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Select Color from the Adjustment menu and press ENTER. While looking at the color bar 
pattern through a blue filter, 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 set the tint, select Tint from the Adjustment menu and press ENTER. 
While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter, 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 Adjustment 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
Filter: The Filter setting controls the behavior of the Sharpness control. The available 
settings depend on the vertical resolution of the input signal, as follows: 
With a 480i signal, you can apply the sharpness control to either the input signal (1), 
the output signal (2), both (3) or neither (0). 
With a 480p or higher-resolution signal, the sharpness control is applied only to the 
output signal and only when you set the Sharpness Filter to “on” (1). 
The Sharpness setting has no effect if the Sharpness Filter (see 
below) is set to 0. Note 
						

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Color Temperature: The RS-1100 has five memory settings for Color Temperature: 
 5400 kelvins 
 6500 kelvins 
 8500 kelvins 
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 1 and Custom 2 are installer-adjustable and can be used to create custom 
settings. There are nine adjustable “white balance” parameters available for the Custom 1 
and Custom 2 settings (three each for red, green and blue). These are described later in 
this section; refer to 
Set Up on page 55. 
ICC Selection: Use the ICC Selection menu to select the color space that is appropriate 
for the source signal, to achieve optimal color balance. 
If you select NTSC, HDTV or PAL, you can make further adjustments to individual color 
space characteristics in the ICC Adjust sub-menu under the ISF Calibration menu, 
described later in this section. (The Standard color space is factory-set and not 
adjustable.) 
Store Image Settings: Once the desired adjustments have been entered, select Store 
Image Settings to save these settings into the “Memory 1” memory location. 
Restore Image Settings: To recall stored custom image quality settings, select Restore 
Image Settings and choose “Memory 1,” “ISF Night” or “ISF Day.” 
Aspect Ratio To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio 
from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Select the appropriate aspect ratio for your 
screen size and the type of program material being viewed; refer to 
Table 4-1. 
  
