Runco Vx 4000d Projector User Manual

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CalibrationUse the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This menu 
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. 
To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings, select “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” from the ISF 
Presets menu (see above). 
ISF Night - Display Color: Use the Display Color settings to change the characteristics 
of the output signal. These settings are global (independent of any particular...

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ISF Night - Input Color: The Input Color controls are similar to those in the Display Color 
menu (see above), but can be set independently for each input. 
 Gain/Offset: Refer to ISF Night - Display Color, above. 
 Chroma Delay: use the Chroma Delay control to correct a mis-aligned image from a 
Composite, S-Video or Component video source. Chroma delay in an image causes 
color shifts to occur to the left of the vertical edge...

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ServiceUse the Service menu to access advanced projector configuration settings. This menu 
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.
Test Video: Select Test Video from the Service Menu to access the internal test patterns 
on the VX-4000d/VX-5000d. Four patterns are available, consisting of white/gray or 
colored bars. 
Press MENU to exit test pattern mode.  
 
 
 
 
Input Names: You can give each DHD Controller input a...

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When you change a remote code on the VX-4000d/VX-5000d, you must re-program the 
standard DHD remote control to send that same code. To do this:
1. Using a straightened paper clip or similar object, press and hold the 
CODE button on the remote control for approximately three 
seconds, or until the red LED on the remote lights solid red.
2. Enter a new two-digit code between 00 and 31 inclusive. Include a 
leading zero for...

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Lamp Hours: This menu page also displays the number of hours that the lamp has 
been in service, and lets you reset the counter (which is recommended after you 
replace the lamp; refer to 
Lamp Replacement on page 55). 
HD Format: If the characteristics of the incoming signal on the HD1 or HD2 inputs are 
known, select HD Format from the Service menu and set them as described below. Doing 
so can reduce the time it takes the DHD...

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Miscellaneous: Select Miscellaneous from the Service menu to set the following options: 
 Language: Select Language from the Miscellaneous menu and press the up- or 
down-arrows to select the OSD Language (English, French, Spanish or German).
Menu Mode: This is the manner in which the OSD menus appear and disappear when 
you press MENU. Choose one of the following: 
0 = No transition; menus abruptly appear and disappear.  
1 =...

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5.1 
Lamp Replacement
The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2000 hours), or 
sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. Contact your Runco dealer to 
obtain a replacement lamp.
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool down for 
approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.
2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the...

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5.2 
Lens Replacement
Figure 5-1 shows the VX-5000d lens assembly; the VX-4000d lens assembly is similar. 
Figure 5-1. VX-5000d Lens Assembly Exploded View
1. Remove the Projector Front Jewelry by 
loosening the captive #2 Phillips screw 
below the lens.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lens replacement is normally performed at the Runco factory. The 
only time this procedure will be performed in the field is if there is a...

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2. Locate and unplug the Motor Assembly 
Connector. Note the connector 
orientation for when you install the new 
lens. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3. Locate the six 9/64” Hex Mounting 
Screws (two each at 12
 oclock, 
9
 oclock and 6 oclock). 
4. Remove the six Mounting Screws while 
supporting the Lens Assembly; Lens 
and Motor Assembly are now free.
 
 
 
5. Remove the Lens and Motor Assembly 
by pulling forward and to...

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5.3 
Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may 
encounter with the VX-4000d/VX-5000d. 
If you encounter an issue not described here or in Section 3 (refer to Installation 
Considerations on page 22), or if the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem, 
please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Technical Support. 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting...