Runco Vx 2000d Projector User Manual

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Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-10. 
Figure 3-10. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections
HD1
HD2
G/YINPUTS
HV R/Pr B/PbG/Y H V R/Pr B/Pb
Component Video Pb PrY Video S-Video 2S-Video 1 12 3TRIGGERS
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
DVD Player, VCR,
Satellite Receiver,
Laser Disc etc.
Pb    Pr      Y 

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Connecting a PC or 
Automation System to the 
DHD Controller
Use a standard, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation 
system (if present) to the RS-232 Control port on the DHD Controller; see 
Figure 3-11. 
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on 
page 65.
Figure 3-11. RS-232 Control System Connection
Connecting 12-Volt 
Trigger Outputs 
to 
External Equipment...

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Projector: The projector is equipped with an additional 12-volt trigger output. This trigger 
activates when the projector is turned on. Connect it to your retractable screen or other, 
12-volt trigger-activated equipment as shown in 
Figure 3-13. 
Figure 3-13. 12-volt Trigger Output Connection (from Projector)
Connecting an External IR 
Receiver to the DHD 
Controller
If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the DHD...

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Connecting to AC PowerThe VX-2000d system includes two (2) AC power cords (one each for the projector and 
DHD Controller).
Plug the female end of one power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the 
VX-2000d (AC 100V to 240V). Then, connect the other end to your AC power source. 
Similarly connect the DHD Controller to a nearby AC outlet. 
3.6 
Turning on the Power
1. Turn on your source components. 
2. Turn on the main power...

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3.8 
Primary Lens 
Adjustments
Focus and ZoomTo focus the projected image, gently rotate the lens by 
hand. 
To enlarge the picture (zoom in), move the zoom tab 
toward the Runco logo on the front of the projector. To 
make the picture smaller (zoom out), move the tab in the 
other direction. 
Vertical Lens ShiftTo change the projected image position, use a 9/64” hex driver to shift the lens in the 
desired direction; see 
Figure 3-15....

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3.9 
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. 
The standard VX-2000d/CineWide uses a prismatic-style anamorphic lens. This type of 
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 standard VX-2000d Anamorphic...

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Adjusting the Lens Height (Y): 
1. Project a white field on the screen.
2. Ensure that the four Height (Y) Adjustment Screws are loose enough to allow vertical 
movement of the lens assembly. 
3. Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top 
or bottom of the screen: 
4. When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment Screws to secure the 
lens in place.
Adjusting the Pitch (Angle):...

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Notes: 

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4.1 
Using the On-Screen 
Menus
Press the MENU button on either the remote control or the DHD Controller front panel to 
display the Main Menu.
To select a menu item, use the  and  buttons on either the remote control or the DHD 
Controller front panel to highlight it. Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
The VX-2000d OSD menus are arranged hierarchically; exactly how they are arranged 
depends on the input signal resolution. For 1080i digital or...

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Figure 4-1. DHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for VX-2000d (1080i Analog and Lower-Resolution Sources)
Service
Test VideoGrey Bars 1
Grey Bars 2
Color Bars 1
Color Bars 2
Input Names Rename, Restore or Save
Remote ControlPrimary
Secondary
Analog Out Mode RGB--, RGB++ or RGBS
Display Device ConfigureOrientation
Overscan
Lamp Power
(0 = Low; 1 = High)
Fan Mode
(0 = Normal; 1 = High Altitude)
Lamp Hours
HD FormatHD/RGB 1
Auto, RGB or YUV...