Runco Rs 900 Projector User Manual

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Pincushion: “Pincushion” distortion can sometimes occur if the throw distance is very 
short and/or the projector is equipped with an anamorphic lens (refer to 
Installing and 
Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens in Section 3). To correct it, select 
Pincushion from the GeoCorrection menu and use the  or  button to make the 
image rectangular. See Figure 4-7. 
Figure 4-7. Pincushion Correction
Positive values
increase image height
at...

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Overscan: 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.
Use the on-screen...

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InformationSelect Information from the Main Menu to see projector status information: the 
currently-active source, input signal resolution, aspect ratio, picture memory and lamp 
usage. This menu also displays the projector serial number.
Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support, this information will help them 
answer your questions or resolve product performance issues. 
SetupTo access advanced projector settings, use the...

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Fan Mode: Select Fan Mode from the Setup Menu to control the operation of the 
projector’s cooling fan. 
In most cases, the default Fan Mode (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 Hi. Altitude or Manual. 
To manually set the fan speed, select Manual and press ENTER. Then, use the...

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Default: To restore all Setup Menu options to their factory-default values, select Default 
and press the  button to highlight “Yes.” Then, press ENTER.
ISFTo access the ISF Calibration menu, select ISF 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. 
Picture Memory/Copy Settings: These...

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Advanced Options: For more precise control over picture quality, select Advanced 
Options from the ISF menu and press ENTER. 
Image Enhance: The Image 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...

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Advanced Color Enhance (ACE): Use the Advanced Color Enhance (ACE) controls 
to customize the stored color space characteristics. To do this, use the  or  button 
to select a component color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta). 
For each component color, you can adjust the following: 
Limit: This slidebar adjusts the intensity – also known as luminance – of a given 
color. 
Saturation: This slidebar adjusts the color saturation...

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Changing either or both of these numbers changes the hue of the color and relocates 
the “triangle” for possible colors. For example, changing the x/y coordinates for red 
moves the color closer to either orange or violet, which in turn affects all displayed 
colors having a red component.
To adjust the gamut:
1. Select Gamut from the Advanced Options menu and press ENTER. 
2. To do an automatic gamut adjustment, highlight “Enter” and press...

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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....

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5.2 
Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may 
encounter with the RS-900. 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-900 is not plugged 
in or the AC...