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SDTV Adjust: Use the controls in the SDTV Adj. sub-menu to improve the display of 
standard-definition signals. These controls allow you to make adjustments independently 
for each SD signal type (as opposed to the per-input controls in the 
Picture Adjustment 
menu). 
Setup: The Brightness and Contrast settings made in the Composite, S-Video, 
Component YCbCr and Deinterlacer Adjust sub-menus can be recalled by choosing 
the associated Video Black Level, either here or in the 
Video Black Level sub-menu 
(refer to Video Black Level on page 60).  
 Composite, S-Video: Select Composite, S-Video from the SDTV Adj. sub-menu to 
adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation (color intensity), hue (tint) and sharpness of 
Composite and S-Video signals. Refer to Picture Adjustment on page 46.  
 
 
 
 
 
 Component YCbCr: Select Component YCbCr from the SDTV Adj. sub-menu to 
adjust the brightness, contrast and saturation level for SD Component signals. 
 
 
 
 
 Overscan Adjust (Read-only): Select Overscan Adjust to display the incoming signal 
format and the amount of horizontal and vertical overscan. To adjust the over-scan 
percentage, refer to Image Over Scan, below. 
 Deinterlacer Adjust: Select Deinterlacer Adjust to adjust the contrast, brightness and 
saturation level for interlaced (480i or 576i) video signals.
 
 
 
