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1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 
2. Install a nylon spacer (item #3) at each mounting hole location. 
3. Line up the four mounting holes on the CineWide base plate (item #2) with those on 
the bottom of the projector.
4.If you are mounting the RS-900/CineWide on a ceiling: Line up the four holes on 
the projector ceiling mounting plate (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) with 
those on the bottom of the projector.
 
5. Secure the CineWide base plate (and ceiling mounting plate, if needed) to the 
projector with the M6x12mm screws (item #1) and nylon spacers provided with the 
CineWide lens base plate. 
 
The hole pattern on the CineWide base plate is identical to that on 
the ceiling mounting plate.
1. Do not use the mounting screws provided with the ceiling 
mounting plate. Use only the hardware provided with the 
CineWide lens base plate. 
2. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS. 
Note
Caution 
						

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3.5 
Mounting the RS-900
There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen 
installation, one method may be more suitable than another. 
Floor Mounting (Upright)In typical front and rear screen installations, the projector can be mounted to a secure and 
level surface such as a table or cart. Carts are useful when moving a projector during a 
presentation or from site to site. If possible, lock the wheels when it’s in position to prevent 
it from being moved during a presentation.
Ceiling Mounting 
(Inverted)
For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited 
space for projector and audience, you can invert the RS-900 and suspend it from the 
ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture. 
 
The projector can also be inverted and placed in an enclosure above and behind the 
viewing area. Install four feet on the inside bottom surface of the enclosure on which the 
projector can rest. A variety of materials can be used for this purpose (for example, rubber 
crutch tips or turntable feet). 
Adjusting the Projector 
Height or Projection Angle
If the screen is significantly higher or lower than the projector, you can also tilt the 
projector at a slight angle. In a ceiling installation, you do this by adjusting the ceiling 
mount. 
For a floor installation, turn the four adjustable 
feet on the bottom of the projector to adjust 
the projector height and/or projection angle. 
If you do this, you may need to make keystone 
adjustments or vertically shift the image using 
the on-screen display (OSD) controls, to 
compensate. For detailed instructions, refer to 
Using the On-Screen Menus on page 46.
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Use only the Runco-approved ceiling mount kit designed for your 
projector. Install the mount kit according to the instructions 
provided with it. Note
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3.6 
Connections to the 
RS-900
Proceed as follows to connect the RS-900 to your video sources, external controller(s) – if 
present – and AC power.
When connecting your equipment:
 Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
 Use the correct signal cables for each source.
 Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on 
connectors that have them.
Connector Panel AccessTo access the connector panel, pull 
firmly on the cable access cover to 
open it.
Connecting Source 
Components to the 
RS-900
Connect your video sources to the RS-900 as shown and described in the sections that 
follow. 
HDMI/DVI Connections: See Figure 3-10. With an HDMI source, use the included 
HDMI-to-HDMI cable; with a DVI source, use the included DVI-to-HDMI cable. 
Figure 3-10. HDMI/DVI Source Connections
Use the HDMI input whenever possible. This ensures the highest 
video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain 
throughout the entire signal path, from source component output 
into the projector. 
S-VID /S-VID
HDMI or DVI Source(s)
(BD/HD-DVD/DVD Player,
HD Set Top Box,
Game Console etc.) 
						

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RGB Connections: Connect your personal computer or other RGB source (DVD player 
or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input; see 
Figure 3-11. You can use the included 
DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable if your RGB source has a 15-pin, VGA-type connector. 
Figure 3-11. RGB Connections
Progressive Component Video Connections: Connect your progressive component 
source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input as shown in 
Figure 
3-12.  
Figure 3-12. Progressive Component Video Connections
S-VID /S-VIDS-VID /S-VID
DVD Player or
HD Set Top Box
Green   Blue    Red   Horiz  VertGreen   Blue    Red   Horiz  Vert
Personal Computer
S-VID /S-VID
DTV or Progressive
Component (YPbPr)
Source
Y       Pb     Pr 
						

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Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: Use the included cables to 
connect your composite, S-Video and component video sources to the RS-900 as shown 
in 
Figure 3-13. 
Figure 3-13. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections
S-VID /S-VID
DTV Source, 
DVD Player, VCR,
Satellite Receiver
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-900; see 
Figure 3-14. 
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on 
page 69.
Figure 3-14. RS-232 Control System Connection
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S-VID /S-VID
1 2 3 4 5
7 8 96
D-Sub 9-pin female RJ-11 MaleCommunication Cable,
RJ-11 male to
D-Sub 9-pin female
1
2
3
4
Ye l l o w
Ye l l o w
RedRedBlackGreen
Green
Black
RS-232 Adapter Wiring
D-Sub 9-pin female 4-pin RJ-11 Function
22Transmit Data
3 3 Receive Data
5 1, 4 Ground
1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 -- Not Connected 
						