Color Temperature
6500
You must enter a passcode in order to enter the Set Up menu. 
The International Color Consortium (ICC) is a group of imaging 
product vendors that promotes and develops cross-platform, 
vendor-neutral color measurement and management standards. 
Note
Note
Aspect Ratio
Anamorphic (16:9)
Standard (4:3)
Letterbox
Virtual Wide
Cinema
Virtual Cinema
When you change the aspect ratio, save the change to a preset 
afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a different 
input is selected. (The aspect ratio is saved for each input and 
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings 
Aspect Ratio
Remote 
Control
Key
Description
AnamorphicANASelect Anamorphic to view 
16:9 DVDs and HDTV 
programs in their native 
aspect ratio. 4:3 images are 
stretched horizontally to fit a 
16:9 screen. 
Standard 4:34X3Standard 4:3 scales the 
input signal to fit in the 
center of the 16:9 screen. 
4:3 is the aspect ratio used 
by computer monitors, 
standard television 
programming and most 
VHS video cassettes. 
LetterboxLBOXIn Letterbox mode, the 
image is stretched vertically; 
the top and bottom 
portions are “blanked off.” 
Letterbox is best suited for 
viewing LaserDisc movies 
or non-anamorphic DVDs 
on a 4:3 screen.
VirtualWideVWIDEA 4:3 image is scaled 
NON-linearly (more on the 
sides than in the center) to 
fit a 16x9 screen. 
CinemaCINEMASelect Cinema to view 2.35 
source material on a 16:9 
screen. The upper and 
lower portions of the screen 
are masked, but the 
geometry of the active 
image area is not changed.
4:3 Image on
16:9 Screen 16:9 Image on
16:9 Screen
Active Image
Area (4:3)
Letterbox Image on
16:9 Screen
2.35:1 Image on
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InstallationTo access the Installation adjustments, press MENU, then press the  or  button to 
highlight Installation and press ENTER. The Installation sub-menu, shown at left, appears. 
Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or press MENU to close all menus. 
Language: Press the  or  button to select from the available languages: English, 
French, Spanish, German and Italian. 
Picture Orientation: Press the  or  button to change the orientation of the projected 
image. The RS-1100 can be installed on a ceiling or in a rear-screen configuration with 
one or more mirrors. There are four settings: Floor Front, Ceiling Front, Floor Rear and 
Ceiling Rear. 
Keystone Adjust: To correct distortion resulting from the angle of projection, select 
Keystone Adjust and use the 
 or  button to make the image rectangular. 
Background Color: Press the  or  button to select the image Background Color 
(blue or white). The Background Color appears when no incoming signal is present. 
Virtual CinemaVCINEA 2.35 image is stretched 
anamorphically in both 
directions to fill a 16:9 
image. (The secondary 
anamorphic lens then 
“stretches” the image back 
to 2.35:1.)
Virtual Cinema is available 
only on RS-1100 projectors 
equipped with the 
CineWide option. 
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued)
Aspect RatioRemote 
Control
KeyDescription
2.35:1 Image on
16:9 Screen
2.35:1 Image on
16:9 Screen with
Virtual Cinema
2.35:1 Image on
2.35:1 Screen with
Virtual Cinema
Installation
Language
Picture Orientation
Keystone Adjust
Background Color
RS-232 Baud Rate
Blue Image
When you change a setting in the Installation menu, the change 
takes effect immediately; you do not need to press ENTER 
afterwards. (Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to 
exit.) 
Runco recommends that the keystone feature not be used unless 
absolutely necessary, as it may cause artifacts in the image. 
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RS-232 Baud Rate: Press the  or  button to select the projector’s RS-232 Baud 
Rate. This function is used to change the transfer rate of the RS-232 connection. (This 
setting must match the data rate of the device connected to the RS-232 input.) 
Blue Image: Press the  or  button to turn the Blue Image Off or On. This feature 
removes all red and green color information from the image (simulating a blue filter), and is 
useful for color-calibrating the projector or other video components. 
OptionTo access the Option adjustments, press MENU, then press the  or  button to 
highlight Option and press ENTER. The Installation sub-menu will then appear (see 
above). Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or press MENU to close all menus. 
Reset Image Settings: To restore the default image settings for the current input source 
ONLY, press the 
 button to highlight “Yes,” then press ENTER. 
Sleep Timer: The Sleep Timer automatically puts the projector into standby mode after 
the amount of time you specify here. (A warning appears on-screen one minute before this 
is to occur.) 
Use the  or  button to set the timer for anywhere from 10 minutes to 3 hours, in 
10-minute increments. To disable the Sleep Timer, set it to 0. 
Lamp Hours: To find out how long the projector lamp has been in use, select Lamp 
Hours and press ENTER. 
OSD Timer: Use the  or  button to set the OSD Timer. This timer controls how long 
the menus remain on-screen after selecting them. Select from 0 to 60 seconds, in 
3-second increments. When you set the OSD to 0, the menus remain on-screen until you 
hide them by pressing MENU. 
To adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the OSD, select OSD Position and press 
ENTER. Then, press the 
 or  button to select Horizontal or Vertical and use the 
 or  button to adjust. 
PC & HD Adjust: Use the settings in the PC & HD Adjust menu to fine-tune 480p and 
higher-resolution signals for optimum picture quality. 
Auto: Adjusts the phase, frequency and position automatically.
Freq. Adjusts the frequency of the signal.
Phase: Adjust the phase if the image (usually from an RGB source) shows shimmer or 
“noise.” Pixel phase adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the 
incoming signal. The effect of this control is similar to that of a tracking control on a 
VCR. 
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. (You may 
find that you can stabilize the image at more than one point. Use either setting in this 
case.) 
 H. Pos.: Adjusts the horizontal position of the image. 
 V. Pos.: Adjusts the vertical position of the image. 
Option
Reset Image Settings
Sleep Timer
Lamp Hours
OSD Timer
OSD Position
PC & HD Adjust
PIP/PBP Set Up
DNR
➤
To adjust the image position with a 480i source, use the Image 
Shift controls in the Set Up menu (see page 59). Note 
						