 Video Decoder Adjust: To optimize the display of SD Component video signals, 
select Video Decoder Adjust and adjust the gain on the Y, Pb and Pr channels.
Image Over Scan: Image Over Scan 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. Over scan effectively 
trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to 
fill the display area.
Use the on-screen slidebar to select the desired amount of over scan.
For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources, Image Over Scan is generally not necessary or 
desirable.
Image Shift: The Image Shift menu allows you to precisely center the image on the 
screen. (These controls are available only with a 480i source signal.) 
 Horizontal: This control moves the image right or left within the area of available pixels. 
 Vertical: This option moves the image up or down within the area of available pixels. 
Setup7.5 IRE
Composite, S-Video
Component YCbCr
Overscan Adjust
Deinterlacer Adjust
Video Decoder Adjust
FormatNTSC
Brightness+124
Contrast+63
Saturation+110
Hue0
Sharpness+2
FormatYUV60
Brightness+124
Contrast+63
Saturation+110
Format525i(480i)
+ 5%
Contrast+63
Brightness+124
Saturation+110
Y Gain+135
Pb Gain+135
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Amplitude Adjust: The Amplitude Adjust menu allows you to fine-tune the 
currently-selected image aspect ratio by stretching it horizontally or vertically, in small 
increments. This can be useful if your projector is equipped with an anamorphic lens. 
The Horizontal control adjusts the image width while keeping the height constant. 
Similarly, the Vertical control adjusts the image height while keeping the width constant. 
Horizontal Masking (CineWide RS-1100 versions only): To achieve the proper image 
geometry with the secondary anamorphic lens, select Horizontal Masking from the Set
 Up 
menu. Then, use the 
 or  button to change the native aspect ratio of the display, in 
small increments. 
Video Black Level: This control compensates for incoming elevated black levels present 
in certain video signals, and ensures that blacks in the display are neither “crushed” 
(where dark grays appear black) nor excessively elevated (where blacks appear dark 
gray). By default, the projector automatically determines the best setting according to the 
type of incoming video signal: 
0 IRE: Used for DVD output with “enhanced black,” SECAM, most PAL standards and 
Japanese NTSC. 
7.5 IRE: Used for most NTSC video signals. 
For some types of video, you may want to override the setting. Generally, if black appears 
crushed when brightness = 30, choose “0 IRE.” If black appears excessively elevated, use 
“7.5 IRE.” 
Lamp Power: Select Lamp Power from the Set Up Menu to adjust the lamp output level. 
You can choose to run the lamp as bright as possible (250W; this is the default setting) or 
you can choose the lower (200W) setting. Generally, lower lamp output can prolong the 
life of the lamp, but decreases brightness. 
Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary 
infrared (IR) codes to which the RS-1100 will respond. The Primary IR code is permanently 
set to +20. The secondary IR code is also +20. 
You can change the secondary IR code if either: 
 Another device in the theater (a DVD player, for example) is responding to commands 
from the RS-1100 remote control in ways that are unpredictable or undesirable. 
 You have multiple RS-1100 projectors and want to control them independently, as 
opposed to broadcasting commands from a single remote to all of them. In this 
scenario, you can use multiple remotes programmed to use different IR codes. Or, you 
can use a single remote and change the IR code as needed to address a specific 
projector. 
When you change the secondary IR code, the remote sends that code instead of the 
primary IR code. 
1. To adjust the image position with a 480p or higher-resolution 
source, use the 
PC & HD Adjust controls in the Option menu, 
described on page 54. 
2. The values shown represent where the approximate center of the 
image lies in relation to the total number of pixels available 
horizontally or vertically. This varies widely according to the 
signal; watch the image while adjusting. 
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To simultaneously change the secondary IR code and synchronize that remote with a 
projector, point the remote at the projector, then press and hold 
 and  simultaneously 
for five seconds. The Remote Control edit window, shown at left, appears. Type a new, 
two-digit code. 
The procedure for changing the secondary IR code on the remote only is the same, 
except that you point the remote away from the projector. 
Reset Lamp Timer: When you replace the projector lamp (refer to Lamp Replacement 
on page 65), you should also reset the lamp timer. To do this, select Reset Lamp Timer 
from the Set Up menu. Press the right-arrow key on the remote to highlight “Yes,” then 
press ENTER to confirm the reset. 
Fan Control: Select Fan Control from the Set Up Menu to control the operation of the 
projector’s cooling fan. 
Mode: In most cases, the default Fan Control Mode (Auto Normal) 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 
Auto Hi. Altitude or Manual. 
Fan Speed: If you set the Fan Mode to Manual, select Fan Speed and use the 
on-screen slidebar to adjust the speed. 
After changing either of these settings, press EXIT to return to the previous menu.
Screen Trigger Mode: Select Screen Trigger Mode from the Set Up menu to configure 
the 12-volt trigger output. 
 Set the Screen Trigger Mode to Normal if you want the trigger to activate when the 
projector is turned on (for instance, if the trigger is controlling a retractable screen). 
 Set the Screen Trigger Mode to AutoScope if you want the trigger to activate when the 
Cinema or Virtual Cinema aspect ratio is selected. Choose this setting if your RS-1100 
is equipped with the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system. 
Return to User OSD: To exit the Set Up menu, use the up- or down-arrow keys to 
highlight Return to User OSD and press ENTER. 
To return to the Set Up menu, select it from the Main Menu, press ENTER twice, then 
press MENU on the remote control. (You do not need to re-enter the passcode.) 
The Remote Control menu is read-only and need not be visible in 
order to change the secondary IR code. Note
Remote Control
Secondary20
Reset the Lamp Timer ONLY after you replace the lamp. Otherwise, 
the reported “Lamp Hours” will be inaccurate. 
Do not exceed the recommended lamp life of 2000 hours. An old 
lamp becomes increasingly fragile and prone to sudden failure. 
If your RS-1100 installation includes an SDC-1 System Expansion 
Device, you can also use the SDC-1 to trigger the AutoScope lens 
motor. Refer to the SDC-1 manual for more information. 
Note
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ISF CalibrationTo access the ISF Calibration menu, select ISF Calibration from the Main Menu and press 
ENTER. Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter the ISF Calibration menu 
passcode when prompted and press ENTER again. Then, press MENU on the remote 
control. 
Reset Picture Adjust: To restore the ISF default image settings for the current input 
source ONLY, press the 
 button to highlight “Yes.” Then, press ENTER. 
Picture Adjust: These settings are described in the Picture Adjustment section 
(page 46). 
White Balance / Gamma Selection: These settings are described in the previous 
section, 
Set Up. 
Blue Image: This setting is described in the Installation section (refer to page 54). 
ICC Adjust: Use the ICC Adjust controls to customize the stored NTSC, HDTV and/or 
PAL color space characteristics. To do this, select the color space to modify. Then, select 
a component color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta). 
For each component color, you can adjust the following: 
 Intensity: This slidebar adjusts the intensity -- also known as luminance -- of a given 
color. 
Sat. This slidebar adjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of that color in a video 
image. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a setting of “0” removes that 
color from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that color will be 
overpowering and unrealistic. 
Hue: This slidebar adjusts the red/green color hue for true color reproduction of video 
signals. For best results, adjust tint while displaying an external color bars test pattern 
(see 
Figure 4-4). Otherwise, it is recommended that Hue remain at its default setting. 
When you have finished customizing the color space, select Store Setting and press 
ENTER. 
ISF Calibration
Reset Picture Adjust
Picture Adjust
White Balance
Gamma Selection
Blue Image
ICC Adjust
Store Settings
Splash Screen Timer
ISF Enable
Return to User OSD
➤
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Store Settings: For each input, the RS-1100 lets you store image quality settings as 
presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to three presets per input 
and resolution. 
To store image quality settings to a preset:
1. Select Picture Adjust from the ISF Calibration menu.
2. Select Color Temperature from the Picture Adjust menu. 
3. Use the  or  button to select the “Custom 1” or “Custom 2” color temperature. 
Make a note of your selection. 
4. Press EXIT. 
5. Adjust brightness and contrast as described in the Picture Adjustment section 
(page 46). Exit the Picture Adjust menu when finished.
6. Select White Balance from the ISF Calibration menu. Adjust the grayscale as required 
(refer to 
White Balance on page 55). 
7. From the White Balance menu, select “Store Custom 1” or “Store Custom 2” 
(depending on your selection in Step 3) and press ENTER.
8. From the ISF Calibration menu, select Store Settings and choose the Memory 1,” 
“ISF Night” or “ISF Day” preset to store your settings. 
9. Repeat Steps 1 through 8 for the other two presets. 
To recall stored custom image quality settings, select Restore Image Settings from the 
Adjustment menu (refer to 
Picture Adjustment on page 46) and choose “Memory 1,” 
“ISF Night” or “ISF Day.” Or, simply use the corresponding buttons on the remote control.
Splash Screen Timer: Use the  or  button to set the Splash Screen Timer. This timer 
controls how long the startup (ISF and Runco logo) image stays on-screen after you turn 
on the projector. Select from 5 to 60 seconds, in 1-second increments. When finished, 
press EXIT. 
ISF Enable: Use ISF Enable to control the display of the ISF logo on the RS-1100 splash 
screen upon power-up. 
Return to User OSD: To exit the ISF Calibration menu, use the up- or down-arrow keys 
to highlight Return to User OSD and press ENTER. 
To return to the ISF Calibration menu, select it from the Main Menu, press ENTER twice, 
then press MENU on the remote control. (You do not need to re-enter the passcode.)
When you change a setting, save the change to a preset 
afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a different 
input is selected. (Most settings are saved for each input and 
resolution separately.) 
The first time you perform this procedure, store the current white 
balance settings in both the “Custom
 1” and “Custom 2” color 
temperatures. This will give you a convenient starting point for 
Custom
 2, should you wish to use it for the other two presets. 
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5.1 
Lamp Replacement
The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2000 hours), or 
sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. Contact your Runco dealer to 
obtain a replacement lamp.
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. 
Allow the projector to cool down for 
approximately 45 minutes prior to removing 
the lamp assembly for replacement.
2. Loosen the two captive screws from the lamp 
cover.
 
