Runco Vx 1000d Projector User Manual

							OWNER’SOPERATINGMANUAL
VX-1000d Projector
& DHD™ Video Controller
Widescreen Digital Light Processing™ Projector &
DHD™ Video Controller 
						

							Table of Contents
1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 3
Warnings and Safety Precautions.................................................................... 4
Limited Warranty................................................................................................ 6
Features and Benefits........................................................................................ 8
Projector Description........................................................................................ 9
Top View .......................................................................................................... 9
Input Panel ...................................................................................................... 9
Projector Placement and Offset Information................................................ 10
Ceiling Mount Configuration .......................................................................... 10
Floor Mount Configuration ............................................................................ 10
DHD Controller Description............................................................................ 11
Front Panel .................................................................................................... 11
Rear Panel .................................................................................................... 12
Remote Control Description............................................................................ 13
Quick Set-up Guide.......................................................................................... 14
Connection Example .................................................................................... 14
Overall Functional Description........................................................................ 16
Menu Description and Navigation.................................................................. 16
Main Menu .................................................................................................... 17
Opening Screen ............................................................................................ 17
Input Source .................................................................................................. 17
Aspect Ratio ..................................................................................................18
Picture ............................................................................................................18
Input Selection................................................................................................20
ISF Presets ....................................................................................................20
Information .................................................................................................... 20
Basic Troubleshooting Tips..............................................................................21
RS-232 Communications..................................................................................23
RS-232 Commands ........................................................................................24
Specifications.................................................................................................... 26 
						

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Introduction
The new VX-1000d is one of the flagships of Runco Internationals 3rd Generation of DLP™front pro-
jectors.  Some of the GEN 3 features include Reflectance Volume Regulation (RVR), digital video input
with HDCP, 9 point Color Balance, and the latest ultra-high contrast 16:9 DMD (Digital Micro-Mirror
Device) from Texas Instruments™. The Reflectance Volume Regulation (RVR) allows adjustable iris
control of contrast ratio versus light output for the best imaging performance in any viewing environment.
The digital video input with HDCP allows for the signal to stay digital through the entire signal path.  9-
point color balance, finely adjusts color balance for better gray scale tracking than any other consumer
DLP. The latest DMD produces an exceptionally high contrast ratio for high light output and better black
level than film. The VX-1000d projector system also includes the DHD
™Digital Controller for convert-
ing all NTSC or PAL signals to the native resolution of the projector for viewing in various formats. For
added flexibility, electronic keystone correction and vertical lens shift provide any needed leeway when
installing within confined quarters.
Features
• Native 1280 x 720, Single 16:9 DMD Chip
• Servo activated Reflectance Volume Regulation (RVR)
• 16:9 Widescreen Native Resolution - Designed exclusively for 16:9 aspect screens
• Multiple aspect ratio (on 16:9 screens) - Anamorphic, Letterbox, 4:3, VirtualWide
™
• Contrast Ratio 2500:1 to 3000:1 Variable (depending on RVR calibration)
• Vertical lens shift
• 3:2 pulldown detection and 2:2 pulldown detection correction
• HDTV capable (via an outboard DTV decoder); 720 (native), 1080i, 480p, 540p
• PAL compatible
• DVI-I with HDCP
• Electronic Keystone Correction 
						

							Warnings and Safety Precautions
WARNING
4
FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
CAUTION:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO DO NOT USE THIS UNITS POLAR-
IZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS THE
PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE
HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS EXCEPT LAMP UNIT.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING
High brightness light source. Do not stare into the beam of light, or view directly. Be especially careful
that children do not stare directly into the beam of light.
WARNING
The cooling fan in this projector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector is turned off. 
During normal operation, when turning the power off always use the power (OFF) button on the projec-
tor or on the remote control. Ensure the cooling fan has stopped before disconnecting the power cord.
The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easi-
ly accessible.
DURING NORMAL OPERATION, NEVER TURN THE PROJECTOR OFF BY DISCONNECTING THE
POWER CORD. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WILL RESULT IN PREMATURE LAMP FAILURE.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL
This projector utilizes tin-lead solder, high intensity discharge lamp (HID lamp) containing a small
amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or, if you are located in the
United States of America, the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org
.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the operation manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connect -
ed.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
						

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Declaration of Conformity
SAFETY TIPS
Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below to ensure the equipment is free from
damage, and to ensure that no injury will occur as a result of improper use.
· Do not insert any object, especially metal or liquids, into the Projector or DHD Controller.
· Do not place any objects containing water or any other liquid on top of the Projector or DHD    
Controller.
· Do not place the units in direct sunlight, near heaters or in extremely dusty or humid locations.
· Do not install this system outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements.
· Do not place heavy objects on top of the Projector or Controller.
· If the power cord is damaged or frayed in any way, electrical shock and/or fire may result. Please do  
not place objects on the power cord, and keep the cord away from heat-emitting devices. Should the 
power cord become damaged in any way, please contact your Runco Dealer for a replacement cord.
· Do not remove the cover of the Projector or DHD Controller for any reason. If any problems arise with 
the unit, please contact a Runco Dealer or Runco International for service. Removing the covers will 
void the warranty.
RUNCO PROJECTOR, MODEL VX-1000d
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Some IC chips in this product include confidential and/or trade secret property belonging to Texas
Instruments™. Therefore you may not copy, modify, adapt, translate, distribute, reverse engineer,
reverse assemble or discompile the contents thereof.
WARNING
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
----- IMPORTANT -----
READ BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
• Digital Light Processing, DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas    
Instruments.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries.
• PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United 
States.
• Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/or other 
countries.
• All other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective   
companies. 
						

