Runco Dr 300c Projector User Manual

							OWNER’SOPERATINGMANUAL
DR-300c Projector
& PFP Controller
Digital Light Processing™ Projector &
Pixel For Pixel™ Controller with Vivix™ Technology 
						

							Table of Contents
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Introduction........................................................................................................ 3
Warnings and Safety Precautions.................................................................... 4
Warning .......................................................................................................... 5
Safety Tips ...................................................................................................... 5
Limited Warranty................................................................................................ 6
Feature and Benefits.......................................................................................... 8
Projector Description........................................................................................ 9
LED View ........................................................................................................ 9
Side View ........................................................................................................ 9
Projector Placement and Offset Information................................................ 10
Ceiling Mount Configuration .......................................................................... 10
Floor Mount Configuration ............................................................................ 10
PFP Controller Description.............................................................................. 11
Front Panel .................................................................................................... 11
Rear Panel .................................................................................................... 12
Remote Control Description............................................................................ 13
Quick Set-up Guide.......................................................................................... 14
Connection Example .................................................................................... 14
Overall Functional Description........................................................................ 15
Menu Description and Navigation.................................................................. 16
Menu Tree .................................................................................................... 16
Main Menu .................................................................................................... 16
Picture Quality Adjustments............................................................................ 18
Main Menu .................................................................................................... 18
Installation Menu................................................................................................21
Installation Menu ............................................................................................21
Screen Type ..................................................................................................21
16:9 Position ..................................................................................................22
Keystone ........................................................................................................22
Picture Orientation..........................................................................................23
Lamp Hours ....................................................................................................23
System Reset ................................................................................................23
Quick Menu...................................................................................................... 24
Basic Troubleshooting Tips..............................................................................25
RS-232 Communications..................................................................................27
RS-232 Commands ........................................................................................28
Dimensions........................................................................................................ 30
Specifications.................................................................................................... 32 
						

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Introduction
The DR-300cis Runcos second generation in the award winning Reflection series of
DLP™ projectors. With a native resolution of 1024 x 768, the DR-300c is fully DTV compati-
ble, and will accept and display all ATSC HDTV formats including 720p and 1080i. With an
incredible 1000 ANSI lumen light output capability, the DR-300c can deliver the big screen
home theater experience. The projector’s sleek high-tech design gives it a small footprint,
while its features - including electronic keystone correction - add flexibility and versatility nec-
essary for challenging installations. This versatility combined with the DR-300’s excellent pic-
ture quality make it the perfect solution for a maintenance free big screen home theater. The
DR-300cs PFP™ (Pixel For Pixel™) Controller provides superb pixel for pixel video process-
ing, full aspect ratio control (4:3, letterbox, and anamorphic) allowing it to be used with either
a 4:3 or a wide aspect ratio screen, and also provides all picture controls for ease of setup.
• 1000 ANSI Lumens of light output
• Multiple aspect ratios: 4:3, letterbox, anamorphic
• Electronic keystone correction
• 
Native 1024 x 768, Widescreen 1024 X 576
• DTV capable (via outboard DTV decoder); 480p, 720p, 1080i
• PAL compatible
• 3:2 Pull down detection
• Can be configured for 16:9 screens, 4:3 screens, or 16:9 screens with an anamorphic lens    
(optional).
Features
• Owner’s manual
• Remote control
• Power cables (one for Projector, one for PFP Controller)
• The Installer friendly “Slam Dunk” cable (Includes all necessary input extensions)
Included Accessories 
						

							Warnings and Safety Precautions
CAUTION:
To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plugs from power outlets. The power outlet
socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily
accessible.
REMARQUE:
Pour mettre l’appareil hors circut, s’assurer de retirer la fiche de la prise d’alimentation.
La prise d’alimentation doit être installé aussi proche que possible de l’appareil et doit être
facile d’ accès.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, 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 OUT-
LETS, UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS
THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
POUR EVITER UN FEU OU UN RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER CET ENSEMBLE A LA
PLUIE OU A L’HUMIDITE; DE MEME, NE PAS BRANCHER LA PRISE POLAIRE AVEC UNE RALLONGE A
MOINS QUE LES DENTS DE LA PREMIERE NE S’Y INSERENT PLEINEMENT.
EVITER D’OUVRIR LE COFFRET CAR IL Y A, A L’INTERIEUR, DES COMPOSANTS SOUMIS A UNE HAUTE-
TENSION; POUR LES REPARATIONS, S’ADRESSER A UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
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WARNING
SAFETY TIPS
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 reason-
able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the installation manual, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case, the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
DOC compliance Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations. 
DOC avis de conformation
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le Matériel
D’interférence du Canada.
Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below to ensure the equipment is
free from damage, and to ensure that no injury will occur as a result of improper use.
· Do not insert any object, especially metal or liquids, into the Projector or PFP Controller.
· Do not place any objects containing water or any other liquid on top of the Projector
or PFP Controller.
· Do not place the units in direct sunlight, near heaters or in extremely dusty or humid
locations.
· Do not install this system outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements.
· Do not place heavy objects on top of the Projector or Controller.
· If the power cord is damaged or frayed in any way, electrical shock and/or fire may result.  
Please do not place objects on the power cord, and keep the cord away from heat-emitting 
devices. Should the power cord become damaged in any way, please contact your Runco 
dealer for a replacement cord.
· Do not remove the cover of the Projector or PFP Controller for any reason. If any problems 
arise with the unit, please contact a Runco dealer or Runco International for service. 
Removing the covers will void the warranty. 
						

