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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 On-Screen Display, the ENTER button selects the 
item. 
10.INPUT 2 (DVI)  
Press this button to select projector Input 2 (HDMI output from the DHD Controller). 
11.HELP  
Press HELP to display on-screen help text. Press HELP again (or EXIT) to hide it.
12.EXIT  
When in the menu structure, the EXIT button brings the menu back one page or 
cancels the current function. 
						

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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 mode. For a discrete on or off command, you can use the direct access 
buttons on the remote control. 
3.IR SENSOR 
Receives IR commands from the remote. 
4.VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY 
Can be used instead of the On-Screen Display (OSD). Displays currently-selected 
menu or – if no menu is selected – the current source, signal format (NTSC or PAL), 
input resolution and aspect ratio. 
5.UP BUTTON 
Use to direct select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor up in the OSD. When no 
menu is present on-screen, the UP button toggles through aspect ratios in the 
following order: 
 
Anamorphic - Standard (4:3) - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema - Virtualwide 2.35 
6.LEFT BUTTON 
Used to direct select inputs or move the menu cursor left in the OSD. When no menu 
is present on-screen, the LEFT button toggles through the different sources, in this 
order: 
 
HDMI 2 - HDMI 1 - HD/RGB2 - HD/RGB1 - Component SD - S-Video 2 - S-Video 1 - 
Composite
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Virtualwide 2.35 is available only on the VX-44d/-55d/CineWide 
and only on the analog inputs (HD/RGB, SD Component, 
Composite and S-Video). For more information about aspect ratios, 
refer to 
Table 4-1.
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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 select inputs or move the menu cursor right in the OSD. When no 
menu is present on-screen, the RIGHT button toggles through the different sources, 
in this order: 
 
Composite - S-Video 1 - S-Video 2 - Component SD - HD/RGB 1 - HD/RGB 2 - 
HDMI
 1 - HDMI 2
10.MENU BUTTON  
Pressing the MENU button brings up the main menu. Also, if you are in an adjustment 
mode or function, pressing MENU brings the menu back one level.
The UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, ENTER and MENU buttons are 
functional only when an analog source (HD/RGB, SD Component, 
Composite or S-Video) is selected. Note 
						

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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 input) for connecting either RGB or component 
high-definition television signals. The DHD Controller automatically detects the signal 
format: RGB(HV) or YPrPb, 480p, 720p, 480i, 576i or 1080i.
4.COMPONENT VIDEO (RCA connectors) 
Standard Definition (480i/576i) Component (YPrPb) input. This is the input for 
component video from sources such as DVD players.
5.COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT 
Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, laser disc player or other 
composite video source.
6.S-VIDEO 1 / S-VIDEO 2 
Two, standard S-Video inputs for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super 
VHS (S-VHS) VCR. 
7.12-VOLT (750 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUTS  
Connection for up to three (3), 12-volt trigger-controlled devices such as retractable 
screens or screen masks. 
Pb Pr Y
Video3
IR
RS-232 Control S-Video 1
S-Video 2
HD1
HD212 R/Pr G/Y B/Pb
R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H V
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI OutHV
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 MOISTURE.
100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max
INPUTSSYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE
Component Video
Serial No
Video Processor / ControllerModel Runco International
Union City, CA
Made In USA
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510
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6 79
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For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode.Tip 
						

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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. 
11.POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) 
Connect the DHD Controller to power here. 
12.MAIN AC FUSE 
This is the main AC input fuse (5mm x 20mm, 500 mA, 250V slow-blow). 
13.MAIN POWER SWITCH 
Disconnects or applies power to the DHD Controller.
When an external remote control or infrared receiver is connected 
to the wired IR input, the IR sensor on the front of the DHD is 
disabled. Note 
						

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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 through the 
available aspect ratios, in this order: 
 
UP Button = Anamorphic - Standard (4:3) - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema - 
Virtualwide 2.35
 
DOWN Button = Virtualwide 2.35 - Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - Standard (4:3) 
- Anamorphic
 
 
Likewise, the LEFT and RIGHT buttons toggle through the different source inputs, in 
this order: 
 
LEFT Button = HDMI 2 - HDMI 1 - HD/RGB2 - HD/RGB 1 - Component SD - S-Video 
2 - S-Video 1 - Composite
 
RIGHT Button = Composite - S-Video 1 - S-Video 2 - Component SD - HD/RGB 1 - 
HD/RGB 2 - HDMI 1 - HDMI 2
5.LIGHT  
Press to illuminate the buttons.
6.MENU 
Press this button to access the OSD controls, or to exit the current menu and return 
to the previous one. 
 
7.VIDEO (1) 
Press to select Composite video input as the source or to enter the numeric 
character
 “1.”
8.COMP (Component) (2)  
Press to select Component SD (480i/576i) video input as the source or to enter the 
numeric character “2.”
Virtualwide 2.35 is available only on the VX-44d/-55d/CineWide 
and only on the analog inputs (HD/RGB, SD Component, 
Composite and S-Video). For more information about aspect ratios, 
refer to 
Table 4-1. 
The UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, ENTER and MENU buttons are 
functional only when an analog source (HD/RGB, SD Component, 
Composite or S-Video) is selected. 
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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 screen.  
 
V-WIDE (VirtualWide) 
Enlarges a 4:3 image horizontally in a NON-linear fashion to fit 16:9 full screen display. 
 
CINEMA  
For viewing 2.35:1 source material.  
 
SVC (CineWide-equipped projectors only) 
Selects the Virtualwide 2.35 aspect ratio, used for viewing 16:9 source material on a 
2.35:1 screen. 
10.S-VID 1 (4) / S-VID 2 (5) (S-Video) 
Press to select an S-Video input or to enter the numeric character “4” or “5.”
11.HD 1 (7) / HD 2 (8)  
Press to select a HD (RGBHV or YPbPr component) input or to enter the numeric 
character “7” or “8.” 
12.HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 (0)  
Press to select a Digital Video input. Press HDMI 2 to enter the numeric character 
“0.” 
13.Memory Preset Buttons: 
 
ISF NIGHT 
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset.  
 
ISF DAY 
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset. 
 
CUST 1 
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” memory preset.  
 
CUST 2 
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 2” memory preset. 
						

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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 time, remove the batteries to avoid 
damage from battery leakage.
Notes on Remote Control 
Operation
 Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote 
control and the IR receiver on the DHD Controller.
 If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the 
batteries with new ones.
 The remote control may fail to operate if the infrared remote sensor is exposed to bright 
sunlight or fluorescent lighting.
 Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this 
happens, point the remote control at the DHD Controller, and repeat the operation.
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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 (stationary base 
plate or AutoScope lens motor – optional)26
4Mount the projector28
5Connect the DHD Controller to the projector29
6Connect signal sources to the DHD Controller30
7Connect external controller to RS-232 port (optional)34
8Connect other home theater components to 12-volt trigger 
outputs (optional)34
9Apply power to the projector 36, 37
10For rear-screen and/or ceiling-mount installations, select 
the proper picture orientation 38
11Primary lens adjustments: projected image size (zoom), 
position (shift) and focus21, 38
12Install CineWide anamorphic lens (optional)39
13CineWide lens adjustments: projected image size (zoom), 
position (shift) and focus40
14Calibrate projector input 2 (DVI): perform Auto Setup, then 
adjust size/position, input levels, brightness/contrast etc., 
as needed for each channel44
15Adjust lamp output and optical aperture, as needed58
16DHD Controller input calibration: adjust the following for 
each DHD Controller input; save settings when finished:






59 through 66
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