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Select Color and press ENTER. While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter, 
adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear to be 
a single shade of blue: 
Tint: Tint or “hue” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. 
When tint is decreased, the image appears redder; when it is increased the image 
appears greener. To set the tint, select Tint and press ENTER. While looking at the color 
bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the tint level until the cyan and magenta color bars 
(on either side of the green bar) appear to be a single shade of blue. 
Like the brightness and contrast controls, the color and tint controls 
are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the 
other in order to achieve the optimum setting. 
gray
yellow
cyan
green
magenta
red
blue
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Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust 
sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press ENTER. On your external 
test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in 
Figure 4-5. Adjust as needed, 
looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and differently-sized lines 
in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate 
them. 
Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness
Input PositionUse the controls in the Input Position Menu to fine-tune the aspect ratio and image 
position for the current source.
Left/Right: Select Left/Right from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image 
horizontally. Use the right or up cursor button to shift the image to the right; use the left or 
down button to shift it to the left.
Up/Down: Select Up/Down from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image 
vertically. Use the right or up cursor button to shift the image upward; use the left or down 
button to shift it downward.
Width: Select Width from the Input Position menu to change the projected image width. 
Use the right or up cursor button to increase the width; use the left or down button to 
decrease it.
Height: Select Height from the Input Position menu to change the projected image 
height. Use the right or up cursor button to increase the height; use the left or down 
button to decrease it.
Input Position
Left/Right
Up/Down
Width
Height
Overscan
➤
The input position settings are automatically saved for each input 
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Overscan: Image Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the 
video signal out beyond the edge of the display area. 
Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television 
sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. Over scan effectively 
trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to 
fill the display area.
Select from 1% to 10% of Overscan, as desired.
For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources, Overscan is generally not necessary or 
desirable.
ISF PresetsFor each input, the VX-44d/-55d lets you save image quality settings as presets that you 
can recall at a later time. You can create up to four presets per input and resolution. Use 
the ISF Presets menu to recall saved image presets, or to save image settings in the 
“Custom
 1” or “Custom 2” memory location. The currently-selected preset is indicated by 
a “
7” to its left; in the example shown here, ISF Night is selected.
You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset; otherwise they will 
be lost when a new input source or resolution is selected:
 Brightness

 Color saturation

 Sharpness
To reset the Custom 1 and Custom 2 image presets to their factory defaults, select 
Factory Default and press ENTER. 
InformationSelect Information from the Main Menu to see information that uniquely identifies your 
DHD Controller: its serial number, the installed hardware and firmware versions and the 
firmware version build date. Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support, 
this information will help them answer your questions or resolve product performance 
issues. 
ISF Presets
7ISF Night
…ISF Day
…Custom 1      Save
…Custom 2      Save
Factory Default
Information
Serial Number
Hardware 0
Firmware 0100.013A
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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 adjust the projector lamp 
intensity. These settings are saved independently for each input.
Select Lamp Power from the Display Color Menu to adjust the lamp 
output level. You can choose to run the lamp as bright as possible (“100”), at its lowest 
power level (“0,” which equates to approximately 700 watts; this is the default setting) 
or choose a setting in between. Generally, lower lamp output prolongs the life of the 
lamp, but decreases brightness. 
 Lamp Intensity: Select Lamp Intensity from the Display Color Menu to adjust the lamp 
intensity level. Refer to 
Intensity on page 59. 
ISF Night - Input Image: The Input Image controls are similar to those in the Picture 
menu, but are accessible only by entering the Calibration menu passcode. This makes it 
possible to restore the picture quality settings to what they were when the projector was 
installed, simply by recalling the “ISF Night” preset. 
ISF Night - Input Color: Use the Input Color controls to adjust the color balance of the 
incoming signal. These settings are also saved independently for each input. 
Gain: Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the 
image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white 
areas, such as an 80 IRE “window” pattern. If the white areas contain traces of red, 
green or blue, decrease the Gain for that color.
set: Use the Offset controls in the White Balance sub-menu to correct color 
imbalances in the dark areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test 
pattern consisting mostly of dark gray areas, such as a 30 IRE “window” pattern. If the 
gray areas contain traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Offset for that color.
 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 transitions, producing artificial 
shadows or a “halo” effect. If necessary, adjust this setting to eliminate them. 
se: Adjust the phase if the image (usually from an RGB source) shows shimmer or 
“noise.” Pixel phase adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the 
incoming signal. The effect of this control is similar to that of a tracking control on a 
VCR. 
For best results, use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear 
pattern of black and white pixels, or a similar “half on, half off” graphic image. (You may 
notice that you can stabilize the image at more than one point. Use either setting in this 
case.) 
Calibration
ISF Night
    Display Color
    Input Image
    Input Color
ISF Day
    Display Color
    Input Image
    Input Color
Save ISF Settings
Output Shift
Splash Configure
OSD Position
➤
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se Filter: To apply noise filtering to the input signal, select Noise Filter from the 
Input Color menu. The Noise Filter is useful for clearing up noisy images from 480i 
video sources. 
Use the left- or right-arrow buttons to select the desired amount of noise reduction, 
keeping in mind that higher settings (which reduce high frequencies) may also “soften” 
the image.
ISF Day - Display Color: Refer to ISF Night - Display Color. 
ISF Day - Input Image: Refer to ISF Night - Input Image. 
ISF Day - Input Color: Refer to ISF Night - Input Color. 
Save ISF Settings: Whenever you make a change to the ISF settings, you should always 
save it. Select Save ISF Settings from the ISF Calibration menu to do this. In the event you 
ever have to perform a 
System Reset, you can restore the saved ISF settings by selecting 
Restore Saved Settings in the Service menu. (System Reset and Restore Saved Settings 
are described on page 77.)
Output Shift: The controls in the Output Shift menu are similar to those in the Input 
Position menu, except that they change the characteristics of the output signal. These 
settings are saved independently for each aspect ratio. 
To save the Output Shift settings for the current aspect ratio so that they can be restored 
after a System Reset (described on 
page 77), press  repeatedly to highlight “Save.” 
Then, press ENTER. 
Splash Configure: Use the Splash Configure menu to customize the appearance of the 
start-up message that appears on the vacuum fluorescent display upon power-up. You 
can have the VX-44d/-55d display the owner’s name, your name, the phrase “ISF 
Calibrated” and/or any other string, up to 20 characters in length. 
Use the up or down cursor button to select a character. Use the right and left cursor 
buttons to change the cursor position. Press MENU when you have finished entering text. 
Then, check the “Splash Enable” box to have the VX-44d/-55d display the information you 
enter here when it is turned on. 
OSD Position: Select OSD Position, press ENTER and use the arrow buttons to change 
the size and position of the OSD controls.
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-44d/-55d. Four patterns are available, consisting of white/gray or colored bars. 
Press MENU to exit test pattern mode.  
 
