Runco Rs 440 Projector User Manual

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S-Video/Composite Video Connections: Connect your S-Video and composite video 
sources to the RS-440 as shown in 
Figure 3-12.
Figure 3-12. Composite and S-Video Connections
Composite   S-Video
DVD Player, VCR,
LaserDisc, Camcorder
etc. 
						

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RS-232 Controller 
Connection
Use the communication cable supplied with the projector to connect a PC or home 
theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the RS-440; see 
Figure 3-13. 
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on 
page 61.
Figure 3-13. RS-232 Control System Connection
➤
876
592143
Pin   Function
2    Transmit Data (in)
3    Receive Data (out)
5   Ground
1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9  Not Used
To PC or
Automation/
Control System
Communication
Cable, 9-pin Mini-DIN
Male to 9-pin D-Sub
Male, 15 cm (5.9 in.) 
						

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Connecting 12-Volt 
Trigger Output to External 
Theater Equipment
If your home theater contains a retractable screen, screen mask or other 12-volt 
trigger-activated equipment, connect it to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in 
Figure 
3-14. 
Figure 3-14. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment
3.7 
Turning on the Power
1. Turn on your source components.
2. Plug the female end of the power cord into the 
AC receptacle on the rear of the RS-440 (AC 
100V ~ 240V). (The RS-440 ships with various 
types of AC power cords. Choose the one that 
is appropriate to your locale.) 
3. Connect the other end to your AC power 
source. The power indicator lights blue to 
indicate that the RS-440 is in “standby” mode.
4. Press the ON button on the remote control to 
turn on the projector. The power indicator 
turns off.
5. After a brief warm-up period (approximately 10 seconds), the RS-440 will start 
projecting.
Retractable Screen
or other, 12-volt
trigger-activated equipment
Red = +12V (Tip) Black = Ground (Sleeve) 3.5-mm
mini plug 
						

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3.8 
Changing the OSD 
Language
The RS-440 OSD language is initially set to English, but can also display the menus in 
French, Spanish, Italian or German. To change the OSD language:
1. Press MENU.
2. Select Installation from the Main Menu and press ENTER.
3. Select Language from the Installation Menu and press ENTER.
4. Press  or  to highlight the desired language and press ENTER. 
3.9 
Adjusting the Picture 
Orientation
By default, the RS-440 is configured for a “floor/front” installation, in which the projector is 
installed upright and in front of the screen. If it is installed behind the screen and/or 
mounted on a ceiling, you must change the picture orientation. To do this:
1. Press MENU on the remote control. 
2. Select Installation from the Main Menu and press ENTER. 
3. Select Orientation from the Installation Menu and press ENTER.
4. Choose Floor Rear, Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear to match the installation method. 
						

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3.10 
Primary Lens 
Adjustments
The RS-440 gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus. 
Figure 3-15 shows the location of the focus and zoom controls; Figure 3-16 shows the 
location of the lens shift controls. 
Focus and ZoomTo focus the projected image, rotate the focus ring left or right.
To make the picture larger (zoom in), rotate the zoom ring to the left (toward the Runco 
logo). To make the picture smaller (zoom out), rotate the zoom ring in the other direction.
Figure 3-15. Focus and Zoom Controls
Zoom ring
Focus ring
Zoom in Zoom out
Focus
ring Zoom
ring 
						

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Shift To change the projected image position, rotate the vertical and/or horizontal lens shift 
dials.
Figure 3-16. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Controls
➤
Do not force the lens shift dials beyond their respective ranges. This 
may cause the projector to malfunction. Caution
Lens shift dial
(Horizontal)Lens shift dial
(Vertical)  
						

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3.11 
Installing and 
Adjusting the 
CineWide Anamorphic 
Lens
If you are installing an RS-440LT/CineWide, proceed as follows to install and adjust the 
anamorphic lens. 
The CineWide anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-17. 
Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in 
these instructions. 
Figure 3-17. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View
It is extremely important that the primary lens is properly 
adjusted before you install the anamorphic lens. Ensure that 
the image from the primary lens is perfectly centered on the 
screen. Note
3    Height/Pitch
      Adjustment 
      Screw,
      4-40 x 1/4  
      (4x)
4    Swell
      Latch    
      Assembly     
      (2x)1    Anamorphic Lens
2    Washer (4x)
6    Anamorphic Lens
      Base Plate 5    Anamorphic Lens
      Mounting Bracket 
						

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1. Use the Height/Pitch Adjustment 
Screws (2) and Washers (3) to attach 
the Lens Mounting Bracket (5) to the 
Anamorphic Lens (1).
2. Remove the nut and rubber collar 
from each Swell Latch Assembly (4). 
3. Secure the lens (with the mounting 
bracket attached) to the Lens Base 
Plate (6) using the swell latches. 
 
 
 
 
Adjusting the Lens Height and Angle: 
1. Project a white field on the screen.
2. Loosen the four Height/Pitch Adjustment Screws just enough to allow vertical 
movement of the lens assembly.
3. Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top 
or bottom of the screen:
To avoid clipping the corners of the image, position the anamorphic 
lens as close as possible to the primary lens. 
Tip
Too HighToo Low
Correct position 
						

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4. Then, adjust the anamorphic lens angle so that the projected image is rectangular:  
  
The anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector; this is 
normal. 
5. When the height and angle are properly set, tighten the Height/Pitch Adjustment 
Screws to secure the lens in place.
There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is 
properly adjusted, especially at shorter throw distances. If this is the 
case, Runco recommends that you slightly over-scan the image into 
the screen frame area to mask the distortion. 
Correct Lens Angle
Incorrect Lens Angle
Note 
						

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Notes: