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Charging the Battery The glasses must be fully charged before first use and whenever the Battery Status LED 
flashes red once every couple of seconds. The glasses will charge a completely dead 
battery in approximately five hours. You may use the glasses while the battery is being 
charged. 
To charge the 3D Glasses:
1. Attach one end of the supplied charging cable to the Power Input above the left lens 
on the glasses. 
2. Attach the other end of the cable to any USB “A” port on a USB hub, personal 
computer or display device. The Battery Status LED lights solid red while the battery is 
charging. 
3. When the Battery Status LED lights solid blue, the battery is fully charged. You can 
disconnect the glasses from the power source. 
The battery in the 3D glasses is designed to operate approximately 15 hours on a full 
charge. The glasses consume more power as needed to maximize reliability. As a result, 
battery life is a function of many factors, including how much interference from 2.4-GHz 
devices like wireless routers must be compensated. Under worst-case conditions, 
fully-charged glasses should operate flawlessly for a minumum of about 12 hours. 
When attached to a computer, the Runco Active 3D Glasses use 
the computer only to receive power; the glasses do not appear as a 
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Turning On the Glasses1. Ensure that the projector is powered on and displaying 3D content.
2. Press and hold the Power Button for about two seconds, then release the button. The 
LED will then blink in a pattern that indicates the battery charge state. In general, the 
more slowly and less frequently the LED blinks, the more charged (and less in need of 
charge) the glasses are. Refer to Table 4-5. 
3. The glasses will sync with the emitter and the 3D content will be visible through the 
glasses. 
4. Repeat Step 2 for each pair of glasses you wish to sync to the emitter. 
Auto Power-OffIf the glasses do not detect an emitter, the LED blinks on and off once per second for five 
minute. Then, to preserve battery life, the glasses automatically turn off. If the emitter is 
activated (the emitter is only active when the projector is in 3D mode) before the 
five-minute period ends, the glasses stop blinking and remain on. 
If the glasses automatically turn off, press the Power button to turn them back on. ➤
Table 4-5. Battery Charge State Indications
Blink Activity After 
Power-onBattery Charge State
Three (3) blue blinks (one 
second on, one second off)Battery is fully charged; 12 to 15 hours remaining. 
Six (6) blue blinks  Battery is 50% charged; approximately 4 hours remaining. 
Nine (9) blue blinks  Battery is 30% or more charged; approximately 2 hours remaining. 
Red blink Battery charge is 10% or less; glasses must be charged before 
further use. 
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5.1 
Lamp ReplacementThe lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2,000 hours), or 
sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. 
Keep track of the number of hours the lamp has been in use and be aware of any changes 
to brightness. These indicators will help you effectively maintain operation of the projector. 
To find out how long the currently-installed lamp has been in service, select Display Info. 
from the Display Device - Configure menu (available by selecting Service -> Display 
Device -> Configure -> Display Info., in sequence). 
For lamp or filter replacement, please contact your nearest Runco authorized 
service center or Runco dealer. Do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself!
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the 
power cord. Allow the projector to 
cool down for approximately 60 
minutes prior to removing the 
lamp assembly for replacement. 
2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, loosen 
the two screws holding the rear 
compartment cover in place.
3. Remove the rear compartment cover 
by tilting it upward. 
4. Loosen the screw on the lamp cover 
and pull the lamp cover out.
5. Loosen the two screws on the lamp 
module.
6. Pull the lamp module handle firmly to 
remove the lamp module. 
7. Perform Steps 6 through 2 (in reverse 
order) to install the new lamp module. 
8. Turn on the Dimension Digital 
Controller and projector. 
9. Reset the Lamp Hour counter. To do 
this, select Lamp Hours Reset from 
the Display Device - Configure menu. 
A confirmation dialog box appears. 
Select “Yes,” then press ENTER to 
continue with the reset or “No” to cancel the operation. 
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5.2 
Troubleshooting TipsTable 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may 
encounter with the LS-12HBd. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if 
you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical Support. 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom Possible Cause(s)Solution
The projector does not turn 
on.  The LS-12HBd is not 
plugged in and switched 
on, or the AC outlet is not 
active. 
 The Dimension Digital 
Controller is not plugged in 
and switched on, or the 
AC outlet is not active. 

batteries have run out. 
