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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings 
Aspect Ratio
Remote 
Control
Key
Description
AnamorphicANASelect Anamorphic to view 
16:9 DVDs and HDTV 
programs in their native 
aspect ratio. 4:3 images are 
stretched horizontally to fit a 
16:9 screen. 
Standard 4:34X3Standard 4:3 scales the 
input signal to fit in the 
center of the 16:9 screen. 
4:3 is the aspect ratio used 
by computer monitors, 
standard television 
programming and most 
VHS video cassettes. 
LetterboxLBOXIn Letterbox mode, the 
image is stretched vertically; 
the top and bottom 
portions are “blanked off.” 
Letterbox is best suited for 
viewing LaserDisc movies 
or non-anamorphic DVDs 
on a 4:3 screen.
VirtualWideVWIDEA 4:3 image is scaled 
NON-linearly (more on the 
sides than in the center) to 
fit a 16x9 screen. 
CinemaCINEMASelect Cinema to view 2.35 
source material on a 16:9 
screen. The upper and 
lower portions of the screen 
are masked, but the 
geometry of the active 
image area is not changed.
4:3 Image on
16:9 Screen 16:9 Image on
16:9 Screen
Active Image
Area (4:3)
Letterbox Image on
16:9 Screen
2.35:1 Image on
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InstallationTo access the Installation adjustments, press MENU, then press the  or  button to 
highlight Installation and press ENTER. The Installation sub-menu, shown at left, appears. 
Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or press MENU to close all menus. 
Language: Press the  or  button to select from the available languages: English, 
French, Spanish, German and Italian. 
Picture Orientation: Press the  or  button to change the orientation of the projected 
image. The CL-810 can be installed on a ceiling or in a rear-screen configuration with one 
or more mirrors. There are four settings: Floor Front, Ceiling Front, Floor Rear and Ceiling 
Rear. 
Keystone Adjust: To correct distortion resulting from the angle of projection, select 
Keystone Adjust and use the 
 or  button to make the image rectangular. 
Background Color: Press the  or  button to select the image Background Color 
(blue or white). The Background Color appears when no incoming signal is present. 
Virtual CinemaVCINEA 2.35 image is stretched 
anamorphically in both 
directions to fill a 16:9 
image. (The secondary 
anamorphic lens then 
“stretches” the image back 
to 2.35:1.)
Virtual Cinema is available 
only on CL-810 projectors 
equipped with the 
CineWide option. 
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued)
Aspect RatioRemote 
Control
KeyDescription
2.35:1 Image on
16:9 Screen
2.35:1 Image on
16:9 Screen with
Virtual Cinema
2.35:1 Image on
2.35:1 Screen with
Virtual Cinema
Installation
Language
Picture Orientation
Keystone Adjust
Background Color
RS-232 Baud Rate
Blue Image
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When you change a setting in the Installation menu, the change 
takes effect immediately; you do not need to press ENTER 
afterwards. (Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to 
exit.) 
Runco recommends that the keystone feature not be used unless 
absolutely necessary, as it may cause artifacts in the image. 
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RS-232 Baud Rate: Press the  or  button to select the projector’s RS-232 Baud 
Rate. This function is used to change the transfer rate of the RS-232 connection. (This 
setting must match the data rate of the device connected to the RS-232 input.) 
Blue Image: Press the  or  button to turn the Blue Image Off or On. This feature 
removes all red and green color information from the image (simulating a blue filter), and is 
useful for color-calibrating the projector or other video components. 
OptionTo access the Option adjustments, press MENU, then press the  or  button to 
highlight Option and press ENTER. The Installation sub-menu will then appear (see 
above). Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or press MENU to close all menus. 
Reset Image Settings: To restore the default image settings for the current input source 
ONLY, press the 
 button to highlight “Yes,” then press ENTER. 
Sleep Timer: The Sleep Timer automatically puts the projector into standby mode after 
the amount of time you specify here. (A warning appears on-screen one minute before this 
is to occur.) 
Use the  or  button to set the timer for anywhere from 10 minutes to 3 hours, in 
10-minute increments. To disable the Sleep Timer, set it to 0. 
Lamp Hours: To find out how long the projector lamp has been in use, select Lamp 
Hours and press ENTER. 
OSD Timer: Use the  or  button to set the OSD Timer. This timer controls how long 
the menus remain on-screen after selecting them. Select from 0 to 60 seconds, in 
3-second increments. When you set the OSD to 0, the menus remain on-screen until you 
hide them by pressing MENU. 
To adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the OSD, select OSD Position and press 
ENTER. Then, press the 
 or  button to select Horizontal or Vertical and use the 
 or  button to adjust. 
PC & HD Adjust: Use the settings in the PC & HD Adjust menu to fine-tune 480p and 
higher-resolution signals for optimum picture quality. 
• Auto: Adjusts the phase, frequency and position automatically.
•Freq. Adjusts the frequency of the signal.
• Phase: Adjust the phase if the image (usually from an RGB source) shows shimmer or 
“noise.” Pixel phase adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the 
incoming signal. The effect of this control is similar to that of a tracking control on a 
VCR. 
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. (You may 
find that you can stabilize the image at more than one point. Use either setting in this 
case.) 
•H. Pos.: Adjusts the horizontal position of the image. 
•V. Pos.: Adjusts the vertical position of the image. 
Option
Reset Image Settings
Sleep Timer
Lamp Hours
OSD Timer
OSD Position
PC & HD Adjust
DNR
To adjust the image position with a 480i source, use the Image 
Shift controls in the Set Up menu (see page 43). Note 
						

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PIP/PBP Set Up: Select PIP/PBP Set Up from the Option menu to change the PIP/PBP 
settings.
• PIP/PBP Enable: Press the  or  button to select PIP/PBP Enable, then press 
ENTER. Press the  or  button to select Off or On, then press ENTER. 
• PIP Set Up: Press the  or  button to select PIP Set Up, then press ENTER. Press 
the  or  button to select PIP Off, Graphic in Video or Video in Graphic, then press 
ENTER. 
• PBP Set Up: Press the  or  button arrows to select PBP Set Up, then press 
ENTER. Press the  or  button to select PBP Off, Graphic by Video or Video by 
Graphic, then press ENTER. 
DNR: Use the  or  button to adjust the Digital Noise Reduction (DNR). DNR is useful 
for clearing up noisy images from interlaced SD sources. Adjust as desired, keeping in 
mind that reducing noise (which reduces high frequencies) may also soften the image. 
Set UpTo access advanced picture quality adjustments, use the up- or down-arrow keys to 
highlight Set Up and press ENTER. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the 
Set Up menu passcode when prompted and press ENTER again. Then, press MENU on 
the remote control. 
White Balance: To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the projected 
image, choose White Balance from the Set Up menu and press ENTER. 
• Gamma: “Gamma” is a global setting that determines how gray shades are displayed 
between minimum input (black) and maximum input (white) for all signals. A good 
gamma setting helps to optimize blacks and whites while ensuring smooth transitions 
for the “in-between” values utilized in other grays. Unlike “Brightness” and “Contrast” 
controls, the overall tone of your images can be lightened or darkened without 
changing the extremes and all images will be more vibrant while still showing good 
detail in dark areas. 
In all but the most unusual situations, the appropriate “Gamma Selection” (see below) 
will produce accurate colors and a satisfying contrast level. However, it is sometimes 
necessary to adjust the red, blue and green gamma curves individually. To do this, 
select Gamma from the White Balance sub-menu and use the left- and right-arrow 
buttons to manipulate the on-screen slidebars. 
•Gain: Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the 
image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white 
areas, such as an 80 IRE “window” pattern. If the white areas contain traces of red, 
green or blue, decrease the Gain for that color.
• Offset: Use the Offset controls in the White Balance sub-menu to correct color 
imbalances in the dark areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test 
pattern consisting mostly of dark gray areas, such as a 30 IRE “window” pattern. If the 
gray areas contain traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Offset for that color.
• Store Color Temp.4/Store Color Temp.5: When you are finished adjusting the 
Gamma, Gain and Offset, select Store Color Temp.4 or Store Color Temp.5 to store 
your settings. To recall them, set the Color Temperature to +4 or +5 in the Image 
Adjustment menu (refer to 
Picture Adjustment on page 33). 
Set Up
White Balance
Gamma Selection
SD Enhance
RVR Adjust
Image Over Scan
Image Shift
Amplitude Adjust
Horizontal Masking
Video Black Level
Lamp Power
Remote Control
Reset Lamp Timer
Fan Control
Screen Trigger Mode
Return to User OSD
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You only need to enter the Set Up menu passcode the first time 
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Gamma Selection: The normal gamma setting of 2.2 is correct for almost all signals and 
conditions. 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 will 
improve 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. 
Again, good gamma improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks and 
whites. 
