I NSTALLATION/ O PERATION M ANUAL VX-3000 1080p DLPTM Home Theater Projector
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Important Safety Instructions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video product! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video that is expected in a home theater. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions.
19. Never look directly into the lens when the lamp is on.
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. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. EL IM IN A R • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
1 Table of Contents TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................. iii Important Safety Instructions......................................................................................... vi Compliance Information ................................................................................................ vii 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Cylindrical Lens) ....................................33 Mounting the VX-3000 ...............................................................................................36 Floor Mounting (Upright) .......................................................................................36 Ceiling Mounting (Inverted)....................................................................................
Table of Contents Lamp Replacement ....................................................................................................73 Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................................................................74 6. Serial Communications ...........................................................................................77 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...............................................................77 Serial Command Syntax ...
PR EL IM IN A R Y Table of Contents xii VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual
1 List of Figures 2-1. VX-3000 Front/Side/Top View ......................................................................................5 2-2. VX-3000 Rear/Bottom/Side View .................................................................................7 2-3. VX-3000 Rear Panel .....................................................................................................8 2-4. VX-3000 Remote Control .............................................................................................
List of Figures 4-6. Keystone Correction...................................................................................................64 4-7. Pincushion Correction ................................................................................................65 4-8. Gain and Offset ..........................................................................................................69 4-9. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram ..............................................................................
1. Introduction This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate a Runco VX-3000 DLP™ Home Theater Projector. Target Audience Y Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the VX-3000. 1.1 About This Manual EL IM IN A R Runco has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it may require updating from time to time.
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-3000 Home Theater Projector offer the astounding picture quality and versatility heretofore associated with more expensive projectors. Its 1920 x 1080, native-resolution DLP light engine features Runco's powerful SuperOnyx™ technology for bright, pristine high-definition (1080p) images. Contrast ratio and dynamic range extend to new heights with Runco's exclusive Reflectance Volume Regulation™ (RVR), an electronically-controlled iris system.
Introduction Key Features and Benefits ➤ The VX-3000 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 • Picture in Picture function allows you to display two inputs on the screen at the same time • Two (2) HDMI Inputs with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) • HDTV Compatible Your VX-3000 is shipped with the f
2. Controls and Functions 2.1 VX-3000 at a Glance Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key VX-3000 components. 2 3 PR EL IM IN A R Y 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 Figure 2-1. VX-3000 Front/Side/Top View 1. EXHAUST VENT 2. ZOOM TAB (Standard VX-3000) Use this to change the projected image size with a standard VX-3000. 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-3000 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-3000 Rear Panel 2 3 4 5 6 7 EL IM IN A R Y 1 Figure 2-3 shows the VX-3000 rear panel. 10 9 S-VID S-VID / 8 PR Figure 2-3. VX-3000 Rear Panel 1. HDMI 1 (Digital) HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output. 2. HDMI 2 (Digital) 3.
Controls and Functions 9. 12-VOLT (250 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUT (3.5-mm, mini phono jack) Connection for a 12-volt trigger-controlled device. This can be a retractable screen, screen mask or the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system. 10. COMP 2 / RGB Five BNCs for connecting either RGB or component (YPbPr), SD or HD video signals. (The VX-3000 automatically detects the signal format.
Controls and Functions 1. LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons. 2. ON / OFF Use these buttons to turn the projector on or off. 3. Source Selection Buttons: VID Press to select Composite video input as the source. Y S-VID (S-Video) Press to select the S-Video input as the source. EL IM IN A R COMP1 Press to select Component 1 video input as the source. COMP2 Press to select Component 2 video input as the source. RGB Press to select the Component 2 RGB input. HDMI / HDMI 2 Press to select an HDMI input.
Controls and Functions 5. Picture Adjustment Buttons: BRT (Brightness) Press to adjust black level. CONT (Contrast) Press to adjust white level. COL (Color) Press to adjust color intensity. Y TINT Press to adjust color hues. EL IM IN A R 6. Memory Preset Buttons: ISF NIGHT Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset. ISF DAY Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset.
