Runco Dr 300c Projector User Manual
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9 Projector Description Input Panel Top View Input Panel RGB / Component / HDS-Video Video Power Inlet ComLink Status Power Lens Lens adjustments • Outer ring focuses the lens • Inner ring zooms the image Status LED:indicates status of Projector, including any faults. See page 26 for fault indications. IR Receiver:Receives infrared commands from the Projector’s remote (not used in the DR-300c system). Power Indication: Green= Operation Blinking= Warming up/cooling down Orange= Standby Bottom view of Projector Lamp access door (small flathead screwdriver required for removal of lamp)
10 Projector Placement and Offset Information Ceiling Mount Configuration Screen Center Screen Top Projector Base angleC B A Full Screen LengthHalf Screen Length 6.090 2.842 1.745 Base plate to center of lens 1.895 3.398 Screen Center Screen Top Projector Base angleC B A Full Screen Length Half Screen Length 1.745 Base plate to center of lens 3.398 4.028 Minimum: = (screen width x 2.0) = __________ inches Maximum: = (screen width x 2.3) = __________ inches Distance between lens center and top edge of viewing area (bottom edge for floor mount): For use on 4 x 3 ratio screens: (screen width x .173) = __________ inches For use on 16 x 9 ratio screens: (screen width x .265) = __________ inches B) THROW DISTANCE FOR 4 x 3 or 16 x 9 SCREENS: C) VERTICAL OFFSET: 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 22). Floor Mount Configuration
11 PFP Controller Description Front Panel menu ratio ratio input enter> < < < PIXEL FOR PIXELTM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. IR RECEIVER Receives the infrared signal from the remote control. 2.POWER BUTTON Turns the unit ON or OFF. The Main Power switch on the rear of the unit must be on first for this button to be active. 3. POWER INDICATOR When the PFP Controller is ON, this LED will illuminate GREEN. When the unit is OFF or in STANDBY, this LED will illuminate RED. A flashing red light indicates a fault. If this happens, unplug the unit for 2 minutes and re-try. A yellow LED indicates a communication problem; double check that the ComLink cable is connected properly (page 10). 4. LED DISPLAY Indicates the model number, current source, resolution and aspect ratio. 5. UP BUTTON When no menu is present on-screen, this button will toggle you through the different aspect ratios. When the menu is on-screen, the UP button will move the cursor up within a menu. When an adjustment item has been selected (i.e. brightness), the UP button will increase the value of that function. 6. LEFT BUTTON When no menu is present on-screen, the LEFT button will toggle you through the four different sources, in the order of: RGB/Component Component S-Video Composite 7. ENTER BUTTON When an item is highlighted on the On-Screen Display, the ENTER button will select the item. When in the RGB/Component source and the installation mode is active, the ENTER button will enable the ‘Quick Menu’ on the front panel, which allows you to shift or blank the HD or computer image (see pg. 24). 8. DOWN BUTTON When no menu is present on-screen, this button will toggle you through the different aspect ratios. When the menu is on-screen, the DOWN button will move the cursor down within a menu. When an adjustment item has been selected (i.e. brightness), the DOWN button will decrease the value of that function. 9. RIGHT BUTTON When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button will toggle you through the four different sources, in the order of: Composite S-Video Component RGB/Component 10. MENU BUTTON The MENU button brings up the main adjustment menu. After making adjustments, the MENU button will bring you back to the sub-menu, then to the main menu. The menu will then either time-out after approximately 10 seconds, or pressing the MENU button will remove the menu immediately.
Rear Panel 12V TRIGGER 12V FUSERGB OUTPUT VIDEO INPUTS RS-232 IN MADE IN USA AC 120V 60Hz, 15W MASK SCREENRGB/COMPONENT COMPOSITE V HB G R Y Pr PbS-VIDEO MADE IN USARUNCO INTERNATIONAL HAYWARD, CA CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIRCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN! WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 6789104 23 1 5 11 1 2 13 COMLINK OUT 12 1. 12v FUSE This fuse protects the 12v outputs from the MASK and SCREEN jacks. (Screen Fuse: 5mm x 25mm, AGC, 0.5A, 250V, Fast Blow) 2. MASK This is a 12V output that can be used to trigger curtains, lifts, etc. (1/4A maximum load). 3. SCREEN This is a 12V output that can be used to trigger curtains, lifts, etc. (1/4A maximum load). 4. RS-232 IN This is for systems using serial (RS-232) to control the PFPController. Please refer to page 27 for RS-232 protocol and information. 5. COMLINK OUT The output of this jack must be connected to the ComLink input of the DR-300c. If this is not connected, neither the PFP Controller or the Projector can operate and the power indicator on the front panel will stay yellow. 6. RGB OUTPUT This is the main output of the PFP Controller. The RGB Signal goes directly to the Projector. If Component is used through the RGB/Component, then only the R (Pr), G(Y) and B(Pb) jacks will be active. Individually, the jacks are: V=vertical sync, H=horizontal sync, B=Blue, G=Green, R=Red. 7. RGB/COMPONENT Anything input to this port will by-pass the processing of the PFP Controller and be sent straight to the dis- play. This is useful for computer graphics and HDTV signals which do not require processing. 8. COMPONENT INPUT This is the input for Component Videofrom sources such as DVD players. Note: The component output from a DTV decoder or a progressive-scan DVD cannot be used with this port; it must be used with the RGB/Componentport. 9. S-VIDEO INPUT This is the input for S-Videofrom sources such as Satellite receivers, S-VHS VCR’s and DVD players. 10. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT This is the input for Composite Videofrom sources such as laser disc players, VCRs and other misc. sources. 11. POWER INPUT Plug in Main Power here. 12. 115 VAC FUSE 13. MAIN POWER SWITCH This is the main AC Input fuse (.5A/250V). Disconnects or applies main power to the Controller.
