Runco Vx 1000ci Projector User Manual

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Projector Description
Input Panel
Top View
Exhaust Vents Vertical Lens Shift
Zoom Tab
Focus RingIntake Vents
Power
Lamp
TempFocus Ring:Turn this ring to focus 
the image.
Zoom T
ab:Turn this tab to make the
image larger or smaller.
V
ertical Lens Shift:Using the provided
adjustment tool, turn this to move the
lens up and down.
Power:
Led is red when unit is in 
standby, blue when it is in operation.
Lamp:
When the lamp is on, this LED 
is blue. When the lamp is off, this LED 
is off.
T
emp:If the Projector has overheated
and shut down, this will light red.
Int
ake Vents:This is where cooler air
enters the Projector. Ensure that it is
never blocked or overheating will result.
Exhaust V
ents:This is where hot air
exits the Projector. This air can be quite
hot. Ensure that there are no heat-sensi-
tive objects near it and that it is never
blocked.
Reflect
ance Volume Regulation (RVR):
Allows adjustable iris control of contrast
ratio versus light output for the best 
imaging performance.
AC Power In
(100-240 VAC)
RGB Input
(from PFP Controller)
DVI-I IN
PC INPUT
ComLink
Connect the ComLink cable
from the PFP Controller here
Bottom Vents
Reflectance Volume
Regulation (RVR)
Service Reset
To be used by Authorized
Runco Service Technicians 
						

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Projector Placement and Offset Information
Ceiling Mount Configuration
Screen Center
Screen Top
Projector Base
angle
B
A
Full Screen Length
Half Screen
Length
3.500
Base plate to center of lens 8.200
1.015
Screen Center
Screen Top
Projector Base
angle
B
A
Full Screen Length
Half Screen
Length
3.500
Base plate to center of lens 1.645
8.83010.250
6.546
3.500
NOTE:These figures are
the same for both ceiling
and floor configurations.
Floor Mount Configuration
SCREEN  __________ (H)  x __________ (W)
B) THROW DISTANCE FOR 16 x 9 SCREENS:
Minimum: = (screen width x 1.85) =  __________ inches
Maximum: = (screen width x 2.4) =  __________ inches
C) VERTICAL OFFSET:
Distance between lens center and top edge of viewing area 
(bottom edge for floor mount): Between 0 and (0 - screen height) 
						

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PFP Controller Description
Front Panel
menu
ratio
ratio
input
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1. IR RECEIVER
Receives the infrared signal from the remote control.
2.POWER BUTTON
Turns the unit ON or OFF. The Main Power switch on the rear of the unit must be on first for this button to be active.
3. POWER INDICATOR
When the PFP Controller is ON, this LED will illuminate GREEN. When the unit is in STANDBY, this LED will
illuminate RED. A flashing red light indicates a fault. If this happens, unplug the unit for 2 minutes and re-try. A yellow
LED indicates a communication problem; double check that the ComLink cable is connected properly (page 14).
4. LED DISPLAY
Indicates the model number, current source, resolution and aspect ratio.
5. UP BUTTON
When no menu is present on-screen, this button will toggle you through the different aspect ratios.
When the menu is on-screen, the UP button will move the cursor up within a menu.
When an adjustment item has been selected (i.e. brightness), the UP button will increase the value of that function.
6. LEFT BUTTON
When no menu is present on-screen, the LEFT button will toggle you through the five different sources, in the order of:
DVI RGB HD Component HD Component S-Video Composite
7. ENTER BUTTON
When an item is highlighted on the On-Screen Display, the ENTER button will select the item. When no menus are
active (on screen) and the service mode is active, the ENTER button will enable the ‘Quick Menu’ on the front panel
(see page 23).
8. DOWN BUTTON
When no menu is present on-screen, this button will toggle you through the different aspect ratios.
When the menu is on-screen, the DOWN button will move the cursor down within a menu.
When an adjustment item has been selected (i.e. brightness), the DOWN button will decrease the value of that function.
9. RIGHT BUTTON
When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button will toggle you through the five different sources, in the order of:
Composite S-Video Component Component HD RGB HD DVI
10. MENU BUTTON
The MENU button brings up the main adjustment menu. After making adjustments, the MENU button will bring you back to
the sub-menu, then to the main menu. The menu will then either time-out after approximately 10 seconds, or pressing the
MENU button will remove the menu immediately. 
						

