Runco Vx 6c Projector User Manual

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...

FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Front Panel
MULTIFILM
Menu
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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....

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...

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,...

While there are many different ways to connect your source equipment to your VHD Ultra Controller,
the examples shown above are the most common.
• COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT:
Composite video is the most common type of signal used, but is also the lowest in picture quality. 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 when using composite video. 
• S-VIDEO INPUT
S-video is the...

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.
The active source is indicatedby an arrow to the left of the source; note that in the example above,
Composite is the current source.
To select a source via the main menu,press either the up or down buttons on the remote or front panel
and highlight the desired source, and press ENTER. Otherwise, you may select a source by pressing
either the...

Picture quality adjustments (also known as Front Panel Controls) are the controls that change different
parameters of the image such as the amount of color, black level, etc.  While these adjustments can be set to suit
the needs of the user, there is a way to set these properly. This section will describe what each function does and
how to adjust them properly.
To access the picture quality adjustments, press MENU, highlight the active source (indicated by the arrow) and
press ENTER. The picture quality...

provided with the Video Essentials or AVIA test DVDs, or can be purchased from the Imaging Science Foundation
(www.imagingscience.com).
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 green-
er. To set TINT properly, look at the color bar pattern through a blue filter (or mute the red and green out-
puts). Adjust TINT until the middle two tall color bars...

NOTE:Some DVD players cannot pass the blacker than black bar (they wont pass PLUGE), and that
bar will never be visible. In a case like this, adjust the above black bar until it is slightly brighter than the
background that surrounds it.
SHARPNESSadjusts the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. This can be adjusted to the pref-
erence 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...