Runco Vx 2i Projector User Manual

Installation
Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 21 
Digital (DTV) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-8. 
Figure 3-8. Digital (DTV) RGB Connections
DVI 1
DVI 1
HD1
HD2
Y
G
G
Y
H VINPUTS
HV
HD1HD2
INPUTS
R
Pr
Pr
R
B
Pb
Pb
B
DVI 2
DVI 2
COMPONENT VIDEO Pb
Pr Y
COMPONENT VIDEO Y
PrPb
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 2S-VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO 1S-VIDEO 1
RS-232
CONTROL
RS-232
CONTROL
IR
IR
1
23
1 2 3TRIGGERSTRIGGERS
DTV Source
Red Green  Blue  Horiz Vert 

Installation
22 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual
Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-9. 
Figure 3-9. Analog RGB Connections
DVI 1
DVI 1
HD1
HD2
Y
G
G
Y
H VINPUTS
HV
HD1HD2
INPUTS
R
Pr
Pr
R
B
Pb
Pb
B
DVI 2
DVI 2
COMPONENT VIDEO Pb
Pr Y
COMPONENT VIDEO Y
PrPb
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 2S-VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO 1S-VIDEO 1
RS-232
CONTROL
RS-232
CONTROL
IR
IR
12
3
1 2 3TRIGGERSTRIGGERS
Personal Computer
Red Green Blue Horiz  Vert 

Installation
Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 23 
Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-10. 
Figure 3-10. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections
DVI 1
DVI 1
HD1
HD2
Y
G
G
Y
H VINPUTS
HV
HD1HD2
INPUTS
R
Pr
Pr
R
B
Pb
Pb
B
DVI 2
DVI 2
COMPONENT VIDEO Pb
Pr Y
COMPONENT VIDEO Y
PrPb
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 2S-VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO 1S-VIDEO 1
RS-232
CONTROL
RS-232
CONTROL
IR
IR
12
3
1 2 3TRIGGERSTRIGGERS
DVD Player, VCR,
Satellite Receiver,
Laser Disc etc. 

Installation
24 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual
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 VX-2i; see 
Figure 3-11. 
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on 
page 41.
Figure 3-11. RS-232 Control System Connection
Connecting 12-Volt 
Trigger Outputs to 
External Theater 
Components 
If your VX-2i is equipped with a CineWide with...

Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 25 
4.1 
Turning on the Power
1. Turn on the main power switch on the projector.
2. Press the ON button on the remote control -- or the POWER button on the VX-2i rear 
panel -- to turn on the projector. The vacuum fluorescent display on the VX-2i rear 
panel briefly displays “Starting Display.”
3. 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...

Operation
26 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual
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: 
Focus To focus the projected image, use the cursor buttons to highlight “In” or “Out.” Then, 
press and hold the ENTER button.
Zoom To make the picture smaller (zoom out), use the cursor buttons to highlight the...

Operation
Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 27 
Figure 4-1. VX-2i OSD Menu Structure
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
ISF Day - Display ColorGain
Offset
Gamma
Lamp Power
Color Temp
ISF Day - Input ImageBrightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
ISF Day - Input ColorGain
Offset
Gamma
Lamp Power
Color Temp
Output ShiftLeft/Right
Up/Down
Width...

Operation
28 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual
Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions. 
(The Calibration and Service menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a 
passcode.) 
Input Source From the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source. 
The active source is indicated by an arrow (>) to its left; in the example at left, Composite 
is the active source. 
Aspect Ratio To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the...

Operation
Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 29 
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings 
Aspect Ratio
Remote 
Control
Key
Description
AnamorphicANAThe image is compressed 
vertically, but anamorphic 
software will appear properly 
proportioned. This is best suited 
for use with 16:9 DVDs and 
HDTV programming.
Standard 4:34X3The input signal is scaled to fit in 
the center of the 16:9 screen. 
4:3 is the aspect ratio used by 
computer monitors, standard 
television programming and 
most VHS video cassettes....

Operation
30 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual
Picture  Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate your VX-2i for optimum picture quality.
The VX-2i 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...