Runco Vx 2c Projector Specifications

							REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION
(1) ON/OFF
Switches Power ON/OFF.  (This does not operate when POWER/STANDBY indi-   
cator of the main unit is off.)
(2) IR OUTPUT INDICATOR
Illuminates when a button in pressed, indicating that an IR signal is being transmitted.
(3) ENTER BUTTON
When an item is highlighted on a menu, pressing ENTER will select that item. 
(4) CURSOR (▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ►)
Use these buttons to select items or settings and to adjust settings or switch the display 
patterns.
UP Button: When no menus are present on-screen, the UP button will toggle through aspect 
ratios in the following order:  (RATIO)                          
Anamorphic → Standard (4:3) → Letterbox → VirtualWide
LEFT Button:  When no menus are present on-screen, the LEFT button will toggle  
through the different sources in the following order:  (INPUT)                           
HD Pass Thru 2 → HD Pass Thru1 → DVI 2 → DVI 1 → HD/RGB2 → HD/RGB 1 →   
Component SD → S-Video 2 → S-Video 1 → Composite         
DOWN Button:  When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button will toggle 
through the different sources in the following order:  (RATIO)                                                
 VirtualWide → Letterbox → Standard (4:3) → Anamorphic
RIGHT Button:  When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button will toggle 
through the different sources in the following order:  (INPUT)                             
Composite → S-Video 1 → S-Video 2 → Component SD → HD/RGB 1 → HD/RGB 2 →
DVI 1 → DVI 2 → HD Pass Thru 1 → HD Pass Thru 2                   
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(5) LIGHT BUTTON
Press this to illuminate the buttons.  (*Not available on all models.) 
(6) MENU BUTTON
Pressing this button will access the OSD controls.  Press this button during the display of the sub-menu to return to the 
previous menu.
(7) VIDEO BUTTON
Press this button to select VIDEO (composite video) as the source.
(8) COMP BUTTON
Press this button to select Component SD (480i/576i) input.
(9) DIRECT ACCESS BUTTONS
These red buttons to the right hand-side will allow you direct access to an aspect ratio, or selection of a number in certain 
cases.  These buttons are:
 ANA - selects Anamorphic aspect ratio LETBOX - selects Letterbox aspect ratio
 4x3 - selects Standard 4:3 aspect ratio V-WIDE - selects VirtualWide aspect ratio                 
                    
(10) S-VID 1 and S-VID 2 BUTTONS
Press this button to select between S-Video 1 and S-Video 2 inputs.
(11) HD1 and HD2 BUTTONS
 Press this button to select between HD1 (High Definition) signal and HD2 signal inputs.  Auto detect component input,      
 YPbPr or RGBHV.
(12) DVI 1 and DVI 2 BUTTONS
Press this button to select between DVI1 signal and DVI2 signal input.10 
						

							The VX-2c is designed to receive only digital input signals directly from the companion DHD Controller/Processor. All signal 
sources should be connected to the appropriate inputs on the rear panel of the DHD. The signal from the DHD is then output 
to the VX-2c projector through a Runco Proprietary (RP) DVI cable. Please note that it is NOT POSSIBLE to connect a signal 
source with DVI output directly to the VX-2c. It MUST be routed through the DHD for proper operation.
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QUICK SETUP GUIDE
DHD Controller Rear View
VX-2c Projector Rear View
Runco Proprietary (RP) DVI Cable
Follow the steps on page 16 to ensure proper installation of the VX-2c projector and DHD 
Controller. 
						

