Runco Vx 2dcx Projector User Manual
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Installation Runco VX-2cx/VX-2dcx Owner’s Operating Manual 29 PREL IMINARY Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8. Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections DVI 1HD1 HD2 G/YINPUTS HV R/Pr B/PbG/Y H V R/Pr B/Pb DVI 2 Component Video Pb Pr YVideo S-Video 2 S-Video 1 12 3TRIGGERS DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Red/Pr Green/Y Blue/Pb Horiz Vert
Installation 30 Runco VX-2cx/VX-2dcx Owner’s Operating Manual PREL IMINARY Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-9. Figure 3-9. Analog RGB Connections DVI 1HD1 HD2 G/YINPUTS HV R/Pr B/PbG/Y H V R/Pr B/Pb DVI 2 Component Video Pb PrY Video S-Video 2S-Video 1 12 3TRIGGERS Personal Computer Red Green Blue Horiz Vert
Installation Runco VX-2cx/VX-2dcx Owner’s Operating Manual 31 PREL IMINARY Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-10. Figure 3-10. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections DVI 1HD1 HD2 G/YINPUTS HV R/Pr B/PbG/Y H V R/Pr B/Pb DVI 2 Component Video Pb PrY Video S-Video 2S-Video 1 12 3TRIGGERS DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc etc. Pb Pr Y
Installation 32 Runco VX-2cx/VX-2dcx Owner’s Operating Manual PREL IMINARY RS-232 Controller Connection 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 61. Figure 3-11. RS-232 Control System Connection Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to External Theater Equipment If your VX-2 is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system, use the cable supplied with the AutoScope Lens Motor to connect the motor to a 12-Volt trigger output as shown in Figure 3-12. Figure 3-12. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to the AutoScope Lens Motor ➤ Pb Pr Y Video3 IR RS-232 Control S-Video 1 S-Video 2 12 TRIGGERS RS-232 Out Component Video12345 7896 to Automation/ Control System or PC 2 Transmit Data 3 Receive Data 5 Ground (none of the other pins are used) ➤ Pb Pr Y Video3 IR RS-232 Control S-Video 1 S-Video 2 12 TRIGGERS RS-232 Out Component Video 3.5-mm mini plug to AutoScope Lens Motor
Installation Runco VX-2cx/VX-2dcx Owner’s Operating Manual 33 PREL IMINARY If your home theater contains a retractable screen, screen mask or other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment, connect it to a 12-volt trigger output as shown in Figure 3-13. Figure 3-13. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment Connecting to AC PowerThe VX-2 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-2 (AC 100V ~ 240V). Then, connect the other end to your AC power source. Similarly connect the DHD Controller to a nearby AC outlet. AutoScope Lens Motor: With AutoScope-equipped projectors, a third power cord is provided for the lens motor. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC input on the rear of the lens motor assembly. Connect the other end to a 110 VAC power source. Pb Pr Y Video3 IR RS-232 Control S-Video 1 S-Video 2 12 TRIGGERS RS-232 Out Component Video to 12-Volt trigger-activated equipment3.5-mm mini plug Tip = +12V Sleeve = Ground The input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between 100 and 120 VAC. Do not connect the AutoScope lens motor to a 200-240 VAC power source! Caution
Installation 34 Runco VX-2cx/VX-2dcx Owner’s Operating Manual PREL IMINARY Notes:
Runco VX-2cx/VX-2dcx Owner’s Operating Manual 35 PREL IMINARY 4.1 Turning on the Power 1. Turn on your source components. 2. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector. 3. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the DHD Controller. 4. If this is an AutoScope-equipped projector, turn on the main power switch at the rear of the AutoScope lens motor. The lens motor power switch is located next to the AC input. 5. Press the ON button on the remote control – or the POWER button on the DHD Controller front panel – to turn on the system. The vacuum fluorescent display on the DHD Controller front panel briefly displays “Starting Display.” 6. When the projector is ready for use, the fluorescent display indicates the active source, signal format (NTSC or PAL), input resolution and aspect ratio; for example: 4.2 Adjusting the Picture Orientation By default, the VX-2 is configured for a “floor/front” installation, in which the projector is installed upright and in front of the screen. If it is installed behind the screen and/or mounted on a ceiling, you must change the picture orientation. To do this: 1. Press MENU and enter the Service Menu passcode. 2. Select Service from the Main Menu. 3. Select Display Device from the Service Menu. 4. Select Installation from the Display Device menu. 5. Choose Floor/Rear, Ceiling/Front or Ceiling/Rear, to match the installation method. 4. Operation Component SD NTSC 480i Anamorphic VX-2 Current SourceFormatInput Resolution Aspect Ratio You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu. Note
Operation 36 Runco VX-2cx/VX-2dcx Owner’s Operating Manual PREL IMINARY 4.3 Lens Adjustments To access the motorized lens controls, select Display Device from the Service Menu, then select Lens from the Display Device menu. The Lens menu gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus: FocusTo focus the projected image, use the cursor buttons to highlight “In” or “Out.” Then, press and hold the ENTER button. ZoomTo make the picture smaller (zoom out), use the cursor buttons to highlight the minus sign (-). Then, press and hold the ENTER button. To enlarge the picture (zoom in), use the cursor buttons to highlight the plus sign (+). Then, press and hold the ENTER button. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Lens Shift – VX-2cx: To change the projected image position, use the cursor buttons to highlight “Left,” “Right,” “Up” or “Down” in the Lens menu. Then, press and hold the ENTER button to shift the image in that direction. Lens Shift – VX-2dcx: To change the projected image position, use the lens adjustment tool provided with the VX-2dcx to shift the lens in the desired direction; see Figure 4-1. The vertical lens shift control is at the top of the projector; the horizontal lens shift control is on the side of the projector nearest the Runco logo. Figure 4-1. VX-2dcx – Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Adjustments ➤ ➤ ➤ Vertical Lens Shift Horizontal Lens Shift
Operation Runco VX-2cx/VX-2dcx Owner’s Operating Manual 37 PREL IMINARY 4.4 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-2 OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-2.
Operation 38 Runco VX-2cx/VX-2dcx Owner’s Operating Manual PREL IMINARY Figure 4-2. DHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for VX-2 Service Test VideoGrey Bars 1 Grey Bars 2 Color Bars 1 Color Bars 2 Input Names Rename, Restore or Save Remote ControlPrimary Secondary Display DeviceInstallationPicture Orientation Lamp Hours (View/Reset) LensFocus Zoom Shift (VX-2c ONLY) DiagnosticsRed Only Green Only Blue Only 75 IRE Color Bars 100 IRE Color Bars Horiz. Grey Ramp Vert. Grey Ramp Checkerboard Alignment Grid HD FormatHD/RGB 1 Auto, RGB or YUV HD/RGB 2 ADC Bandwidth Auto, 75 MHz, 150 MHz or 300 MHz YPbPr Input Resolution Auto, 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p or 1080i Triggers 1 / 2 / 3 / Save MiscellaneousLanguage (currently, English only) Menu Mode Timeout Side Bar Color Film Mode (SD src. only) Resolution800x600 ... 1400x1050 480i ... 720p ... 1080i System Reset Restore Saved Settings Note: Virtualwide 2.35 is available only on VX-2 projectors equipped with the CineWide option (secondary anamorphic lens). Input Source Composite S-Video 1 S-Video 2 Component SD HD/RGB 1 HD/RGB 2 DVI 1 DVI 2 Aspect Ratio Anamorphic Standard 4:3 Letterbox VirtualWide Cinema Virtualwide 2.35 Picture Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Input Position Left/Right Up/Down Width Height Overscan ISF Presets Recall ISF Night Recall ISF Day Recall/Save Custom 1 Recall/Save Custom 2 Reset Custom 1 & 2 to Factory Default Information(read-only)Serial Number Hardware Firmware Date Calibration ISF Night - Display ColorGain Offset Gamma Lamp Power Color Temp ISF Night - Input ImageBrightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness ISF Night - Input ColorGain Offset Chroma Delay Phase Noise Filter ISF Day - Display ColorGain Offset Gamma Lamp Power Color Temp ISF Day - Input ImageBrightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness ISF Day - Input ColorGain Offset Chroma Delay Phase Noise Filter Save ISF Settings Back / Confirm Output ShiftLeft/Right Up/Down Width Height Save Splash ConfigureOwner Name ISF Calibrated ISF Other OSD Position