 The serial connection from 
the Dimension Digital 
Controller to the 
LS-12HBd is incorrect.  Ensure that the LS-12HBd 
is plugged in and switched 
on, and that the AC outlet 
is active. 
 Ensure that the Dimension 
Digital Controller is 
plugged in and switched 
on, and that the AC outlet 
is active. 
 Replace the batteries. 
 Ensure that the Pri. 
Display Control output 
from the Dimension Digital 
Controller is properly 
connected to the RS-232C 
input on the LS-12HBd 
(see Figure 3-9). 
The projector and Dimension 
Digital Controller are both on, 
but there is no picture and 
on-screen menus do not 
appear. 
 Lamp failed to ignite. 
 Faulty or incorrect video 
connection between the 
Dimension Digital 
Controller and the 
LS-12HBd.  Ensure that the lens cover 
is off. 
 Ensure that the lamp door 
is closed. If it is and the 
problem persists, replace 
the lamp. 
 Ensure that the HDMI 
output from the Dimension 
Digital Controller is 
properly connected to the 
PRIMARY input on the 
LS-12HBd (see Figure 
3-9). 
The display is on and menus 
appear, but there is no 
picture.  Incorrect source selection. 
 Source component is not 
turned on. 
 Source component is 
connected incorrectly or 
not at all.  Select the correct source. 
 Turn on the source 
component. 
 Check connections from 
source component to 
Dimension Digital 
Controller. 
A projected image from a 
DVD is split or otherwise 
scrambled.  DVD player is connected 
to the Component input 
and set to progressive 
scan mode.  Turn off progressive scan 
on the DVD player. Or, 
connect the DVD player to 
the HD1 or HD2 input. 
Image geometry is incorrect.  Incorrect aspect ratio 
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The display is jittery or 
unstable. Poor-quality or improperly 
connected source. 
 The horizontal or vertical 
scan frequency of the 
input signal may be out of 
range for the projector.  Ensure that the source is 
properly connected and of 
adequate quality for 
detection. 
 Correct at the source. 
Image is too bright and/or 
lacks definition in the bright 
areas of the image.  Contrast is set too high.  Lower the contrast setting. 
Image appears “washed out” 
and/or dark areas appear too 
bright.  Brightness is set too high.   Lower the brightness 
setting. 
Colors in the image from a 
Component video source are 
swapped; for example, reds 
appear blue or vice versa. 
Blue/Pb outputs from the 
source are connected to 
the wrong inputs on the 
Dimension Digital 
Controller.  Ensure that the source 
outputs are connected to 
the correct Dimension 
Digital Controller 
Component input 
connector (see Figure 
3-17). 
The display freezes suddenly.  Excessive voltage noise on 
the AC or ground input has 
interrupted the projector’s 
ability to lock on to a 
signal. Power down the projector 
and disconnect from AC. 
Then, plug in again and 
power up as usual.
The projector will not turn 
back on after it was powered 
down, or the image disap-
pears during operation.  The projector will not turn 
on for two minutes after 
power-down, to protect 
the lamp. 
 The lamp has failed.  Wait until the 
STANDBY LED at the front 
of the Dimension Digital 
Controller turns on 
(see Figure 2-5). 
 Replace the lamp. 
Anamorphic lens transport 
does not work. The motor is not plugged 
in or the AC outlet is not 
active.
 The motor is not 
connected to a trigger 
output on the Dimension 
Digital Controller. 
 Incorrect trigger 
assignment.  Ensure that the motor is 
plugged in and that the AC 
outlet is active. 
 Check the trigger 
connection between the 
lens motor and Dimension 
Digital Controller 
(see Figure 3-11). 
 Correct the trigger 
assignment (refer to 
Installing and Adjusting 
the Anamorphic Lens on 
page 54). 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)
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The projector does not turn 
on or respond to user com-
mands. The vacuum fluores-
cent display on the Dimension 
Digital Controller front panel 
displays the following mes-
sage:
Primary Display Error
Communication Failure The serial connection from 
the Dimension Digital 
Controller to the display is 
incorrect or the cable is 
faulty.  Ensure that the 
Pri. Display Control 
(RS-232) output from the 
Dimension Digital 
Controller is properly 
connected to the display 
(see Figure 3-9). 
