OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL DR-300 Digital Light Processing™ Projector www.htrgroup.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Overall Description .......................................................................................... 2 Features and Benefits .................................................................................... 2 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................... 3 Limited Warranty ............................................................................................
Introduction OVERALL DESCRIPTION Congratulations on your purchase of the DR-300 projector! The projector is a single-chip DLP™ projector with native XGA (1024 x 768) resolution. It includes a bright 135W NSH lamp as its light source, and requires very little maintenance. It is capable of displaying all currently available DTV formats (via an external DTV decoder, not included), as well as computer resolutions from VGA to UXGA.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read and observe the following safety precautions when operating your DR-300 projector. • NEVER UNPLUG THE PROJECTOR WHILE IT IS STILL RUNNING! The lamp MUST have time to cool- always place the unit in STANDBY and let the fans cool the bulb before unplugging the unit. Failing to let the lamp cool properly can result in lamp failure and possible implosion.
LIMITED WARRANTY Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family! We believe Runco produces “The World’s Finest Home Theater Products”. With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance. Please read this consumer protection plan carefully and retain it with your other important documents. This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined by the U.S. Consumer Product Warranty and Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act.
EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE: This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as evidence of the purchase date. IMPORTANT: WARRANTY REGISTRATION: Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperative that Runco knows how to reach you promptly if we should discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified.
Getting Started: DR-300 Projector INPUT PANEL DESCRIPTION All connections are located on the underside of the unit. Please refer to the following drawing: 2. S-Video 3. Composite Video 1. RGB/Component/HD 4. AC Input 5. ComLink INPUT PANEL 1. RGB/Component/HD Input Connect RGB or component output from a high resolution source (computer, DTV decoder, progressive DVD player, etc.) here. 2. S-Video Input Connect an S-video signal here. 3. Composite Video Input Connect a Composite video signal here. 4.
REMOTE CONTROL The remote control controls all operations of the DR-300. It uses discreet On/Off commands, discrete source selection commands and other simple controls. 1. OFF: Turns the projector off. 10 1 2 ON OFF POWER 4 3 VIDEO S-VIDEO 5 RGB/HD 2. ON: Turns the projector on. 3. VIDEO: Selects Composite Video as the source. 4. S-Video: Selects S-video as the source. COMPONENT 5. RGB/HD/Component: Selects RGB/Component (DB15 input) as the source.
PROJECTOR PLACEMENT AND OFFSET INFORMATION Ceiling Mount 6.090 2.842 1.895 Projector Base 1.745 Base plate to center of lens B 3.398 C angle A Screen Top Half Screen Length Screen Center Full Screen Length Screen __________ (H) x __________ (W) NOTE: These figures are the same for both ceiling and floor configurations. The offset figures are with the “16:9 Position” setting in the CENTER position (see page 18). B) THROW DISTANCE FOR 4 x 3 or 16 x 9 SCREENS: Minimum: = (screen width x 2.
Operation: DR-300 Projector MENU TREE The menu system of your DR-300 is comprised of three sections- the MAIN menu, the SUB MENUS and the adjustable ITEMS. Please note that not all items will work for all types of inputs; items in italics are for service personnel only. Items in BOLD will not function when the input signal is RGB. The menu tree below is the 'Advanced Menu', which is enabled simply by highlighting "To Advanced Menu" on the main menu and pressing Enter.
ASPECT RATIO ASPECT RATIO allows you to 'shape the image' properly, and is dependent on the type of source you are using. For example, most DVDs are recorded in Anamorphic, and Laser disc movies were almost all letterbox. 4:3 is the standard aspect ratio that is used today; all standard televisions are in this shape as are standard broadcast transmissions. HDTV is always anamorphic. Let's take a look at what aspect ratios are all about… An 'aspect ratio' is simply the ratio of the height vs.
The way we create a widescreen (or LETTERBOX) aspect ratio is to take a full 4:3 image, then 'blank' (or cut off) the top and bottom so the displayed image is in a widescreen format. For movies recorded in 'letterbox', there would be no information above and below the screen anyways, so we're not losing any of the picture. However, if you were to watch standard television broadcast this way, you would lose some information (see next drawing).
SOURCE SELECT Source Select RGB Video S-Video PC Card Viewer There are two options for selecting a source. You may either press one of the source buttons on the remote, or by pressing MENU and highlighting SOURCE SELECT. When the SOURCE SELECT menu appears, highlight the desired source and press either the right arrow or the ENTER button. The RGB input will also accept component. For example, you could input a progressive DVD or HDTV component signal into this port (using a VGA-RGB cable).
PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS CONTRAST: Increases the white level of the image. This should normally be set approximately midrange. If this is increased too high, you may notice 'blooming', where the brightest areas of the image may bloom together causing a loss of definition in bright scenes. If contrast is set too low, the picture will be less bright and dull. BRIGHTNESS: Increases the black level of the image.