 
3. Remove the lamp cover.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
4. Remove the two lamp assembly mounting screws. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5. Grasp the lamp assembly handle and pull gently, 
removing the lamp module from the projector 
housing.
6. Install the new lamp module and replace the two 
screws. 
 
 
 
7. Replace the lamp cover at the right side first and 
secure it with the two screws.
8. Turn on the power and select Reset Lamp Timer 
from the Set Up menu to reset the lamp timer (refer 
to Reset Lamp Timer on page 61). 
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5.2 
Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may 
encounter with the RS-1100. 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 
SymptomPossible Cause(s)Solution
The projector does not turn 
on.  The RS-1100 is not 
plugged in or the AC outlet 
is not active. 
 The main power switch (at 
the rear of the projector) is 
off. 
 Lamp cover is not securely 
attached. 
 Ensure that the RS-1100 is 
plugged in and that the AC 
outlet is active. 
 Turn on the power switch.  
 
 Securely attach the lamp 
cover.
The projector does not turn 
back on after it was powered 
off.  The projector will not turn 
on for two minutes after 
power-off, to protect the 
lamp.  Wait until the RS-1100 
completes its cool-down 
(POWER LED lights solid 
orange). 
The remote control does not 
work correctly.  The batteries have run out.  Replace the batteries. 
The projector is on and OSD 
menus appear, but there is no 
video image on-screen.  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.  
 Check cable connection 
from source component to 
projector. 
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. 
Image is blurred.  The lens is not correctly 
focused.  Adjust the focus with the 
remote control. 
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 are 
swapped; for example, reds 
appear blue or vice versa.  The Red/Pr, Green/Y or 
Blue/Pb outputs from the 
source are connected to 
the wrong inputs on the 
RS-1100. Ensure that the source 
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TEMP and LAMP LEDs are 
both flashing red.  The lamp cover is open.
 Fans are not working 
properly.
 Close the lamp cover.
 Please contact your Runco 
dealer for assistance. 
LAMP LED lights solid red. The lamp has failed or 
exceeded its usage life. Replace the lamp with a 
new one. 
TEMP LED lights solid red. RS-1100 internal 
temperature is too high. Power off the RS-1100 
and allow it to cool down. 
Ensure that the intake and 
exhaust vents are not 
blocked. Turn the 
projector back on. If the 
problem persists, please 
contact your Runco dealer 
for assistance. 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)
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