Runco Vx 6000d Projector User Manual

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Connecting to AC PowerProjector/DHD Controller: The VX-6000d system includes two (2) AC power cords 
(one each for the projector and DHD Controller).
Plug the female end of one power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the 
VX-6000d (AC 100V ~ 240V). Then, connect the other end to your AC power source. 
Similarly connect the DHD Controller to a nearby AC outlet. 
AutoScope Lens Motor: With AutoScope-equipped projectors, a third power cord is 
provided for the lens motor. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC input 
on the rear of the lens motor assembly. Connect the other end to a 110
 VAC power 
source. 
3.7 
Turning on the Power
1. Turn on your source components. 
2. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the DHD Controller.
3. If this is an AutoScope-equipped projector, turn on the main power switch at the rear 
of the AutoScope lens motor. The lens motor power switch is located next to the AC 
input (see 
Figure 3-14). 
4. Press the ON button on the remote control -- or the POWER () button on the 
DHD Controller front panel -- to turn on the system. The vacuum fluorescent display 
on the DHD Controller front panel briefly displays “Starting Display.”
5. When the projector is ready for use, the fluorescent display indicates the active 
source, signal format (NTSC or PAL), input resolution and aspect ratio; for example:
The input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between 
100 and 120 VAC. Do not connect the AutoScope lens motor 
to a 200-240
 VAC power source!
Caution
Component SD NTSC  1080i
Anamorphic vx2k/6k
Current SourceFormat
Input
Resolution
Aspect Ratio 
						

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3.8 
Adjusting the Picture 
Orientation
By default, the VX-6000d is configured for a “floor/front” installation, in which the projector 
is installed upright and in front of the screen. If it is installed behind the screen and/or 
mounted on a ceiling, you must change the picture orientation. To do this:
1. Select an input OTHER THAN HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 on the DHD Controller. 
2. Press MENU (on menu page 4) and enter the Service Menu passcode. 
3. Select Service from the Main Menu. 
4. Select Display Device from the Service Menu, then select Configure.
5. Press , then choose Floor/Rear, Ceiling/Front or Ceiling/Rear, to match the 
installation method. 
3.9 
Primary Lens 
Adjustments
Lens zoom and focus are motorized adjustments that are adjustable from the remote 
control. This allows you to adjust the focus and image size while at the screen for more 
accurate results. The remote control has over 100 feet of range to the projector for long 
throw distances. 
The IR receiver for the lens motor assembly is 
located on the projector behind the front Runco 
logo cover. Rotate the logo cover 90 degrees as 
shown to reveal the IR receiver opening. 
Focus1. With the IR receiver revealed on the front of the projector, go to the zoom/focus page 
(5/7) of the remote control.
2. Point the remote directly at the projector for maximum range.
3. To focus the projected image, press and hold the FOCUS + or FOCUS - button. 
ZoomTo make the picture smaller (zoom out), press and hold the ZOOM - button. To enlarge 
the picture (zoom in), press and hold the ZOOM + button.
You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu. Note
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Vertical and Horizontal 
Lens Shift
To change the projected image position, use a 3/16” hex driver to shift the lens in the 
desired direction; see 
Figure 3-17. The vertical lens shift control is at the top of the 
projector; the horizontal lens shift control is on the side of the projector nearest the Runco 
logo. (The tool will automatically center on top of the adjustment nut when inserted into 
the access hole.) 
Figure 3-17. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Adjustments
Vertical Lens Shift
Horizontal Lens Shift 
						

