Runco Vx 3c Projector User Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
Wired Control InputOptional wired keypad 3-pin XLR connectorInput level High 2.0V min., Low 0.7V max.
Power Requirements !
Voltage range (auto switching) 100 to 240 VAC continuous 
Line frequency 50 - 60 Hz nominal
Max. inrush current 60 amps
Max. current rating 11.5 amps @ 100V
5.5 amps @ 220V
Max. power consumption 1200 watts
Line cord rating High current, 13 amp
Lamp !
Type 700 watt Xenon short arc, open 
Adjustment range 450-700 watts
Operating angle any vertical angle, ±15°...

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SPECIFICATIONS
ESD Susceptibility: EN61000-4-2 Level 4
Radiated Susceptibility: EN61000-4-3 Level 3
EFT/Burst: EN6100-4-4 Level 4
Input transcient protection: EN61000-4-5 Level 3
Operating Environment!
Temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Humidity (non-condensing) 20% to 80%
Altitude 0 - 3000 meters
Standard Components!
IR (infrared) Remote Keypad - includes batteries
High current 13 amp rated line cord
Users Manual 
Warranty Registration Card
9/64 hex socket ball driver 

The software installed in the VHD Controller is protected by copyright
laws and International copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual
property laws and treaties.  
IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY:This Runco License Agreement is a
legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and
Runco International for the Runco software product installed within the
VHD Controller. By using the VHD Controller, you agree to be bound by
the terms of this License Agreement. If you do not agree...

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CAUTION:
To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet. The power
outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should
be easily accessible.
REMARQUE:
Pour mettre l’appareil hors circut, s’assurer de retirer la fiche de la prise d’alimenta-
tion. La prise d’alimentation doit être installé aussi proche que possible de l’appareil
et doit être facile d’ accès.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO DO NOT...

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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 rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the installation manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of...

Congratulations on your purchase of the VHDController! This processor is designed to work with
the VX-3cProjector and will provide full aspect ratio control as well as greatly \
enhanced
picture quality. For example, DLP projectors were not initially designed\
 to be used on wide
aspect-ratio screens (16:9 or 1.85:1). The VHDController, however, expands the use of the DLP
projector to be able to accommodate Letterbox, anamorphic (16:9) and 4\
:3 images on your wide-
aspect ratio screen. This allows you...

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FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Front Panel
VHD CON\bROLLER
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1. IR  RECEIVER
Receives the IR commands from the remote control.
2. MENU BUTTON The MENU button brings up the main adjustment menu. After making adjustm\
ents, the MENU button will bring 
you back to the sub-menu, then the main menu. The Menu will then either \
time-out after approximately 10 sec-
onds, or pressing the MENU button will remove the menu immediately.
3. LCD DISPLAY Indicates the function or active...

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1. 12v Fuse
This fuse protects the 12v outputs from the MASK and SCREEN jacks.
(Screen Fuse: 5mm x  25mm, AGC, 1A, 250v, Fast Blow)
2. Mask
This is a 12V output that is used to trigger masking on screens that have that
capability (For use on motorized screens only).
3. Screen
This is a 12V output that is used to trigger the screen to drop (For use on
motorized screens only).
4. RS-232 In 
This is for systems using serial (RS-232) to control the VHDController. Please
refer to the RS-232 Protocol...

10. RS-232 Output
The output of this jack must be connected to the PC Control input of the VX-3c
Projector. This communication will allow the controller and projector to be
turned on simultaneously by turning on just the VHD Controller.
11. Power Input
Plug in main power here.
12.  115 VAC Fuse
This is the main AC input fuse.
(Main Fuse: 5mm x  20 mm, 500mA, 250v, Slow Blow)
13.  Main Power Switch
Disconnects or applies main power to the processor.
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FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 

A. LEDLights when a button is pressed indicating IR   output.
B. POWER BUTTON Turns the unit on. The MAIN POWER switch on the rear of the unit must 
be on first for this button to be active.
C.
 UP BUTTON
When no menu is present on-screen, this button will toggle you through
the different aspect ratios. 
When the menu is on-screen, the up button will move the cursor up within\
 
a menu.
D.
 LEFT BUTTON
When no menu is present on-screen, this button will toggle you through t\
he 
four different sources,...