When displaying 3D content, 
crosstalk or “ghosting” can be 
seen — that is, the left eye is 
perceiving some of what the 
right eye should be seeing or 
vice versa.  Primary and Secondary 
images are not properly 
aligned. 
 Rear-projection installation 
uses second-surface 
mirrors that are producing 
faint, secondary 
reflections.  Refer to Adjusting the 
Image Geometry on 
page 52.
Always use first-surface 
mirrors in your 
rear-projection installation. 
With 3D glasses, image per-
spective is reversed — that is, 
“left-eye“ frames appear in the 
right lens and vice versa.  Incorrect Reverse Eyes 
setting.  Change the 
ReverseEyes setting 
(refer to Reverse Eyes on 
page 71). 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)
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In addition to using the Dimension Digital Controller front-panel keypad or remote control 
unit, there are three methods of controlling the LS-12HBd and Dimension Digital 
Controller externally: 
 Using a serial (RS-232) link to send ASCII commands and receive responses to those 
commands.
 Using discrete infrared (IR) codes to program a third-party remote control unit.
 Using an HDMI connection to send Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) commands 
from a BD player or other source component that supports CEC. 
The following sections describe these methods. 
6.1 
Serial CommunicationsThe Dimension Digital Controller uses a simple text-based control protocol to take 
requests from control devices and to provide responses to such devices. This section 
describes how to send control messages over a serial link between the Dimension Digital 
Controller and an automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software. 
RS-232 Connection and 
Port Configuration To interface the LS-12HBd with an automation/control system or a PC running terminal 
emulation software, connect it to the Dimension Digital Controller as shown in Figure 3-9. 
Connect your control system or PC to the RS-232 input of the Dimension Digital 
Controller; see Figure 3-11. 
Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop 
bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to 19200, to match that of the Dimension Digital 
Controller RS-232 port. 
Command Format Commands sent from an automation/control system or PC to the Dimension Digital 
Controller must have the following format:
(www:xyz) [CR]
Where:
( and ) indicate the start and end of the command data. If these characters are 
present, the Dimension Digital Controller assumes that valid command data is present 
in the command string. Otherwise, the Dimension Digital Controller ignores the 
command.
www indicates the command code. This field is case insensitive; for example, PWR, pwr 
and PwR are all equivalent.
:x is the destination parameter.  This is an optional parameter that indicates which 
memory the command is referencing.  This parameter is reserved for future use.
6. External Control
The serial communication protocol described here replaces the 
serial protocol used by legacy Runco products (manufactured prior 
to September 2011) that include the DHD Controller. 
Runco recommends using this new protocol, as it is more concise 
and provides greater control than the old one. However, to maintain 
backward compatibility with existing automation/control system 
modules, the legacy Runco serial protocol is also supported. Note 
						

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y is the operand, which can have one of the following values:
? = “Get” operand+ = “Increment” operand
= = “Set” operand- = “Decrement” operand
z is the value to set for this parameter.  It can have one of two formats:
Integer value: Any positive or negative number; for example, 100. 
String value: Any string surrounded by double quotes; for example, “This is a 
string.”
[CR] is the ASCII carriage return key (0x0D).
Response FormatResponses sent from the follower to the initiator shall have the following format:
(u;www:x=z) [CR]
Where:
( and ) indicate the start and end of the command data. If these characters are 
present, the Dimension Digital Controller assumes that valid command data is present 
in the command string. Otherwise, the Dimension Digital Controller ignores the 
command.
 “u;” indicates the response code.  This is only used by followers responding to a valid 
CLI command received. For any response code other than 0, the follower echoes back 
the command received rather than filling in the fields listed below. 
The response code can be one of the following:
 0 = Command successfully processed
 1 = Unknown command code
 2 = Invalid operator
 3 = Destination parameter not supported
 4 = Setting not available
 5 = Setting value not available
 6 = Setting value not supported
 7 = String too long
 8 = Command not supported in standby mode
 9 = Invalid parameter
 10 = Error processing command
 11 = Password not entered
www indicates the command code. This field is case insensitive; for example, PWR, pwr 
and PwR are all equivalent.
:x is the destination parameter.  This is an optional parameter that indicates which 
memory the command is referencing.  This parameter is reserved for future use.
z is the new value (for Set, Increment or Decrement commands) or the current value 
(for Get commands) for this parameter.  It can have one of two formats:
Integer value: Any positive or negative number; for example, 100. 
