Runco Dr 300 Projector User Manual

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PAGE 3of 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 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60
and SECAM. If the source is of questionable quality (older VCRs, etc.), setting the Video for the
appropriate standard may prevent the projector from trying to evaluate the signal which could cause
the image to blink on and off.
S-VIDEO:Can be set for AUTO (recommended), NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60
and SECAM. If the source is of questionable quality (older VCRs, etc.), setting the Video for the
appropriate standard may prevent the projector from trying to evaluate the signal which could cause
the image to blink on and off.
PAGE 4
Page 4 of the setup menu contains global adjustment options. These are on/off items only. The menu
items include:
AUT
O ADJUST:when enabled (checked), will allow the projector to automatically adjust Pixel clock,
phase and position. If this is disabled, pixel clock, phase and position will always have to be adjusted
manually. Runco recommends leaving this enabled.
AUT
O START:When checked, the projector will turn on immediately when AC is applied to the unit.
NOTE: Runco HIGHLY recommends that this feature be left disabled (unchecked). To ensure long life
and reliability of your DR-300 projector, ALWAYS turn the unit on and off with the remote control.
POWER MANAGEMENT
:When this is checked, the projector will shut itself off if no RGB signal is
detected for a period of five minutes. 
POWER OFF CONFIRMA
TION:When this is checked, the projector will ask you to confirm that you
want to turn the unit off.
KEYST
ONE SAVE:When checked, the projector will save the keystone settings that were made after
the unit is shut down. This affects all sources. NOTE: This must always be checked when mount-
ing the projector in a permanent installation.
WHITE SEGMENT
:When this is checked, the contrast level will be boosted. This is sometimes help-
ful if using the projector in an area where there is high ambient light, but typically should be left OFF
(unchecked).
CLEAR LAMP
HOUR METER:Resets the lamp hour meter back to 0. This should ONLY be done
after the lamp is replaced. The projector will provide an on-screen message once the lamp life has
reached 1000 hours; at 1100 hours the projector will go into standby. Ensure that the lamp is replaced
before 1100 hours and the lamp hour meter is reset before 1100 hours. 
						

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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 projec-
tor, as the aspect ratios the projector creates will be dependent on this setting.
There are three options for setting the screen type:
16:9 screen:
If you have a 16:9 aspect screen and are NOT using an anamorphic lens, set Define
screen type to this. This will allow the projector to provide anamorphic and letterbox aspect ratios that
will fill the screen, and a 4:3 aspect ratio that will occupy the center of the 16:9 screen.
4:3 screen:
If you have a 4:3 screen, set Define screen type to this. This will allow the projector to
create a full 4:3 image that will fill the screen, and an anamorphic and letterbox aspect ratios will be
centered vertically on the 4:3 screen.
16:9 screen with an anamorphic lens:
This setting is only applicable if you are using the projector
with an outboard anamorphic lens. The aspect ratios created by the projector will appear the same as
on the 16:9 screen setting, but will be vertically stretched on the DMD to accommodate the anamor-
phic lens.
DEF
AULT SOURCE SELECT:This will set the projector to default to a source of your choice once it
is turned on. There are three choices:
LAST
:When the projector is turned on, it will go to the last input it was on before it was turned off.
AUT
O:Enables the projector to search for an active source on its own in the following order:
RGB/Component, S-video, Composite Video.
SELECT
:You may select an input of your own choice for the projector to default to upon turn-on.
CONTROL
PANELKEYLOCK:Not used on this model. 
						

