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To change a button assignment, select the corresponding entry in the SRC 1-7 Keys or 
SRC 8-14 Keys sub-menu. Then, choose the source input you wish to assign to that 
button. 
Display Device - Configure: The options in the Display Device - Configure menu allow 
you to change the picture orientation, perform lens adjustments or access other, 
display-device specific functions. 
stallation – Orientation: Select Installation from the Display Device - Configure 
menu, then select Orientation to change the picture orientation to suit the method of 
installation (Floor Front, Floor Rear, Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear). Or, for 
front-projection installations, use the Auto setting to have the projector automatically 
determine the orientation (floor or ceiling) using an internal sensor.
s: Select Lens from the Display Device - Configure menu to access the motorized 
lens controls. Refer to Primary Lens Adjustments: Focus, Zoom and Position on 
page 51. 
splay Info.: Select Display Info. from the Display Device - Configure menu to see the 
projector serial number and lamp usage information (number of hours in service). 
s Reset: When you replace a projector lamp (refer to Lamp 
Replacement on page 97), you should also reset its lamp hour counter to zero so that 
the lamp usage information in the Display Info. window is accurate. To do this, select 
Lamp Hours Reset from the Display Device - Configure menu. Then, select Lamp 
Hours Reset. A confirmation dialog box appears. Select “Yes” to continue with the 
reset or “No” to cancel the operation. 
stics: Select Diagnostics from the Display Device - Configure menu, then 
select Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta to display only that color channel 
(simulating a filter of that color). This can be useful for calibration or measurement 
purposes. 
To restore the normal picture (all colors), select White. 
 Altitude: Select Altitude from the Display Device - Configure menu to control the 
operation of the projector’s cooling fan. 
In most cases, the default setting (Auto) 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 High. 
SRC 1 Key
Composite 1
Composite 2
Composite 3
Component
HD 1
HD 2
SCART
ÎHDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
HDMI 5
HDMI 6
HDMI 7
HDMI 8
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splay 3D Settings: The Display 3D Settings menu is not applicable to the 
LS-12HBd.
 Internal 3D Settings: Select Internal 3D Settings from the Display Device - Configure 
menu to adjust the following timing settings for the Dimension Digital Controller’s 
3D Sync output (see Figure 2-6 and Figure 3-21), to optimize performance of the 
glasses, emitter and projector, for realistic simulation and 3D images. 
Sync Delay: This control adjusts the output 3D emitter delay to match the active 
glasses to the left/right frames of the projector.  Proper adjustment of this delay will 
eliminate crosstalk and odd colors caused by timing differences between the 
glasses and the projected image. 
Test Pattern Enable: To display the 3D test pattern (refer to Test Video on 
page 81) while adjusting these settings, check the Test Pattern Enable box. 
 24Hz 3D Mode: This control selects how 24Hz 3D content will be processed in an 
active 3D system.  Lower frame rates can lead to excessive flickering, creating a need 
for frame rate conversion (FRC) to 60Hz in each eye (120Hz total).  The FRC modes are 
as follows:
120Hz 6:4 (default) – Perform FRC using a 3:2 cadence for each eye (3 frames 
of A followed by 2 frames of B), resulting in 60Hz per eye, or 120Hz total.
120Hz 5:5 – Perform FRC using a 3:2 cadence for the left eye (3 frames of A 
followed by 2 frames of B) and a 2:3 cadence for the right eye (2 frames of A 
followed by 3 frames of B), resulting in 60Hz per eye, or 120Hz total.  This mode 
is intended to help reduce judder created in the FRC process.
Network: The options in the Network menu allow you to configure the network 
communication features. 
 IP Configuration: Select IP Configuration from the Network menu to either set the IP 
address, subnet mask and default gateway of the Dimension Digital Controller manually 
or obtain these settings automatically, from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration 
Protocol) server. (Most broadband routers and gateways support DHCP.) You can also 
test the network connection from this menu. 
DHCP: To enable the DHCP client in the Dimension Digital Controller, select DHCP 
from the IP Configuration menu and set it to On. With this setting, the Dimension 
Digital Controller’s IP address, subnet mask and default gateway are assigned by 
the local DHCP server. 
