Runco Vx 2i Projector User Manual
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Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 11 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. 3. Installation
Installation 12 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-2i 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 projector13 2Connect signal sources to the projector20 3Connect external controller to RS-232 port (optional)24 4Connect other home theater components to 12-volt trigger outputs (optional)24 5Apply power to the projector 24, 25 6For rear-screen and/or ceiling-mount installations, select the proper picture orientation 25 7Lens adjustments: projected image size (zoom), position (shift) and focus17, 26 8Projector calibration: adjust the following for each input, starting with Component SD; save settings when finished: Aspect ratio Brightness Contrast Color level Tint Input position 28 through 34 Note
Installation Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 13 3.3 Installation Considerations Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally. Installation TypeChoose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or inverted mount. Table 3-2 compares these various installation methods. Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options AdvantagesConsiderations Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation Easy to set up Can be moved or changed quickly Easy to access Shares floor space with audience Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation Does not take up audience space Projector is unobtrusive Projector cannot be accidentally moved Installation is more permanent Projector access is more difficult Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation Projector is completely hidden Projector is easily accessed Usually good ambient light rejection Requires separate room Installation cost is usually higher Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation Projector is completely hidden Usually good ambient light rejection Requires separate room Installation cost is usually higher Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror Projector is completely hidden Usually good ambient light rejection Requires less space behind screen than other rear screen installations Requires separate room Installation cost is usually higher
Installation 14 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual Screen Type and SizeFront Screen Installations: In front screen installations the projector and audience are positioned in front of the screen, which can be flat or curved; see Figure 3-1. Flat screens are recommended with this projector. They offer a gain of about 1 with a viewing angle just less than 180°. This type of screen reflects incident light equally in all directions so the audience can see the display from various angles. Curved screens have a gain greater than 1 with a viewing angle much less than 180 degrees. This type of screen does not reflect incident light equally in all directions; instead, it is concentrated in a viewing cone. The audience sitting within the viewing cone area sees a brighter image than those sitting just outside this area. Runco generally does not recommend use of curved screens due to excessive brightness and uncorrectable geometrical distortion. Figure 3-1. Flat vs. Curved Screens Rear screen installations: There are two basic types of rear screens: diffused and optical. A diffusion screen has a surface that spreads the light striking it. Purely diffused screens have a gain of less than 1. The main advantage of the diffused screen is its wide viewing angle, similar to that of a flat screen for front screen projection. This type of screen is suitable when a wide viewing angle is required but there is low ambient room lighting. Optical screens take light from the projector and redirect it to increase the light intensity at the front of the screen. This reduces it in other areas. A viewing cone similar to that of a curved, front-screen installation is created. This type of screen is better suited for brightly lit rooms where the audience is situated within the viewing cone. ➤
Installation Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 15 Screen Size: Choose a screen size that is appropriate for your lens and application. The size of the room and viewing distance are the defining factors; a rule of thumb is that the primary viewing distance be 1.5 times the screen width. To fill a screen with an image, the aspect ratio of the screen should be equal to the aspect ratio of the image (expressed as the ratio of its width to its height). Standard video from a VCR has a 4:3 or 1.33:1 aspect ratio. For example, to display a VCR output with a 4:3 aspect ratio onto a 10-foot (3.05-meter) high screen, the width of the screen must be at least 13.3 feet (4 meters). Ambient LightIn general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant. Other ConsiderationsOther considerations and tips that can help improve your installation: Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the projector circuitry, which may affect performance. Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors, speakers, power amplifiers and elevators. Throw DistanceThrow distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your image will be the right size for your screen. You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and multiplying it by the lens throw ratio; see Figure 3-2. The result of this calculation tells you roughly how far back the projector should be positioned from the screen in order to project a focused image large enough to fill the screen. Figure 3-2. Estimating Throw Distance Estimating Throw Distance Throw Distance (TD) = Screen Width (w) x Lens Throw Ratio Screen width (w) TD
Installation 16 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual Table 3-3 lists the available lens options for the VX-2i and their associated throw ratios. Table 3-3. VX-2i Lens Options Lens Option (Note 2) Throw Ratio (Throw Dist. ÷ Screen Width) Throw Distance Range (in inches, with 100-inch Wide Screen) MinimumMaximum Proteus A0.64 (Fixed)For rear-screen installations only. Contact Runco Technical Support for more information. Proteus B1.22 - 1.44122144 Proteus C1.45 - 1.76145176 Proteus D1.82 - 2.39182239 Proteus D with CineWide1.34 - 1.75134175 Proteus E2.42 - 3.57242357 Proteus E with CineWide1.78 - 2.62178262 Proteus F3.63 - 5.72363572 Proteus F with CineWide2.67 - 4.20267420 Notes: 1. Throw distance does not affect image quality, provided these ranges are taken into account. 2. Only the Proteus D, E and F lenses can be used with the optional CineWide (secondary anamorphic) lens. Doing so affects the throw distances as shown here.
