Runco Vx 2i Projector User Manual

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6.1 
RS-232 Connection 
and Port Configuration
To interface the VX-2i with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running 
terminal emulation software, connect it to your control system or PC as shown in 
Figure 
3-11. 
Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop 
bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to 19200, to match that of the VX-2i RS-232 
port. 
6.2 
Serial Command 
Syntax
Serial commands to...

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DVI1NAYESSelects the DVI 1 input 
DVI2NAYESSelects the DVI 2 input 
OUT169NAYESSets the output screen to 1.78:1 (16:9)
OUT235NAYESSets the output screen to 2.35:1
ANAMORPHICNAYESSelects the Anamorphic aspect ratio
STANDARDNAYESSelects the Standard (4:3) aspect ratio
LETTERBOXNAYESSelects the Letterbox aspect ratio
VIRTUALWIDENAYESSelects the VirtualWide aspect ratio
CINEMANAYESSelects the Cinema aspect ratio
INTELLI235NAYESSelects the...

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NIGHTNAYESLoads “ISF Night” image preset 
DAYNAYESLoads “ISF Day” image preset 
CUSTOM1NAYESLoads “Custom 1” image preset
CUSTOM2NAYESLoads “Custom 2” image preset
TRIGGER1/3YESAssigns trigger to currently-selected aspect 
ratio
BKGND-100/100YESSets the background color for letterbox or 
4:3 aspect ratio (-100 = black; 100 = white)
IHPOS?NANAReturns input horizontal position value
IHEIGHT?NANAReturns input height value
OHPOS?NANAReturns...

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SHARPNESS?NANAReturns sharpness setting value
BKGND?NANAReturns background setting value
INRES?NANAReturns input resolution
ASPECTOUT?NANAReturns output screen size
HWVER?NANAReturns hardware version number
Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)
CommandParameter 
(min/max)Value 
Stored?Description 

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7.1 
VX-2i Specifications
Table 7-1 lists the VX-2i specifications.  
7. Specifications
Table 7-1. VX-2i Specifications 
Projector Type:Digital Light Processing (DLP), 3-chip, 16:9 DMD
Native Resolution:1280 x 720 (16:9)
Aspect Ratios:4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, VirtualWide, Cinema, 
VirtualWide 2.35
Video Standards:NTSC, PAL
DTV Compatibility:480p, 720p, 1080i
Scan Frequency:Horizontal: 15 - 100 kHz 
Vertical: 28 - 78 Hz
Picture Size (16:9...

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Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) 
Specifications
- Brightness: 52.1 foot-Lamberts (fL)
- Contrast Ratio: 217:1
These measurements are taken from the projector in a controlled, 
home theater environment. All measurements are made to 
ANSI/NAPM IT7.228-1997 specifications using the Photo Research 
PR-650 SpectraColorimeter and Minolta LS-100 Luminance Meter, 
Video Essentials test DVD and a 1.3 gain, 72-inch wide...

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Limited Warranty: Projector: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of 
delivery to the end user.
Lamp: 1000 hours or six (6) months, whichever comes first. 
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
Table 7-1. VX-2i Specifications (continued) 

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7.2 
VX-2i Dimensions
Figure 7-1 shows the VX-2i dimensions. 
Figure 7-1. VX-2i Dimensions
0 8.389 15.857 21.190
.500 25.737.134
1.500
1.330
.750
9.245
1.500
12.123 R 10.6800 1.620 23.990
all dimensions are in inches
14.671
9.934
0
1.685
19.5051.305
4.335
Ø 1.140 

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