To manually configure these values, set DHCP to Off. 
IP Address: Select IP Address from the IP Configuration menu to manually 
configure the IP Address of the Dimension Digital Controller, as follows:
1. Press  or  to select the first, second, third or fourth byte of the address.
2. Press   or   to set the value of that byte. The range is from 0 to 255 inclusive. 
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for all four bytes of the address.
4. Press MENU when you have finished setting the address. 
Subnet Mask: Select Subnet Mask from the IP Configuration menu to manually 
configure the IP subnet mask. The procedure is similar to that for setting the IP 
address. The IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway items in the IP 
Configuration menu are disabled (grayed out) when DHCP is 
enabled. 
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Default Gateway: Select Default Gateway from the IP Configuration menu to 
manually configure the default IP gateway. The procedure is similar to that for setting 
the IP address. 
Communication Test: Select Communication Test from the IP Configuration menu 
to verify proper operation of the network communication link. 
To start the test, select Start Test from the Communication Test menu. The 
Dimension Digital Controller displays the message “Performing Communication 
Test.” When the test completes, the Dimension Digital Controller displays either 
“Failed” (along with the error that occurred) or “Succeeded.” 
 Auto Firmware Upgrade: Select Auto Firmware Upgrade from the Network menu to 
enable automatic detection of a newer version of the Dimension Digital Controller 
firmware. If one is found, you can configure the Dimension Digital Controller to install it 
automatically. These features make it easier to keep your Dimension Digital Controller 
firmware up-to-date. 
Auto Check For New Firmware: To have the Dimension Digital Controller 
automatically check for firmware updates at periodic intervals, select Auto Check for 
New Firmware from the Auto Firmware Upgrade menu and set it to On. If you prefer 
to do this manually, set it to Off and use the Check For New Firmware sub-menu 
(described below).
Auto Perform Upgrade: If the “Auto Check For New Firmware” process 
determines that a newer firmware version than the one currently installed is available, 
you can have the Dimension Digital Controller automatically download and install it. 
To do this, select Auto Perform Upgrade from the Auto Firmware Upgrade menu 
and set it to On. The upgrade will occur the next time the Dimension Digital 
Controller is “power-cycled” (powered off, then on again). If you prefer to do this 
manually, set it to Off. The Dimension Digital Controller will ask if you want to 
perform the upgrade the next time it is power-cycled.
Check For New Firmware: To have the Dimension Digital Controller check for new 
firmware on demand (and perform an upgrade if it finds a new version), select Check 
For New Firmware from the Auto Firmware Upgrade menu. If the Dimension Digital 
Controller finds a new firmware version, select Yes to perform the upgrade or No to 
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 E-Mail Notification: Select E-Mail Notification from the Network menu to specify 
when and to whom the Dimension Digital Controller sends error and service notification 
messages via e-mail.
The notification messages are in the following format:
To:  [E-Mail Address; see below]
From:  [email protected]
Subject:  [Type of notification] from Runco DC-300
Body:  
This is an automated message sent from the Runco DC-300:
Notification: [One of the following:
“DC-300 Error” / “Display Error” 
“Periodic Service Notification”
“Lamp Life Notification” / “Calibration Data”]
Detailed Description: [ If a DC-300 Error, one of the following:
“Fan Failure 1” / “Fan Failure 2”
“Overtemp 1” / “Overtemp 2”
“Initialization Failure”
If a Display Error, a device-specific 
error message such as “Lamp Door Open”
If a Periodic Service Notification, the elapsed
time since the last notification
If a Lamp Life Notification, the number of hours 
the lamp has been in service
If a Calibration Data message, 
“See Attached File” ]
Serial Number: [Dimension Digital Controller serial number]
Customer Information: [From “Customer Information“ sub-menu; 
see below]
Best Regards,
Runco International, LLC
1195 NW Compton Drive
Beaverton, OR 97006
1-800-237-8262
E-Mail Address: To specify the destination e-mail address for error and service 
notifications, select E-Mail Address from the E-Mail Notification menu. The 
procedure is similar to that for setting the IP address (refer to IP Configuration on 
page 86). Enter up to 45 alphanumeric characters. 