Installation Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 17 Vertical and Horizontal Position Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen. Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way that the lens center and screen center are aligned with each other, as shown in Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3. Projector Placement Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift If it is not possible to align the projector and screen as shown in Figure 3-3, you can use the lens shift controls to center the image on the screen. Lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height or width, as shown in Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5. Vertical Lens Shift: The VX-2i provides up to 80% of downward vertical lens shift. For example, with a 96 x 54-inch (16:9) screen, you can shift the image up to 43.20 inches (1.10 meters) below the screen center. (Upward vertical lens shift is not possible.) Horizontal Lens Shift: The VX-2i zoom lenses (Proteus B through F) allow up to 10% of horizontal lens shift in either direction (left or right). For example, with a 96 x 54-inch (16:9) screen, you can shift the image up to 9.60 inches (24.38 cm) left or right of the screen center. (Horizontal lens shift is not possible with the Proteus A lens.) Height Projection DistanceCeiling Ceiling Installation Screen Height Floor Lens Center Projection Distance Floor Installation Lens Center x Lens Center x ScreenLens Center 1. With no vertical or horizontal lens shift, the lens center and screen center are aligned with each other. 2. Vertical shift limits are percentages of the screen height. Horizontal shift limits are percentages of the screen width. 3. Vertical lens shift figures apply to ceiling mount configurations. For floor installations (where the projector is upright), reverse the up/down vertical offset percentages. Note
Installation 18 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual Figure 3-4. Vertical Lens Shift Figure 3-5. Horizontal Lens Shift Base plate to lens center = approx. 5-6 (depending on the amount of lens shift) 50% Height Lens Shift (0.5 x H) 100% Height Lens Shift (1.0 x H) 150% Height Lens Shift (1.5 x H) Screen Center0% Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular lens is used in this example. 0%Screen Center 100% Width Lens Shift (1.0 x W) 50% Width Lens Shift (0.5 x W) 150% Width Lens Shift (1.5 x W) Screen Width (W) Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular lens is used in this example.
Installation Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 19 Adjusting the Projection Angle If the screen is significantly higher or lower than the projector, you can also tilt the projector at a slight angle. In a ceiling installation, you do this by adjusting the ceiling mount. If you do this, you may need to shift the image using the on-screen display (OSD) controls, to compensate. For detailed instructions, refer to Using the On-Screen Menus on page 26. MountingThere are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another. Floor Mounting: In typical front and rear screen installations, the projector can be mounted to a secure and level surface such as a table or cart. Carts are useful when moving a projector during a presentation or from site to site. If possible, lock the wheels when it’s in position to prevent it from being moved during a presentation. Ceiling Mounting: The projector can also be inverted and suspended from the ceiling using a specially designed ceiling mount fixture. This type of mounting is recommended for fixed installations and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited space for projector and audience. Folded OpticsIn rear screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may be used to fold the optical path, as shown in Figure 3-6. The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set. If you are considering this type of installation, contact your dealer for assistance. Figure 3-6. Folded Optics Use only the Runco-approved ceiling mount kit designed for your projector. Note
Installation 20 Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual 3.4 Connections to the VX-2i Proceed as follows to connect the VX-2i to your video sources, external controller(s) -- if present -- and AC power. When connecting your equipment: Turn off all equipment before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them. Connector Panel Access To access the connector panel, pull firmly on the cable access cover to open it. Connecting the VX-2i to Source Components Connect your video sources to the VX-2i as shown and described in the sections that follow. DVI Connections: See Figure 3-7. Figure 3-7. DVI Source Connections ➤ ➤ Use the DVI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output into the projector. Tip 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 DVI Source (DVD Player or HD Tuner with HDMI or DVI out)