SD Enhance: The SD 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.) Keep in mind that these controls add frequencies that are not 
present in the original signal, and may make images appear “noisy” if misused. 
• H Enhance/V Enhance: These controls can improve the apparent horizontal and/or 
vertical resolution of the image. 
• Chroma Enhance: This control adds chroma (color information) to the input signal 
and can make colors appear more vibrant and saturated. 
• H Threshold/V Threshold/Chroma Threshold: Set these to +11 or higher to 
activate the enhancement controls described above. Generally, the higher the 
threshold, the more noticeable the enhancements you make will be. 
RVR Adjust: Use the RVR Adjust 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 lots of ambient light. Use a lower setting for more 
“theater-like” viewing conditions (little or no ambient light). 
Image Over Scan: Image Over Scan 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. Over scan 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.
For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources, Image Over Scan is generally not necessary or 
desirable.
Image Shift: The Image Shift menu allows you to precisely center the image on the 
screen. (These controls are available only with a 480i source signal.) 
• Horizontal: This control moves the image right or left within the area of available pixels. 
• Vertical: This option moves the image up or down within the area of available pixels. 
1. To adjust the image position with a 480p or higher-resolution 
source, use the 
PC & HD Adjust controls in the Option menu, 
described on page 41. 
2. The values shown represent where the approximate center of the 
image lies in relation to the total number of pixels available 
horizontally or vertically. This varies widely according to the 
signal; watch the image while adjusting. 
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Amplitude Adjust: The Amplitude Adjust menu allows you to fine-tune the 
curently-selected image aspect ratio by stretching it horizontally or vertically, in small 
increments. This can be useful if your projector is equipped with an anamorphic lens. 
The Horizontal control adjusts the image width while keeping the height constant. 
Similarly, the Vertical control adjusts the image height while keeping the width constant. 
Horizontal Masking (CineWide CL-810 versions only): To achieve the proper image 
geometry with the secondary anamorphic lens, select Horizontal Masking from the Set
 Up 
menu. Then, use the 
 or  button to change the native aspect ratio of the display, in 
small increments. 
Video Black Level: This control compensates for incoming elevated black levels present 
in certain video signals, and ensures that blacks in the display are neither “crushed” 
(where dark grays appear black) nor excessively elevated (where blacks appear dark 
gray). By default, the projector automatically determines the best setting according to the 
type of incoming video signal: 
• 0 IRE: Used for DVD output with “enhanced black,” SECAM, most PAL standards and 
Japanese NTSC. 
• 7.5 IRE: Used for most NTSC video signals. 
For some types of video, you may want to override the setting. Generally, if black appears 
crushed when brightness = 30, choose “0 IRE.” If black appears excessively elevated, use 
“7.5 IRE.” 
Lamp Power: Select Lamp Power from the Set Up Menu to adjust the lamp output level. 
You can choose to run the lamp as bright as possible (250W; this is the default setting) or 
you can choose the lower (200W) setting. Generally, lower lamp output can prolong the 
life of the lamp, but decreases brightness. 
Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary 
infrared (IR) codes to which the CL-810 will respond. The Primary IR code is permanently 
set to +20. The secondary IR code is also +20. 
You can change the secondary IR code if either: 
 Another device in the theater (a DVD player, for example) is responding to commands 
from the CL-810 remote control in ways that are unpredictable or undesirable. 
 You have multiple CL-810 projectors and want to control them independently, as 
opposed to broadcasting commands from a single remote to all of them. In this 
scenario, you can use multiple remotes programmed to use different IR codes. Or, you 
can use a single remote and change the IR code as needed to address a specific 
projector. 
When you change the secondary IR code, the remote sends that code instead of the 
primary IR code. 
To simultaneously change the secondary IR code and synchronize that remote with a 
projector, point the remote at the projector, then press and hold 
 and  simultaneously 
for five seconds. The Remote Control edit window, shown at right, appears. Type a new, 
two-digit code. 
The Remote Control menu is read-only and need not be visible in 
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The procedure for changing the secondary IR code on the remote only is the same, 
except that you point the remote away from the projector. 
Reset Lamp Timer: When you replace the projector lamp (refer to Lamp Replacement 
on page 49), you should also reset the lamp timer. To do this, select Reset Lamp Timer 
from the Set Up menu. Press the right-arrow key on the remote to highlight “Yes,” then 
press ENTER to confirm the reset. 
Fan Control: Select Fan Control from the Set Up Menu to control the operation of the 
projector’s cooling fan. 