13 Remote Control Description A. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Illuminates when a button is pressed, indicating that an IR signal is being transmitted. B. POWER BUTTON Toggles the power on and off. For a discrete on or off command, you can use the direct access buttons (see J). Note:When the main AC power switch is first turned ON, the PFP Controller will go through an initiation cycle for approximately 15 seconds. The PFP Controller cannot be turned on or operated until the initialization is complete. C. UP BUTTON When no menus are present on-screen, the UP button will toggle you through aspect ratios in the following order: Letterbox Standard (4:3) Anamorphic When the menu is on-screen, the UP button will move the cursor up within the menu. When an adjustment item has been selected (i.e. brightness), the UP button will increase the value of that function. D. LEFT BUTTON When no menus are present on-screen, the LEFT button will toggle you through the four different sources in the following order: RGB/Component Component S-Video Composite E. DOWN BUTTON When no menus are present on-screen, the DOWN button will toggle you through aspect ratios in the following order: Anamorphic Standard (4:3) Letterbox When the menu is on-screen, the DOWN button will move the cursor down within the menu. When an adjustment item has been selected (i.e. brightness), the DOWN button will decrease the value of that function. F. RIGHT BUTTON When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button will toggle you through the four different sources in the following order: Composite S-Video Component RGB/Component G. MENU BUTTON Pressing the MENU button will bring up the main menu. If no action is taken within approximately 10 seconds, the menu will time-out (disappear). Also, if you are in an adjustment mode or function, pressing MENU will bring the menu back one level. H. ENTER BUTTON When an item is highlighted on a menu, pressing ENTER will select that item. I. PROGRAMBUTTON If the remote control loses its memory as a result of weak or dead batter- ies, it must be re-programmed for the PFP Controllerscode set. To reprogram the remote, press the PROGRAM button followed by 0,1,3. Note:Pressing Enter after typing in the code is not necessary. J.DIRECTACCESSBUTTONS These buttons will allow you to directly access an aspect ratio, source, or turn the unit on or off without having to go through any menus. These buttons are: 1: Selects COMPOSITE video 2: Selects S-VIDEO 3: Selects COMPONENT video 4: Not used 5: Selects RGB/COMPONENT 6: Enables or disables the Installation Menu (see page 21) 7: Selects the ANAMORPHIC aspect ratio 8: Selects the STANDARD (4:3) aspect ratio 9: Selects the LETTERBOX aspect ratio 0: Turns the PFP Controller ON. OFF: Also known as the button left of 0, this turns the PFP Controller OFF. M RUNCO PWR A B C D E J F G H I 12 3 45 6 78 9 INPUT 0 NPUT I OFF ON
14 Quick Set-up Guide Connection Examples 12V TRIGGER 12V FUSERGB OUTPUT VIDEO INPUTS RS-232 IN MADE IN USA AC 120V 60Hz, 15W MASK SCREENRGB/COMPONENT COMPOSITE V HBG R YPrPbS-VIDEO MADE IN USARUNCO INTERNATIONAL HAYWARD, CA CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.AV I S : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIRCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN! WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. COMLINK OUT DTV decoder, Progressive DVD or ComputerDVD Player Sattelite receiver or SVHS playerVCR, Laser disc player, camcordersAutomation SystemTo DR-300c While there are many different ways to connect your source equipment to your PFP Controller, the examples shown above are the most common and are recommended by Runco. • COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT: Composite video is the most common type of signal used, but is also the lowest in picture quality. Many sources have outputs that are limited to Composite video, such as some VCR’s and camcorders. Others, such as laser disc players, actually produce slightly better results when using Composite video. While the PFP Controller has an excellent decoder for Composite video, it is recommended that Composite video be used only if necessary. • S-VIDEO INPUT S-Video is the second-best type of signal that can be used, but is MUCH better than Composite video. Using such sources as satellite receivers, high-quality VCRs and DVD play- ers (with no Component output) will produce a MUCH cleaner and sharper signal. Decoder artifacts that are associated with Composite video (dot crawl and ‘rainbows’) are non-existent when using S-Video. • COMPONENT INPUT Component video is the best type of signal that can be used. The most common sources that use Component outputs are DVD players, and it is highly recommended that Component be used when possible. Component video goes one step beyond S-Video in picture quality; chroma (color) information is more resolved and the overall picture appears more well- defined. • RGB/COMPONENT INPUT This port is where all high-resolution signals (such as computers, DTV decoders and progres- sive DVD players) must be input. The signal type can be either RGBHV or Component and is not processed by the PFP Controller.
