Runco Rs 440lt Projector User Manual

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3.COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT 
Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, laser disc player or other 
composite video source.
4.S-VIDEO  
A standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS 
(S-VHS) VCR. 
5.HDMI 
HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner with a 
DVI or HDMI output.
6.DVI-I (Analog/Digital) 
Accepts either an HDCP-compliant, digital video...

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2.3 
RS-440 Remote 
Control
Figure 2-3 shows the RS-440 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its 
functionality.
Figure 2-3. RS-440 Remote Control
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1.IR OUTPUT INDICATOR 
Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted.
2.ON / OFF 
Use these buttons to turn the projector on or off.
3.Cursor Keys (, , , )  
Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display 
patterns.
 
 
When no menus are present on-screen, the UP and DOWN buttons toggle through 
the available aspect ratios. Likewise, the LEFT and RIGHT...

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9.Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons 
Use these buttons to select an aspect ratio directly, as follows:  
 
16:9 
For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.  
 
4:3 
Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen.  
 
LETBOX (Letterbox) 
For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen.  
 
V-WIDE (VirtualWide) 
Enlarges a 4:3 image horizontally in a...

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3.1 
Remote Control
To install batteries in the remote control: 
1. Press down the tab on the cover and pull 
the cover in the direction of the arrow.
 
 
 
 
2. Insert the included batteries. Ensure that 
the polarities correctly match the 
 and 
 markings inside the battery 
compartment. 
 
3. Insert the lower tab of the cover into the 
opening, and press down the cover until it 
clicks in place.
Notes on Batteries Make sure that the battery...

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Notes on Remote Control 
Operation
The remote control can be used to control the projector within the ranges shown in Figure 
3-1. 
Figure 3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control
 For best results, hold the remote control within 23 feet (7m) of the back or top sensor 
and aligned within 30°.
 Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature.
 The remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp....

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3.2 
Quick Setup
Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the RS-440 installation process. The sections 
following this one provide detailed instructions. 
   
Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video 
installation specialist.
Table 3-1. Installation Overview 
StepProcedureFor Details, Refer to 
page...
1Choose a location for the projector14
2If installing an RS-440LT/CineWide: Install CineWide 
lens base plate...

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3.3 
Installation 
Considerations
Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are 
installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into 
account to ensure your projector performs optimally.
Installation TypeChoose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or 
inverted mount. 
Table 3-2 compares these various...

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Throw DistanceThrow distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. 
This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not 
you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your 
image will be the right size for your screen.
You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and 
multiplying it by the...

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Vertical and Horizontal 
Position
Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, 
perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen.
Typically (but not always), the projector is positioned perpendicular to the screen and in 
such a way that the lens center and screen center are aligned with each other, as shown 
in 
Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3. Projector Placement
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Height
Projection...