Controls and Functions 9. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Controls: ACT Press to switch to the active window in PIP mode. PIP Press to activate PIP mode. PIP+ Press to enlarge the PIP window. EL IM IN A R 10. Motorized Lens Controls: Y PIPPress to shrink the size of the PIP window. FOCUS (VX-3000 Ultra only) Press to focus the image. ZOOM (VX-3000 Ultra only) Press to reduce or enlarge the projected image size. PR LENS Press to access the lens shift controls.
3. Installation 3.1 Remote Control EL IM IN A R Y To install batteries in the remote control, push the battery cover and slide it off. 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. Notes on Batteries • Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.
Installation 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-3000 installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Note Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist. Table 3-1. Installation Overview Y 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 Type Table 3-2.
Installation Throw Distance ➤ Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your image will be the right size for your screen. You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and multiplying it by the lens throw ratio; see Figure 3-1.
Installation Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the VX-3000 (continued) 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 VX-3000i/CineWide or VX-3000d/CineWide (McKinley Lens) 135.76 159.72 134.40 1.40 – 1.65 134.40 158.40 158.40 EL IM IN A R 1.87 – 2.20 1.40 – 1.
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 3-4 lists the lens shift limits for each available VX-3000 lens, as percentages and absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen. Table 3-4.
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 3.4 Installing the Primary Projection Lens (VX-3000 Ultra only) The VX-3000 Ultra primary projection lens is shipped separately from the projector. Proceed as follows to install it: EL IM IN A R Y 1. Carefully remove the projector from the shipping container and place it on a flat surface. 2. Loosen the Phillips screw at the bottom of the decorative bezel on the front of the projector. PR 3. Grasp the bezel by the front, then rotate and lift it upward to remove it.
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-3000i, VX-3000d or VX-3000 Ultra, skip this step and proceed with Mounting the VX-3000 (page 36). 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 31).
Installation Figure 3-6 shows the VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope or VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly.
Installation Figure 3-7 shows the VX-3000 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-3000i/CineWide, VX-3000d/CineWide or VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with a prismatic anamorphic lens: 1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 2. For a standard VX-3000i/CineWide or 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-3000i/CineWide or VX-3000d/CineWide with Prismatic Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate Y VX-3000i/CineWide or VX-3000d/CineWide with Prismatic Lens Base Plate Washers between Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate (2 places) PR VX-3000 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-3000i/CineWide or 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-3000 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-3000i/CineWide or VX-3000d/CineWide, position the plate as shown in Figure 3-11; for a VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide, position the plate as shown in Figure 3-12. 4.
Installation 3.6 Mounting the VX-3000 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 Connect your video sources to the VX-3000 as shown and described in the sections that follow. HDMI/DVI Connections: See Figure 3-13. With an HDMI source, use the included HDMI-to-HDMI cable; with a DVI source, use a DVI-to-HDMI cable. Use the HDMI input 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 RGB Connections: Connect your personal computer or other RGB source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input; see Figure 3-14. You can use a DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable if your RGB source has a 15-pin, VGA-type connector. S-VID S-VID / Green Blue Red Horiz Vert S-VID S-VID / EL IM IN A R Y Green Blue Red Horiz Vert DVD Player or HD Set Top Box Personal Computer Figure 3-14.
Installation Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: Connect your composite, S-Video and component video sources to the VX-3000 as shown in Figure 3-16. EL IM IN A R Y S-VID S-VID / PR DTV Source, DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver etc. Figure 3-16.
Installation RS-232 Controller ➤ Connection Use a communication cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the VX-3000; see Figure 3-17. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 77.
Installation If you are installing a VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope, VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope or VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope, use the cable supplied with the AutoScope Lens Motor to connect the motor to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in Figure 3-18. EL IM IN A R Y S-VID S-VID / 3.5-mm mini plug AutoScope Lens Motor (Rear) Power Switch AC Input PR Figure 3-18.
Installation Connecting to AC Power ➤ Projector: The VX-3000 ships with various types of AC power cords. Choose the one that is appropriate to your locale. Power switch Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the projector (AC 100V ~ 240V). Then, connect the other end to your AC power source. EL IM IN A R Y AutoScope Lens Motor: With AutoScope-equipped projectors, an additional power cord is provided for the lens motor.
Installation The VX-3000 gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus. To focus the projected image, grasp the lens by the outer ring and rotate it. Focus and Zoom Zoom in To make the picture smaller (zoom out) or larger (zoom in), move the zoom tab in the appropriate direction. EL IM IN A R Y Zoom out Focus The VX-3000 Ultra has motorized focus and zoom controls. To access them, use the two, white buttons on the remote control to the left of the LENS button. 3.
Installation 3.11 Adjusting the Picture Orientation By default, the VX-3000 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. Press MENU on the remote control. 2. Select Installation from the Main Menu and press ENTER. 3. Select Orientation from the Installation Menu.
Installation The Cylindrical Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-20. 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. EL IM IN A R Y Lens threads into ring CU S PR FO Figure 3-21.
Installation 6. Select the Cinema or Virtual Cinema aspect ratio to move the anamorphic lens into position, if it isn’t already. To do this, press CINEMA or VCINE on the VX-3000 remote control (Figure 2-4). Adjusting the Horizontal (X) Lens Position: 1. Project a white field on the screen. 2. Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers underneath the lens. Too Far Left EL IM IN A R Y 3.
Installation 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. Then, adjust the anamorphic lens angle so that the projected image is rectangular: Correct Lens Angle Incorrect Lens Angle The anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector; this is normal.
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. PR 3. Grasp the lens by the center ring and rotate the lens until the image is properly anamorphic: Wrong Position Correct Position 4.
Installation Whitney (Prismatic) ➤ Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment The Whitney Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-22. 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.
4. Operation • Press the CUST1 or CUST2 button on the remote control to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” or “Custom 2” memory preset. ISF NIGHT ISF DAY CUST1 CUST2 4.1 Selecting Video Memory Y • Press ISF NIGHT to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset. EL IM IN A R • Press ISF DAY to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset.
Operation For PIP purposes, there are two groups of inputs 4.5 separated by their display modes: Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) • Video (SD) group: Video and S-Video inputs. PIP ACT PIP + FOCUS ZOOM LENS LENS PIP - • Graphic (HD) group: HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Component 1 and Component 2/RGB inputs. PIP shows one input from the Graphic group within one input from the Video group, or vice versa. • Press PIP to enable the PIP function. Press PIP again to turn PIP off.
Operation Lamp Power Lamp Hours Fan Mode Setup Background Color PIP RVR 12-volt Trigger V. Correction Amplitude Picture Adjust Color Temperature Aspect Ratio Reset to Defaults 16:9 4:3 Letterbox Virtual Wide Cinema Virtual Cinema Y Color Temperature ISF Night, ISF Day, Custom 1 or Custom 2 0 ... 100 0 ... 100 0 ... 100 0 ... 100 0 ... 8 5400 K, 6500 K, 9300 K, Custom 1 or Custom 2 White Balance (available only when Custom 1 or Custom 2 color temp.
Operation Main Menu ➤ The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions. (You must enter a passcode to access the Setup and ISF menus.
Operation Picture Memory: For each input, the VX-3000 lets you store picture quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to four presets per input and resolution, to accommodate changing lighting conditions or viewer preferences. To select a picture memory preset, highlight Picture Memory in the Picture Adjust menu. Then, press or to select “Custom 1,” “Custom 2,” “ISF Night” or “ISF Day.
Operation Select Brightness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. Adjust the level 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. • The image contains only black, gray and white (no color). EL IM IN A R Y Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3.
