Runco Vx 6c Projector User Manual

							OPERATION
USING A MEMORY BANK: You can normally
select a Memory Bank at any time by pressing
(see right). If you want to prevent a Memory
Bank from appearing in this list, you must edit the
Memory Bank as described in Memory Bankslater
in this section. Such a Memory Bank can still be
selected by entering its number as shown at right.
NOTE: 1) The current Memory Bank is highlighted upon entering the Bank List, or, if this
Memory Bank is not displayed in the list, the first Memory Bank in the list is highlighted. 
2) Memory Banks created automatically do not appear in the Bank Listunless a parameter has
been changed.
What Memory Banks Are Defined So Far?
All available Memory Banks are listed in the Memory Banks menu, which describes how each
Memory Bank can be accessed and that serves as the gateway for editing, copying and deleting
Memory Banks.
Press    to display theRunco Digital Home
Cinema menu. To display the Memory Banks
menu, press   , or move the highlight to the
Memory Banksoption and press      .  TheMemory
Banksmenu will appear (see sample at right),
with the active Memory Bank highlighted. 
This menu lists all Memory Banks defined so far
and indicates how they are connected to the pro-
jector. The far left column contains current
Memory Bank numbers defined. The values in the far right columns indicate horizontal and ver-
tical frequencies-if a name has been defined for this Memory Bank, it appears here instead. Other
columns contain details pertaining to each Memory Bank setup, such as its switcher number, slot
location and a variety of icons indicating access to the Memory Bank. See Editing a Memory
Banksfor details.
If you have more than a handful of Memory Banks, use          and         to see the remaining
Memory Banks not visible in this initial display.
To copy, delete or edit any of the Memory Banks listed in the Memory Banksmenu, highlight the
desired Memory Bank and do one of two things:
z Press          if you want to copy the selected Memory Bank or delete
this or other Memory Banks. See Copying or Deleting a Memory Bank,on
the following page.
z Press if you want to edit Memory Banks setups (i.e., non-image
related parameters) for the selected Memory Bank. See Editing a Memory
Bank, on the following page.
Bank :  02
bank#bank name or
frequencycurrent bank #
Memory Banks
h70.72k -  17.00 - 
h70.75k -  17.00 -   
h63.90k + 59.94 + 01
02
030,1
0,1 1,5
All Banks Appear in the
Memory Banks Menu
Chan
Menu
3
Enter
Func
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Copying or Deleting Memory Banks 
TO COPY A MEMORY BANK, highlight the desired Memory Bank in the Memory Banks
menu, then press          to go to the Memory Bank Copy/Deletesubmenu. Select Copy Current
and press          - a new Memory Bank will be created. It is identical to original, which still
remains, but it is identified with the next available number from 01-99. If you change your mind
and do notwant to copy the current Memory Bank, press         to cancel and return to the previ-
ous menu. Copying Memory Banks is a quick method for creating numerous Memory Banks,
each of which can then be edited and adjusted for a variety of presentations in the future.
Copying A Memory Bank
TO DELETE A MEMORY BANK, highlight the desired Memory Bank in the Memory Banks
menu, then press          to activate the Memory Bank Copy/Deletesubmenu. Select Delete
Current Bank and press          -a confirmation window will appear to make sure that you really
want to delete this Memory Bank.
Deleting a Memory Bank
TO DELETE MULTIPLE MEMORY BANKS, highlight any Memory Bank in the Memory
Banksmenu and press          to go to the Memory Bank Copy/Deletesubmenu. Select Delete non-
protected Banks and press     to delete all unlocked Memory Banks. Or select Delete All
Memory Banks to delete all Memory Banks, even those that are locked. In either case, the cur-
rent Memory Bank will remain but will be redefined from projector defaults. 
NOTE: For any deletion, a confirmation box appears to make sure that you really want to delete.
Select Cancel (default) if you dont want to delete after all.
Editing a Memory Banks
The basic setups that describe how and where a Memory Bank can be accessed are listed in the
Memory Banksmenu. These Memory Bank setups can be edited at any time in the Memory Banks
submenu.
