Runco Ls 12hbd Projector User Manual

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Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the 
one shown in Figure 4-3. 
Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast
Select Contrast and press ENTER. Adjust the contrast to a point just below which the 
white rectangle starts to increase in size.
Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the 
one shown in Figure 4-4. 
Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or Dimension Digital Controller front 
panel.
2. Select Service from the Main Menu and press ENTER. 
3. Enter the Service menu passcode.
4. Select Display Device from the Service menu and press ENTER.  Brightness and contrast controls are interactive. A change to one 
may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the 
optimum setting. 
Note
gray
yellow
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magenta
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5. Press ENTER again to select Configure.
6. Select Diagnostics and press ENTER. 
7. Select Blue from the Diagnostics menu, then press ENTER to display only the blue 
color channel.
8. Press EXIT (or MENU) repeatedly to return to the Main Menu.
9. Select Picture from the Main Menu and press ENTER. 
10.Select Color from the Picture menu and press ENTER. 
11.Adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear to 
be a single shade of blue: 
Tint: Tint or “hue” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. 
When tint is decreased, the image appears redder; when it is increased the image 
appears greener. 
To adjust the tint, enable “blue only” display mode in the Diagnostics menu, as you would 
for adjusting color saturation (refer to the previous section, Color Saturation). 
Select Tint from the Picture menu and press ENTER. Adjust the tint level until the cyan 
and magenta color bars (on either side of the green bar) appear to be a single shade of 
blue. 
Like the brightness and contrast controls, the color and tint controls 
are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the 
other in order to achieve the optimum setting. 
gray
yellow
cyan
green
magenta
red
blue
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Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust 
sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press ENTER. On your external 
test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5. Adjust as needed, 
looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and differently-sized lines 
in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate 
them. 
Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness
Noise Filter: To apply noise filtering to the input signal, select Noise Filter from the Picture 
menu. The Noise Filter is useful for clearing up noisy images from 480i video sources. 
Use the left- or right-arrow buttons to select the desired amount of noise reduction, 
keeping in mind that higher settings (which reduce high frequencies) may also “soften” the 
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Input PositionUse the controls in the Input Position Menu to fine-tune the aspect ratio and image 
position for the current source.
Left/Right: Select Left/Right from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image 
horizontally. Press  to shift the image to the right; press   to shift it to the left. 
Up/Down: Select Up/Down from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image 
vertically. Press  to shift the image upward; press   to shift it downward.
Width: Select Width from the Input Position menu to change the projected image width. 
Press  to increase the width; press   to decrease it.
Height: Select Height from the Input Position menu to change the projected image 
height. Press  to increase the height; press   to decrease it.
Overscan/Overscan Mode: Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture 
area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area. 
Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television 
sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. Overscan effectively 
trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to 
fill the display area.
For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources, Overscan is generally not necessary or 
desirable.
This control defines the amount of overscan applied to the image. The range is from 
0 to 20. There are two overscan modes: 
Crop mode, each increment adds a mask at the top, bottom, left and right edges of 
the source image equal to 0.5% of the displayed horizontal resolution (1% total). A 
setting of 10, for example, crops the image 5% on all sides or 10% total.
Zoom mode, each increment adds a factor to the scaling of the source image so 
that the vertical and horizontal resolutions are 100% plus 1% increments of the size 
determined by the aspect ratio function. A setting of 10, for example, zooms in on the 
image 5% on all sides or 10% total.
Figure 4-6 illustrates the effect of each overscan mode setting. 
Input Position
Left/Right
Up/Down
Width
Height
Overscan
Overscan Mode
Phase
Tracking
➤
The input position settings are automatically saved for each input 
and resolution.
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Figure 4-6. Overscan Modes
Phase (RGB, Component or SCART sources): This control adjusts the phase of the 
pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal. Adjust the phase when an RGB, 
Component or SCART image still shows shimmer or “noise” after Tracking has been 
optimized. 
For best results, use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear 
pattern of black and white pixels, or a similar “half on, half off” graphic image. Adjust the 
slidebar until the image stabilizes and each pixel is clearly defined. You may notice that 
you can stabilize the image at more than one point. Use either setting in such cases. 
Tracking (RGB, Component or SCART sources): Tracking determines the frequency 
of the pixel sampling clock, indicated by the number of incoming pixels per line, so that all 
pixels generated by a particular source are sampled. 
Steady flickering or several soft vertical stripes or bands across the entire image indicates 
poor pixel tracking. Proper pixel tracking helps ensure that the image quality is consistent 
across the screen, that aspect ratio is maintained and that pixel phase (see above) can be 
optimized. Adjust the Phase after adjusting Tracking (see below). 
Off Crop Zoom
4:3
16:9
= Source Image Area
= Edge Noise
= Screen (16:9)
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Memory PresetsFor each input, the Dimension Digital Controller lets you save image quality settings as 
presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to four presets per input and 
display mode (resolution and frame rate). 
The Dimension Digital Controller stores the following display modes in each memory 
preset:




 720p/24 Hz
 720p/25 Hz
 720p/30 Hz
 720p/50 Hz
 720p/60 Hz
 1080i/50 Hz
 1080i/50 Hz (Australia)
 1080i/60 Hz
 1080p/24 Hz
 1080p/25 Hz
 1080p/30 Hz
 1080p/50 Hz
 1080p/60 Hz
Use the Memory Presets menu to recall saved image presets, or to save image settings in 
the “Custom 1” or “Custom 2” memory location. The currently-selected preset is indicated 
by a “Δ to its left; in the example shown here, ISF Night is selected.
You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset; otherwise they will 
be lost when a new input source or resolution is selected:


 Color saturation

 Sharpness


 Color temperature and white balance
To select a memory preset, press   or   to highlight it and press ENTER. 
To save the settings for the current input and display mode to the Custom 1 or Custom 2 
memory preset, select it, press  or  to highlight Save and press ENTER.
Memory Presets
ÎISF Night
ISF Day
Custom 1 Save Reset
Custom 2 Save Reset
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To reset the Custom 1 or Custom 2 memory preset to its factory-default state, select it, 
press  or  to highlight Reset and press ENTER.
3D Processing Select 3D Processing from the Main Menu to set the following options related to 
formatting and delivery of HDMI 3D content.
3D Mode: Select 3D Mode from the 3D Processing menu to specify how the Dimension 
Digital Controller processes the “left eye” and “right eye” image components respectively.
Auto to have the Dimension Digital Controller determine the appropriate 3D 
mode based on the HDMI vendor-specific InfoFrame data. This is the default setting. 
Off for 2D content.
Side-by-Side to have the 
Dimension Digital Controller scale the left 
and right image halves respectively to fill the 
screen.
Side-by-Side multiplexing is used with 1080i 
source material. 
Top-and-Bottom to have the 
Dimension Digital Controller scale the top 
and bottom image halves respectively to fill 
the screen.
Top-and-Bottom multiplexing is used with 
720p or 1080p source material. 
Frame Packing to have the input 
FPGA decode frame packed data into left and right eye data. 
Reverse Eyes: By default, the Primary and Secondary video scalers in the Dimension 
Digital Controller are dedicated to “left eye” and “right eye” image processing respectively. 
To reverse this relationship, choose Reverse Eyes from the 3D Processing menu and set it 
to On. To save the settings for the current input and display mode to the 
ISF Night or ISF Day memory preset, select Save ISF Night or Save 
ISF Day from the Calibration menu (refer to Save ISF Night/Save 
ISF Day on page 78). 
Note
3D Processing
3D Mode
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Sleep TimerSelect Sleep Timer from the Main Menu to turn off the LS-12HBd after a specified interval. 
Press   or   to select Off, 30 Minutes, 60 Minutes, 90 Minutes, 2 Hours or 4 Hours. 
Then, press ENTER. 
InformationSignal / System: Select Information from the Main Menu, then choose either Signal or 
System to display information about the current input signal (resolution, frequency, type et 
cetera) and installed firmware versions, as well as other information that uniquely identifies 
your Dimension Digital Controller and display device. 
Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support, this information will help them 
answer your questions or resolve product performance issues.
Network: Select Information from the Main Menu, then choose Network to display 
information about the Ethernet network connection. 
To enable network communication via Ethernet, refer to IP Configuration on page 86.
Field Service / Manufacturing: The Field Service and Manufacturing menus are 
password-protected and intended for use only by Runco service personnel and factory 
technicians. 
Sleep Timer
ÎOff
30 Minutes
60 Minutes
90 Minutes
2Hours
4Hours
➤
Information
Signal
System
Network
Field Service
Manufacturing
➤
Signal
Input SourceHDMI 1
Signal Format1080p/60
Input Resolution1920x1080
Vertical Freq59.94 Hz
Horizontal Freq67.500 kHz
Pixel Clock148.500 MHz
Color SpaceREC709
Sync TypeSeparate
3D ModeSide-by-Side
Memory PresetISF Night
System
ModelDC-300
Display NameLS-12HBd
Output Resolution1920x1080
Serial Number00000000
Boot Version1.0
Firmware Version1.5
Micro Version1.2
Input FPGA Version1.0
Output FPGA Version1.0
Network
MAC Address1A:2B:3C:4D:5E:6F
IP Address192.168.0.150
Subnet Mask255.255.0.0
Default Gateway192.168.1.1
DHCPEnabled
Network StatusConnected 
						