Operation EL IM IN A R Y blue red magenta green cyan yellow gray Color: 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 blue red magenta green cyan PR yellow gray Select Color from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER.
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 Adjust 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 To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Select the appropriate aspect ratio for your screen size and the type of program material being viewed, then press ENTER; refer to Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio ➨ 16:9 4:3 Table 4-1.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key VirtualWide VWIDE Description VirtualWide scales a 4:3 image NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the center) to fit a 16:9 screen. Y 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) EL IM IN A R 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen with VirtualWide On a 2.35:1 screen, the image is centered between black bars on either side. 4:3 Image on 2.35:1 Screen with VirtualWide CINEMA Select Cinema to view 2.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key Virtual Cinema VCINE Description 16:9 16:9 Image Image on on 2.35:1 2.35:1 Screen Screen A 16:9 image is scaled NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the center) to fit a 2.35:1 screen. Y Virtual Cinema is available only on VX-3000 projectors equipped with the CineWide option. EL IM IN A R 16:9 Image on 2.
Operation GeoCorrection: Projector placement and other factors can cause geometric distortion in the projected image. To correct this, select GeoCorrection from the Installation menu. This sub-menu provides the following options: V. Keystone 0 H. Keystone 0 Pincushion 0 • V. Keystone/H. Keystone: To correct distortion resulting from the angle of projection, select V. Keystone or H. Keystone from the GeoCorrection menu and use the or button to make the image rectangular. See Figure 4-6.
Operation • Pincushion: “Pincushion” distortion can sometimes occur if the throw distance is very short and/or the projector is equipped with an anamorphic lens (refer to Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens in Section 3). To correct it, select Pincushion from the GeoCorrection menu and use the or button to make the image rectangular. See Figure 4-7. + EL IM IN A R Y - Projector Negative values decrease image height at screen center.
Operation Overscan: 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. Use the on-screen slidebar to select the desired amount of over scan.
Operation Select Information from the Main Menu to see projector status information: the currently-active source, input signal resolution, aspect ratio, picture memory and lamp usage. This menu also displays the projector serial number. Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support, this information will help them answer your questions or resolve product performance issues.
Operation RVR: Use the RVR control to increase or decrease the Reflectance Volume Regulation setting. RVR lets you control the aperture or iris size (the physical opening through the lens; similar to an “f-stop” on a camera). Doing so allows you to optimize brightness and contrast according to the amount of ambient light in the viewing area. Use a higher setting for rooms with a lot of ambient light. Use a lower setting for more “theater-like” viewing conditions (little or no ambient light).
Operation To access the ISF Calibration menu, select ISF from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter the ISF Calibration menu passcode when prompted and press ENTER again. Then, press MENU on the remote control. ISF ISF Picture Memory Copy Settings Note This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. The Picture Memory selection you make here is retained when the projector is powered off, then on again.
Operation Note Generally, higher Gain settings reduce the image contrast; higher Offset settings reduce the image brightness. Advanced Options: For more precise control over picture quality, select Advanced Options from the ISF menu and press ENTER. Y • Image Enhance: The Image Enhance menu gives you options for improving the quality of standard-definition, 480i images. (For 480p and higher-definition images, the controls in this menu are disabled.
Operation • Advanced Color Enhance (ACE): Use the Advanced Color Enhance (ACE) controls to customize the stored color space characteristics. To do this, use the or button to select a component color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta). For each component color, you can adjust the following: • Limit: This slidebar adjusts the intensity – also known as luminance – of a given color. • Saturation: This slidebar adjusts the color saturation level – the amount of that color in a video image.
Operation Changing either or both of these numbers changes the hue of the color and relocates the “triangle” for possible colors. For example, changing the x/y coordinates for red moves the color closer to either orange or violet, which in turn affects all displayed colors having a red component. To perform these adjustments, you will need a color analyzer (Sencore ColorPro 5000 software and ColorPro III sensor, or equivalent). Note 1. Select Gamut from the Advanced Options menu and press ENTER.
