OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL VX-4000ci Projector & DHD™ Controller Widescreen Digital Light Processing™ Projector & DHD™ Video Controller with Vivix™ Technology
Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 3 Warnings and Safety Precautions.................................................................................. 4 Warning ........................................................................................................................ 5 Safety Tips......................................................................................................
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Introduction The new VX-4000ci builds off of the versatility of the VX-5000c DLP™ by employing Runco's 3rd Generation engineering practices. The GEN 3 features included with the VX-4000ci are: motorized Reflectance Volume Regulation (RVR), digital video input with HDCP, 9 point Color Balance, and the high contrast 16:9 HD2+ DMD (Digital Micro-Mirror Device) from Texas Instruments.
Warnings and Safety Precautions WARNING FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO DO NOT USE THIS UNIT'S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED.
Declaration of Conformity RUNCO PROJECTOR, MODEL VX-4000ci This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING Some IC chips in this product include confidential and/or trade secret property belonging to Texas Instruments.
Limited Warranty 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.
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.
Features and Benefits The VX-4000ci system is a very unique system and has many important features, including: • Native 1280 x 720, Single HD2+, 16:9 DMD™ Chip creates images with appropriate black levels in darkened scenes. • DVI input allows digital connections for a richer pixel for pixel and unadjusted signal. • Motorized RVR or Reflectance Volume Regulation, a GEN 3 engineering advancement. It allows the Installer to adjust light output vs.
Projector Description Top View Vertical Lens Shift Motorized Focus & Zoom Intake Vents Bottom Intake Vents Cover Screw Exhaust Vent Power Lamp Lens IR Receiver Temp Horizontal Lens Shift Vertical Lens Shift: Using the provided adjustment tool, turn this to move the lens up and down. Power: Led is red when unit is in standby, blue when it is in operation. Lamp: When the lamp is on, this LED is blue. When the lamp is off, this LED is off.
Ceiling Mount Dimensions Front View 12.241 Lens Offset from the logo side of Projector 4.315 5.960 10.979 11.227 20.870 Side View 8.935 1.645 Bracket Height 1.015 Feet Height 12.500 Bottom View 0 6.500 (2X) 8.796 27.804 10.750 (2X) 11.400 Center of Bracket 26.304 15.834 (3X) 10.846 5.858 (3X) 0 14.004 15.
Horizontal Vertical and Lens Shift Vertical Lens Shift (Up or Down) 150% Height Lens Shift (1.5 x H) 100% Height Lens Shift (1.0 x H) 1.645 1.015 12.500 10.750 8.796 50% Height Lens Shift (0.5 x H) Screen Center 0% 10.580 Base plate to center of lens Approx. 5-6" (depends on the amount of lens shift) Horizontal Lens Shift (Left or Right) 150% Width Lens Shift (1.5 x W) 100% Width Lens Shift (1.0 x W) 50% Width Lens Shift (0.
Lens Shift Range The examples show the location of the image position in the lens. The lens can be shifted within the shaded area as shown using the normal projection position as a starting point. Note: If lens is shifted in two directions combined, max. range in either direction cannot be obtained due to rounded off area near edge of lens. (Example: shift up and left). See diagrams below: Lens Option 1: Throw Distance 1.2 - 1.
Lens Option 3: Throw Distance 1.77 - 2.35 x Width of Screen Example: 56" x 100" Screen TD = 177" to 235" lens to screen When only Vertical or only Horizontal Shift is used: Maximum. Vertical Shift = 60% of screen height (.6 x height) Maximum Horizontal Shift = 25% of screen width (.25 x width) 0.60 X 56" = 33.6" up or down 0.25 X 100" = 25.0" left or right Amount of Horizontal Shift when Vertical is @ maximum: Maximum Horizontal Shift = 5% of screen width (.05 x width) 0.05 X 100" = 5.
Lens Option 5: Throw Distance 3.60 - 5.70 x Width of Screen When only Vertical or only Horizontal Shift is used: Maximum. Vertical Shift = 85% of screen height (.85 x height) Maximum Horizontal Shift = 40% of screen width (.4 x width) Amount of Horizontal Shift when Vertical is @ maximum: Maximum Horizontal Shift = 5% of screen width (.05 x width) Example: 56" x 100" Screen TD = 360" to 570" lens to screen 0.85 X 56" = 47.6" up or down 0.40 X 100" = 40.0" left or right 0.05 X 100" = 5.
Lens Adjustments (Zoom / Focus / Shift) IR receiver for lens zoom / focus motors Lens zoom and focus are motorized adjustments that are adjustable from the remote control. This is to allow the installer to adjust focus while at the screen for accurate results. The remote control has over 100' of range to the projector for long throw distances. The IR Receiver for the lens motor assembly is located on the projector behind the front RUNCO logo cover.