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Calibration Use the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This menu 
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. 
To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings, select “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” from the 
Memory Presets menu (see page 70) or use the corresponding remote control buttons. 
Display Color - Common Settings: Use the Display Color - Common Settings menu to 
adjust the color balance at the Dimension Digital Controller output. These settings are 
saved independently for each input and display mode.
Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the 
image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white 
areas, such as an 80 IRE “window” pattern. If the white areas contain traces of red (Pr), 
green (Y) or blue (Pr), decrease the Gain for that color.
set: Use the Offset controls to correct color imbalances in the dark areas of the 
image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of dark gray 
areas, such as a 30 IRE “window” pattern. If the gray areas contain traces of red (Pr), 
green (Y) or blue (Pr), decrease the Offset for that color.
 Gamma: Select Gamma from the Display Color - Common Settings menu to choose a 
de-gamma curve. Used correctly, the Gamma control can improve contrast while 
maintaining good details for blacks and whites. If excess ambient light washes out the 
image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see details in dark areas, lower the 
gamma setting to compensate. This improves contrast while maintaining good details 
for blacks. Conversely, if the image is washed out and unnatural, with excessive detail 
in black areas, increase the setting. 
Mode: With the LS-12HBd, two Gamma adjustment modes are available: Simple or 
Advanced. The two modes are mutually exclusive; when you select the Simple 
mode, the Advanced selection in the Gamma menu is grayed out. Likewise, when 
you select Advanced, the Simple selection is grayed out.
Simple: Use the Simple Gamma control to perform gamma correction at the display 
according to a simple power law gamma function. The value chosen here 
corresponds to the power variable in this equation:
Output = Input
Power
The Dimension Digital Controller applies this gamma curve to all three primary color 
channels (red, green and blue). 
Advanced: To select a custom gamma curve, select Mode from the Gamma menu 
and set it to Advanced. Then, select Advanced from the Gamma menu to select one 
of up to 20 pre-programmed gamma tables. Custom gamma tables provide the 
ability to perform complex, non-linear gamma correction on each primary color 
channel independently of the others.
Calibration
ISF Settings
Display Color
Input Image
Input Color
Save ISF Night
Save ISF Day
Copy/Paste
Output Shift
Image Alignment
Adjustment Mode
Splash Configure
OSD Position
You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menu. Note 
						

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 Color Temp: Select Color Temp from the Display Color - Common Settings menu to 
adjust the color temperature. Color temperature establishes the “color of gray” by 
adjusting the 75% white point to various color points. 
What are “color points?”A “color point” is an x/y coordinate pair that defines a 
color’s location on the standard CIE chromaticity graph, shown in Figure 4-7. (CIE 
stands for “Commission Internationale de l’Éclairage” (International Commission on 
Illumination), the organization responsible for color measurement and management 
standards.)
Figure 4-7. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram
Simple: Select Simple mode from the Color Temp menu (with the LS-12HBd, this is 
the only choice) to choose one of five color temperature presets: 3200K, 5500K, 
6500K, 7500K and 9300K. The default setting, 6500K, is appropriate for most 
situations. Higher settings produce a “bluer” picture; lower ones impart a reddish 
hue to the image. 
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