Runco Vx 2ix Projector User Manual

							OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
VX-2ix
Digital Light ProcessingTM Projector
and DHD Controller 
						

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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers
Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family! We believe Runco produces 
“The World’s Finest Home Theater Products.” With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of 
unparalleled video performance.
This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your 
other important documents. 
SERVICE LABOR: Runco will pay for service labor by a Runco Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of 
manufacturing defect for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user (excluding the lamp).
PARTS (not including the lamp): Runco will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in 
materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user. Such replacement 
parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.
PROJECTOR LAMP: Runco will pay for service labor by a Runco Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a 
manufacturing defect for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to 
the end user. In addition, Runco will provide a new or rebuilt replacement lamp for the lamp that fails due to defects in materials 
or workmanship for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to the 
end user. Such replacement lamps are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty 
period.
This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does 
not cover normal maintenance. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance items; failure resulting from 
accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty or improper installation or setup adjustments; improper 
maintenance, alteration, improper use of any input signal; damage due to lightning or power line surges, spikes and 
brownouts; damage that occurs during shipping or transit; or damage that is attributed to acts of God. In the case of remote 
control units, damage resulting from leaking, old, damaged or improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this 
Limited Warranty.
CAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS RUNCO PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM RUNCO AUTHORIZED 
DEALERS. ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. 
MOREOVER, DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS 
SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION 
AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED RUNCO DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER 
THIS WARRANTY. THIS WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY THE FINE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH YOUR RUNCO 
PRODUCT IS CAPABLE WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY RUNCO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
Runco limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There 
are no express warranties. Runco also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to 
the failure of this product to function properly. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and 
some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So the above limitations or 
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from 
state to state.
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS: 
						

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This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as 
evidence of the purchase date.
Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperative that Runco knows how to reach you promptly if we 
should discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified.
Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your Runco video product will be performed at the location of 
the product, during usual working hours, providing location of product is within normal operating distance from a Runco 
Authorized Service Center. In some instances it may be necessary for the product to be returned to the Runco factory for 
repairs. If, solely in Runco’s judgment, location of product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest 
Runco Authorized Service Center, or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Runco factory, it is the owner’s 
responsibility to arrange for shipment of the product for repair. These arrangements must be made through the selling Runco 
Dealer. If this is not possible, contact Runco directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions. Runco will 
return product transportation prepaid in the United States, unless no product defect is discovered. In that instance, shipping 
costs will be the responsibility of the owner.
© Copyright 2006 Runco International. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, trademark and 
other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, 
electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Reflection, Enhanced GEN3, DHD, Vivix, Virtual Cinema, CineWide, AutoScope, O-Path, CinOptx, LiveLink, CSMS, SuperOnyx 
and VirtualWide are trademarks of Runco International. 
THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners.
Runco International products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: US. Patent 6755540 and Other 
Patents Pending.
EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:
IMPORTANT – WARRANTY REGISTRATION:
CONTACT A RUNCO AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:
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To locate the name and address of the nearest Runco Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this 
Limited Warranty, please call or write:
RUNCO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Attn: Customer Service Department
2900 Faber Street
Union City, CA 94587
Ph: (510) 324-7777
Fax: (510) 324-9300
Toll Free: (800) 23-RUNCO
RUNCO VIDEO-PRODUCT INFORMATION
RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS
_________________________________________________________ ________________________________________
Model Purchased Date
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Runco Authorized Dealer Name
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
____________________________________________ __________________ ________________________
City State/Province Postal Code
____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
Phone Fax
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  
						

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Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video projector! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video 
that is expected in a home theater. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the 
menus and operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Do not use this equipment near water, outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements.
5. Clean only with a dry cloth.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.
8. Do not defeat the safety feature of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized type plug has two blades with one 
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for 
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete 
outlet.
9. The 12V trigger only outputs DC 12V signal for triggering. Do not connect to any other power input or output. This could 
cause damage to this unit.
10. Only use accessories specified by Runco International.
11. Keep the packing material in case the equipment should ever need to be shipped.
12. Unplug this projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for an extended period of time.
13. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to 
removing the lamp assembly for replacement. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of 
lamps beyond rated life could cause them to explode in rare occasions.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the projector has been damaged in any way, 
objects have fallen or spilled into the projector, the projector has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.
Safety Precautions
WARNING 
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure 
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric 
shock. 
 