Use the included 3/16" Hex-head tool to adjust the Vertical lens shift to center image vertically on screen. See the chart on page 12 for shift range available with the installed lens and screen size. Next use the same 3/16" Hex-head tool to adjust the Horizontal lens shift to center image horizontally on screen. See chart on page 12 for shift range available. The tool will automatically center on top of the adjustment nut when inserted into the access hole.
ProntoNeo Remote Control Description Sending LED Learning Eye Serial Port for Communicating with a PC LCD Touch Screen Backlight Button to activate the display Page Up Button Page Down Button 2 Content Specific Buttons Mode Button to switch to another mode + + VOL OK Device Button to activate the Device Overview CH - - Hard Buttons 2 Context Specific Buttons: Change function depending on the device you are operating.
Battery Installation and Replacement Insert the 3 AA batteries, making sure to set them in with the proper polarity. 1. Press and open the back cover. 2. Align the batteries according to the (+) and (-) indication inside the case. 3. Replace the back cover.
ProntoNeo Remote Control Usage Main Screen: This screen will turn on the Projector and send you to the Aspect Ratio or Source screen. Source Screen: This screen will allow you to select your Source. Aspect Ratio Screen: This screen will allow you to select your Aspect Ratio. Menu Screen: This screen will access the Menu. Focus & Zoom Screen: This screen allows you to access the focus and zoom feature.
DHD Controller Description Front Panel 1 1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RUNCO ICON When the Red light is displayed the unit is in Standby, when Blue light is displayed the unit is On. 2. POWER BUTTON Press once to toggle on from Standby mode to On mode, a second time to place into Standby mode. For a discreet on or off command, you can use the direct access buttons on the remote control. 3. IR RECEIVER Receives the IR commands from the remote. 4.
Rear Panel 5 6 11 13 SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE INPUTS Serial No Pr R Y G H V 2 1 Y G CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.
Quick Set-up Guide Connection Examples VX-4000ci Projector DVI-I IN (from the DHD Controller DVI Output to Projector DVI Input) AC Power In (100-240 VAC) ComLink (from the DHD Controller RJ-11 to Projector RS-232) RGB Input (from DHD Controller RGBHV output to Projector RGBHV) SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE INPUTS Serial No Pr R Y G Pb B V HD1 1 Y G 2 3 IR Model OUTPUTS ! AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR TRIGGERS Runco International Union City, CA Pr R CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC
DIGITAL INPUTS: • DVI 1 / DVI 2 These are High Definition Digital inputs. Runco recommends using these digital inputs whenever possible. Using the DVI 1 and DVI 2 inputs ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output, through the DHD and finally into the projector. This maintains maximum signal purity.
Overall Functional Description The VX-4000ci system consists of the DHD Controller and the VX-4000ci Projector. This system is unique in the way it is controlled; the control center for this system is located within the DHD Controller. The DHD Controller tells the Projector to turn on or off, controls its brightness, contrast, color temperature and more.
Menu Description and Navigation When the MENU button is pressed on either the remote control or the front panel, the main menu will appear on-screen. An example of the main menu is shown above.
Aspect Ratio provides selection of one of four aspect ratios: Anamorphic, Standard 4:3, Letterbox or VirtualWide. To select an aspect ratio via the main menu, press either the up and down buttons on the remote or front panel, highlight ASPECT RATIO and press ENTER. The aspect ratio menu will then appear with the four choices; highlight the desired aspect ratio with the up or down buttons and press ENTER.
blue red magenta green cyan yellow white While each of the picture quality adjustments can be set to suit the needs of the user, there is a 'proper' way to set the adjustments. For setting TINT and COLOR, please refer to the color bar test pattern below. TINT (also known as 'hue') is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. If TINT is decreased, the image will appear redder, and increasing it will cause the image to appear greener.
SHARPNESS adjusts the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. This can be adjusted to the preference of the user. Keep in mind that when SHARPNESS is decreased, fine details in the image will become 'soft'; when it is increased, fine details will become sharper but will also make the picture appear 'noisy' if adjusted too high. All the picture adjustments (contrast, brightness, color, tint and sharpness) must be saved manually to Custom 1 or Custom 2 under ISF presets menu.
Lens Replacement Procedure 2 3 4 1 5 NOTE: Lens Replacement is normally performed at Runco. The only time this procedure will be performed in the field is if there is a change or mistake. Item 1 : Front of Lens Item 2 : Motor Assembly Item 3 : 9/64 Hex Screw (qty. 6) for Mounting Lens Item 4 : Motor Assembly Electrical Connector and Harness Item 5 : Removable Front Lens Ring IMPORTANT: Please read through the Lens Replacement Procedure before attempting lens installation.
Step 1: Remove the Front Cover (Item 5) by loosening #2 Phillips screw below lens. Figure 1 Step 2: Locate and unplug the Motor Assembly Connector (Item 4); remember wire routing for the new lens. Figure 2 Step 3: Locate the six 9/64 Hex Mounting Screws (Item 3). Positions are as follows: 2 @ 12 o'clock, 2 @ 9 o'clock, 2 @ 6 o'clock. Step 4: Remove the 6 Mounting Screws (Item 3) while supporting the Lens Assembly; Lens and Motor Assembly are now free.