15 Overall Functional Description The DR-300c systemconsists of the PFP Controllerand the DR-300c Projector. This sys- tem is unique in the way it is controlled; the control center for this system is located within the PFP Controller. The PFP Controller tells the Projector to turn on or off, controls its brightness, contrast, color temperature and more. All of this is accomplished by Runcos unique ComLink, which is the transfer of information between the PFP Controller and the Projector via their ComLink ports on a CAT5 cable with RJ-11 ends. Therefore, only the PFP Controllers remote control is necessary to control all aspects of this system. Besides being the systems control center, the PFP Controller is also a high-quality scaler, which outputs all signals in the native resolution of the DR-300c Projector. The Composite, S- video and Component (non-progressive) signals are sent through the PFP Controllers 10-bit decoder, de-interlaced, then scaled to the native resolution of the Projector. In the case of HDTV or progressive DVD signals, these are input to the RGB/Component port. In the next chapter, the menu system will be described in detail. There are many adjustments available to perfect the DR-300cs image, including typical front-panel controls as well as color temperature and other image-quality controls.
4:3 Screen 16:9 Screen Anamorphic Lens 16:9 Position Keystone Picture Orientation Lamp Hours 20 16 Menu Description and Navigation Input Select: Composite S-Video >Component High Definition: RGB/Component Aspect Ratio Select Installer Adjust Menu Tree Anamorphic Standard 4:3 Letterbox Tint Color Brightness Contrast Sharpness Luma Enhance* Chroma Enhance* Color Temperature* Color Balance* The menu tree above is an overall glance at the menu system in the DR-300c. This menu is shown with the installation mode enabled. *These menu items will only appear if the installation mode is enabled (pg. 21). The main menu includes three main sections: Source Selection (Composite, S-Video, Component and RGB/Component), Aspect Ratio andInstallation. Highlight an item on the screen using the green selection cursor and press ENTER on the remote or front panel to select and make adjustments. Main Menu
Source Selectionis done by highlighting the desired source with the up or down arrows and pressing ENTER. Sources may also be selected by pressing the left or right arrows on the front panel or remote, or by one of the direct access buttons on the remote (pg. 13). Picture adjustments such as color, tint, brightness, etc, are unique per source. Aspect R atioselection is done by highlighting Aspect Ratio on the main menu and press- ing enter. The Aspect Ratio menu will then appear; and either ANAMORPHIC, LETTERBOX or 4:3 may be selected. Aspect ratios may also be selected by pressing either the up or down arrow buttons, or by one of the direct access buttons on the remote. Blanking and shift adjustments are unique per aspect ratio. Installa tionis used for adjustments usually made during the initial installation. This includes Screen Type, Keystone and Picture Orientation. ‘Screen Type’ tells the PFP Controller what aspect ratio screen the system will be used on (either a standard 4:3 screen or a 16:9 screen or 16:9 screen with an anamorphic lens installed) and to output the three aspect ratios accordingly. ‘16:9 position’ sets the position of the image on the DMD to top, center, or bottom for installation flexibility (pg. 22). This is only applicable if ‘16:9 screen’ is selected. Also, the age of the lamp in the Projector (lamp hours) may be checked in the Installation Menu. 17
18 Picture Quality Adjustments Main Menu >COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPONENT RGB/COMPONENT ASPECT RATIO SELECT INSTALLER ADJUSTTINT COLOR BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SHARPNESS LUMA ENHANCE* CHROMA ENHANCE* COLOR TEMPERATURE* COLOR BALANCE* Picture quality adjustments (also known as Front Panel Controls) are the controls that change differ- ent parameters of the image such as the amount of color, black level, etc. While these adjustments can be set to suit the needs of the user, there is a way to set these properly. This section will describe what each function does and how to adjust them properly. To access the Picture Quality Adjustments, press MENU, highlight the active source (indicated by the arrow) and press ENTER. The picture quality sub-menu will then appear (see above). To make an adjustment to a particular function, highlight the function with the up or down arrow but- tons and press ENTER. Once the function is on-screen (i.e. brightness), pressing the UP arrow button on the remote or front panel will increase the value of that function; pressing the DOWN arrow on the remote or front panel will decrease the value of that function. While each of the picture quality adjustments can be set to suit the needs of the user, there is a prop- er way to set the adjustments. For setting TINT and COLOR, please refer to the color bar test pattern below. NOTE:A BLUE FILTER must be used so only the blue color bars can be seen; if no blue color filter is available, see if the display device has the ability to mute (turn off) the red and green colors via its menu structure (most CRT Projectors have this feature). Blue filters are provided with the Video Essentials or AVIA test DVDs. Tall color bars Short color bars Tint Color white yellow cyan green magenta red blue sub-menu * Active only when the installation mode is enabled (pg. 21).