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the 
literature accompanying the appliance. 
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL. 
						

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1Table of Contents
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  ................................................................................. iii
Safety Precautions  ......................................................................................................... vi
1.Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1
About This Manual  ....................................................................................................... 1
Target Audience ..................................................................................................... 1
If You Have Comments About This Manual... .......................................................... 1
Textual and Graphic Conventions ........................................................................... 1
Using This Manual  ........................................................................................................ 2
Description, Features and Benefits  ............................................................................... 3
Key Features and Benefits ...................................................................................... 4
Parts List ................................................................................................................ 4
2.Controls and Functions  ............................................................................................ 5
VX-2ix at a Glance ........................................................................................................ 5
VX-2ix Rear Panel  ........................................................................................................ 6
VX-2ix Remote Control  ................................................................................................. 9
3.Installation ............................................................................................................... 13
Remote Control  .......................................................................................................... 13
Notes on Batteries ................................................................................................ 13
Notes on Remote Control Operation ..................................................................... 13
Quick Setup  ............................................................................................................... 14
Installation Considerations  .......................................................................................... 15
Installation Type .................................................................................................... 15
Ambient Light ....................................................................................................... 15
Throw Distance..................................................................................................... 16
Vertical and Horizontal Position ............................................................................. 17
Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift .......................................................................... 17
Folded Optics ....................................................................................................... 19
Other Considerations ............................................................................................ 19
Installing the Optional CineWide Lens  ......................................................................... 19 
						

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Mounting the VX-2ix  ................................................................................................... 20
Floor Mounting (Upright) ....................................................................................... 20
Ceiling Mounting (Inverted) .................................................................................... 20
Adjusting the Projection Angle .............................................................................. 20
Connections to the VX-2ix  .......................................................................................... 21
Connector Panel Access....................................................................................... 21
Connecting the VX-2ix to Source Components ..................................................... 21
RS-232 Controller Connection .............................................................................. 25
Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to External Theater Equipment...................... 25
Connecting to AC Power ...................................................................................... 26
4.Operation ................................................................................................................. 27
Turning on the Power  ................................................................................................. 27
Adjusting the Picture Orientation  ................................................................................ 27
Lens Adjustments  ...................................................................................................... 28
Focus .................................................................................................................. 28
Zoom ................................................................................................................... 28
Shift ..................................................................................................................... 28
Using the On-Screen Menus  ...................................................................................... 28
Main Menu ........................................................................................................... 30
Input Source ......................................................................................................... 30
Aspect Ratio ......................................................................................................... 30
Picture ................................................................................................................. 33
Input Position........................................................................................................ 36
ISF Presets ........................................................................................................... 37
Information ........................................................................................................... 37
Calibration ............................................................................................................ 38
Service ................................................................................................................ 40
5.Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 45
Lamp Replacement  .................................................................................................... 45
Lens Replacement  ..................................................................................................... 45
Troubleshooting Tips  .................................................................................................. 49
6.Serial Communications  .......................................................................................... 51
RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration  ............................................................... 51
Serial Command Syntax  ............................................................................................. 51
7.Specifications .......................................................................................................... 57
VX-2ix Specifications  .................................................................................................. 57
VX-2ix Dimensions  ..................................................................................................... 60 
						

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APPENDIX A. VX-2ix Color Gamut Adjustment ........................................................ A-1
Required Hardware and Software  ............................................................................ A-2
Serial Connections and Equipment Setup  ................................................................ A-2
Serial Command Syntax  ........................................................................................... A-3
Adjusting the Gamut ................................................................................................. A-4 
						

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