							Rear Panel
12V TRIGGER
12V FUSERGB OUTPUT VIDEO INPUTS
RS-232 IN
MADE IN USA
AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 15W
MASK
SCREENRGB/COMPONENT COMPOSITE V
HB G R Y Pr PbS-VIDEO
MADE IN USARUNCO INTERNATIONAL
HAYWARD, CA
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER- 
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING 
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIRCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN!
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
6789104 23 1
5
11 1 2
13
COMLINK OUT
12
1. 12v FUSE
This fuse protects the 12v outputs from the MASK and SCREEN jacks.
(Screen Fuse: 5mm x  25mm, AGC, 0.5A, 250V, Fast Blow)
2. MASK
This is a 12V output that can be used to trigger curtains, lifts, etc. (1/4A maximum load).
3. SCREEN
This is a 12V output that can be used to trigger curtains, lifts, etc. (1/4A maximum load).
4. RS-232 IN
This is for systems using serial (RS-232) to control the PFPController. 
Please refer to page 27 for RS-232 protocol and information.
5. COMLINK OUT
The output of this jack must be connected to the ComLink input of the VX-1000ci. If this is not connected, neither
the PFP Controller or the Projector can operate and the power indicator on the front panel will stay yellow.
6. RGB OUTPUT
This is the main output of the PFP Controller. The RGB Signal goes directly to the Projector. If
Component is used through the RGB/Component, then  only the R (Pr), G(Y) and B(Pb) jacks will be active.
Individually, the jacks are: V=vertical sync, H=horizontal sync, B=Blue, G=Green, R=Red.
7. RGB/COMPONENT
Anything input to this port will by-pass the processing of the PFP Controller and be sent straight 
to the display. This is useful for HDTV signals which do not require processing.
8.  COMPONENT INPUT (480i ONLY)
This is the input for Component Videofrom sources such as DVD players.
Note: The component output from a DTV decoder or a progressive-scan DVD cannot
be used with this port;
it must be used with the 
RGB/Componentport.
9. S-VIDEO INPUT
This is the input for S-Videofrom sources such as satellite receivers, S-VHS VCR’s and DVD players.
10. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT
This is the input for Composite Videofrom sources such as laser disc players, VCRs and other misc. sources.
11. POWER INPUT
Plug in Main Power here.
12. 115 VAC FUSE 13.   MAIN POWER SWITCH
This is the main AC Input fuse (.5A/250V). Disconnects or applies main power to the Controller. 
						

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Remote Control Description
A. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR
Illuminates when a button is pressed, indicating that an IR signal is being transmitted.
B. POWER BUTTON
Toggles the power on and off. For a discrete on or off command, you can use the direct
access buttons (see J). Note:When the main AC power switch is first turned ON, the
PFP Controller will go through an initiation cycle for approximately 15 seconds. The
PFP Controller cannot be turned on or operated until the initialization is complete. 
C. UPBUTTON
When no menus are present on-screen, the UP button will toggle you through aspect
ratios in the following order:
VirtualWide          Letterbox          Standard (4:3)          Anamorphic
When the menu is on-screen, the UP button will move the cursor up within the menu.
When an adjustment item has been selected (i.e. brightness), the UP button will
increase the value of that function.
D. LEFT BUTTON
When no menus are present on-screen, the LEFT button will toggle you through the six
different sources in the following order:
DVI          RGB HD          Component HD          Component          S-Video          Composite
E. DOWN BUTTON
When no menus are present on-screen, the DOWN button will toggle you through
aspect ratios in the following order:
Anamorphic         Standard (4:3) Letterbox          VirtualWide          
When the menu is on-screen, the DOWN button will move the cursor down  within the
menu. When an adjustment item has been selected (i.e. brightness), the DOWN button
will decrease the value of that function.
J.DIRECTACCESSBUTTONS
These buttons will allow you to directly access an aspect
ratio, source, or turn the unit on or off without having to
go through any menus. These buttons are:
1: Selects COMPOSITE video
2: Selects S-VIDEO
3: Selects COMPONENT video
4: Selects COMPONENT HD
M
RUNCO
PWR
A
B
C
D
E
J F G
H
I
12 3
45 6
78 9
INPUT
0
NPUT
I
OFF
ON
5: Selects RGB HD
6: Enables or disables the Installation Menu 
(see page 21)
7: Selects the ANAMORPHIC aspect ratio
8: Selects the STANDARD (4:3) aspect ratio
9: Selects the LETTERBOX aspect ratio
0: Turns the PFP Controller ON.
OFF: Also known as the button left of 0, this turns the
PFP Controller OFF.
F. RIGHT BUTTON
When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button will toggle you through the six different sources in the 
following order:
Composite           S-Video           Component           Component HD          RGB HD          DVI
G. MENU BUTTON
Pressing the MENU button will bring up the main menu. If no action is taken within approximately 10 seconds, the menu
will time-out (disappear). Also, if you are in an adjustment mode or function, pressing MENU will bring the menu back one
level.
H. ENTER BUTTON
When an item is highlighted on a menu, pressing ENTER will select that item.
I. PROGRAMBUTTON
If the remote control loses its memory as a result of weak or dead batteries, it must be re-programmed for the
Controllerscode set. To reprogram the remote to the default IR Code Set, press the PROGRAM button followed 
by 0,1,3. If you have set the Controller for a different Code Set (see pg. 22), enter that number instead of 0,1,3. 
Note:Pressing Enter after typing in the code is not necessary. 
						

