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TEMP LED lights solid red. RS-900 internal 
temperature is too high or 
one or more fans have 
failed. Power off the RS-900 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)
Symptom Possible Cause(s)Solution 
						

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6.1 
RS-232 Connection 
and Port Configuration
To interface the RS-900 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running 
terminal emulation software:
1. Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-14.
2. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as 
HyperTerminal. 
3. Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 
stop bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to 19200. 
4. Type a command from among those listed in Table 6-1. For example, to select the 
Component 1 input, type X133X. 
6.2 
Serial Command 
Syntax
Serial commands to the RS-900 take the following form:
 Commands are in ASCII format.
 Commands must be in UPPERCASE; for example, X001X, not x001x.
 When you enter a valid command, the RS-900 executes it and echoes the command 
back to the PC or control system. For example, when you send the command X001X, 
the RS-900 responds with X0_001X. 
 When you enter an invalid command, the RS-900 simply ignores it.
6. Serial Communications
The RS-900 will not accept serial commands for 20 seconds after it 
is turned on or off. 
Table 6-1. Serial Commands 
CodeFunction
X001XPower On 
X002XPower Off
X003XMenu
X004XEnter
X005XExit
X006XUp (arrow key)
X007XDown (arrow key)
X008XLeft (arrow key)
X009XRight (arrow key)
X011XShow active source and aspect ratio information
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X021XKeypad 1
X022XKeypad 2
X023XKeypad 3
X024XKeypad 4
X025XKeypad 5
X026XKeypad 6
X027XKeypad 7
X028XKeypad 8
X029XKeypad 9
X030XKeypad 0
X041XRestore image settings from Custom 1
X042XRestore image settings from Custom 2
X043XRestore image settings from ISF Day
X044XRestore image settings from ISF Night
X051XSet Gamma to 2.2
X047XRestore all Picture Adjust Menu options to their factory-default values
X048XRestore all Setup Menu options to their factory-default values
X049XRestore all ISF Menu options to their factory-default values
X056XIncrease PIP sub-window size
X057XDecrease PIP sub-window size
X058XSet PIP active window
X059XSet PIP on 
X060XSet PIP off
X061X16:9 aspect ratio
X062X4:3 aspect ratio
X063XLetterbox aspect ratio
X064XVirtualWide aspect ratio
X065XCinema aspect ratio
X066XVirtual Cinema aspect ratio
X082XImage orientation = floor front
X083XImage orientation = ceiling front
Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)
Code Function 
						

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X084XImage orientation = floor rear
X085XImage orientation = ceiling rear
X091XLamp Power = 170W
X092XLamp Power = 200W
X100XBlack Threshold = 0 IRE
X101XBlack Threshold = 7.5 IRE
X112XColor Temperature = 5400K
X113XColor Temperature = 6500K
X114XColor Temperature = 9300K
X115XColor Temperature = Custom 1
X116XColor Temperature = Custom 2
X121XOSD Language = English
X122XOSD Language = French
X123XOSD Language = Spanish
X124XOSD Language = German
X125XOSD Language = Italian
X131XSwitch to Composite input
X132XSwitch to S-Video input
X133XSwitch to Component 1 input
X134XSwitch to Component 2 input
X135XSwitch to HDMI 1 input 
X136XSwitch to HDMI 2 input 
X137XSwitch to RGBHV input 
X151XReset Lamp Timer
X156XBackground Color = Blue
X157XBackground Color = Gray
X158XBackground Color = Black
X180XBlue Image ON
X181XBlue Image OFF
Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)
Code Function 
						

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7.1 
RS-900 Specifications
Table 7-1 lists the RS-900 specifications.  
7. Specifications
Table 7-1. RS-900 Specifications 
Projector Type:Digital Light Processing (DLP), Single-Chip SuperOnyx DMD
Native Resolution:1920 x 1080 (16:9)
Aspect Ratios:4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, VirtualWide, Cinema, Virtual Cinema
Video Standards:NTSC, PAL, ATSC
Video Compatibility:480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Scan Frequency:Horizontal: 15 - 80 kHz 
Vertical: 50 - 100 Hz
Picture Size (16:9 Screen):Recommended Width: 72 in. (1.83 m) to 96 in. (2.44 m)
Throw Distance 
(Factor x Screen Width):Refer to Table 3-3
Vertical Offset (when 
projector is inverted):Up = 40% of screen height above lens center (80% of one half 
of the screen height)
Down = 60% of screen height below lens center (120% of one 
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Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) 
Specifications
- Brightness*: 13.9 to 19.8 foot-Lamberts (fL)
- Contrast Ratio*: 200:1 to 220:1
*Variable depending on RVR setting
These measurements are taken from the projector in a 
controlled, home theater environment. All measurements are 
made to ANSI/NAPM IT7.228-1997 specifications using the 
Photo Research PR-650 SpectraColorimeter and Minolta 
LS-100 Luminance Meter, Video Essentials test DVD and a 
1.3 gain, 72-inch wide screen. The projector is calibrated to a 
color temperature of 6,500K and has a minimum of 150 hours 
of usage.
The foot-Lambert (fL) is the unit of measurement used in 
commercial movie theaters to express image brightness at the 
screen surface. The Society of Motion Picture and Television 
Engineers (SMPTE) specifies 16 fL as the target image 
brightness for film-based projectors using an open gate 
(without film in the projector). More importantly, today SMPTE 
specifies 12 fL as the target image brightness in Digital 
Cinema theaters. The foot-Lambert measurement is 
dependent on screen size, screen gain and projector light 
output.
Home Theater Calibration Specifications
- Light Output: 438 to 543 ANSI Lumens
- Contrast Ratio*: 200:1 to 220:1
These specifications are obtained by calibrating the projector 
as described above for CSMS measurements. 
Industry-Standard Specifications
- Light Output: 1200 ANSI Lumens
- Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
These are typical projector brightness and contrast 
specifications found in most companies’ sales literature. 
Runco includes these measurements in its literature to allow 
for direct comparison with other manufacturers’ projectors. 
These measurements are typically taken at 9,000K to 13,000K 
to get expected performance data when the projector is used 
in professional, commercial and industrial displays.
Lamp:200 Watts
Estimated Lamp Life: 2000 hours
Video Inputs: (1) Composite Video, (1) S-Video, (1) RGB/Component Video 
(5
 x BNC), (1) RCA Component Video (3 x RCA), (2) HDMI
Control Options:- Discrete IR remote
- Serial commands via RS-232
RS-232 Communication 
Parameters: 115200 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control 
+12V Output:Max. 0.25 Amps, active when Cinema or Virtual Cinema 
Aspect Ratio is selected (CineWide versions only) or when 
projector is turned on; Tip = +12V; Sleeve = Ground
Power Requirements:100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing), 50/60 Hz, 340 Watts 
(1160.4 BTUs/hour)
Table 7-1. RS-900 Specifications (continued) 
						

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Operating Environment:41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C), 20% to 80% humidity 
(non-condensing) 
Dimensions:RS-900: See Figure 7-1
RS-900/CineWide: See Figure 7-2
RS-900/CineWide with AutoScope: See Figure 7-3
Weight (without lens):34 lbs. (15.42 kg)
Regulatory Approvals:Complies with FCC Class B, CE, C-Tick, GOST, TUV-GS, 
cTUV-US
Limited Warranty: Projector: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of 
delivery to the end user.
Lamp: 1000 hours or six (6) months, whichever comes first. 
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
Table 7-1. RS-900 Specifications (continued) 
						

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7.2 
RS-900 Dimensions
Figure 7-1 shows the RS-900 dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 
Figure 7-1. RS-900 Dimensions
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