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PIP/PBP Set Up (not available when used with the SDC-1): Select PIP/PBP Set Up 
from the Option menu to change the PIP/PBP settings.
 PIP/PBP Enable: Press the  or  button to select PIP/PBP Enable, then press 
ENTER. Press the  or  button to select Off or On, then press ENTER. 
PIP Set Up: Press the  or  button to select PIP Set Up, then press ENTER. Press 
the  or  button to select PIP Off, Graphic in Video or Video in Graphic, then press 
ENTER. 
 PBP Set Up: Press the  or  button arrows to select PBP Set Up, then press 
ENTER. Press the  or  button to select PBP Off, Graphic by Video or Video by 
Graphic, then press ENTER. 
DNR: Use the  or  button to adjust the Digital Noise Reduction (DNR). DNR is useful 
for clearing up noisy images from interlaced SD sources. Adjust as desired, keeping in 
mind that reducing noise (which reduces high frequencies) may also soften the image. 
Set UpTo access advanced picture quality adjustments, use the up- or down-arrow keys to 
highlight Set Up and press ENTER. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the 
Set Up menu passcode when prompted and press ENTER again. Then, press MENU on 
the remote control. 
White Balance: To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the projected 
image, choose White Balance from the Set Up menu and press ENTER. 
 Gamma: “Gamma” is a global setting that determines how gray shades are displayed 
between minimum input (black) and maximum input (white) for all signals. A good 
gamma setting helps to optimize blacks and whites while ensuring smooth transitions 
for the “in-between” values utilized in other grays. Unlike “Brightness” and “Contrast” 
controls, the overall tone of your images can be lightened or darkened without 
changing the extremes and all images will be more vibrant while still showing good 
detail in dark areas. 
In all but the most unusual situations, the appropriate “Gamma Selection” (see below) 
will produce accurate colors and a satisfying contrast level. However, it is sometimes 
necessary to adjust the red, blue and green gamma curves individually. To do this, 
select Gamma from the White Balance sub-menu and use the left- and right-arrow 
buttons to manipulate the on-screen slidebars. 
Gain: 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, 
green or blue, decrease the Gain for that color.
Offset: Use the Offset controls in the White Balance sub-menu 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, green or blue, decrease the Offset for that color.
 Store Custom 1/Store Custom 2: When you are finished adjusting the Gamma, Gain 
and Offset, select Store Custom 1 or Store Custom 2 to store your settings. To recall 
them, set the Color Temperature to Custom 1 or Custom 2 in the Image Adjustment 
menu (refer to 
Picture Adjustment on page 46). 
Set Up
White Balance
Gamma Selection
SD Enhance
RVR Adjust
HDTV Adj.
SDTV Adj.
Image Over Scan
Image Shift
Amplitude Adjust
Horizontal Masking
Video Black Level
Lamp Power
Remote Control
Reset Lamp Timer
Fan Control
Screen Trigger Mode
Return to User OSD
You only need to enter the Set Up menu passcode the first time 
you select that menu after turning on the projector. Note 
						

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Gamma Selection: The normal gamma setting of 2.2 is correct for almost all signals and 
conditions. 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 will 
improve 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. 
Again, good gamma improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks and 
whites. 
SD Enhance: The SD Enhance menu gives you options for improving the quality of 
standard-definition, 480i images. (For 480p and higher-definition images, the controls in 
this menu are disabled.) Keep in mind that these controls add frequencies that are not 
present in the original signal, and may make images appear “noisy” if misused. 
 H Enhance/V Enhance: These controls can improve the apparent horizontal and/or 
vertical resolution of the image. 
 Chroma Enhance: This control adds chroma (color information) to the input signal 
and can make colors appear more vibrant and saturated. 
 H Threshold/V Threshold/Chroma Threshold: Set these to +11 or higher to 
activate the enhancement controls described above. Generally, the higher the 
threshold, the more noticeable the enhancements you make will be. 
RVR Adjust: Use the RVR Adjust control to increase or decrease the Reflectance Volume 
Regulation setting. RVR lets you control the aperture or iris size (the physical opening 
through the lens; similar to an “f-stop” on a camera). Doing so allows you to optimize 
brightness and contrast according to the amount of ambient light in the viewing area. 
Use a higher setting for rooms with lots of ambient light. Use a lower setting for more 
“theater-like” viewing conditions (little or no ambient light). 
 