IMAGE OPTIONS Main Menu Aspect Ratio Source Select Keystone Picture Lamp Mode Image Options Shift/Blanking Color Management Clock/Phase Projector Options Tools Help Noise Reduction Resolution Video Filter Factory Default The image options menu is where you can adjust various aspects of the image, including KEYSTONE, SHIFT, etc. These functions are described below.
SHIFT / BLANKING Shift/Blanking Horizontal Position Vertical Position Top Blanking Bottom Blanking Left Blanking Right Blanking The SHIFT and BLANKING functions allow you to properly size and 'blank' (or 'Crop') the image to fit the screen properly. SHIFT allows you to make minor adjustments to the position of the image horizontally or vertically. For coarse adjustments in which the image can be located at the top, center or bottom of the device, please refer to "Projector Options", pages 17 and 18.
COLOR MANAGEMENT Main Menu Aspect Ratio Source Select Picture Image Options Color Management Gamma Correction Projector Options Color Matrix Tools White Balance Help The COLOR MANAGEMENT menu allows you to make changes that affect the quality and overall color balance of the image. Three types of adjustments area available and are described below. GAMMA CORRECTION changes the overall tracking of the grey scale. It not only affects the color of the grey scale, but the apparent black levels as well.
PROJECTOR OPTIONS Main Menu Aspect Ratio Source Select Picture Image Options Color Management Projector Options Menu Tools Setup Help The projector options menu allows you to make adjustments to a number of projector functions. The MENU options allow you to make adjustments to the on-screen menu such as display time, menu items, etc. MENU OPTIONS There are two pages of the menu options menu.
SETUP OPTIONS The SETUP portion of the PROJECTOR OPTIONS menu controls various global aspects of the projector's functions. This menu contains five pages, and are described below: On PAGE 1, the following may be adjusted: ORIENTATION changes the image orientation. The image can be set for DESKTOP FRONT (floor/front), CEILING REAR, DESKTOP REAR and CEILING FRONT. 16:9 POSITION is a coarse shift adjustment that allows a 16:9 image to be displayed on either the CENTER (default), TOP or BOTTOM of the device.
PAGE 3 of the SETUP OPTIONS menu is where signals can be set for auto-select, or manually set for one of a number of types of signals exclusively. Typically, all of these adjustments should be left in AUTO unless using a questionable source such as a VCR. SIGNAL SELECT: RGB: Can be set for AUTO (recommended), RGB or Component. If set to RGB, a component signal will not be displayed properly; If set to COMPONENT, an RGB signal will not be displayed properly. VIDEO: Can be set for AUTO (recommended), NTSC 3.
PAGE 5 The last page of the setup menu is where the screen type is defined (4:3 screen, 16:9 screen, 16:9 screen with an anamorphic lens) as well as default source selection. DEFINE SCREEN TYPE: This is where you tell the projector what aspect ratio screen you are using, and whether or not you are using an anamorphic lens. This MUST be set first before using the projector, as the aspect ratios the projector creates will be dependent on this setting.
Main Menu Aspect Ratio Source Select Picture Image Options Color Management For Service Personnel Only Projector Options Tools Help Contents Information TOOLS: For service personnel only. This is for aiding the service technician with software downloads and diagnostics. It does not serve any purpose for normal operation. HELP: The DR-300 projector has information about every function built-in.
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Your DR-300 projector is a very reliable, low maintenance projector. Occasionally, trouble may develop. However, before calling your Runco dealer for service, please refer to the following basic troubleshooting guide: Projector does not turn on. Is the unit plugged in? Is there power to the outlet it is plugged in to? Check to see if the orange STANDBY LED is lit on the projector. If it is, the unit has power. Check the remote batteries.
RS-232 Control Codes / Cable Connection RS-232 CONTROL CODES Function Code Data POWER ON 02H 00H 00H 00H 00H 02H POWER OFF 02H 01H 00H 00H 00H 03H INPUT SELECT RGB/COMPONENT 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 01H 09H INPUT SELECT VIDEO 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 06H 0EH INPUT SELECT S-VIDEO 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 0BH 13H PICTURE MUTE ON 02H 10H 00H 00H 00H 12H PICTURE MUTE OFF 02H 11H 00H 00H 00H 13H SOUND MUTE ON 02H 12H 00H 00H 00H 14H SOUND MUTE OFF 02H
DR-300 Projector Dimensions Top View Status Power 16.186 Front View 3.398 Side View 13.211 24 4.
Specifications DR-300 Projector: Projector Type: Digital Light Processing™ (DLP)™ Native Resolution: Native 1024 x 768, Widescreen 1024 X 576 Video Standards: NTSC, (PAL/NTSC International version) Lamp: 135 W NSH lamp Lamp Life: 1000 hours Light Output: 1000 ANSI lumens Picture Size: 36 to 200 inches diagonal Throw Distance: Minimum= 2.0 x screen width Maximum= 2.3 x screen width Vertical offset: 16:9 screens: .265 x screen width / 4:3 screens: .
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