Error Notification: To have the Dimension Digital Controller send a message to the 
destination e-mail address when a “DC-300 Error” or “Display Error” occurs, select 
Error Notification from the E-Mail Notification menu and set it to On. 
Error Notification to Runco: To have the Dimension Digital Controller send an 
e-mail message to Runco Customer Support when a “DC-300 Error” or “Display 
Error” occurs, select Error Notification to Runco from the E-Mail Notification menu 
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Periodic Service Notification: You can have the Dimension Digital Controller send 
periodic reminders via e-mail to perform regular maintenance tasks. To do this:
1. Select Periodic Service Notification from the E-Mail Notification menu. 
2. Highlight Enable and press ENTER. 
3. Highlight On and press ENTER. 
4. Press MENU.
5. Highlight Timer and press ENTER. 
6. Press   or   to set the notification interval in months. The range is from 1 to 
255 inclusive; the default is 12 months. 
7. Press MENU.
Lamp Life Notification: To have the Dimension Digital Controller send a message 
to the destination e-mail address when the lamp hour counter reaches a certain 
threshold, select Lamp Life Notification from the E-Mail Notification menu. Then:
1. Highlight Enable and press ENTER. 
2. Highlight On and press ENTER. 
3. Press MENU.
4. Highlight Lamp Hours and press ENTER. 
5. Press   or   to set the notification threshold in hours. The range is from 100 to 
10,000 hours; the default is 1,000 hours. 
6. Press MENU.
Customer Information: Select Customer Information from the E-Mail Notification 
menu to supply this information to the Dimension Digital Controller, which includes it 
in all e-mail notification messages. Six lines (up to 30 characters per line) of text are 
provided; use them however you wish. 
1. Press  or  repeatedly to select a line of text to edit.
2. Press ENTER. 
3. Press  or  repeatedly to set the highlighted character.
4. Press   (or  ) to select the next (or previous) character. Use the   and   
buttons to change it.
5. Press ENTER when you have finished editing that line of text. 
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each line of text you want to edit.
7. Press MENU when you have finished entering customer information.
E-Mail Calibration Data: To have the Dimension Digital Controller collect all 
calibration data, attach it to a message and send it to the destination e-mail address, 
select E-Mail Calibration Data from the E-Mail Notification menu. To confirm this 
action, select Yes and press ENTER. 
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 Remote Network Control: Select Remote Network Control from the Network menu 
to enable or disable control of the Dimension Digital Controller via an IP connection 
(typically using a web browser). Set it to On to allow all incoming remote network 
connectivity. Set it to Off to disable any incoming network communication that was not 
initiated by the Dimension Digital Controller. 
Color Space: Select Color Space from the Service menu to choose the color space of 
the source signal for HDMI, RGB, and component connections.
 The default setting, Auto, functions as follows:
HDMI: If the Auxiliary Video Information (AVI) infoframe contains color space and/or 
range data, the Dimension Digital Controller uses that information. Otherwise, for 
RGB sources, the Dimension Digital Controller uses the RGB-Video color space. 
For component SDTV and EDTV resolutions, REC601 is used. For other component 
video resolutions, REC709 is used.
RGB: If Hsync or Vsync signals are present, the Dimension Digital Controller uses 
the RGB-PC color space. Otherwise, REC601 is used for SDTV and EDTV sources, 
and REC709 for all other sources.
Component: For SDTV and EDTV resolutions, the Dimension Digital Controller uses 
the REC601 color space. For all other resolutions, REC709 is used.
In most cases, the Auto setting determines the correct color space to use. If it does not, 
you can force the Dimension Digital Controller to use a specific color space. Choose one 
of the following:
REC709 sets the color space matrix to that defined in ITU-R BT.709.
REC601 sets the color space matrix to that defined in ITU-R BT.601.
RGB-PC uses RGB color space and sets black at 0,0,0 RGB and white at 
255,255,255 RGB, assuming an 8-bit image.