String value: Any string surrounded by double quotes; for example, “This is a 
string.”
[CR] is the ASCII carriage return key (0x0D).
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Command and Response 
Examples Here are some examples of serial commands and their responses:
Serial Command List Table 6-1 lists all supported commands. 
Command Command Data Response
Power query when 
unit is powered on(PWR?) [CR] (0;PWR=1) [CR]
Set power to 0 (off)
(PWR=0) [CR] (0;PWR=0) [CR]
Increment bright-
ness from 24 to 25(BRT+) [CR] (0;BRT=25) [CR]
Invalid command 
(ZZZ=0) [CR] (1;ZZZ=0) [CR]
Invalid parameter 
(received string, 
expected integer) (CON=”Some string”) 
[CR](9;CON=”Some string”) 
[CR]
Table 6-1. Serial Commands
SettingCommand 
CodeRead/
WriteInc/
DecMin 
ValueMax 
ValueString? Notes
PCE Auto Color Enable AAC R/W No 0 1 No 0 = Off; 1 = On
PCE Diagnostic Color AAD R/W No 0 6 No 0 = White
1 = Red
2 = Green
3 = Blue
4 = Yellow
5 = Cyan
6 = Magenta
PCE Blue x ABX R/W Yes -100 100 No
PCE Blue y ABY R/W Yes -100 100 No
Adjustment Mode ADJ R/W No 0 2 No 0 = Both
1 = Left
2 = Right
PCE Green x AGX R/W Yes -100 100 No
PCE Green y AGY R/W Yes -100 100 No
Apply Image Alignment Values AIA R/W No 0 1 No 0 = Off; 1 = On
Altitude ALT R/W No 0 1 No 0 = Auto
1 = High
Advanced Color Temp Mode 
EnableAME R/W No 0 1 No 0 = Off; 1 = On
Auto New Firmware Check ANF R/W No 0 1 No 0 = Off; 1 = On
Auto Power Off Enable APE R/W No 0 2 No 0 = Off; 1 = On; 2 = No Signal
Auto Power Off Timer APT R/W Yes 1 24 No
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Aspect Ratio Copy ARC W No N/A N/A No
Action will be performed on any 
setting value
Aspect Ratio Paste ARP W No N/A N/A No
PCE Red x ARX R/W Yes -100 100 No
PCE Red y ARY R/W Yes -100 100 No
Aspect Ratio ASP R/W No 0 6 No 0 = 4:3
1 = 16:9
2 = Letterbox
3 = VirtualWide
4 = Cinema
5 = Virtual Cinema
6 = Native
7 = Auto Cinema
PCE Test Pattern Enable ATP R/W No 0 1 No 0 = Off; 1 = On
PCE White x AWX R/W Yes -100 100 No
PCE White y AWY R/W Yes -100 100 No
Image Alignment Bottom Left x BLX R/W Yes -100 100 No
Image Alignment Bottom Left y BLY R/W Yes -100 100 No
Image Alignment Bottom Middle y BMY R/W Yes -100 100 No
Brightness Offset BRO R/W Yes -50 50 No Picture menu
Brightness BRT R/W Yes -50 50 No Calibration -> Input Image menu
Image Alignment Bottom Right x BRX R/W Yes -100 100 No
Image Alignment Bottom Right y BRY R/W Yes -100 100 No
Blank Screen Blue BSB R/W Yes 0 255 No
Blank Screen Green BSG R/W Yes 0 255 No
Blank Screen Red BSR R/W Yes 0 255 No
CEC Enable CEC R/W No 0 1 No 0 = Off; 1 = On
Chroma Delay CHR R/WYes07No
Color Gamut CLG R/WYes06No0 = Auto
1 = REC709
2 = SMPTE C
3 = EBU
4 = Native
6 = PCE
Color Offset CLO R/W Yes -50 50 No Picture menu
Color CLR R/W Yes -50 50 No Calibration -> Input Image menu
Color Space CLS R/W No 0 4 No 0 = REC601
1 = REC709
2 = RGB
3 = RGB Video
4 = Auto
Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)
SettingCommand 
CodeRead/
WriteInc/
DecMin 
ValueMax 
ValueString? Notes