Memory Banks
Memory BanksMemory Banks Copy/Delete
Delete Non-protected Banks
Delete All Memory BanksCopy Current
Delete Current Bank 70.72k -   17.00 -
70.75k -   17.00 -
63.90k -   59.94 - 1,5
1,0
1,0
70.72k -   17.00 -
70.75k -   17.00 -
63.90k -   59.94 - 1,5
1,0
1,0
15.73k -   59.94 - 1,0
Memory Banks
CAUTION: Memory bank WILL be deletedMemory Banks Copy/Delete
Delete Non-protected Banks
Delete All Memory BanksCopy Current
Delete Current Bank 70.72k -  17.00 -
70.75k -  17.00 -
63.90k -  59.94 -
Delete memory bank
Cancel - Return
1,5
1,0
1,0
Func
Enter
Exit
Func
Enter
Func
Enter
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							OPERATION
MEMORY BANK EDIT - STEP 1
Press          to display the main menu. To display the Memory Bank Setupmenu, press      , or
move the highlight to the Memory Bank Setupoption and press        . The Memory Bank Setup
menu will appear.
MEMORY BANK EDIT - STEP 2
To edit parameters shown in the Memory Bank Setup menu, select the relevant channel and press
. The Memory Banksmenu will appear similar to the sample shown below.
Memory Banks Menu (SAMPLE)
MEMORY BANK - STEP 3
If desired, edit the following channel setups in the Memory Bank menu:
z MEMORY LABEL:An alpha-numeric label can be defined and/or changed here. Memory Bank 
names can be up to 12 characters in length.
z BANK: A bank number from 01 to 99 can be changed here.  NOTE: If you enter a bank number that 
already exists, a dialog message appears indicating that this number is already in use-assign a dif
ferent bank number. 
z SWITCHER: “0” represents the projector itself.  This will likely always be the case for the        
VX-4c/VX-6c.
z SLOT: 1 (          ), 2 (         ), 3 (         ), or 4 (          ) for projector inputs.
z LIST: If checked (default, except for automatically defined banks with unchanged parameters), this
defined bank will then appear in the list available when            key is pressed.  If unchecked, the 
bank must be accessed via          on the keypad or via the Auto Source function.  NOTE: On-screen 
display of the bank list is an option that must be set in the OSD Settings Menu.
z AUTO SYNC: If checked, (default), the projector can automatically locate this bank when an 
incoming input signal matches. If not checked, the projector can locate the selected bank only
when it is directly selected via on the keypad-and a change in input signal will not result in a bank 
change.
z PROTECT: If checked, all of the image settings for this bank will be disabled.  If unchecked 
(default), all available settings can be adjusted as desired.
Memory Banks
      Memory Label
                      Bank     3   
                Switcher     0
                        Slot     1 
          List 
             Auto Sync  
                  Protect  
             Last Bank   
             Next BankSync Type     Seperate H,V
      H Freq    -15.73kHz
      V Freq    -59.94Hz 
Interlaced     Yes   
3Menu
Enter
Enter
 Input1 Input2 Input3 Input4
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							OPERATION
z NEXT BANK: Select this option to see or change Memory Banks settings for the next bank 
in the Memory Banklist.
z LAST BANK: Select this option to see or change Memory Bankssettings for the last bank in the 
Memory Banklist.
3.6 Adjusting the Image
Most options for image adjustments can be accessed through two menus: Scaling Parameters
(                   ) and Image Adjustments(              ), both of which are listed in the Runco Digital
Home Cinemamenu. While in either of these two menus, you can change settings affecting the
image from the current channel by working with the appropriate slidebars, checkboxes and pull-
down lists.        will always return to the previous menu (or to the presentation, if from the Runco
Digital Home Cinemamenu) and accept any changes you may have made.
From your presentation, you can access any of the individual options in these menus by pressing  
followed by the appropriate two-digit number representing their location in the menu sys-
tem. For example, press                       to quickly access the color temp option in the Image
Adjustments menu.
Note that for certain options, you may prefer to use a direct key from presentation level to go
directly to a particular option rather than traveling through the menu system at all (note: this is
not available for all display parameters). For example, press          to access the contrast slide-
bar immediately. Press          to return to your presentation.
NOTE: 1) To hide the direct slidebars only, make sure the Display Slidebars option in the OSD
Settingsmenu is unchecked.  2) To hide the entire menu system from view, toggle the on-screen
display OFF: press and hold the          key.