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Quick Set-up Guide
Connection Examples
12V TRIGGER
12V FUSERGB OUTPUT VIDEO INPUTS
RS-232 IN
MADE IN USA
AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 15W
MASK
SCREENRGB/COMPONENT COMPOSITE V
HB G R Y Pr PbS-VIDEO
MADE IN USARUNCO INTERNATIONAL
UNION CITY, CA
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER- 
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING 
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.AV I S : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIRCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN!
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
COMLINK OUT
DTV decoder, 
Progressive DVDDVD Player
Sattelite
receiver or
SVHS playerVCR, Laser
disc player,
camcordersAutomation 
System
To VX-1000ci
Projector
While there are many different ways to connect your source equipment to your Controller, the examples shown above are
the most common and are recommended by Runco.
• COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT: Composite video is the most common type of signal used, but is also the lowest in picture
quality. Many sources have outputs that are limited to Composite video, such as some VCR’s and camcorders. Others, 
such as laser disc players, actually produce slightly better results when using Composite video. While the Controller has 
an excellent decoder for Composite video, it is recommended that Composite video be used only if necessary.
• S-VIDEO INPUT: S-Video is the second-best type of signal that can be used, but is MUCH better than Composite video.
Using such sources as satellite receivers, high-quality VCRs and DVD players (with no Component output) will produce a
MUCH cleaner and sharper signal. Decoder artifacts that are associated with Composite video (dot crawl and ‘rainbows’) 
are non-existent when using S-Video.
• COMPONENT INPUT: Component video is the best type of signal that can be used. The most common sources that use
Component outputs are DVD players, and it is highly recommended that Component be used when possible. Component
video goes one step beyond S-Video in picture quality; chroma (color) information is more resolved and the overall picture
appears more well-defined.
• RGB/COMPONENT INPUT: This port is where all high-resolution signals (such as computers, DTV decoders and 
progressive DVD players) must be input. The signal type can be either RGBHV or Component and is not processed by the
Controller.
AC Power In
(100-240 VAC)
RGB Input
(from Controller 
to Projector)
DVI-I IN
PC INPUT
ComLink
Connect the ComLink cable from the PFP
Controller to theDVI-I IN on the Projector
VX-1000ci Projector
Controller 
						

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Overall Functional Description
The VX-1000ci systemconsists of the VX-1000ci Projector and PFP Controller. This system is
unique in the way it is controlled; the control center for this system is located within the PFP
Controller. The PFP Controller tells the Projector to turn on or off, controls its brightness, contrast,
color temperature and more. All of this is accomplished by Runcos unique ComLink, which is the
transfer of information between the PFP Controller and the Projector via their ComLink ports on a
CAT5 cable (or similar) with RJ-11 ends. Therefore, only the PFP Controllers remote control is 
necessary to control all aspects of this system.
Besides being the systems control center, the PFP Controller is also a high-quality scaler, which 
outputs all signals in the native resolution of the VX-1000ci Projector. The Composite, S-Video and
Component (non-progressive) signals are sent through the PFP Controllers 10-bit decoder, de-inter-
laced, then scaled to the native resolution of the Projector. In the case of HDTV or progressive DVD
signals, these are input to the RGB/Component port.
In the next chapter, the menu system will be described in detail. There are many adjustments 
available to perfect the VX-1000cis image, including typical front-panel controls as well as color 
temperature and other image-quality controls. 
						

