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5.1 
Lamp Replacement
The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2000 hours), or 
sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. When you replace a lamp, you 
should replace the filters as well. 
For lamp or filter replacement, please contact your nearest Runco authorized 
service center or Runco dealer. Do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself!
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow...

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6. Install the new lamp module. 
7. Replace the lamp cover and re-tighten all 
screws.
5.2 
Filter Replacement
Whenever you replace the lamp – or more often if the projector is installed in an extremely 
dusty environment – you should also replace the filter located at the right side of the 
projector.
1. Loosen the four captive screws 
holding the filter access panel in 
place. Then, remove the panel.
 
 
 
2. Pull the...

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5.3 
Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may 
encounter with the VX-22d. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you 
encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical Support. 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart 
SymptomPossible Cause(s)Solution
The projector does not turn 
on after initial installation. The 
power LED...

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6.1 
RS-232 Connection 
and Port Configuration
To interface the DHD Controller with a home theater automation/control system or a PC 
running terminal emulation software, connect it to your control system or PC as shown in 
Figure 3-13. Use a null-modem cable. 
If you are using a PC to communicate with the DHD Controller: 
1. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as 
HyperTerminal. 
2. Configure the PC serial...

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Table 6-1 lists the serial commands supported by the DHD Controller and the responses it 
sends back to the control system or PC. 
Table 6-1. Serial Commands 
CommandDescriptionResponse
offTurns projector offPowering Down
onTurns projector onPowering Up 
Gennum Init  
Complete
revDisplay system firmware version information:
> rev
* Runco Gennum Scaler Board *
* Rev 0.28 (T01) 05 Jan 2007 *
File Name:  Runco_Gennum.ncd
Created:...

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Image Preset Commands
SISF 0Loads “ISF Night” image presetISF Night
SISF 1Loads “ISF Day” image presetISF Day
SISF 2Loads “Custom 1” image presetCustom 1
SISF 3Loads “Custom 2” image presetCustom 2
Menu Navigation Commands
The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control or DHD 
Controller front panel. Each button has its own serial command, so effectively it is as if you were 
using the IR remote...

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7.1 
VX-22d Specifications
Table 7-1 lists the VX-22d specifications.  
7. Specifications
Table 7-1. VX-22d Specifications 
Projector Type:Digital Light Processing (DLP), 3-chip, 16:9 SuperOnyx DMD
Native Resolution:1920 x 1080 (16:9)
Aspect Ratios:Refer to Table 7-2 
Video Standards:Refer to Table 7-2 
DTV Compatibility:480i/576i, 480p, 576p, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60,1080p 
24/50/60, 1080psf
Scan Frequency:Horizontal: 15 - 100 kHz 
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Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) 
Specifications
- Brightness: 58.7 foot-Lamberts (fL) 
- Contrast Ratio: 321:1 
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,...