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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 con-
sumer 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.
WHAT IS COVERED
UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY:
SERVICE LABOR: Runco will pay for service labor by an approved Runco service center when need-
ed as a result of manufacturing for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to the
end user.
PARTS (Not including projector lamp): Runco will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the
parts that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the effec-
tive date of the warranty. Such replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining
portion (if any) of the original warranty period.
LAMP: Six months or 1000 hours (which ever comes first).
WHAT IS NOT
COVEREDUNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY:
This warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during nor-
mal use and does not cover normal maintenance. This warranty does not cover cabinets or any
appearance item; any damage to laser discs; failure resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, misapplication, faulty or improper installation or setup adjustments; improper mainte-
nance, alteration, improper use of any input signal; damage due to lightning or power line surges,
spikes and brownouts; damage that occurs during shipping or transit; or damage that is attributed to
acts of God. In the case of remote control units, damage resulting from leaking, old, damaged or
improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
CAUTION:DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION
OR SETUP IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. IT IS
IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHO-
RIZED RUNCO DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY. THIS WILL
ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY THE FINE PERFORMANCE YOUR RUNCO PRODUCT IS
CAPABLE OF PROVIDING WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY RUNCO AUTHORIZED PER-
SONNEL.
RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:
Runco limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed
the warranty period. There are no express warranties. Runco also excludes any obligation on its part
for incidental or consequential damages related to the failure of this product to function properly.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights that vary from state to state.
Limited Warranty 
						

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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.
TO OBTAIN SERVICE, CONTACT YOUR RUNCO DEALER:
Repairs made under the terms of the Limited Warranty covering your Runco International video prod-
uct will be performed at the location of the product, during usual working hours, providing location of
product is within normal operating distance from a Runco Authorized Service Center. If, solely in
Runco’s judgement, location of product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the
closest Runco Authorized Service Center, it is the owner’s responsibility to arrange for shipment of the
product for repair. These arrangements must be made through the selling Runco dealer. If this is not
possible, contact Runco directly for a return authorization number and shipping instructions. Runco
will return product transportation prepaid in the United States, unless no product defect is discovered.
In that instance, shipping costs will be the responsibility of the owner.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
To locate the name and address of the nearest Runco Authorized Service location, or for additional
information about this warranty, please call, write or visit our website:
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
RUNCO INTERNATIONAL
2463 Tripaldi Way
Hayward, CA 94545
Ph: (510) 293-9154 / Fax: (510) 293-0201
www.runco.com 
						

							Features and Benefits
The DR-300c system is a very unique system and has many important features, including:
• Full control of the Projector via the PFP Controller. This control includes all image quality   
adjustments as well as Projector adjustments such as image configuration.
• 1000 ANSI lumens light output.
• Reliable lamp with 1000 hour life span.
•
Native 1024 x 768, Widescreen 1024 X 576
• RGB/Component (via 15 pin connector) port for DTV or computer signals. RGB and    
Component signals are automatically detected by the Projector for ease of operation.
• An adaptive two-dimensional comb filter that greatly reduces artifacts when using 
Composite video.
• A Luma edge enhancement circuit makes the edges of objects appear sharper without the 
ringing and noise associated with traditional sharpness circuits.
• A Chroma edge enhancement circuit is included to compensate for lower chroma resolution 
found in composite and S-Video.
• Inverse telecine (3:2 pulldown) detection and processing allows the scaler to almost
completely eliminate interlace artifacts associated with other scalers.
• System can be configured for 4:3 screens, 16:9 screens or 16:9 screens with an anamor-      
phic lens installed.
• Aspect ratio control for either 16:9 or 4:3 screens provides anamorphic, 4:3 and letterbox 
ratios.
• A Time Base corrector circuit is provided for unstable sources such as VCRs.
• 12v outputs for drop screens and screen masking.
• Automatic switching between NTSC and PAL signals.
• Fully RS-232 controllable, with direct access to sources and aspect ratios.
• A simple remote controls all aspects of operation, and includes discreet on/off, aspect ratio 
and source selection commands.
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