Step 5: Remove the Lens and Motor Assembly by pulling forward and to the left in order to clear the Projector chassis with the Motor Assembly. Figure 4 Install New Lens Assembly Step 6: Install new Lens Assembly in reverse order. Make sure to route the wire harness (Item 4) in original position and away from moving lens stages and Motor Assembly to prevent unexpected disconnect or lens damage. --See Figure 6 Below-- Figure 5 VX-4000ci Projector (front view) with Lens Assembly completely removed.
Basic Troubleshooting Tips The following is a basic troubleshooting guide that can assist you in resolving typical problems may result in normal operation. If you have encountered problems that are not listed in this guide, please contact your Runco dealer for assistance. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The projector does not turn on after initial installation. The Power LED on the front of the Controller stays yellow after the power button is pressed.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The image appears too 'washed out', or the darkest areas of the image appear too bright. · Brightness is set too high. · The DVD player may be set for too high of a brightness level. · Turn down the BRIGHTNESS level on the Controller. If possible, use a PLUGE pattern to set the brightness level properly. · Set the DVD player for a nominal output (no boost or gain).
RS-232 Communications General Information Baud rate: 19200 (fixed) Bits: 8 No Parity All protocol in ASCII format RS-232 input connector pin numbers: TxD= Pin# 2, RxD= Pin# 3, GnD= Pin# 5 Command format (single command): command value (i.e. brightness 100). NOTE: A space (not an underscore) or comma may be used between the command and its value. Command string format: command,command value, command etc. (i.e.
RS-232 Commands COMMAND PARAMETER (min/max) Value stored? POWER ON OFF COMPOSITE 0/1 NA NA NA NA NA NA YES SVIDEO1 SVIDEO2 COMPONENT HD1 HD2 DVI1 DVI2 HD1Pass NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES HD2Pass NA YES ANAMORPHIC NA YES STANDARD NA YES LETTERBOX VIRTUALWIDE NA NA YES YES RGBNN NA YES RGBPP NA YES RGBS NA YES YUV IHPOS NA -100/100 YES YES IVPOS -100/100 YES IWIDTH IHEIGHT OVERSCAN OHPOS OVPOS OWIDTH OHEIGHT -100/100 -100/100 0/10 -100/100 -100/
COMMAND BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS NIGHT DAY CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 TRIGGER BKGND PARAMETER (min/max) Value stored? -100/100 -100/100 -100/100 -100/100 -6/6 NA NA NA NA 1/3 -100/-100 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES IHPOS? NA NA IHEIGHT? NA NA OHPOS? NA NA OHEIGHT? NA NA COLOR? ASPECT? INPUT? OUTRES? SERIALNUM? DATE? IVPOS? NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA OVERSCAN? OVPOS? NA NA NA NA BRIGHTNESS? TINT? PRESET? POWER? ASPECTIN? SWVER? IWIDTH? NA NA NA NA NA
VX-4000ci Projector Dimensions Side View Top View 8.947 0 12.241 27.804 0 0 6.500 9.576 10.415 12.180 13.250 14.784 16.500 0 7.194 Front View 4.111 Lens diameter O 3.186 0 Jewelry opening dia. O 4.339 5.036 (3x) 15.012 (3x) Bottom View 0 0 7.250 (2x) 0 4.411 12.240 10.024 15.637 20.870 1.456 11.500 (2x) 15.750 (2x) Lens Dimensions Lens Factor Lens Diameter Projector Front to Center of Bracket 1.20 - 1.40 4.25 15” 1.40 - 1.77 4.25 15” 1.77 - 2.35 4.25 15” 2.35 - 3.
DHD Controller Dimensions Front Panel 3.5" 17.
Specifications VX-4000ci Projector: Projector Type: Digital Light Processing™ (DLP)™ Single HD2+ DMD Chip Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (Designed for 16:9 screens only) Aspect Ratio: Determined by supplied processor Video Standards: NTSC, PAL DTV Compatibility: 480p, 720p, 1080i Scan Frequency: Horizontal: 15-81 KHz, Vertical: 43-100 Hz Picture Size: Recommended Width: 72-96 in. Maximum Width: 200 in.
DHD Controller: Aspect Ratios: Anamorphic, Letterbox, VirtualWide, 4:3 (16:9 screens only) Input standards: NTSC and PAL Output resolution: 720P Outputs: (1) HD - R (Pr), G (Y), B (Pb), H, V; (1) DVI w/HDCP Inputs: (1) Composite, (2) S-Video, (1) Component (480i or 576i), (2) RGBHV/Component HD, (2) DVI Digital w/HDCP Control Options: Discrete infrared remote, (2) RS-232, (1) 9-pin connector, (1) RJ-11, Front panel controls Screen Trigger/ Masking Outputs: (3) 12V DC, 1/8A Bandwidth: 150 Mega
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