							Lamp Mode
Keystone
Picture Orientation
IR Code Set
Lamp Hours 20
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Menu Description and Navigation
Menu Tree
Anamorphic
Standard 4:3
Letterbox
VirtualWide
Tint
Color
Brightness
Contrast
Sharpness
Luma Enhance*
Chroma Enhance*
Color Temperature*
Color Balance*
The menu tree above is an overall glance at the menu system in the VX-1000ci. 
This menu is shown with the installation mode enabled.
*These menu items will only appear if the installation mode is enabled (pg. 21).
The main menu includes three main sections: Source Selection (Composite, S-Video, Component
and High Definition (either RGB or Component and the DVI Input on the Projector),Aspect Ratio
andInstallation.  Highlight an item on the screen using the green selection cursor and press ENTER
on the remote or front panel to select and make adjustments.
Main Menu
INPUT SELECT
Standard:
Composite
S-Video
Component
High Definition:
Component
RGB
Projector Input:
DVI
Aspect Ratio Select
Installer Adjust
Tint
Color
Brightness
Contrast
Sharpness
Color Temperature
Color Balance
Brightness
Contrast
Color Temperature
Color Balance
Color Temperature
Color Balance 
						

							Source Selectionis done by highlighting the desired source with the up or down arrows and
pressing ENTER. Sources may also be selected by pressing the left or right arrows on the front panel
or remote, or by one of the direct access buttons on the remote (page 13). Picture adjustments such
as color, tint, brightness, etc, are unique per source. To select a high-resolution source (input to the
RGB/Component 15PIN input on the PFP Controller), select either RGB HD or Component HD as
appropriate. If you wish to use the DVI input on the Projector, select DVI. The Controller will switch
the Projector’s inputs accordingly.
Aspect R
atioselection is done by highlighting Aspect Ratio on the main menu and pressing enter.
The Aspect Ratio menu will then appear; and either ANAMORPHIC, LETTERBOX, VIRTUALWIDE or
4:3 may be selected. Aspect ratios may also be selected by pressing either the up or down arrow but-
tons, or by one of the direct access buttons on the remote. (Note: There is no discrete access for
VirtualWide).
Installa
tionis used for adjustments usually made during the initial installation. This includes Lamp
Mode, Keystone and Picture Orientation. Lamp Modeallows you to select between ‘Normal’ (full light
output) and ‘Low’ (80% of full light output). Keystoneallows the adjustment of trapezoidal distortion
caused by angling the Projector; picture for ceiling or floor, front or rear installations. IR Code Set
allows the Controller to be set to one of four different IR Code Sets. This is useful if one of the Code
Sets has commands that are conflicting with other equipment, or other manufacturer’s IR Codes are
conflicting with the Controller. Lamp Hoursmay be checked in the Installation Menu as well.
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Picture Quality Adjustments
Main Menu
TINT
COLOR
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
LUMA ENHANCE*
CHROMA ENHANCE*
COLOR TEMPERATURE*
COLOR BALANCE*
Picture quality adjustments are the controls that change different parameters of the image such as the
amount of color, black level, etc. While these adjustments can be set to suit the needs of the user,
there is a way to set these properly. This section will describe what each function does and how to
adjust them properly.
To access the Picture Quality Adjustments, press MENU, highlight the active source (indicated by the
arrow) and press ENTER. The picture quality sub-menu will then appear (see above).
To make an adjustment to a particular function, highlight the function with the up or down arrow 
buttons and press ENTER. Once the function is on-screen (i.e. brightness), pressing the UP arrow
button on the remote or front panel will increase the value of that function; pressing the DOWN arrow
on the remote or front panel will decrease the value of that function.
While each of the picture quality adjustments can be set to suit the needs of the user, there is a 
proper way to set the adjustments. For setting TINT and COLOR, please refer to the color bar test
pattern below.
NOTE:A BLUE FILTER must be used so only the blue color bars can be seen. Blue filters are provid-
ed with the Video Essentials or AVIA test DVDs.
Tall color bars
Short color bars
Tint
Color
white
yellow
cyan
green
magenta
red
blue
sub-menu
* Active only when the installation
mode is enabled (pg. 21).
Input Select
Standard:
Composite
S-Video
Component
High Definition:
Component
RGB
DVI
Projector Input:
Computer
Aspect Ratio Select
Installer Adjust