Runco Vx 44d Projector User Manual

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2-1. VX-44d/-55d Top/Rear/Front View ............................................................................... 5
2-2. VX-44d/-55d Input Panel .............................................................................................. 6
2-3. VX-44d/-55d Rear-Panel Keypad ................................................................................. 8
2-4. DHD Controller Front Panel...

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5-1. Removing the Lamp Door........................................................................................... 79
5-2. Unlocking the Lamp ................................................................................................... 79
5-3. Removing the Lamp ................................................................................................... 80
5-4. Installing A New Lamp...

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About This Manual
This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco Video 
Extreme™ Series DLP Projector (Models VX-44d and VX-55d) and DHD Controller. 
Throughout this manual, the Runco Video Extreme DLP Projector and DHD Controller are 
referred to as the “VX-44d/-55d.” The information in this manual applies to both projectors 
except where otherwise indicated. 
Target AudienceRunco has prepared this manual to help...

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Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the 
manual, to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your 
equipment or injury: 
1.2 
Using This Manual
Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual. 
TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using 
certain features. 
NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special...

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1.3 
Description, Features 
and Benefits
Runco’s VX-44d and VX-55d bring the most advanced technology, 1080p SuperOnyx™ 
resolution and the world’s first THX® Certified home video products together in truly 
awesome fashion.
They use a new, ingeniously engineered 3-chip DLP™ light engine, combined with an 
advanced Xenon lamp illumination system to bring astoundingly high performance and 
ultra high resolution to the very best home...

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Key Features and BenefitsThe VX-44d/-55d offers these key features and benefits: 
 Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
 Three-chip Digital Light Processing (DLP) system 
 Two HDMI Inputs (on DHD Controller) with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection 
(HDCP)
 HDTV Compatible 
Telesto lens options for stunning sharpness and throw distance flexibility
Parts ListYour VX-44d/-55d is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing...

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2.1 
VX-44d/-55d at a 
Glance
Figure 2-1 shows the key VX-44d/-55d components. 
Figure 2-1. VX-44d/-55d Top/Rear/Front View
2. Controls and Functions
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1.TOP IR SENSOR 
2.BUILT-IN KEYPAD 
The built-in keypad is located at the back of the projector, beside the input panel. Use 
it similarly to the TheaterMaster Remote Control to perform service-related tasks on 
the projector.
3.INPUT PANEL 
Connect the DHD Controller outputs here. 
4.LED STAT US DISPLAY 
Indicates current operating status of the projector. 
5.LAMP COVER 
Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment.
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1.RS232 IN 
Connect the RS-232 output from the DHD Controller here, using the provided 
RJ11-to-DB9 adapter and communication cable. 
2.RS232 OUT  
Not used.
3.RS422  
Not used. 
4.GPIO  
Not used. 
5.REMOTE  
Wired input from an external remote control or infrared receiver.
6.ETHERNET  
Reserved for future use. 
7.INPUT 3 (Video) / INPUT 4 (S-Video)  
Not used. Connect all video sources to the DHD Controller. 
8.INPUT 2...

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2.3 
VX-44d/-55d 
Rear-Panel Keypad
Figure 2-3 shows the VX-44d/-55d rear-panel keypad. 
Figure 2-3. VX-44d/-55d Rear-Panel Keypad
1.LED STAT US DISPLAY  
The LED status window displays an active pattern of segments to indicate the 
projector is changing its state from powered down to powered up. The message “On” 
appears in the display when the projector has completed its initialization and is ready 
for use. 
2.POWER...