							QUICK SETUP GUIDE
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Step I
Connection:
1. Connect Power to Both Projector and DHD controller
2. Connect DVI output from the DHD to projector DVI in
3. Connect Video (Composite), S-Video to1 or 2, Component 480i (RCA) input, HD signals to HD1 or HD2 (BNC), DVI
4. Turn ON the system from the DHD controller or use the DHD remote.
Step II
From the Projector:
1. Press Menu to select Main window. Use the Up or Down arrow to select Lens Adj.
2. Adjust Lens shift, Zoom, and Focus for desired screen size.
3. Press Menu to go back to Main window and select Preference for Picture Orientation.
4. Select for projector mount configuration (Floor Front, Ceiling Front, Floor Rear, or Ceiling Rear) 
Step III
Calibration and Setup:
1. Make sure you have picture on the screen from all connected sources.
 Note: The system must be setup first by using S-Video or Component 480i (RCA input) preferably Component 480i  
 first.
2. Select Component SD from the DHD controller.
3. Using a test disc and select the Pluge pattern for Brightness and 10-step gray scale for Contrast
4. From the DHD controller, select Calibration, press Enter and under ISF Night select Input Image.
5. Adjust for correct Brightness and Contrast.
6. Select 80 IRE from test disc.
 Go to projector.
7. Press Menu to select Main window. From Main window select Image and press Enter.
8. Select Contrast and press Enter.
 Under Contrast you have Red, Green, and Blue selection.
9. Use the Up and Down arrow to select Green or Blue and press Enter. The cursor will blink from the selected color. Use  
 the UP or Down arrow to adjust. Pres Enter when done to store the number.
 Note: Decrease the value to set for desired temperature.
10. Select 20 or 30 IRE window for low-end adjustment
11. Select Brightness and adjust RED, Green, or Blue for D6500. Note: Decrease the value to set for D6500.
12. Select color bar from test disc.
13. From the DHD controller select Calibration, press Enter and under ISF Night select Input Image and select Color and  
 press Enter
14. Use the Blue Filter (required) and adjust for correct color setting.
* From this point on, the Projector should not be touched and all other adjustments for other sources must be done 
at the DHD Controller.
15. For other NTSC sources, select Calibration, press Enter. Under ISF Night, select Input Image and adjust for correct  
 Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, and sharpness.
Step IV
HD and DVI Setup:
From DHD controller
1. For HD input and DVI, select Calibration press Enter and under ISF Night select Input Image for video adjustments.
2. Select Input Color for white balance adjustments.
Follow the steps below ensure proper installation of the VX-2c projector and DHD Controller. 
						