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3.10 
Installing and 
Adjusting the 
CineWide Anamorphic 
Lens
If you are installing a CineWide-equipped projector, proceed as follows to install and 
adjust the anamorphic lens. 
Attach Lens Mounting 
Assembly to Lens Motor 
Carriage Plate (CineWide 
with AutoScope) or Base 
Plate (fixed CineWide)
The VX-6000d Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-18. 
Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in 
these instructions. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Runco dealer 
or Runco Customer Service at (800)
 23-RUNCO. 
Figure 3-18. VX-6000d Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View
1. Remove the two Yaw/X Adjustment Levers and 1/4-20 Fiber Washers (item #8) from 
the bottom of the Anamorphic Lens Holder (item #5).
2. Place the Anamorphic Lens Holder on top of the AutoScope Carriage Plate or fixed 
CineWide base plate (item #7). Position the bracket so that the long slot at the bottom 
of the lens holder is perpendicular to the corresponding slots on the carriage plate or 
base plate.
3. Secure the Anamorphic Lens Holder to the plate using the Hex Bolts (item #6), Yaw/X 
Adjustment Levers and Washers that you removed in Step 1. 
It is extremely important that the primary lens is properly 
adjusted before you install the anamorphic lens. Ensure that 
the image from the primary lens is perfectly centered on the 
screen. Note
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Pitch Adjustment Yoke
for Lens
Height/Y Adjustment 
T-Screw (2x)
and Washer (2x)
Pitch Adjustment 
T-Screw (2x)
and Washer (2x) 
Anamorphic Lens 
Holder
1/4-20 Hex Bolts (2x)
AutoScope Carriage Plate  Yaw/X Adjustment
Levers (2x) and
Washers (2x)2
3
4
6
7 8
5
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4. Use the Lens Rotation Set Screws to attach the Lens Adapter Ring (item #1) to the 
Pitch Adjustment Yoke (item #2); see 
Figure 3-19. (Use the curved, oval-shaped holes 
on the Pitch Adjustment Yoke.)
5. Use the Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws (item #3), Pitch Adjustment T-Screws 
(item
 #4) and Washers to attach the Pitch Adjustment Yoke and Lens Adapter Ring to 
the Anamorphic Lens Holder. The Yoke should be as close to the primary lens 
as possible. 
6. Attach the lens to the Lens Adapter Ring by threading it clockwise. 
Figure 3-19. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter Ring
FOCUS
LENS THREADS
INTO RINGLens Rotation Set Screws 
						

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Configure Lens Motor 
Trigger 
(CineWide with 
AutoScope)
(Skip this step if you are installing a fixed CineWide anamorphic lens.) 
CineWide with AutoScope maintains constant image height independent of the aspect 
ratio, while using the full display resolution of the projector. It accomplishes this by moving 
the anamorphic lens in front of the primary lens when widescreen material is being viewed. 
When the viewer transitions back to 16:9 or 4:3 source material, the anamorphic lens 
moves out of the light path.
To configure the lens motor trigger on the DHD Controller for proper AutoScope 
operation: 
 
1. Project a 2.35:1 aspect ratio test pattern or other image on the screen. 
2. Press MENU on the remote control and enter the Service menu passcode.
3. Select Service from the Main menu. 
4. Select Tr i g g e r s from the Service menu. 
5. Assign the trigger output to which the lens motor is connected to the Cinema and 
Virtualwide 2.35 aspect ratios. This enables the lens motor to move the anamorphic 
lens into position (in front of the primary lens) when either aspect ratio is selected. 
6. To save the trigger settings, press  repeatedly to highlight “Save.” Then, press 
ENTER. 
7. Select the Cinema aspect ratio to move the anamorphic lens into position, if it isn’t 
already. To do this, press CINEMA on the DHD Controller remote control (
Figure 2-5), 
or press  or  repeatedly with no menus visible on-screen. 
Adjust the Anamorphic 
Lens
Adjusting the Horizontal (X) Lens Position: 
1. Project a white field on the screen. 
2. Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers underneath the lens. 
3. Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on either 
side of the screen: 
 
4. When the horizontal position is properly set, tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to 
secure the lens in place.
Adjusting the Height (Y): With the white field still on-screen, loosen the 
Height/Y
 Adjustment T-Screws on either side of the lens. Then, slowly move the 
anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the 
screen: 
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When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment T-Screws to secure the 
lens in place.
Pitch (Angle): Next, angle the lens to even out any top-to-bottom pincushion distortion. 
To do this, loosen the Pitch Adjustment T-Screws (directly below the Height/Y
 Adjustment 
T-Screws) on either side of the lens to allow it to pivot freely. Then, adjust the anamorphic 
lens angle so that the projected image is rectangular: 
The anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector; this is 
normal.
Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Pitch Adjustment Levers to 
secure the lens in place. 
There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is 
properly adjusted, especially at shorter throw distances. If this is the 
case, Runco recommends that you slightly over-scan the image 
into the screen frame area to mask the distortion. 
Too HighToo Low
Correct position
Correct Lens Angle
Incorrect Lens Angle
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Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot freely 
from side to side. Then, angle the lens to even out any left-right pincushion distortion: 
Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to 
secure the lens in place. 
Adjusting the Geometry: 
1. Input an anamorphic cross-hatch test pattern to the projector.
2. Loosen the three Lens Rotation Set Screws (shown in Figure 3-19) on the lens 
adapter ring just enough to allow it to rotate freely.
3. Grasp the lens by the front ring and rotate the lens until the image is properly 
anamorphic: 
4. When the image geometry appears correct, tighten the three Lens 
Rotation Set Screws to secure the lens in place. (When viewed from 
the front, the rear opening on the anamorphic lens should appear 
as a tall, narrow oval.) 
Anamorphic Lens (Top View)
Wrong PositionCorrect Position
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Focus: Finally, rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic 
lens to fine-tune the optical focus. 
FOCUS 
						

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Notes: