Runco Vx 5c Projector User Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
Wired Control Input
Optional wired keypad 3-pin XLR connector
Input level High 2.0V min., Low 0.7V max.
Power Requirements
Voltage range (auto switching) 100 to 240 VAC continuous
Line frequency 50 - 60 Hz nominal
Max. inrush current 60 amps
Max. current rating 11.5 amps @ 100V
5.5 amps @ 220V
Max. power consumption 1200 watts
Line cord rating High current, 13 amp
Lamp
Type 700 watt Xenon short arc, open 
Adjustment range 450-700 watts
Operating angle any vertical angle, ±15° horizontal
Warm up period to full brightness 5 minutes
Rated life 1000 hours to half intensity
IR Control
Typical range 100, line-of-sight
IR carrier frequency (subcarrier modulated) 336 kHz
Battery type (4 required) AA 1.5 V (Alkaline cells)
Battery life 1 yr. Shelf, 1 mo. continuous use 
Size & Weight
Size (W x L x H of product only, no lens) 20.75 x 30.813 x 13.125” 
Weight of product, no lens  156 lb.
Shipping weight NA
EMI
47CFR 2&15 (FCC) Class B - U.S. - Conducted and Radiated Emissions Standards 
						

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SPECIFICATIONS
ESD Susceptibility: EN61000-4-2 Level 4
Radiated Susceptibility: EN61000-4-3 Level 3
EFT/Burst: EN6100-4-4 Level 4
Input transcient protection: EN61000-4-5 Level 3
Operating Environment
Temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Humidity (non-condensing) 20% to 80%
Altitude 0 - 3000 meters
Standard Components
IR (infrared) Remote Keypad - includes batteries
High current 13 amp rated line cord
Users Manual 
Warranty Registration Card
9/64 hex socket ball driver 
						

							The software installed in the VHD Ultra Controlleris protected by copyright laws and International
copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties.  
IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY:This Runco License Agreement is a legal agreement between you
(either an individual or a single entity) and Runco International for the Runco software product installed
within the VHD Ultra Controller. By using the VHD Ultra Controller, you agree to be bound by the
terms of this License Agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this License Agreement, do not
use the
VHD Ultra Controller; you may, however, return it to your place of purchase.
© 2001, Runco International.  All rights reserved.
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VHD Ultra Controller Manual 
						

							CAUTION:
To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet. The power outlet socket should
be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible.
REMARQUE:
Pour mettre l’appareil hors circut, s’assurer de retirer la fiche de la prise d’alimentation. La prise d’ali-
mentation doit être installé aussi proche que possible de l’appareil et doit être facile d’ accès.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ALSO DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING
THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
POUR EVITER UN FEU OU UN RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER CET ENSEMBLE
A LA PLUIE OU A L’HUMIDITE; DE MEME, NE PAS BRANCHER LA PRISE POLAIRE AVEC UNE
RALLONGE A MOINS QUE LES DENTS DE LA PREMIERE NE S’Y INSERENT PLEINEMENT.
EVITER D’OUVRIR LE COFFRET CAR IL Y A, A L’INTERIEUR, DES COMPOSANTS SOUMIS A UNE
HAUTE-TENSION; POUR LES REPARATIONS, S’ADRESSER A UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
Warnings and Safety Precautions
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							This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the installation manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference, in which case, the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
DOC compliance Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations. 
DOC avis de conformation
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le Matériel
D’interférence du Canada.
WARNING:
Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below to ensure the equipment is free from damage,
and to ensure that no injury will occur as a result of improper use.
•Do not insert any object, especially metal or liquids, into the VHD Ultra Controller.
•Do not place any objects containing water or any other liquid on top of the VHD Ultra Controller.
•Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, near heaters or in extremely dusty or humid locations
•Do not install this unit outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements
•Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit
•If the power cord is damaged or frayed in any way, electrical shock and/or fire may result. Please do
not place objects on the power cord, and keep the cord away from heat-emitting devices. Should the
power cord become damaged in any way, please contact your Runco dealer for a replacement cord.
•Do not remove the cover of the unit for any reason. If any problems arise with the unit, please contact
a Runco dealer or Runco International for service. Removing the cover will void the warranty.
Safety Tips
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							Congratulations on your purchase of the VHD Ultra Controllervideo processor with Vivix™ technology! This
processor is designed to maximize the image quality of your fixed-pixel display or rear-screen television while
adding an extra level of flexibility to your system.  The VHD Ultra ControllersVivix™ processing techniques
enable this processor to be used most efficiently with fixed-pixel displays, and will provide the most stunning
image that your display can possibly deliver.
Vivix™ is a proprietary technique developed by Runco engineers to match the output resolution of the
processor precisely to the display it will be used with. This precision processing technique resolves all the
problems that conventional video processors have with fixed-pixel displays, which include pixel-tracking
artifacts (jagged lines, moiré, jerky motion, etc.), too much overscan (significant loss of image) and even
improper and disproportionate aspect ratios. The results of Vivix™ technology is an image that nearly rivals
that of a CRT, while providing three geometrically-correct aspect ratios on a 16:9 or a 4:3 screen.
The VHD Ultra Controllerhave many great features and benefits that make it a flexible, high-quality
processor. Its many benefits include:
• Vivix
TMTechnology, which maximizes image quality and flexibility of fixed-pixel displays.
• An adaptive 2-dimensional comb filter that greatly reduces artifacts when using a composite
video signal as an input.
• A Luma edge enhancement circuit makes the edges of objects appear sharper without the ringing
and noise increase associated with traditional sharpness circuits
• A Chroma edge enhancement circuit is included to compensate for lower chroma resolution found
in composite and S-video.
• Inverse Telecine (3:2 pulldown) detection and processing allows the scaler to almost completely
eliminate interlace artifacts associated with other scalers
• The controller can correctly scale anamorphic, letterbox and 4:3 formats to fit on a wide aspect-ratio screen,
and scale anamorphic formats on a 4:3 screen
• A pass-through connector is supplied for routing HDTV or computer graphics directly to the display. 
• An RS-232 input is provided for easy integration into the automated home theater environment
• A TBC (Time Base Corrector) circuit is provided for unstable sources such as VCR’s.
•  12V outputs are provided for drop screens and screen masking. 
• A simple 7-button remote controls all aspects of operation. One button source selection and aspect ratio
control is also provided via the remote control.
INTRODUCTION
General Description
Features and Benefits
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							FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Front Panel
MULTIFILM
Menu
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3457
869
RUNCO
1. IR  RECEIVER
Receives the IR commands from the remote control.
2. POWER BUTTON
Toggles the power on and off. For a discreet on or off command, you can use the direct access buttons on the
remote control. NOTE:When the main AC power switch is first turned ON, the processor will go through an
initiation cycle for approximately 15 seconds. The processor cannot be turned on or operated until the
initialization is complete
3. LED DISPLAY
Indicates the model number, current source, resolution and aspect ratio.
4. UP BUTTON
When no menus are present on-screen, the UP button will toggle you through aspect ratios in the following order:
Letterbox Standard (4:3)         Anamorphic
When the menu is on-screen, the UP button will move the cursor up within the menu.
When an adjustment item has been selected (i.e. brightness), the UP button will increase the value of that
function. 
5. LEFT BUTTON
When no menu is present on-screen, the LEFT button will toggle you through the four different sources,
in the order of:
Pass-through         Component          S-Video         Composite
6. ENTER BUTTON
When an item is highlighted on the On-Screen Display, the ENTER button will select the item.
7. DOWN BUTTON
When no menu is present on-screen, this button will toggle you through the different aspect ratios.
When the menu is on-screen, the down button will move the cursor down within a menu. When an adjustment
function has been selected (i.e. brightness), the DOWN button will decrease the value of that function.
8. RIGHT BUTTON
When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button will toggle you through the four different sources, in
the order of:                       
Composite         S-Video         Component         Pass-through
9. MENU BUTTON
Pressing the MENU button will bring up the main menu. If no action is taken within approximately 10 seconds,
the menu will time-out (disappear). Also, if you are in an adjustment mode or function, pressing MENU will bring
the menu back one level.
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							1. 12v Fuse
This fuse protects the 12v outputs from the MASK and SCREEN jacks.
(Screen Fuse: 5mm x  25mm, AGC, 0.5A 250V Fast Acting, 250V, Fast Blow)
2. Mask
This is a 12V output that is used to trigger masking on screens that have that capability.
(For use on motorized screens only).
3. Screen
This is a 12V output that is used to trigger the screen to drop.                      
(For use on motorized screens only).
4. RS-232 In 
This is for systems using serial (RS-232) to control the VHD Ultra Controller.
5.  Reserved for future use.
6. RGB OUTPUT
This is the main output of the VHD Ultra Controller. The RGB Signal goes directly to the VX-5c Projector.
If component is used through the pass-through, then only the R (Pr), G(Y) and B(Pb) jacks will be active.
Individually, the jacks are: V=vertical sync, H=horizontal sync, B=Blue, G=Green, R=Red.
7. Pass-through
Anything input to this port will by-pass the processing of the VHD Ultra Controllerand be sent straight to the
VX-5c Projector. This is useful for computer graphics and HDTV signals which do not require processing. 
8. Component Input
This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players.
Note: The component output from a DTV decoder or a progressive-scan DVD cannot be used with this port;
it must be input to the Pass-through port.
9. S-Video Input
This is the input for S-video from sources such as Satellite receivers, S-VHS VCR’s and DVD players.
Rear Panel
12V TRIGGER
12V FUSERGB VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUTS
RS-232 IN
MADE IN USA
AC 120V 60Hz, 15W
RUNCO INTERNATIONAL
HAYWARD, CA
MASK
SCREENPASS THROUGH COMPOSITEV
HBG R YPrPbS-VIDEO
6789104 23
15
11 12 13
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							10.  Composite Video Input
This is the input for Composite video from sources such as Laser disc players, VCRs and other
miscellaneous video sources. 
11. Power Input
Plug in main power here.
12.  115 VAC Fuse
This is the main AC input fuse.(Main Fuse: 5mm x  20 mm, 500mA, 250v, Slow Blow)
13.  Main Power Switch
Disconnects or applies main power to the processor.
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							A. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR
Illuminates when a button is pressed, indicating that an IR signal is being
transmitted.
B. POWER BUTTON
Toggles the power on and off. For a discreet on or off command, you can
use the direct access buttons (see J). Note:When the main AC power
switch is first turned ON, the processor will go through an initiation cycle
for approximately 15 seconds. The processor cannot be turned on or
operated until the initialization is complete. 
C. UP BUTTON
When no menus are present on-screen, the UP button will toggle you
through aspect ratios in the following order:
Letterbox Standard (4:3)            Anamorphic
When the menu is on-screen, the UP button will move the cursor up
within the menu.  When an adjustment item has been selected (i.e.
brightness), the UP button will increase the value of that function.
D. LEFT BUTTON
When no menus are present on-screen, the LEFT button will toggle you
through the four different sources in the following order:
Pass-through          Component          S-Video          Composite
E. DOWN BUTTON
When no menus are present on-screen, the DOWN button will toggle you
through aspect ratios in the following order:
Anamorphic          Standard (4:3) Letterbox
When the menu is on-screen, the DOWN button will move the cursor
down  within the menu. When an adjustment item has been selected (i.e.
brightness), the DOWN button will decrease the value of that function.
F. RIGHT BUTTON
When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button will toggle you
through the four different sources in the following order:
Composite          S-Video          Component          Pass-through
G. MENU BUTTON
Pressing the MENU button will bring up the main menu. If no action is
taken within approximately 10 seconds, the menu will time-out (disap-
pear). Also, if you are in an adjustment mode or function, pressing MENU
will bring the menu back one level.
H. ENTER BUTTON
When an item is highlighted on a menu, pressing ENTER will select that
item.
I. PROGRAM BUTTON
If the remote control loses its memory as a result of weak or dead bat-
teries, it must be re-programmed for the VHD Ultra Controllerscode
set. To reprogram the remote, press the PROGRAM button followed by
0,1,3. Note:Pressing Enter after typing in the code is not necessary.
M
RUNCO
PWR
A
B
C
D
E
J F G
H
I
12 3
45 6
78 9
INPUT
0
NPUT
I
OFF
ON
J. DIRECT ACCESS BUTTONS
These buttons will allow you to directly
access an aspect ratio, source, or turn the
unit on or off without having to go through
any menus.  These buttons are:
1: Selects COMPOSITE video
2: Selects S-video
3: Selects COMPONENT video
4: Not used
5: Selects PASS-THROUGH
6: Enables or Disables the Installation 
Menu (see page 6-13)
7: Selects the ANAMORPHIC aspect ratio
8: Selects the STANDARD (4:3) aspect
ratio
9: Selects the LETTERBOX aspect ratio
0: Turns the processor ON.
OFF: Also known as the button left of 0,
this turns the processor OFF.
REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION
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