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-3000. 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 Solution • The VX-3000 is not plugged in or the AC outlet is not active. • Ensure that the VX-3000 is plugged in and that the AC outlet is active.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution • The lamp has failed or exceeded its usage life. • Replace the lamp with a new one. TEMP LED lights solid red. • VX-3000 internal temperature is too high or one or more fans have failed. • Power off the VX-3000 and allow it to cool down. Ensure that the intake and exhaust vents are not blocked. Turn the projector back on.
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6. Serial Communications To interface the VX-3000 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software: 1. Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-17. 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration 2. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as HyperTerminal. Y 3. Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to 19200.
Serial Communications Table 6-1.
Serial Communications Table 6-1.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands: X Command (Write Only) (continued) Code Function copy comp 720P ADC value to other timing X107X copy comp 721P ADC value to other timing( 7.
Serial Communications Table 6-1.
Serial Communications Table 6-1.
Serial Communications Table 6-2.
Serial Communications Table 6-2.
Serial Communications Table 6-2.
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7. Specifications 7.1 VX-3000 Specifications Table 7-1 lists the VX-3000 specifications. Table 7-1.
Specifications Table 7-1. VX-3000 Specifications (continued) Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications – VX-3000i/VX-3000d - Brightness*: 13.9 to 19.8 foot-Lamberts (fL) - Contrast Ratio*: 196:1 to 206:1 Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications – VX-3000 Ultra Series - Brightness*: 15.5 to 18.0 foot-Lamberts (fL) - Contrast Ratio*: 156:1 to 190:1 *Variable depending on RVR setting These measurements are taken from the projector in a controlled, home theater environment.
Specifications Table 7-1. VX-3000 Specifications (continued) Max. 0.25 Amps, active when Cinema or Virtual Cinema Aspect Ratio is selected (CineWide versions only) or when projector is turned on; Tip = +12V; Sleeve = Ground Power Requirements: 100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing), 50/60 Hz, 290 Watts (989.
Specifications 0 9.8 3.0 Figure 7-1 shows the VX-3000 dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 19.7 17.7 17.5 A R Y 7.2 Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide and VX-3000d/CineWide 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-3000 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 Y 14.9 14.2 EL IM IN A R 9.8 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-3000 Ultra VX-3000 Installation/Operation Manual 91 7.
Specifications Figure 7-3 shows the VX-3000/CineWide with AutoScope dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 19.7 18.7 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 14.9 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 7.4 Overall Dimensions – VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope and VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope Figure 7-3.
Specifications 7.5 Supported Timings Table 7-2 lists the signal types supported by each input on the VX-3000. Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings Format Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Analog/Digital PC SIgnals (RGB HD / HDMI 1 / HDMI 2) 720x350 70.00 31.469 28.322 720x400 720x400 70.00 31.469 28.322 85.00 37.900 35.500 60.00 31.469 25.175 72.00 37.861 31.500 75.00 37.500 31.500 85.00 43.269 36.000 56.00 35.156 36.000 60.
Specifications Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings (continued) Format Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 1400x1050 1400x1050 60.00 64.744 101.000 60.00 65.317 121.750 75.00 82.278 156.000 60.00 55.469 88.750 60.00 59.935 106.500 75.00 136.750 85.00 80.430 157.000 1440x900 70.635 1600x1200 1600x1200 60.00 75.000 162.000 1680x1050 1680x1050 60.00 64.674 119.000 60.00 65.290 146.250 60.00 74.038 154.
Specifications Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings (continued) Format Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) SDTV Signals (Video / S-Video) – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 3.580 NTSC 4.43 – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 4.430 PAL-B/G – 50.00 15.625 4.430 PAL-M – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 3.580 PAL-N – 50.00 15.625 3.580 PAL-60 – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 4.430 SECAM – EL IM IN A R Y NTSC 3.58 15.625 PR 50.
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