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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 
						

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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 
						

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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,
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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 AutoScope system, or if your home theater 
contains other devices that respond to 12-volt triggers (such as retractable screens or 
screen masks), connect them to the 12-volt trigger outputs as shown in 
Figure 3-12. 
Figure 3-12. Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs
Connecting to AC Power Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the VX-2i (AC 
100V ~ 240V). Then, connect the other end to your AC power source. 
➤
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 3TRIGGERSTRIGGERS12345
7896
to Automation/
Control System
or PC
2 Transmit Data
3 Receive Data
5 Ground
(none of the other pins are used)
➤
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
to CineWide with AutoScope
system or other home
theater components
(screen, screen mask etc.)3.5-mm
mini plug
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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 
Adjusting the Picture 
Orientation
By default, the VX-2i 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 
						

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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 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.
Shift To change the projected image position, use the cursor buttons to highlight “Left,” 
“Right,” “Up” or “Down.” Then, press and hold the ENTER button to shift the image in that 
direction.
4.4 
Using the On-Screen 
Menus
Press the MENU button on either the remote control or the rear panel to display the Main 
Menu, shown below. To select a menu item, use the UP and DOWN buttons on either the 
remote control or the rear panel to highlight it. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. 
The VX-2i OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1. 
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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
Height
Splash ConfigureOwner Name
ISF Calibrated
ISF Other
OSD Position
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 to Factory Default
Information(read-only)Serial Number
Hardware
Firmware
Date
Service
Test VideoGrey Bars 1
Grey Bars 2
Color Bars 1
Color Bars 2
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Spanish
Remote ControlPrimary
Secondary
Display DeviceInstallationPicture Orientation
Lamp Hours (View/Reset)
LensFocus
Zoom
Shift
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
HD/RGB 2
Triggers 1 / 2 / 3
MiscellaneousMenu Mode
Timeout
Side Bar Color
System Reset
Note: Virtualwide 2.35 is available 
only on VX-2i projectors equipped 
with the CineWide option (secondary 
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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 projected image, select Aspect Ratio 
from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Select the appropriate aspect ratio for the type of 
program material being viewed; refer to 
Table 4-1. 
The currently-selected aspect ratio is indicated by a “7” to its left; in the example at right, 
Anamorphic is selected. 
  
Runco Video
Input Source
Aspect Ratio
Picture
Input Position
ISF Presets
Information
Calibration
Service
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Input Source
>
Composite
S-Video 1
S-Video 2
Component SD
HD/RGB 1
HD/RGB 2
DVI 1
DVI 2
➤
Aspect Ratio
7Anamorphic
…Standard 4:3
…Letterbox
…VirtualWide
…Cinema
…Virtualwide 2.35
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When you change the aspect ratio, save the change to a preset 
afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a different 
input is selected. (The aspect ratio is saved for each input and 
resolution separately.) For information about saving settings, refer 
to 
ISF Presets on page 34. 
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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. 
LetterboxLET
BOXThe image in the Letterbox 
mode is stretched vertically; the 
top and bottom portions are 
“blanked off.” Letterbox is best 
suited for LaserDisc movies or 
non-anamorphic DVDs.
VirtualWideV-WIDEA 4:3 image is transformed into 
a 16x9 image.
Cinema--The image in the Letterbox 
mode is enlarged to a 16x9 
image and the upper and lower 
portions are compressed.
Virtualwide 2.35--A 2.35 image is stretched 
vertically in both directions to fill 
a 16:9 image. Virtualwide 2.35 is 
available only on VX-2i 
projectors equipped with the 
CineWide option (secondary 
anamorphic lens). 
Active Image Area
Active Image
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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 from Runco video display devices. Accordingly, Runco recommends that 
setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician.
All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate each input 
separately. Runco recommends calibrating the VX-2i inputs in the following order:
1. Component SD
2. S-Video 1 / S-Video 2
3. Composite
4. HD/RGB 1 / HD/RGB 2
5. DVI 1 / DVI 2
Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and 
regular program material, Runco recommends using the following calibration tools for best 
results: 
 External test pattern source -- Sencore VP401 Multimedia Video Generator, Ovation 
Multimedia test DVD or equivalent.
 A blue filter (provided with many test DVDs), for color level and tint adjustments.
Connect your test pattern source to the input that you are calibrating and proceed as 
follows. Perform the adjustments in the order listed here.
Brightness: On your external test pattern source, select a PLUGE pattern. (PLUGE is an 
acronym for “Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment.”) 
Figure 4-2 shows a typical PLUGE 
pattern.
Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness
Picture
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
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When you change a picture quality setting, save the change to a 
preset afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a 
different input is selected. (Picture quality settings are saved for 
each input and resolution separately.) For information about saving 
settings, refer to 
ISF Presets on page 34. 
Note
Below Black
Above Black