Runco Sc 1 Projector User Manual

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Overscan: Image 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. Over scan effectively 
trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to 
fill the display area.
Select from 1% to...

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CalibrationUse the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This menu 
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. 
To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings, select “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” from the ISF 
Presets menu (see above). 
ISF Night - Display Color: Use the Display Color settings to adjust the projector lamp 
intensity. These settings are saved independently for each input.
Select Lamp Power from the...

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se Filter: To apply noise filtering to the input signal, select Noise Filter from the 
Input Color menu. The Noise Filter is useful for clearing up noisy images from 480i 
video sources. 
Use the left- or right-arrow buttons to select the desired amount of noise reduction, 
keeping in mind that higher settings (which reduce high frequencies) may also “soften” 
the image.
ISF Day - Display Color: Refer to ISF Night - Display Color. 
ISF Day -...

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ServiceUse the Service menu to access advanced projector configuration settings. This menu 
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.
Test Video: Select Test Video from the Service Menu to access the internal test patterns 
on the SC-1. Four patterns are available, consisting of white/gray or colored bars. 
Press MENU to exit test pattern mode.  
 
 
 
 
 
Input Names: You can give each DHD Controller input a descriptive name. For...

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When you change a remote code on the DHD Controller, you must re-program your 
remote control to send that same code. To do this:
1. Using a straightened paper clip or similar object, press and hold the 
CODE button on the remote control for approximately three seconds, 
or until the red LED on the remote lights solid red.
2. Enter a new two-digit code between 00 and 31 inclusive. Include a 
leading zero for single-digit codes; for example,...

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Installation - Lamp Hours: This menu page also displays the number of hours that 
the lamp has been in service. To reset the counter (which is recommended after you 
replace the lamp), refer to 
Lamp and Filter Replacement on page 91.
Auto Setup: Refer to Auto Setup on page 59. 
HD Format: If the characteristics of the incoming signal on the HD1 or HD2 inputs are 
known, select HD Format from the Service menu and set them as described below....

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 Film Mode: Enable Film Mode to smooth out moving images from interlaced, 
standard-definition (SD) sources. In most cases, the DHD Controller detects the proper 
“pull-down” rate and vertical frequency. However, if your source is jittery and/or tearing 
you may wish to enable Film Mode to ensure stable processing for that source. 
Resolution: When using the SC-1 with a computer or certain HD sources, you may want 
to force the DHD Controller...

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5.1 
Safety Guidelines
The SC-1 is designed for safe and reliable operation. However, safe operation is not 
assured by design alone; installers, service technicians, trained operators and all other 
users must maintain a safe environment at all times. Please read and understand all 
warnings and precautions in this manual and on the projector itself before attempting to 
operate or service the projector. 
AC/Power Precautions Do not attempt operation...

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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5.2 
Maintaining Proper 
Cooling
The high-intensity lamp and electronics rely on a variety of cooling components to reduce 
internal operating temperatures. Regular checking and maintenance of the entire cooling 
system is critical to prevent overheating and sudden projector failure, and helps to ensure 
reliable operation of all projector components over time. 
Ventilation Vents and louvers in the projector covers...