 
 
Service
Test Video
Input Names
Remote Control
Analog Out Mode
Display Device
HD Format
Triggers
Miscellaneous
Resolution
System Reset
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Input Names: You can give each DHD Controller input a descriptive name. For example, 
you may want to change the default input name to the type of source component 
connected to it: “VCR,” “DVD,” “Laptop” et cetera. Composite, S-Video and Component 
SD input names can be up to 12 characters long; the others can be up to eight characters 
long. 
To edit an input name, select Input Names from the Service menu. Press  or  to select 
an input and press ENTER. Use the  or  buttons to change a character; press  or 
 to select a character to change. When you have finished editing the input name, press 
MENU. 
To restore the default input name, press  repeatedly to highlight that input name in the 
“Restore” column. Then, press ENTER. 
To save input names so that they can be restored after a System Reset (described on 
page 77), press  repeatedly to highlight “Save.” Then, press ENTER. 
Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary 
infrared (IR) codes to which the DHD Controller will respond. By default, both are set to 
17. You can change these codes if either:
 Another device in the theater (a DVD player, for example) is responding to commands 
from the DHD Controller remote control (
Figure 2-6) in ways that are unpredictable or 
undesirable. 
 You have multiple DHD Controllers and want to control them independently, as 
opposed to broadcasting commands from a single remote to all of them. In this 
scenario, you can use multiple remotes programmed to use different IR codes. Or, you 
can use a single remote and change the IR code as needed to address a specific 
device.
When you change a remote code on the DHD Controller, you must re-program your 
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 single-digit codes; for example, enter 9 as “09.”
3. The LED turns off to confirm the code change. If you enter an invalid code, the LED 
flashes for three or four seconds. Try again, entering a valid code. 
Input Names
Restore
Composite Composite
S-Video 1S-Video 1
S-Video 2S-Video 2
Component SD Component SD
HD/RGB 1 HD/RGB 1
HD/RGB 2 HD/RGB 2
HDMI 1 HDMI 1
HDMI 2 HDMI 2
Save
The  button takes you from top to bottom in the left column, then 
from top to bottom in the right column. To highlight “Save,” scroll 
through both columns. 
Use the DHD Controller front-panel keypad to change its IR code. 
Then, change the code sent by the remote to match as described 
below. 
Do not change the “Type” setting in this menu. 
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Analog Out Mode: Select Analog Out Mode from the Service menu to change the 
characteristics of the analog output signal from the DHD Controller. The choices are 
RGB-- (separate sync with negative polarity), RGB++ (separate sync with positive polarity) 
or RGBS (composite sync).
Display Device: The options in the Display Device menu allow you to perform various 
adjustments at the projector.
 Configure: Select Configure from the Display Device menu to change the picture 
orientation, correct a “keystoned” (trapezoidal) image, access the lamp timer, perform 
lens adjustments and quickly optimize various display settings.
Installation - Orientation: Refer to Adjusting the Picture Orientation on 
page 37. 
Installation - Keystone: If the projector and screen are not installed perpendicular 
to each other, the image may become distorted in a trapezoidal shape, as shown in 
Figure 4-6. Select Keystone from the Configure menu to compensate for this. 
Figure 4-6. Keystone Correction
Installation - Lamp Hours: This menu page also displays the number of hours that 
the lamp has been in service. To reset the counter (which is recommended after you 
replace the lamp), refer to 
Lamp and Filter Replacement on page 73.
Lens: Select Lens from the Display Device menu to access the motorized lens 
controls. Refer to 
Primary Lens Adjustments on page 37. 
Auto Setup: Refer to Auto Setup on page 47.
Digital Bypass: The DHD Controller can either process 1080i digital sources or 
pass them through to the projector. By default, it passes them through. 
 
