Runco Vx 5000ci Projector User Manual

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DHD Controller Description
Front Panel
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1. RUNCO ICON
When the Red light is displayed the unit is in Standby, when Blue light is displayed the unit is On.
2.   POWER BUTTON
Press once to toggle on from Standby mode to On mode, a second time to place into Standby mode.
For a discreet on or off command, you can use the direct access buttons on the remote control. 
3. IR RECEIVER
Receives the IR commands from the remote.
4.  VACUUM FLORESCENT DISPLAY
Reads out all relevant status...

Rear Panel
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Pb Pr Y
Video3
IR
RS-232 Control S-Video 1
S-Video 2
HD1
HD212 Pr
RY
GPb
B
R
PrG
YB
PbH
V
DVI 1 DVI 2 DVI Out H/V V H Pr
RY
GPb
BH
V
TRIGGERS
RS-232 OutCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER- 
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING 
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER. AV I S : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN!
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR...

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Quick Set-up Guide
Connection Examples
While there are many different ways to connect your source equipment to your Controller, the examples shown above are the
most common and are recommended by Runco.
• COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT: Composite video is the most common type of signal used, but is also the lowest in picture qual-
ity. Many sources have outputs that are limited to Composite video, such as some VCR’s and camcorders. Others, such as
laser disc players, actually produce slightly better results...

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DIGITALINPUTS:
• DVI 1 / DVI 2
These are High Definition Digital inputs. Runco recommends using these digital inputs whenever possible. Using
the DVI 1 and DVI 2 inputs ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain
throughout the entire signal path, from source component output, through the DHD and finally into the projector.
This maintains maximum signal purity.
Use these inputs to connect Digital High Definition sources that have a DVI output, such as HD...

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Overall Functional Description
The VX-5000ci systemconsists of the DHD Controllerand the VX-5000ci Projector. This system is
unique in the way it is controlled; the control center for this system is located within the DHD Controller.
The DHD Controller tells the Projector to turn on or off, controls its brightness, contrast, color tempera-
ture and more. All of this is accomplished by Runcos unique ComLink, which is the transfer of informa-
tion between the DHD Controller and the Projector via their...

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Menu Description and Navigation
When the MENU button is pressed on either the remote control or the front panel, the main menu will
appear on-screen. An example of the main menu is shown above.
Opening Screen
•Press ENTER to access the Input Source selection menu
•Press ENTER to access the Aspect Ratio selection menu
•Press ENTER to access the Picture setting menu
•Press ENTER to access the Input Position setting menu
•Press ENTER to access the ISF and Custom Presets menu
•Press ENTER to receive...

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Aspect Ratioprovides selection of one of four aspect ratios: Anamorphic, Standard 4:3, Letterbox or
VirtualWide. To select an aspect ratio via the main menu, press either the up and down buttons on the
remote or front panel, highlight ASPECT RATIO and press ENTER. The aspect ratio menu will then
appear with the four choices; highlight the desired aspect ratio with the up or down buttons and press
ENTER. Otherwise, you may select an aspect ratio by pressing either the up or down arrow buttons (on
the...

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While each of the picture quality adjustments can be set to suit the needs of the user, there is a prop-
er way to set the adjustments.  For setting TINT and COLOR, please refer to the color bar test pattern
below.
TINT(also known as hue) is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image.
If TINT is decreased, the image will appear redder, and increasing it will cause the image to appear
greener. To set TINT properly, look at the color bar pattern through a blue filter (or...

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SHARPNESSadjusts the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. This can be adjusted to the
preference of the user. Keep in mind that when SHARPNESS is decreased, fine details in the image will
become soft; when it is increased, fine details will become sharper but will also make the picture appear
noisy if adjusted too high.
All the picture adjustments (contrast, brightness, color, tint and sharpness) must be saved man-
ually to Custom 1 or Custom 2 under ISF presets menu. If not, all the picture...

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Lens Replacement Procedure
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Item 1: Front of Lens
Item 2: Motor Assembly
Item 3: 9/64 Hex Screw (qty. 6) for Mounting Lens
Item 4: Motor Assembly Electrical Connector and Harness
Item 5: Removable Front Lens Ring
IMPORTANT:
Please read through the Lens Replacement Procedure before attempting lens installation.
NOTE: Lens Replacement is normally performed at Runco. The only time this procedure will be
performed in the field is if there is a change or mistake.