HDTV Adjust: Use the controls in the HDTV Adj. sub-menu to improve the display of 
high-definition source material. These controls allow you to make adjustments 
independently for each HD signal type (as opposed to the per-input controls in the 
Picture 
Adjustment menu). 
Analog RGBHV
Analog YPbPr
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 Analog RGBHV: Select Analog RGBHV to adjust the Gain and Offset for the red, 
green and blue channels. These controls are similar to those in the 
White Balance 
menu (described above), but only affect RGB high-definition signals. 
The Gain controls increase or decrease the full-scale input range; the Offset controls 
shift the entire range, resulting in a change in brightness. 
Figure 4-6 shows how the 
Gain and Offset controls interact with each other. 
Figure 4-6. Gain and Offset
 
 Analog YPbPr: Select Analog RGBHV from the HDTV Adjust sub-menu to:
 View input signal timing information. 
 Adjust the Brightness and Contrast associated with a Video Black Level. The 
Brightness and Contrast settings made here can be recalled by choosing the 
associated Video Black Level, either here (choose “Setup,” then select 0 IRE or 
7.5
 IRE) or in the Video Black Level sub-menu (refer to Video Black Level on 
page 60). 
 Adjust the Gain and Offset for the Pb and Pr channels. These controls only affect 
component high-definition signals. 
 
 
Offset-R+55
Offset-G+55
Offset-B+55
Gain-R+145
Gain-G+145
Gain-B+145
Generally, higher Gain settings reduce the image contrast; higher 
Offset settings reduce the image brightness. 
GAIN 1.0
0
0          255
) V (   E G N A R   T U P N I
0.5
OFFSET = 0
OFFSET = 63 OFFSET = 127 OFFSET = 0 OFFSET = 127
OFFSET = 63
Note
Timing1080ix60
Setup0 IRE
Brightness+58
Contrast+148
Pb Gain+135
Pr Gain+135
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 Signal Fine Tune: This sub-menu displays current input signal timing information and 
provides the following advanced settings. 
Clamp Place: “Clamping” refers to the removal of any DC offset from the analog 
input signal so that it can be accurately digitized. Clamping normally occurs a short 
time after the trailing edge of the horizontal sync signal (H-sync), when the video 
source is known to be producing black. The analog-to-digital converter in the 
RS-1100 uses the input signal at this point as its black level reference and 
processes all other signal levels accordingly. 
 
 
Clamp Place is the number of pixel periods (1 to 255 inclusive) that should pass after 
the trailing edge of H-sync before clamping starts. If images from an HD source 
appear excessively dim, try adjusting the Clamp Place to correct this.
Clamp Duration: Clamp Duration is the number of pixel periods (1 to 255 inclusive) 
for which clamping is active. For best results, set the clamp duration to include the 
majority of the black reference signal time that follows the H-sync signal trailing 
edge. Increase the Clamp Duration if you see brightness changes at the top of the 
screen and/or slow recovery from large changes in the average picture level (APL), 
or brightness.
Pre-Coast/Post-Coast: With some HD sources, H-sync may become distorted or 
disappear altogether during the vertical sync (V-sync) pulse period. With composite 
sync or sync-on-green RGB signals, H-sync may contain equalization pulses or 
other distortions during V-sync. 
 
 
To maintain proper signal timing, such distortions should be ignored; otherwise, 
“tearing” of the image at the top of the display may result. The solution is to employ 
“coasting,” which allows the pixel clock to free-run at its then-current frequency. It 
can do so for several lines without significant frequency drift. 
 
 
Pre-Coast sets the number of H-sync periods that Coast becomes active prior to 
V-sync. Post-Coast sets the number of H-sync periods that Coast stays active 
following V-sync. Increase one or both settings to correct jitter or instability in the 
image. 
SOG (Sync-On-Green) Threshold: SOG Threshold adjusts the voltage level of the 
RS-1100 Sync-on-Green signal detection circuitry. Adjust the SOG Threshold if an 
image from a “sync on green” RGB source is unstable or won’t display at all. Higher 
settings lower the SOG detection threshold in 10-millivolt steps; lower settings raise 
the threshold. The range is from 0 (330 mV) to 31 (10 mV) inclusive. The default 
setting is 23 (100 mV) and should rarely require adjustment. 
Overscan Rate: Refer to Image Over Scan on page 59. 
Timing1080ix60
Clamp Place+80
Clamp Duration+10
Pre-Coast+10
Post Coast+5
SOG Threshold+23
Overscan Rate+2