							While there are many different ways to connect your source equipment to your DHD Controller, the examples below are the 
most common.
ANALOG INPUTS:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. (be sure to 
shut off progressive scan on your DVD player)
• HD1 / HD2
These are High Definition Analog inputs to connect the outputs of high definition sources such as HD tuners and set top boxes, 
HD satellite receivers, etc. These inputs will accept signals as RGB, RGBHV or Component Video (YPrPb).
DIGITAL INPUTS:
• DVI 1 / DVI 2
These are High Definition Digital inputs. Runco recommends using these digital inputs whenever possible. Using the DVI 1 
and  DVI  2  inputs  ensures  the  highest  video  quality  because  the  signal  is  carried  in  the  digital  domain  throughout  the  entire 
signal path, from source component output, through the DHD and finally into the projector. This maintains maximum signal 
purity.
Use  these  inputs  to  connect  Digital  High  Definition  sources  that  have  a  DVI  output,  such  as  HD  tuners  and  set  top  boxes, 
satellite receivers, DVD players, etc.
ISF Calibration
The VX-2c/DHD system has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science 
Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully crafted, industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and 
has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal picture quality from 
Runco  video  display  devices. Accordingly,  Runco  recommends  that  setup  and  calibration  be  performed  by  an  ISF  certified 
installation technician.
All signal types require separate processing. Therefore there is a need to calibrate each and every input separately.
When beginning calibration of the DHD, it is imperative that at least one of the analog SD inputs (Composite, S-Video, RCA 
Component) be calibrated first. In doing this, the projector is calibrated to the controller. After one of the SD inputs is calibrated, 
calibration of the HD analog or DVI sections can follow.
Once the initial settings have been completed, the “front panel display” (color, tint, sharpness, etc.) can be adjusted for each 
aspect ratio. The calibration procedures for these adjustments are outlined in “picture quality adjustments”.
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
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LENS SHIFT RANGE
Lens Option 1: Throw Distance 1.2 - 1.4 x Width of ScreenExample: 56” x 100” Screen
TD = 120” to 140” lens to screen
When only Vertical or only Horizontal Shift is used:
Maximum. Vertical Shift ↑ = 60% of screen height (.60 x height)
Maximum. Vertical Shift ↓ = 24% of screen height (.24 x height)
Maximum Horizontal Shift = 10% of screen width (.10 x width)
0.24 X 56”   = 13.44” up or down
0.10 X 100” = 10.0” left or right
Amount of Horizontal Shift when Vertical is @ maximum:
Maximum Horizontal Shift < 5% of screen width (.05 x width)
0.05 X 100” = 5.0” left or right
Amount of Vertical Shift when Horizontal is @ maximum:
Maximum Vertical Shift ↑ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)
Maximum Vertical Shift ↓ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)
0.10 X 56” = 5.6” up or down
Lens Option 2: Throw Distance 1.4 - 1.77 x Width of ScreenExample: 56” x 100” Screen
TD = 140” to 177” lens to screen
When only Vertical or only Horizontal Shift is used:
Maximum. Vertical Shift ↑ = 60% of screen height (.60 x height)
Maximum. Vertical Shift ↓ = 24% of screen height (.24 x height)
Maximum Horizontal Shift = 13% of screen width (.13 x width)
0.24 X 56”   = 13.44” up or down
0.13 X 100” = 13.0” left or right
Amount of Horizontal Shift when Vertical is @ maximum:
Maximum Horizontal Shift < 5% of screen width (.05 x width)   
0.05 X 100” = 5.0” left or right
Amount of Vertical Shift when Horizontal is @ maximum:
Maximum Vertical Shift ↑ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)
Maximum Vertical Shift ↓ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)
0.10 X 56” = 5.6” up or down
Lens Option 3: Throw Distance 1.77 - 2.35 x Width of ScreenExample: 56” x 100” Screen
TD = 177” to 235” lens to screen
When only Vertical or only Horizontal Shift is used:
Maximum. Vertical Shift ↑ = 60% of screen height (.60 x height)
Maximum. Vertical Shift ↓ = 24% of screen height (.24 x height)
Maximum Horizontal Shift = 16% of screen width (.16 x width)
0.24 X 56”   = 13.44” up or down
0.16 X 100” = 16.0” left or right
Amount of Horizontal Shift when Vertical is @ maximum:
Maximum Horizontal Shift < 5% of screen width (.05 x width)   
0.05 X 100” = 5.0” left or right
Amount of Vertical Shift when Horizontal is @ maximum:
Maximum Vertical Shift ↑ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)
Maximum Vertical Shift ↓ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)
0.10 X 56” = 5.6” up or down
Explanation:
• 0% shift is when the image center is even with the projector lens center. (Also known as zero-degree projection-angle)
• Shifting beyond the maximum values above will cause image loss in corners or edges.
• When Vertical Shift is maximum, Horizontal shift can only be adjusted 5% left or right in example above.
• The maximum diagonal movement of the image is expressed as shift in 2 directions, this is the maximum combination of adjustment.
 (ex. Up & Left, Down & Right, Up & Right, Down & Left)
• Throw distance does not affect image quality.
• Lens shift does not affect image quality if within above limits. 
						