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family! We
believe Runco produces “The World’s Finest Home Theater Products”. With proper installation, setup
and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance. Please read this consumer
protection plan carefully and retain it with your other important documents. 
This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined by the U.S. Consumer Product Warranty and Federal Trade
Commission Improvement Act.
WHAT IS COVERED
UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY:
SERVICE LABOR: Runco will pay for service labor by an approved Runco service center when need-
ed as a result of manufacturing defect for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to
the end user.
PARTS (Not including projector lamp): Runco will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts
that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the effective date
of the warranty. Such replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if
any) of the original warranty period.
LAMP: Six months or 1000 hours (which ever comes first).
WHAT IS NOT
COVEREDUNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY:
This warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal
use and does not cover normal maintenance. This warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance
item; any damage to laser discs; failure resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,
misapplication, faulty or improper installation or setup adjustments; improper maintenance, alteration,
improper use of any input signal; damage due to lightning or power line surges, spikes and brownouts;
damage that occurs during shipping or transit; or damage that is attributed to acts of God. In the case
of remote control units, damage resulting from leaking, old, damaged or improper batteries is also
excluded from coverage under this warranty.
CAUTION:DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION
OR SETUP IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. IT IS
IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHO-
RIZED RUNCO DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY. THIS WILL ALSO
ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY THE FINE PERFORMANCE YOUR RUNCO PRODUCT IS CAPABLE OF
PROVIDING WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY RUNCO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:
Runco limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the
warranty period. There are no express warranties. Runco also excludes any obligation on its part for
incidental or consequential damages related to the failure of this product to function properly. Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
that vary from state to state.
Limited Warranty 
						

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EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:
This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the
original bill of sale as evidence of the purchase date.
IMPORTANT: WARRANTY REGISTRATION:
Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperative that Runco knows how to reach
you promptly if we should discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified.
TO OBTAIN SERVICE, CONTACT YOUR RUNCO DEALER:
Repairs made under the terms of the Limited Warranty covering your Runco International video product
will be performed at the location of the product, during usual working hours, providing location of prod-
uct is within normal operating distance from a Runco Authorized Service Center. If, solely in Runco’s
judgement, location of product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest Runco
Authorized Service Center, it is the owner’s responsibility to arrange for shipment of the product for
repair. These arrangements must be made through the selling Runco dealer. If this is not possible, con-
tact Runco directly for a return authorization number and shipping instructions. Runco will return prod-
uct transportation prepaid in the United States, unless no product defect is discovered. In that instance,
shipping costs will be the responsibility of the owner.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
To locate the name and address of the nearest Runco Authorized Service location, or for additional
information about this warranty, please call, write or visit our website:
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
RUNCO INTERNATIONAL
2900 Faber Street
Union City, CA 94587
Ph: (510) 324-7777 / Fax: (510) 324-9300
www.runco.com 
						

							Features and Benefits
The VX-1000d system is a very unique system and has many important features, including:
• Native 1280 x 720, the latest 16:9 DMD™ Chip creates images with appropriate black levels in 
darkened scenes
.
• DVI input with HDCP allows digital connections for a richer pixel for pixel and direct digital signal.
• 7-segment color wheel, for enhanced images
• RVR or Reflectance Volume Regulation, a GEN 3 engineering advancement. It allows the Installer 
to adjust light output vs. contrast ratios for proper image quality in any viewing environment.
• Full control of the Projector via the DHD Controller. This control includes all image quality   
adjustments as well as Projector adjustments such as image configuration.
• Maximum lamp life of approximately 2000 hours.
• An adaptive two-dimensional comb filter that greatly reduces artifacts when using Composite video.
• Inverse telecine (3:2 pulldown) detection and processing allows the scaler to completely eliminate   
interlace artifacts associated with other scalers. 2:2 pulldown for making the correct TV signals
• A Time Base corrector circuit is provided for unstable sources such as VCRs.
• Three 12v outputs for drop down screens and screen masking.
• Automatic switching between NTSC and PAL signals.
• Fully RS-232 controllable, with direct access to sources and aspect ratios.
• A simple remote controls all aspects of operation, and includes discreet on/off, aspect ratio and    
source selection commands.
• Two Input terminals for DVI sources (Digital) on the DHD Controller.
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Projector Description
Input Panel
Top View
Exhaust Vents Vertical Lens Shift
Zoom Tab
Focus RingIntake Vents
(Side)
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-sensitive
objects near it and that it is never blocked.
AC Power In
(100-240 VAC)
RGB Input
(from DHD Controller)
DVI-I IN
(from DHD
Controller)ComLink
Connect the ComLink cable
from the DHD Controller here
Intake Vents
(Bottom)
Service Reset
To be used by Authorized
Runco Service Technicians