RGB-Video uses RGB color space and sets black at 16,16,16 RGB and white at 
235,235,235, assuming an 8-bit image, to correspond to the luminance values defined 
in digital component standards.
Triggers: Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12-volt trigger outputs. 
You can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are then 
activated by selecting that aspect ratio. This setting has no effect on the E-Mail Notification or Auto 
Firmware Upgrade functions. 
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Miscellaneous: Select Miscellaneous from the Service menu to set the following options: 
 Language: Select Language from the Miscellaneous menu and press the up- or 
down-arrows to select the OSD Language (English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, 
Español, Svenska,  (Simplified Chinese),   (Traditional Chinese), 
Português,  (Russian),  (Japanese) or  (Korean)). 
SD Timer: Select OSD Timer from the Miscellaneous menu to set the OSD Timer, 
which controls how long the menus remain on-screen after selecting them. Select from 
5 to 60 seconds, in one-second increments. Or, set the timer to 0 (disabled) if you want 
the menus to remain on-screen indefinitely. 
SD Messages: When you select a new aspect ratio, input source or memory preset, 
the Dimension Digital Controller briefly displays an on-screen message confirming your 
new selection. To prevent the display of these messages, select OSD Messages from 
the Miscellaneous menu to and set it to Off. 
Screen Color: Select Blank Screen Color from the Miscellaneous menu to 
select the color that appears when no incoming signal is present. The range is from 0 
to 255 inclusive for each color component (red, green and blue). 
Sidebar Color: Select Sidebar Color from the Miscellaneous menu to change the 
color of the inactive image area. The range is from 0 to 255 inclusive for each color 
component (red, green and blue). The inactive image area is on either side of the active 
image area when using the 4:3 aspect ratio.
 Film Mode: Use Film Mode to smooth out moving images from interlaced, 
standard-definition (SD) sources. In most cases, the Dimension Digital Controller 
detects the proper “pull-down” rate and vertical frequency. However, if your source is 
jittery and/or tearing you may want to enable Film Mode to ensure stable processing for 
that source. 
sampling Error) Correction: Some DVD players use MPEG 
decoders that do not correctly “upsample” the 4:2:0 format chroma information on the 
DVD to the 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 format required by the video encoder of the display device.
This so-called “chroma bug” sometimes causes streaky or spiky horizontal lines 
running through the chroma channel. It is most noticeable in static, interlaced scenes 
and on diagonal edges (especially red ones). Set CUE to On to correct this issue. 
Sync Threshold: Select Sync Threshold to adjust the threshold at which negative 
pulses on the component video green/luma channel are interpreted to be sync pulses.
Sync Threshold adjustment is occasionally necessary when a DVD player or HDTV 
source signal drops “below black” (for example, during scenes with explosions or when 
subtitles are present) and causes the projector to temporarily lose sync. If the sync level 
from the source is persistently too low, the display device won’t sync with the source at 
all. 
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HDMI: Select HDMI from the Service menu to set the following options affecting 
communication between HDMI sources, the Dimension Digital Controller and the 
LS-12HBd. 
 HDMI EDID Extension: Extended display identification data (EDID) is a data structure 
provided by a display device to describe its capabilities to a graphics card. It is what 
enables a modern personal computer to know what kind of monitor is connected. 
Some modern display devices provide more information via EDID than others, in the 
form of “extensions.” Some computer graphics cards do not recognize or properly 
interpret this extended EDID information. 
Select HDMI EDID Extension from the HDMI menu to specify whether or not the EDID 
extensions from the display device are passed through to the sources connected to the 
HDMI and/or DisplayPort inputs. By default, the extensions are on. Change these 
settings only if HDMI EDID incompatibility issues arise.
Select Audio Format from the HDMI menu to choose an option for 
routing the audio signal from an HDMI source. With the LS-12HBd, the recommended 
setting is HDMI Out (Audio Only). (This is also the default setting.)
This control chooses whether or not the Dimension Digital Controller responds to 
HDMI CEC control messages from a disc player, set-top box or other HDMI source. 
The default setting is On. For more information about CEC, refer to Using HDMI CEC 
Messages on page 122. 