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Connecting 12-Volt 
Trigger Output to External 
Theater Equipment
If you are installing an RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope, use the cable supplied with the 
AutoScope Lens Motor to connect the motor to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in 
Figure 3-15. 
Figure 3-15. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to the AutoScope Lens Motor
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 
3-16. 
Figure 3-16. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment
AutoScope
Lens Motor (Rear)
S-VID /S-VID
AC Input Power
Switch
3.5-mm
mini plug
S-VID /S-VID
to other,
12-volt
trigger-activated equipment
(screen, screen mask etc.)Red = +12V (Tip) Black = Ground (Sleeve)3.5-mm
mini plug 
						

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Connecting to AC PowerProjector: The RS-900 ships with 
various types of AC power cords. 
Choose the one that is appropriate 
to your locale. 
Plug the female end of the power 
cord into the AC receptacle on the 
rear of the projector (AC 100V ~ 
240V). Then, connect the other end 
to your AC power source.
AutoScope Lens Motor: With AutoScope-equipped projectors, an additional power 
cord is provided for the lens motor. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC 
input on the rear of the lens motor assembly. Connect the other end to a 110
 VAC power 
source. 
3.7 
Turning on the Power
1. Turn on your source components. 
2. If this is an AutoScope-equipped projector, turn on the main power switch at the rear 
of the AutoScope lens motor. The lens motor power switch is located next to the AC 
input (see above). 
3. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector. The POWER LED lights 
orange. The LAMP and TEMP LEDs light red briefly, then go out. 
4. Press the ON button on the remote control to turn on the RS-900. The POWER LED 
flashes green to indicate that it is warming up. 
5. When the projector is ready for use, the POWER LED lights solid green. 
6. “[Input Name] Source Searching” appears on the screen before the RS-900 identifies 
the input signal and remains there until a valid signal is detected. 
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The input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between 
100 and 120 VAC. Do not connect the AutoScope lens motor 
to a 200-240
 VAC power source!
Power
switch 
Caution
AutoScope Lens Motor (Rear)
AC Input Power
Switch
to 
110 VAC
Power 
						

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3.8 
Changing the OSD 
Language
The RS-900 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. (The change takes effect 
immediately.)
3.9 
Adjusting the Picture 
Orientation
By default, the RS-900 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 Picture Orientation from the Installation Menu and press ENTER.
4. Choose Floor Rear, Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear to match the installation method.
3.10 
Primary Lens 
Adjustments
The RS-900 gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus. 
Focus and ZoomTo focus the projected image, grasp the lens by the outer 
ring and rotate it. 
To make the picture smaller (zoom out) or larger (zoom in), 
move the zoom tab in the appropriate direction. 
Vertical Lens ShiftTo shift the projected image vertically, press the LENS 
button, then press and hold the up or down-arrow ( 
,  ) 
button. 
Zoom
in
FocusZoom
out
FOCUS   LENSZOOMLENS 
						

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3.11 
Installing and 
Adjusting the 
CineWide Anamorphic 
Lens
If you are installing a CineWide-equipped projector, proceed as follows to install and 
adjust the anamorphic lens. 
Runco offers two types of anamorphic lenses for its CineWide projectors: prismatic and 
cylindrical.
 The prismatic lens compresses the height of the image (as opposed to stretching the 
width) to achieve a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with a 1.78:1 display device. 
 The cylindrical anamorphic lens has a larger aperture than the prismatic lens. It 
stretches the width of the image to achieve a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with a 1.78:1 display 
device. Two, cylindrical anamorphic lens options are available: Rainier II and McKinley. 
Although they differ in size and throw distance range (refer to 
Table 3-3), the installation 
procedure for both lenses is similar. 
The RS-900/CineWide is available with either a prismatic or a cylindrical anamorphic lens; 
the RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope always uses a cylindrical lens. 
If you are installing an RS-900/CineWide with a prismatic lens, refer to Anamorphic Lens 
Installation and Adjustment - RS-900/CineWide (Whitney Lens) on page 42. If you 
are installing an RS-900/CineWide with a cylindrical lens or an RS-900/CineWide with 
AutoScope, continue with the next section. 
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