Runco Vx 2ix Projector User Manual

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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5.3 
Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may 
encounter with the VX-2ix. If you encounter an issue not described here, please contact 
Runco Technical Support. 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart 
SymptomPossible Cause(s)Solution
The projector does not turn 
on after initial installation. The 
power LED lights red after you 
press the power button.  The VX-2ix is not...

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6.1 
RS-232 Connection 
and Port Configuration
To interface the VX-2ix 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 
3-10. 
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-2ix RS-232 
port. 
6.2 
Serial Command 
Syntax
Serial commands to...

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Input Selection Commands
COMPONENTNAYESSelects the Component input
COMPOSITENAYESSelects the Composite video input 
DVI1NAYESSelects the DVI 1 input 
DVI2NAYESSelects the DVI 2 input 
HD1NA YESSelects the RGB HD 1 input
HD2NA YESSelects the RGB HD 2 input
INPUT?NANAReturns active input
SVIDEO1NAYESSelects the S-Video 1 input
SVIDEO2NAYESSelects the S-Video 2 input
Aspect Ratio Commands
ANAMORPHICNAYESSelects the Anamorphic aspect ratio...

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Picture Adjust Commands
BRIGHTNESS-100/100YESSets a value for brightness
BRIGHTNESS?NANAReturns brightness setting value
CHROMADELAY-12/12YESSets a value for input color chroma delay
CHROMADELAY?NANAReturns input color chroma delay setting
COLOR-100/100YESSets a value for color
COLOR?NANAReturns color setting value
CONTRAST-100/100YESSets a value for contrast
CONTRAST?NANAReturns contrast setting value
FILMMODE0/1YESSets Film Mode off (0) or...

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Input Position Commands
IHEIGHT-100/100YESSets the value for input height
IHEIGHT?NANAReturns input height value
IHPOS-100/100YESSets a value for horizontal input position
IHPOS?NANAReturns input horizontal position value
IVPOS-100/100YESSets a value for vertical input position
IVPOS?NANAReturns input vertical position value
IWIDTH-100/100YESSets the value for input width 
IWIDTH?NANAReturns input horizontal width value
OVERSCAN 0/10YESSets...

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Miscellaneous Commands
BKGND-100/100YESSets the background color for letterbox or 
4:3 aspect ratio (-100 = black; 100 = white)
BKGND?NANAReturns background setting value
DATE?NANAReturns product manufacture date
HDINPUTRESNAYESSets YPbPr input resolution and refresh 
rate for HD1/HD2, as follows:
0 = 480i
1 = 480p
2 = 576i
3 = 576p
4 = 720p / 60 Hz
5 = 1080i / 60 Hz
6 = 720p / 50 Hz
7 = 1080i / 25 Hz
Any other value = Auto
HWVER?NANAReturns...

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7.1 
VX-2ix Specifications
Table 7-1 lists the VX-2ix specifications.  
7. Specifications
Table 7-1. VX-2ix 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
THX recommends the use of 720p source material for optimal 
performance with this product....

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Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) 
Specifications
- Brightness: 52.1 foot-Lamberts (fL)
- Contrast Ratio: 271:1
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...