 HPD Toggle Rejection: Select HPD Toggle Rejection from the HDMI menu to specify 
whether or not the Dimension Digital Controller ignores extraneous Hot Plug Detect 
(HPD) signal state changes from a downstream HDMI device (third-party display or 
audio/video receiver). 
The default setting, Auto, disables HPD toggle rejection on the LS-12HBd. Use the 
other settings to troubleshoot compatibility issues or reduce the amount of time 
needed to lock to an incoming signal. 
Front Panel Brightness: Select Front Panel Brightness from the Service menu to adjust 
the brightness of the front-panel LED and LCD status indicators.The Dimension Digital Controller does not transmit HDMI CEC 
control messages from the “HDMI Audio Out” connector, 
regardless of the CEC setting. 
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 Logo LED: Select Logo LED from the Front Panel Brightness menu to adjust the 
brightness of the large, illuminated logo on the left side of the display. The range is from 
0 (off) to 31. 
Standby LED: Select Standby LED from the Front Panel Brightness menu to change 
the behavior of the front-panel STANDBY indicator LED. When set to ON, the LED 
lights amber when the system is in standby mode; otherwise, it is off. When set to OFF, 
the LED is always off. 
 LCD: Select LCD from the Front Panel Brightness menu to adjust the brightness of the 
front-panel LCD. The range is from 0 (off) to 4. 
Auto Power Off: Select Auto Power Off from the Service menu to have the LS-12HBd 
turn itself off after a specified period of time.
By default, Auto Power Off is set to No Signal. With this setting, the 
LS-12HBd powers off after a specified period of inactivity (no source signal present). To 
change this behavior, select Enable from the Auto Power Off sub-menu. Then, set it to 
On to have the LS-12HBd power off after the specified time period whether a source 
signal is present or not. Or, set it to Off to disable this feature altogether. 
s: Select Hours from the Auto Power Off sub-menu to specify the number of 
hours after which the LS-12HBd should power off. The default time-out period is one 
hour; the range is from 1 to 24 hours. 
Standby Mode: Select Standby Mode from the Service menu to control the Dimension 
Digital Controller’s power management feature. 
Low Power (the default setting) to have the Dimension Digital Controller shut 
down completely when it is turned off. This conserves power but increases the amount 
of time required by the Dimension Digital Controller to start up when it is turned on. 
Fast Startup is a “quick-start” mode that keeps the Dimension Digital Controller 
running when it is turned off, even though it appears to be in standby mode.  This 
results in much quicker startup times but consumes more power.
System Reset: To reset ALL controller settings (including image settings) back to their 
factory defaults, choose System Reset from the Service menu. 
A confirmation message appears. Select Yes to continue with the reset or select No to 
cancel. 
 During a firmware upgrade, this LED lights at full brightness 
regardless of the Logo LED setting. 
During a firmware upgrade, this LED lights at full brightness 
regardless of the Standby LED setting. 
This action is not undoable. Proceed with caution! Before you 
perform a System Reset, save your “Custom” Memory Presets 
(page 70) and ISF Day/Night Memory Presets (page 78).
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4.2 
Using the 3D Glasses The 3D LCD Shutter Glasses function with the Runco Active 3D Emitter and the projector 
to provide unsurpassed 3D stereoscopic viewing. This section describes the features, 
connection, setup and operation of the 3D LCD Shutter Glasses. 
Key Features RF synchronization for uninterrupted 3D performance 
 Supports refresh rates from 50 to 240 Hz for compatibility with both current and future 
3D technology 
 High contrast ratio, high uniformity and fast response time for an excellent 3D 
experience 
 Rechargeable battery provides up to 15 hours of 3D viewing per charge 
 Battery charge indicator lets you know remaining operating time 
Functional OverviewThe 3D LCD Shutter Glasses have the following key 
functional components:  
Battery Status LED
Indicates battery charge state as described in the 
following sections, Charging the Battery and 
Turning On the Glasses. 
Power Button
Press to turn the glasses on or off.
Power Input 
To charge the glasses, connect this input to your 
PC or other USB power source, using the included 
charging cable. 
➤
➤
Battery Status
LED (Red/Blue)
Power Button
Power
Input