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2.3 
DHD Controller Front 
Panel
Figure 2-4 shows the controls and indicators on the DHD Controller front panel; the 
paragraphs that follow describe them. 
Figure 2-4. DHD Controller Front Panel
1.RUNCO ICON 
Lights red to indicate that the DHD Controller is in standby mode; lights blue to 
indicate that the unit is on. 
2.POWER BUTTON 
Press once to toggle from standby mode to on mode. Press it again to return to 
standby mode. For a discrete on or off command, you can use the direct access 
buttons on the remote control. 
3.IR SENSOR 
Receives IR commands from the remote. 
4.VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY 
Can be used instead of the On-Screen Display (OSD). Displays currently-selected 
menu or – if no menu is selected – the current source, signal format (NTSC or PAL), 
input resolution and aspect ratio. 
5.UP BUTTON 
Use to direct select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor up in the On-Screen 
Display. When no menus are present on-screen, the UP button toggles you through 
aspect ratios in the following order: 
 
Anamorphic - Standard (4:3) - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema - Virtualwide 2.35 
 
(Virtualwide 2.35 is available only on CineWide-equipped projectors. For more 
information about aspect ratios, refer to 
Table 4-1.)
6.LEFT BUTTON 
Used to direct select inputs or move the menu cursor left in the On Screen Display. 
When no menu is present on-screen, the LEFT button toggles you through the 
different sources, in this order: 
 
DVI 2 - DVI 1 - HD/RGB2 - HD/RGB1 - Component SD - S-Video 2 - S-Video 1 - 
Composite
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7.ENTER BUTTON 
When an item is highlighted on the On-Screen Display, the ENTER button selects the 
item.
8.DOWN BUTTON 
Use to direct select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor down in the On-Screen 
Display. When no menu is present on-screen, this button toggles you through the 
different aspect ratios, in this order: 
 
Virtualwide 2.35 - Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - Standard (4:3) - Anamorphic
9.RIGHT BUTTON 
Used to direct select inputs or move the menu cursor right in the On Screen Display. 
When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button toggles you through the 
different sources, in this order: 
 
Composite - S-Video 1 - S-Video 2 - Component SD - HD/RGB 1 - HD/RGB 2 - DVI 1 
- DVI
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10.MENU BUTTON  
Pressing the MENU button brings up the main menu. Also, if you are in an adjustment 
mode or function, pressing MENU brings the menu back one level. 
						

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2.4 
DHD Controller Rear 
Panel
Figure 2-5 shows the rear connector panel on the DHD Controller.
Figure 2-5. DHD Controller Rear Panel
Outputs1.ANALOG OUTPUTS (RGBHV) 
Not used with the VX-2. 
2.DVI OUT 
Connect this to the DHD Input on the VX-2. 
Inputs3.DVI 1 / DVI 2 (Digital) 
Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner 
with a DVI or HDMI output.
4.HD1 / HD2 (5 x Analog BNCs) 
Two inputs (five BNCs per input) for connecting either RGB or component 
high-definition television signals. The DHD Controller automatically detects the signal 
format: RGB(HV) or YPrPb, 480p, 720p, 480i, 576i or 1080i.
5.COMPONENT VIDEO (RCA connectors) 
Standard Definition (480i/576i) Component (YPrPb) input. This is the input for 
component video from sources such as DVD players.
Pb Pr Y
Video3
IR
RS-232 Control S-Video 1
S-Video 2
HD1
HD212 R/Pr G/Y B/Pb
R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H V
DVI 1 DVI 2 DVI Out H/V V H R/Pr G/Y B/PbHV
TRIGGERS
RS-232 OutCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER. AV I S : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN!
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max
OUTPUTSINPUTS
SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE
Component Video SDI
Option
Serial No
Video Processor / ControllerModel Runco International
Union City, CA
Made In USA
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9
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6.COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT 
Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, laser disc player or other 
composite video source.
7.S-VIDEO 1 / S-VIDEO 2 
Two, standard S-Video inputs for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super 
VHS (S-VHS) VCR. 
8.12-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. 
9.RS-232 OUTPUT 
For future use. 
10.IR 
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 
Sleeve = Ground 
11.RS-232 CONTROL PORT 
A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater 
automation/control system. 
12.POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) 
Connect the DHD Controller to power here. 
13.MAIN AC FUSE 
This is the main AC input fuse (5mm x 20mm, 500 mA, 250V slow-blow). 
14.MAIN POWER SWITCH 
Disconnects or applies power to the DHD Controller.
When an external remote control or infrared receiver is connected 
to the wired IR input, the IR sensor on the front of the DHD is 
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2.5 
VX-2 Remote Control
Figure 2-6 shows the VX-2 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its 
functionality.
Figure 2-6. VX-2 Remote Control
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1.IR OUTPUT INDICATOR 
Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted.
2.ON / OFF 
Press to turn the projector on or off.
3.ENTER 
Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting.
4.Cursor Buttons (, , , )  
Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display 
patterns.
 