 
With a VX-44d/CineWide or VX-55d/CineWide, it may be necessary to instruct the 
DHD Controller to process 1080i digital sources internally. To do this, select an input 
other than HDMI
 1 or HDMI 2 on the controller. Then, select Digital Bypass from the 
Display Device menu and press ENTER to clear the checkbox. 
Vertical Keystone Correction
Positive values
compress top. Negative values
compress bottom.
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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 Controller to switch from HD to 480i signals or 
vice versa. 
This is generally not necessary unless the DHD Controller – for whatever reason – has 
difficulty determining the color space (RGB or YUV), bandwidth or resolution of the 
incoming HD signal. In most situations, the Auto settings work well. 
GB 1 and HD/RGB 2 (Color Space): Select Auto, RGB or YUV.
 ADC Bandwidth: Select Auto, 75 MHz, 150 MHz or 300 MHz.
 YPbPr Input Resolution: Select Auto or specify the input resolution, if known: 480i, 
480p, 576i, 576p, 720p or 1080i. 
Triggers: Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12-volt trigger outputs. 
You can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are then 
activated by selecting that aspect ratio. 
If your projector is equipped with the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system, assign at 
least one trigger output (the same one to which the lens motor is connected) to the 
Cinema and Virtualwide 2.35 aspect ratios.
To save the trigger settings so that they can be restored after a System Reset (described 
below), press 
 repeatedly to highlight “Save.” Then, press ENTER. 
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. (Currently, only English is supported.) 
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 = Menus fade in and out.  
2 = “Checkerboard” dissolve; menus appear and disappear in sections.  
3 = “Window shade” effect; menus are drawn on a diagonal from top left to bottom 
right, and retract in the opposite direction. 
Short/Long: These settings control how long the OSD menus stay on 
screen. Select a time-out period of from 2 to 60 seconds. 
1. When Digital Bypass is enabled, the DHD remote control can be 
used only for aspect ratio control and input selection. 
2. You can also use the HDMI1080IBYPASS command to control 
this feature (refer to 
Input Selection Commands on page 90). 
3. 1080p source signals are always passed through the DHD 
Controller to the projector. 
 
Note
HD Format
HD/RGB 1Auto
HD/RGB 2 Auto
ADC Bandwidth Auto
YPbPr Input Resolution
To configure a trigger to activate when the system is turned on – 
for
 example, when using the trigger to control a retractable screen 
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Side Bar Color: This controls the color of the inactive image area. The range is from 
-100 (black) to 100 (white). 
 
 
The inactive image area is on either side of the active image area when using the 
Standard 4:3 aspect ratio, and above and below the active image area when using the 
Letterbox aspect ratio. 
 Film Mode: Enable Film Mode to smooth out moving images from interlaced, 
standard-definition (SD) sources. In most cases, the DHD Controller detects the proper 
“pull-down” rate and vertical frequency. However, if your source is jittery and/or tearing 
you may wish to enable Film Mode to ensure stable processing for that source. 
Resolution: When using the VX-44d/-55d with a computer or certain HD sources, you 
may want to force the DHD Controller to use a specific output resolution. If so, select 
Resolution from the Service menu and choose one. Then, press ENTER to confirm. 
System Reset: To reset ALL projector and controller settings (including image settings) 
back to their factory defaults, choose System Reset from the Service menu.
A confirmation message appears, reminding you to save your settings before you perform 
the reset, so that you can restore them afterwards. If you have done this, select Confirm to 
continue with the reset. Otherwise, click Back to cancel. 
 
Restore Saved Settings: Following a System Reset, select Restore Saved Settings to 
apply all previously-saved settings to the projector and DHD Controller.
This action is not undoable. Proceed with caution! Before you 
perform a System Reset, save ALL settings, including “Custom” ISF 
Presets (
page 71), ISF Day/Night presets (page 73), Output Shift 
settings (page 73), Input Names (page 74) and Trigger settings 
(page 76).
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Notes: