Runco Vx 44d Projector User Manual

Controls and Functions
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9.Menu Navigation Buttons:  
 
UP BUTTON ()  
Used to move the menu cursor up in the VX-44d/-55d menu system. 
 
LEFT BUTTON ()  
Used to move the menu cursor left in the VX-44d/-55d menu system. 
 
DOWN BUTTON () 
Used to move the menu cursor down in the VX-44d/-55d menu system. 
 
RIGHT BUTTON () 
Used to move the menu cursor right in the VX-44d/-55d menu system.  
 
ENTER BUTTON 
When an item is highlighted on the...

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2.4 
DHD Controller Front 
Panel
Figure 2-4 shows the controls and indicators on the DHD Controller front panel; the 
paragraphs that follow describe them. 
Figure 2-4. DHD Controller Front Panel
1.RUNCO ICON 
Lights red to indicate that the DHD Controller is in standby mode; lights blue to 
indicate that the unit is on. 
2.POWER BUTTON 
Press once to toggle from standby mode to on mode. Press it again to return to 
standby...

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7.ENTER BUTTON 
When an item is highlighted on the On-Screen Display, the ENTER button selects the 
item.
8.DOWN BUTTON 
Use to direct select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor down in the OSD. When 
no menu is present on-screen, this button toggles through the different aspect ratios, 
in this order: 
 
Virtualwide 2.35 - Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - Standard (4:3) - Anamorphic
9.RIGHT BUTTON 
Used to direct...

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2.5 
DHD Controller Rear 
Panel
Figure 2-5 shows the rear connector panel on the DHD Controller.
Figure 2-5. DHD Controller Rear Panel
Outputs1.HDMI OUT 
Connect this to Input 2 (DVI) on the VX-44d/-55d (see Figure 2-2). 
Inputs2.HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 (Digital) 
Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner 
with a DVI or HDMI output.
3.HD1 / HD2 (5 x Analog BNCs) 
Two inputs (five BNCs per...

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8.ComLink (RS-232) OUTPUT 
Connect this to the ComLink (RS-232) input on the projector, using the provided 
communication cable. 
9.IR 
Wired input from a wired remote control or infrared receiver. It is a 3.5-mm, mini 
phono jack, wired as follows:
 
Ring = +5V 
Tip = IR Input 
Sleeve = Ground 
10.RS-232 CONTROL PORT 
A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater 
automation/control system....

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2.6 
VX-44d/-55d Remote 
Control Unit 
Figure 2-6 shows the VX-44d/-55d remote control, and the paragraphs that follow 
describe its functionality.
Figure 2-6. DHD Controller/VX-44d/-55d Remote Control
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1.IR OUTPUT INDICATOR 
Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted.
2.ON / OFF 
Press to turn the projector on or off.
3.ENTER 
Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting.
4.Cursor Buttons (, , , )  
Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display 
patterns.
 
 
When no menu is present on-screen, the UP and DOWN buttons toggle...

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9.Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons 
Use the red buttons to select an aspect ratio directly or to enter numeric characters, 
as follows: 
 
 
ANA (Anamorphic) (3)  
For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.  
 
4X3 (Standard 4:3) (6)  
Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen.  
 
LETBOX (Letterbox) (9) 
For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9...

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3.1 
Remote Control
To install batteries in the remote control, 
press up on the battery cover retainer clip 
and lift off the cover. Install the two AAA 
batteries with the correct polarity and then 
replace the cover. 
Notes on Batteries Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries.
 Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.
 If you will not use the remote control for a long...

Installation
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3.2 
Quick Setup
Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-44d/-55d installation process. The sections 
following this one provide detailed instructions. 
 
Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video 
installation specialist.
Table 3-1. Installation Overview 
StepProcedureFor Details, Refer to 
page...
1Choose a location for the projector19
2Install primary projection lens25
3Install CineWide lens mounting assembly...