 
When no menus are present on-screen, the UP and DOWN buttons toggle through 
the available aspect ratios, in this order: 
 
UP Button = Anamorphic - Standard (4:3) - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema - 
Virtualwide 2.35
 
DOWN Button = Virtualwide 2.35 - Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - Standard (4:3) 
- Anamorphic
 
 
Likewise, the LEFT and RIGHT buttons toggle through the different source inputs, in 
this order: 
 
LEFT Button = DVI 2 - DVI 1 - HD/RGB2 - HD/RGB 1 - Component SD - S-Video 2 - 
S-Video 1 - Composite
 
RIGHT Button = Composite - S-Video 1 - S-Video 2 - Component SD - HD/RGB 1 - 
HD/RGB 2 - DVI 1 - DVI 2
5.LIGHT  
Press to illuminate the buttons. (Not available on all models.)
6.MENU 
Press this button to access the OSD controls, or to exit the current menu and return 
to the previous one. 
7.VIDEO (1) 
Press to select Composite video input as the source or to enter the numeric 
character
 “1.”
8.COMP (Component) (2)  
Press to select Component SD (480i/576i) video input as the source or to enter the 
numeric character “2.”
Virtualwide 2.35 is available only on CineWide-equipped projectors. 
For more information about aspect ratios, refer to 
Table 4-1. Note 
						

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9.Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons 
Use the red buttons to select an aspect ratio directly or to enter numeric characters, 
as follows: 
 
 
ANA (Anamorphic) (3)  
For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.  
 
4X3 (Standard 4:3) (6)  
Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen.  
 
LETBOX (Letterbox) (9) 
For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 4:3 screen.  
 
V-WIDE (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 on a 1.78:1 (16:9) screen. The upper and lower 
portions are masked. 
 
 
SVC (CineWide-equipped projectors only) 
Selects the VirtualWide 2.35 aspect ratio, which anamorphically compresses a 2.35:1 
image to fill a 16:9 image area. The anamorphic lens then “stretches” the image back 
to 2.35:1. 
10.S-VID 1 (4) / S-VID 2 (5) (S-Video) 
Press to select an S-Video input or to enter the numeric character “4” or “5.”
11.HD 1 (7) / HD 2 (8)  
Press to select a HD (RGBHV or YPbPr component) input or to enter the numeric 
character “7” or “8.” 
12.DVI 1 / DVI 2 (0)  
Press to select a Digital Video input. Press DVI2 to enter the numeric character “0.” 
13.Memory Preset Buttons: 
 
ISF NT (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. 
 
CUST 1 
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” memory preset.  
 
CUST 2 
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 2” memory preset. 
						

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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.
 The Ø icon appears on the screen when a button for an unavailable function is pressed.
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3.2 
Quick Setup
Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-2 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 projector19
2Install CineWide (secondary anamorphic) lens (optional)25
3Connect the DHD Controller to the projector27
4Connect signal sources to the DHD Controller28
5Connect external controller to RS-232 port (optional)32
6Connect other home theater components to 12-volt trigger 
outputs (optional)32
7Apply power to the projector 33, 35
8For rear-screen and/or ceiling-mount installations, select 
the proper picture orientation 35
9Lens adjustments: projected image size (zoom), position 
(shift) and focus22, 36
10
Projector calibration: adjust the following for each input, 
starting with Component SD; save settings when finished:
 Aspect ratio
 Brightness
 Contrast
 Color level
 Tint
 Input position
39 through 46
Note