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LENS SHIFT RANGE
Lens Option 4: Throw Distance 2.35 - 3.60 x Width of ScreenExample: 56” x 100” Screen
TD = 235” to 360” lens to screen
When only Vertical or only Horizontal Shift is used:
Maximum. Vertical Shift ↑ = 60% of screen height (.60 x height)
Maximum. Vertical Shift ↓ = 24% of screen height (.24 x height)
Maximum Horizontal Shift = 16% of screen width (.16 x width) 
0.24 X 56”   = 13.44” up or down
0.16 X 100” = 16.0” left or right
Amount of Horizontal Shift when Vertical is @ maximum:
Maximum Horizontal Shift < 5% of screen width (.05 x width)   
0.05 X 100” = 5.0” left or right
Amount of Vertical Shift when Horizontal is @ maximum:
Maximum Vertical Shift ↑ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)
Maximum Vertical Shift ↓ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)
0.10 X 56” = 5.6” up or down
Lens Option 5: Throw Distance 3.60 - 5.70 x Width of ScreenExample: 56” x 100” Screen
TD = 360” to 570” lens to screen
When only Vertical or only Horizontal Shift is used:
Maximum. Vertical Shift ↑ = 60% of screen height (.60 x height)
Maximum. Vertical Shift ↓ = 24% of screen height (.24 x height)
Maximum Horizontal Shift = 16% of screen width (.16 x width)  
0.24 X 56”   = 13.44” up or down
0.16 X 100” = 16.0” left or right
Amount of Horizontal Shift when Vertical is @ maximum:
Maximum Horizontal Shift < 5% of screen width (.05 x width)   
0.05 X 100” = 5.0” left or right
Amount of Vertical Shift when Horizontal is @ maximum:
Maximum Vertical Shift ↑ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)
Maximum Vertical Shift ↓ < 10% of screen height (.10 x height)
0.10 X 56” = 5.6” up or down
Lens Option 6: Throw Distance 0.67 Fixed x Width of ScreenFor rear screen installations.
Contact Runco Technical Support
Explanation:
• 0% shift is when the image center is even with the projector lens center. (Also known as zero-degree projection-angle)
• Shifting beyond the maximum values above will cause image loss in corners or edges.
• When Vertical Shift is maximum, Horizontal shift can only be adjusted 5% left or right in example above.
• The maximum diagonal movement of the image is expressed as shift in 2 directions, this is the maximum combination of adjustment.
 (ex. Up & Left, Down & Right, Up & Right, Down & Left)
• Throw distance does not affect image quality.
• Lens shift does not affect image quality if within above limits. 
						

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Example of Horizontal and Vertical Lens Shift
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 VERTICAL LENS SHIFT (UP OR DOWN)
 HORIZONTAL LENS SHIFT (LEFT OR RIGHT)
Note: This is a general example 
of Horizontal Lens Shift. Each 
lens type will vary. No particular 
lens was used in this example.
Note: This is a general example 
of Vertical Lens Shift. Each lens 
type will vary. No particular lens 
was used in this example.
LENS SHIFT RANGE 
						

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» PROJECTOR CONTROL
Once  the  VX-2c  and  DHD  controller  have  been  properly  installed  and  connected,  you  are  ready  to  perform  set-up  and 
calibration procedures. All setup and calibration parameters are accessed and adjusted through the VX-2c fluorescent display 
menu system. 
The VX-2c/DHD system has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science 
Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully crafted , industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and 
has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal picture quality from 
Runco video display devices.
Accordingly, Runco recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician.
The VX-2c menu system is organized to provide for a logical, step by step approach to both setup and operation. 
To  begin,  press  the  “Menu”  button  on  the  rear  panel  of  the VX-2c. This  will  bring  up  the  fluorescent  display  menu  and  you 
may then proceed as follows:
MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION
MAIN MENU
Wt. Balance
Gain
Offset
Gamma
Default
Red
Green
Blue
Offset
Red
Green
Blue
Gamma
Red
Green
Blue
Orient
Floor F.
Ceiling F.
Floor R.
Ceiling R.Shift L/R
Shift U/D
Lens Zoom
Lens Focus
Lens Adj.
Model
S/N
Hardware Revision
Firmware Revision
Error Code
Proj. Info
Diagnose
Lamp
Color
Service
Reset to Default
Advanced
Normal
Color Enable
Tests
Lamp Hours
Lamp S/N
Change Lamp
Gamut
Color Space
Color Temp
Power Cycle
Standby Time
No. of Lamps Used
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Color Bar 75 IRE
Color Bar 100 IRE
External H Ramp
Test Black
Test White
Test Green
Test Red
Test Blue
Check Board
Alignment
H Ramp
V Ramp
Manual
HD
SD NTSC
SD PAL
5000K
6500K
9300K
White
Red 
Green
Blue
Orient 
						

							This is the first menu that will appear when “MENU” is selected. The above diagram depicts the main menu.
     
There are five option items in the Main menu:
 Wt. Balance: Adjusting Contrast, Brightness, and Gamma
 Orient: Adjusting Picture Orientation (FF, CF, RF, and CR)
 Lens Adj. : Adjusting Lens shift, Lens Zoom, and Lens Focus.
 Proj. Info: Checking the projector status
 Advanced: This window is used for optimization and service info.
When the MENU button is pressed the following will be displayed on the Vacuum Florescent Display.
Arrows indicates highlighted option to be selected:
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MAIN MENU
MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION
Main Menu
Wt. Balance
Orient
Lens Adj.
Proj. Info
Advanced
MAIN:       Wt. Balance► ←
      Orient ►
Selectable options in main menu.
Note: Due to limitation of the display, only two options can be displayed at a time
Main menu is 
currently selected.
Wt. Balance
Gain
Offset
Gamma
Wt. BalanceIndicates you are on the Image Settings menu
GainPress ENTER to access the Contrast Setting menu
OffsetPress ENTER to access the Brightness Setting menu
GammaPress ENTER to access the Gamma Setting menu
From the Main menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Wt. Balance” and press the Enter button to call up the 
Wt. Balance options.
There are three options Gain, Offset, Brightness, and Gamma. 
Use the Up or Down button to indication your selection and press the Enter button to make your selection. 
Each selection has separate adjustment for Red, Green , and Blue.
Press the Enter button on selected item. A cursor will blink, use the up or down arrow keys to make your adjustment. 
Press Enter to store the change.
Press the Menu button to exit.
MAIN MENUOpening screen
Wt. BalancePress ENTER to access the White Balance Settings menu
OrientPress ENTER to access the Orientation Setting menu
Lens Adj.Press ENTER to access the Lens Adjustment setting menu
Proj. InfoPress ENTER to access the Projector Status menu
AdvancedPress ENTER to access the Advanced Settings menu
* Press the MENU key to call up the MAIN window.
* Use the UP or DOWN button to move to your selection.
* Press the ENTER button to activate your selection.
* Press MENU to exit.
Note: Due to limitation of the display, only two options can be displayed at a time. 
						

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MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION
Orient
Orient
Use Preference window to select projector picture orientation
From the Main menu use the Up or Down arrow to select “Orient” and press the Enter button to call up the Orient 
display. The Orient display allows selection of Picture Orientation options.
There are four options:
Floor F.: Floor Front configuration.
Ceiling F.: Ceiling Front configuration
Floor R.: Floor Rear configuration
Ceiling R.: Ceiling Rear configuration 
Use  the  Up  or  Down  button  to  indication  your  selection  and  press  the  Enter  button  to  make  your  selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.
Lens Adj.
Shift L/R
Shift U/D
Lens Zoom
Lens Focus
Use the Lens Adj. display to make lens adjustments
From  the  Main  menu  use  the  Up  or  Down  arrow  to  select  “Lens Adj.” and  press  the  Enter  button  to  call  up  the 
Lens Adj. Options.
There are four options:
Shift L/R: Shift the image (mechanically) left or right.
Shift U/D: Shift the image (mechanically) up or down.
Lens Zoom: Decrease or Enlarge the image size (mechanically).
Lens Focus: Adjusting the image focus.
 
Use  the  Up  or  Down  button  to  indication  your  selection  and  press  the  Enter  button  to  make  your  selection.
Press the Menu button to exit.
Lens Adj.Indicates you are on the Lens setting menu
Shift L/RPress ENTER to Shift the lens Left and Right by using the 
Left and Right arrows  
Shift U/DPress ENTER to Shift the lens Up and Down by using the Up 
and Down arrows  
Lens ZoomPress ENTER to Focus the lens by using the Up and Down 
arrows  
Lens FocusPress ENTER to Zoom the lens by using the Up and Down 
arrows  
PreferenceIndicates you are on the Preference Settings menu
OrientPress ENTER to select the Orientation setting menu