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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.  The HELP menu includes
a CONTENTS page, in which information about any function in the projector can be accessed.
INFORMATION gives information about the current source, including frequency, signal type, resolu-
tion, etc. The PROJECTOR INFO page also contains the lamp hour meter. 
NOTE:The projector will automatically go into standby when the lamp hour meter has reached 1100.
When this happens, please contact your Runco dealer for a replacement lamp. Runco recommends
checking the lamp hour meter from time to time, and replacing the lamp at around 1000 hours to
avoid shutdown.
Main Menu
Aspect Ratio
Source Select
Picture
Image Options
Color Management
Projector Options
Tools
Help
Contents
Information
For Service Personnel Only 
						

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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 fol-
lowing basic troubleshooting guide:
Projector does not turn on.
No Picture or blue screen.
The image is not square.
The remote control does not
function or is erratic.
The projector tries to turn on
but the lamp does not come
on and the status LED on the
projector is blinking.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. If it is not
lit, try another power outlet. If it still does not come on, contact
your Runco dealer.
Is the source going to the projector on? Are you on the correct
source?
If there is no image but you can get the on-screen menus from
the projector, the source is most likely off or the projector is not
looking at the correct source. 
Adjust Keystone, see page 14. If the Keystone was correctly set,
but changed upon turn-on, readjust Keystone and enable KEY-
STONE SAVE (page 19).
Try replacing the batteries. Also, if you are trying to use the
remote from too far away, try moving closer to the projector and
try the remote again.
If this happens, the projector may have detected a fault. The red
Status LED will blink in several different ways, describing different
faults:
On constantly:The bulb has exceeded 1000 hours.
Blinking on and off every second:The lamp cover is not on
properly. Contact your Runco dealer.
Blinking on and off every 4 seconds:The projector has over-
heated. Ensure nothing is blocking the projectors ventilation
holes. 
Blinking on and off every 8 seconds:The fan has stopped.
Contact your Runco dealer.
Blinking on and off every 12 seconds:The lamp did not turn
on. If the projector was turned on and off too quickly, this may
happen. Allow the projector to settle for 5 minutes, and try again.
If the same fault is reported, contact your Runco dealer. 
						

							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 13H 00H 00H 00H 15H
ON SCREEN MUTE ON 02H 14H 00H 00H 00H 16H
ON SCREEN MUTE OFF 02H 15H 00H 00H 00H 17H
CONTROL CODES
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RS-232 Control Codes / Cable Connection
CABLE CONNECTION
Communication Protocol
Baud Rate:38400 bps
Data Length:8 bits
Parity:No Parity
Stop bit:One bit
X on/off:None
Communications Procedure:Full duplex
1 2 54 36
7 8
RS-232 Control Connector (DIN-8P)
To GND of PC To TxD of PCTo RxD of PC 
						

							DR-300 Projector Dimensions
13.2114.028 3.398 16.186
Top View
Front View
Side View
Status
Power
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							DR-300 Projector:
Specifications
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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: .173 x screen width
The vertical offset numbers are within ± 5% tolerance due to minor variance 
between units. The offset is calculated from the center of the lens.
Inputs:Composite, S-Video, RGB/Component
Aspect Ratio: 3 Memories:
 4 x 3 Screens:
4:3 aspect fills the screen, anamorphic and letterbox
aspects occupy center of 16:9 portion of screen (black bars 
above/below image)
16 x 9 Screens:
16:9 and anamorphic aspects fills the screen, 4:3 
aspect occupies center of 16:9 screen (black bars on sides of image)
16 x 9 Screens with 
Anamorphic Lens (optional):same ratios as 16:9 
screens; but maximizes resolution as all pixels are active on screen
Contrast Ratio:800:1 (ANSI method)
Bandwidth:80 MHz
Power
Requirements:115VAC 60 Hz, (90-240V auto-switching power supply International version)
Current:2.2A (115VAC, 60 Hz), 1.1A (220-240V, 50-60 Hz  International version)
Dimensions:Width: 16.186 in. / 411 mm
Depth: 13.211 in. / 336 mm
Height: (w/feet) 4.028 in. / 103 mm
Weight:16 lbs. / 7.26 kg
Safety Regulations:Complies with FCC Class ‘B’, CE, C-Tick
Operating
Environment:32-104° F (0-40° C)
Humidity:40-80%, non-condensing
Warranty: Service Labor and Parts (except lamp):Runco warrants the product for two 
(2) year from the date of delivery to the end user.
Lamp:6 months or 1000 hours (which ever comes first). 
						

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