3 4.1 2X 1.2 0 0 0 .9 5.1 2X 5.9 .5 2X 15.2 18.1 19.9 21.3 21.5 6.8 PR 9.6 5.0 6.6 Figure 7-2. Overall Dimensions – VX-3000d Ultra VX-3000d Series Installation/Operation Manual 101 7.
Specifications Figure 7-3 shows the VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 14.9 9.8 3.0 0 0 17.7 17.5 0 .5 .9 0 1.0 2.9 5.6 6.5 7.3 8.0 10.2 12.1 5.7 5.0 IN 9.8 6.1 4.5 3.5 1.0 0 1.4 2.2 5.6 10.7 11.4 14.4 14.4 16.1 17.5 17.7 PR 6.8 EL 5.9 IM 19.7 19.7 18.7 A R 8.7 19.7 18.5 17.9 15.3 15.1 14.3 14.2 13.5 6.0 5.5 5.3 5.3 4.2 4.1 1.2 0 Y 7.5 Overall Dimensions – VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope Figure 7-3.
Specifications 7.6 Supported Timings Table 7-3 lists the signal types supported by each input on the DHD Controller. Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input 640x480 800x600 640x480 800x600 832x624 848x480 848x480 1024x768 Video 25.175 S-Video 1 S-Video 2 31.469 SCART 60.00 √ √ – – – √ Y Pixel Frequency (MHz) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 66.59 35.892 29.862 √ √ √ – – – 72.00 37.861 31.500 √ √ √ – – – 75.00 37.500 31.500 √ √ √ – – – 85.
Specifications Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued) Component/ RGBHV SCART S-Video 1 S-Video 2 Video 1400x1050 Pixel Frequency (MHz) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 1400x1050 1360x768 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 60.00 63.981 108.000 √ √ √ – – – 75.00 79.976 135.000 √ √ √ – – – 85.00 91.146 157.500 √ √ √ – – – 60.00 47.712 85.500 √ √ √ – – – 60.00 64.744 101.000 √ √ √ – – – 60.00 65.317 121.750 √ √ √ – – – 75.00 82.278 156.
Specifications Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued) – 50.00 SECAM – 50.00 Video PAL-N S-Video 1 S-Video 2 – SCART PAL-M Component/ RGBHV Resolution HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Refresh Rate (Hz) Format HD1 HD2 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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