•Mode: In most cases, the default Fan Control Mode (Auto Normal) will maintain the 
correct operating temperature. If the lamp frequently turns off due to overheating, or in 
certain high-altitude operating environments, you may need to change this setting to 
Auto Hi. Altitude or Manual. 
•Fan Speed: If you set the Fan Mode to Manual, select Fan Speed and use the 
on-screen slidebar to adjust the speed. 
After changing either of these settings, press EXIT to return to the previous menu.
Screen Trigger Mode: Select Screen Trigger Mode from the Set Up menu to configure 
the 12-volt trigger output. 
 Set the Screen Trigger Mode to Normal if you want the trigger to activate when the 
projector is turned on (for instance, if the trigger is controlling a retractable screen). 
 Set the Screen Trigger Mode to AutoScope if you want the trigger to activate when the 
Cinema or Virtual Cinema aspect ratio is selected. Choose this setting if your CL-810 is 
equipped with the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system. 
Return to User OSD: To exit the Set Up menu, use the up- or down-arrow keys to 
highlight Return to User OSD and press ENTER. 
To return to the Set Up menu, select it from the Main Menu, press ENTER twice, then 
press MENU on the remote control. (You do not need to re-enter the passcode.) 
Reset the Lamp Timer ONLY after you replace the lamp. Otherwise, 
the reported “Lamp Hours” will be inaccurate. 
Do not exceed the recommended lamp life of 2000 hours. An old 
lamp becomes increasingly fragile and prone to sudden failure. 
If your CL-810 installation includes an SDC-1 System Expansion 
Device, you can also use the SDC-1 to trigger the AutoScope lens 
motor. Refer to the SDC-1 manual for more information. 
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ISF CalibrationTo access the ISF Calibration menu, select ISF Calibration 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. 
Reset Picture Adjust: To restore the ISF default image settings for the current input 
source ONLY, press the 
 button to highlight “Yes” then press ENTER. 
Picture Adjust: These settings are described in the Picture Adjustment section 
(page 33). 
White Balance / Gamma Selection: These settings are described in the previous 
section, 
Set Up. 
Blue Image: This setting is described in the Installation section (refer to page 41). 
ICC Adjust: Use the ICC Adjust controls to customize the stored NTSC, HDTV and/or 
PAL color space characteristics. To do this, select the color space to modify. Then, select 
a component color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta). 
For each component color, you can adjust the following: 
• Intensity: This slidebar adjusts the intensity -- also known as luminance -- of a given 
color. 
•Sat. This slidebar adjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of that color in a video 
image. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a setting of “0” removes that 
color from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that color will be 
overpowering and unrealistic. 
•Hue: This slidebar adjusts the red/green color hue for true color reproduction of video 
signals. For best results, adjust tint while displaying an external color bars test pattern 
(see 
Figure 4-4). Otherwise, it is recommended that Hue remain at its default setting. 
When you have finished customizing the color space, select Store Setting and press 
ENTER. 
Store Settings: For each input, the CL-810 lets you store image quality settings as 
presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to three presets per input 
and resolution. 
When you have finished calibration, select Store Settings and choose Memory 1,” “ISF 
Night” or “ISF Day” to store your settings. 
To recall stored custom image quality settings, select Restore Image Settings from the 
Adjustment menu (refer to 
Picture Adjustment on page 33) and choose “Memory 1,” 
“ISF Night” or “ISF Day.” Or, simply use the corresponding buttons on the remote control. 
ISF Calibration
Reset Picture Adjust
Picture Adjust
White Balance
Gamma Selection
Blue Image
ICC Adjust
Store Settings
Splash Screen Timer
ISF Enable
Return to User OSD
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This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. 
When you change a setting, save the change to a preset 
afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a different 
input is selected. (Most settings are saved for each input and 
resolution separately.) 
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Splash Screen Timer: Use the  or  button to set the Splash Screen Timer. This timer 
controls how long the startup (ISF and Runco logo) image stays on-screen after you turn 
on the projector. Select from 5 to 60 seconds, in 1-second increments. When finished, 
press EXIT. 
ISF Enable: Use ISF Enable to control the display of the ISF logo on the CL-810 splash 
screen upon power-up. 
Return to User OSD: To exit the ISF Calibration menu, use the up- or down-arrow keys 
to highlight Return to User OSD and press ENTER. 
To return to the ISF Calibration menu, select it from the Main Menu, press ENTER twice, 
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Notes: