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5.LEFT BUTTON 
Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor left in the OSD. When no menu 
is present on-screen, the LEFT button toggles through the different sources, in this 
order: 
 
HDMI 2 - HDMI 1 - HD3 (VGA/Y-Pb-Pr) - HD 2 (BNC) - HD 1 (RCA) - S-Video - 
Composite (VID)
6.UP BUTTON 
Use to direct-select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor up in the OSD. When no 
menu is present on-screen, the UP button toggles through aspect ratios in the 
following order: 
 
16:9 - 4:3 - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema - Virtual Cinema 
 
(Virtual Cinema is available only on CineWide-equipped projectors. For more 
information about aspect ratios, refer to 
Table 4-1.)
7.DOWN BUTTON 
Use to direct-select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor down in the OSD. When 
no menu is present on-screen, the DOWN button toggles through the different aspect 
ratios, in this order: 
 
Virtual Cinema - Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - 4:3 - 16:9 
8.RIGHT BUTTON 
Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor right in the OSD. When no 
menu is present on-screen, the RIGHT button toggles through the different sources, 
in this order: 
 
Composite (VID) - S-Video - HD 1 (RCA) - HD 2 (BNC) - HD 3 (VGA/Y-Pb-Pr) - 
HDMI
 1 - HDMI 2
9.STA N D - B Y  L E D 
Lights orange to indicate that the projector is in standby mode.
10.SOFT POWER BUTTON 
Press once to turn on the VX-22i. Press it again to put the projector into Standby 
mode. For a discrete on or off command, you can use the direct access buttons on 
the remote control (see 
Figure 2-4).
11.PATTERN BUTTON 
Press PAT T E R N to access the internal test pattern menu. Use arrow keys to select a 
pattern and press SELECT to confirm. Press PATTERN again to return to the 
selected source. 
12.POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) 
Connect the VX-22i to power here. 
13.SERVICE PORT 
For use by authorized service personnel only. 
14.SELECT BUTTON 
Press SELECT to confirm your selection of a highlighted choice on the On-Screen 
Display (OSD). 
15.MENU BUTTON  
Pressing the MENU button brings up the main VX-22i menu. Also, if you are in an 
adjustment mode or function, pressing MENU brings the menu back one level.
16.INPUTS  
Connect your video sources and other equipment to these inputs. Refer to VX-22i 
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2.3 
VX-22i Rear Connector 
Panel
Figure 2-3 shows the rear connector panel on the VX-22i, and the paragraphs that follow 
describe them.
Figure 2-3. Rear Connector Panel
1.HD2 INPUT 
Five BNCs for connecting either RGB or component high-definition sources (up to 
1080p). The VX-22i automatically detects the input signal resolution.
2.HD1 INPUT 
Five RCA-type connectors for either RGB or component high-definition sources (up to 
1080p). The VX-22i automatically detects the input signal resolution. 
 
3.SERVICE ONLY  
For future use. 
4.WIRED REMOTE 
Wired input from an external remote control or infrared receiver. It is a 3.5-mm, mini 
phono jack, wired as follows:
 
Ring = +5V 
Tip = IR Input (TTL level) 
Sleeve = Ground 
5.RS-232/485 CONTROL PORT 
A male, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater 
automation/control system. (Currently, only RS-232 interface is supported.) 
6.12-VOLT (750 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUTS  
Connection for up to three (3), 12-volt trigger-controlled devices. These can be 
retractable screens, screen masks or the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system.
For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode.
When an external remote control or infrared receiver is connected 
to the wired IR input, the IR sensor on the front of the VX-22i is 
disabled. 
WIRED REMOTEWIRED REMOTE
HD2 (BNC)HD1 (RCA)HD1 (RCA)HD2 (BNC)
HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr)HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr)
Service port.
Not for user
access
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3
2 1
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7.HDMI I (1) / HDMI II (2) (Digital) 
Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DVD player, HD tuner or 
other digital video source (up to 1080p) with a DVI or HDMI output.
8.HD3 INPUT 
Provides a standard, 15-pin VGA-style connection to either an RGB or component 
high-definition source, or to a personal computer. The VX-22i automatically detects 
the input signal resolution.
9.COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT 
Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, laser disc player or other 
composite video source.
10.S-VIDEO INPUT 
A standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS 
(S-VHS) VCR.  
						

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2.4 
VX-22i Remote Control
Figure 2-4 shows the VX-22i remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its 
functionality.
Figure 2-4. VX-22i Remote Control
FOCUS   LENSZOOM
LIGHT
OFF ON
VID S-VID HDMI1
HD2SOURCE
PICTURE MEMORY
ASPECT RATIO
HD1
INFO
ENTER
EXIT MENU
BRT
CUST1 CUST2CONT COL TINTHD3HDMI2
ISF
DAY ISF
NIGHT
16:9VWIDE LBOX 4:3
CINEMA
VCINE
FOCUSZOOM
2
1
5
46 3
9
80 7
LENS
6
1
52
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8
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1.LIGHT  
Press to illuminate the buttons. 
2.ON / OFF 
Use these buttons to turn the projector on or off.
3.Source Selection Buttons: 
 
VID 
Press to select Composite video input as the source.  
 
S-VID (S-Video) 
Press to select the S-Video input as the source.  
 
HDMI 1 (I) / HDMI 2 (II) 
Press to select an HDMI input.  
 
HD 1 / HD 2 / HD 3 
Press to select the HD 1 (RCA), HD 2 (BNC) or HD 3 (PC) video input as the source. 
4.INFO 
Press to display input signal and product information. 
 
Cursor Keys (, , , )  
Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display 
patterns.
 
 
EXIT 
Press to save menu item setting(s), exit the current menu and return to the previous 
one. 
 
 
ENTER 
Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting. This button 
functions similarly to the SELECT button on the projector rear panel (Figure 2-2).  
 
MENU 
Press this button to show or hide the OSD controls. 
5.Picture Adjustment Buttons:  
 
BRT (Brightness) 
Press to adjust black level.  
 
CONT (Contrast) 
Press to adjust white level.  
 
COL (Color) 
Press to adjust color intensity.  
 
TNT (Tint) 
Press to adjust color hues. 
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6.Memory Preset Buttons: 
 
CUST1 
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” memory preset.  
 
ISF NIGHT 
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset.  
 
ISF DAY 
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset. 
 
CUST2 (THX) 
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “THX” memory preset. 
7.Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons 
Use these buttons to select an aspect ratio directly, as follows:  
 
16:9 
For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.  
 
4:3  
Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen.  
 
LBOX (Letterbox) 
For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen.  
 
VWIDE (VirtualWide) 
Enlarges a 4:3 image horizontally in a NON-linear fashion to fit 16:9 full screen display. 
 
CINEMA  
For viewing 2.35:1 source material.  
 
VCINE (Virtual Cinema – CineWide-equipped projectors only) 
Selects the Virtual Cinema aspect ratio, used for viewing 16:9 source material on a 
2.35:1 screen. 
8.0 - 9 
Use these keys to enter numeric characters.
9.Motorized Lens Controls: 
 
FOCUS 
To focus the image, press FOCUS. Then, press and hold the UP or DOWN button. 
When finished, press MENU or EXIT. 
 
 
ZOOM 
To adjust the projected image size, press ZOOM. Then, press and hold the UP 
button to zoom in (enlarge) or the DOWN button to zoom out (reduce). When finished, 
press MENU or EXIT. 
 
 
LENS (Lens Shift) 
To adjust the lens position, press LENS. Then, press and hold the RIGHT, LEFT, UP 
or DOWN button. When finished, press MENU or EXIT. 
 
  
						

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3.1 
Remote Control
To install batteries in the remote control, 
press up on the battery cover retainer clip 
and lift off the cover. Install the two AAA 
batteries with the correct polarity and then 
replace the cover. 
Notes on Batteries Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries.
 Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.
 If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid 
damage from battery leakage.
Notes on Remote Control 
Operation
 Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote 
control and the IR receiver on the projector.
 If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the 
batteries with new ones.
 The remote control may fail to operate if the infrared remote sensor is exposed to bright 
sunlight or fluorescent lighting.
 Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this 
happens, point the remote control at the projector, and repeat the operation.
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3.2 
Quick Setup
Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-22i installation process. The sections following 
this one provide detailed instructions. 
Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video 
installation specialist.
Table 3-1. Installation Overview 
StepProcedureFor Details, Refer to 
page...
1Choose a location for the projector15
2If installing a VX-22i/CineWide or VX-22i/CineWide 
with AutoScope: 
Install fixed CineWide base plate or 
AutoScope lens motor 
22
3Mount the projector27
4Connect signal sources to the projector28
5Connect external controller to RS-232 port (optional)33
6Connect 12-volt trigger outputs to AutoScope lens motor 
and/or other equipment (optional)34
7Connect projector and lens motor (if present) to AC power 
and power up35
8For rear-screen and/or ceiling-mount installations, select 
the proper picture orientation 36
9Primary lens adjustments: projected image size (zoom), 
position (shift) and focus17, 37
10Install CineWide anamorphic lens (optional)38
11CineWide lens adjustments: position, pitch (angle), 
geometry and focus40
12Projector calibration: adjust the following for each input; 
save settings when finished:






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3.3 
Installation 
Considerations
Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are 
installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into 
account to ensure your projector performs optimally.
Installation TypeChoose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or 
inverted mount. 
Table 3-2 compares these various installation methods. 
Ambient LightIn general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your 
images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft 
of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed 
out and less vibrant.
Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options 
AdvantagesConsiderations
Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation

 changed quickly


Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation





Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation


t light rejection


Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

t light rejection


Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror

t light rejection

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Throw DistanceThrow distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. 
This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not 
you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your 
image will be the right size for your screen.
You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and 
multiplying it by the lens throw ratio; see 
Figure 3-1. The result of this calculation tells you 
roughly how far back the projector should be positioned from the screen in order to 
project a focused image large enough to fill the screen.
Figure 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance
Table 3-3 lists the available lens options for the VX-22i and their associated throw ratios. 
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Table 3-3. VX-22i Lens Options and Throw Ratios 
Lens Option
(Note 2)Throw Ratio 
with Primary 
Lens Only
Throw Range in 
inches, with 
96x54-inch (1.78:1) 
ScreenThrow Ratio 
with Primary 
Lens and 
Anamorphic 
LensThrow Range in 
inches, with 
126.9x54-inch (2.35:1) 
Screen
MinimumMaximumMinimumMaximum
Triton A10.70 Fixed67.20
Not Applicable (Note 2)Triton A21.155 Fixed110.88
Triton B1.40 - 1.81134.40173.76
Triton C1.85 - 2.53177.60242.881.40 - 1.90177.66241.11
Triton D2.65 - 4.20254.40403.202.02 - 3.15256.34399.73
Triton E4.30 - 7.00412.80672.003.14 - 5.50398.47697.95
Notes:
1. Throw distance does not affect image quality, provided these ranges are taken into account.
2. Only the C, D and E lenses can be used with the optional CineWide (secondary anamorphic) 
lens. Doing so affects the throw distances as shown here. 
Estimating Throw Distance
Throw Distance (TD)  = Screen Width (w)  x  Lens Throw Ratio
Screen width (w)
TD