Load Default
If you want the projector to set up the image for you, select Load Default from the Runco
Digital Home Cinemamenu. A confirmation box will ask if you really want to continue, in which
case display parameters are listed. A Load Default can save time in setting up an image, and
you can also make further adjustments as desired.
Scaling Parameters
The Scaling Parameters menu allows you to increase or
decrease the size of your image, change its proportion
(aspect ratio), move the image to a specific area of the
screen, and refine other related parameters. Use Scaling
Parameters controls to match the image precisely to the
screen size and aspect ratio needed for your application.
Refer to Using Slidebars and Other Controls (earlier in
this section) if you need help using any of the following
slidebars or pull-down lists to alter your image.
MenuMenu12
Exit
Menu
Menu26
Cont
Exit
Scaling Parameters
         H & V Scaling
                V Scaling
           Total H Dots
            Fine V Dots
                       H - Shift
                  V - Shift1000
1000
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Scaling Parameters Menu
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							OPERATION
Changes made to the Scaling Parametersmenu are applied immediately and are saved when you
exit the menu (press          or          ).
z H & VScaling: Controls the image widthand heightin tandem, maintaining the orginal 
aspect ratio (proportion) of data from the incoming signal.
z Vertical Scaling:
Vertical scaling adjusts the height the image while keeping the width constant. Use Vertical 
Scaling to display data from the incoming signal in a different aspect ratio. 
z Total H Dots:
(SHORT CUT: Press         and adjust the top slidebar.)
Total H Dots adjusts the frequency of the pixel sampling clock, indicated by the number of pix-
els per line, so that all pixels generated by a particular source are sampled. Proper pixel tracking
ensures that the image quality-whether good or poor- is consistentacross the screen, and that V
Dots can be optimized (below).
NOTE: By default, the projector will sample at the correct frequency for most sources.
Total H Dots is adjusted most effectively using a good test pattern, such as a smooth gray con-
sisting of a clear pattern of tiny black and white dots, or a similar “half on, half off” graphic
image, such as the Windowsshutdown screen. Steady flickering or several soft vertical stripes or
bands across the entire image indicates poor horizontal dots. Adjust the slidebar until the stripes
broaden to the point where one large stripe fills the image. Again, the image may still exhibit
some noise. See Fine V Dots.
z Fine V Dots
(SHORT CUT: Press         and adjust the bottom slidebar.)
Fine V Dots adjusts the phase of the vertical dots sampling clock relative to the incoming sig-
nal. It is used primarily for adjusting RGB inputs.
NOTE: Adjust Fine V dots after Totat H dots is properly set.
Adjust Fine V Dots when the image (usually from an RGB source) shows shimmer or “noise”.
Fine V Dots adjustment is done most effectively from within a proper test pattern, such as a
smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern of tiny black and white dots, or a similar graphic image.
Adjust until the image is stable and each dot is clearly defined. Using the numbers on the slide-
bar as a guide, you will notice that you can actually stabilize the image at more than one point-
i.e., you may find that the image appearance at “11” is identical to the image appearance at “38”,
thus you can select either setting.
ExitMenu
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							OPERATION
H-Shift
(SHORT CUT: Press          and adjust the top slidebar.)
This option moves picture right and left.
NOTE: The value shown represents where the approximate center of the image lies in relation to
the total number of pixels available horizontally. This varies widely according to the signal-watch
the image while adjusting.
V
-Shift
(SHORT CUT: Press          and adjust the bottom slidebar)
This option moves the picture up and down.
NOTE: The value shown represents where the approximate center of the image lies in relation to
the total number of pixels available vertically. This varies widely according to the signal-watch
the image while adjusting.
Blanking: 
Top, Bottom, Left orRight
This submenu blanks (turns to black) the top, bottom, left, or
right edge of the image so that any unwanted information is
cropped from view. For example, when displaying native size
video you may want to blank out a few of the top lines.
Image Adjustments
Use any of the following slidebars, pull-down lists or the checkbox to alter your image. Refer to
Using Slidebars and Other Controls (earlier in this section) if you need help in selecting options
and adjustments. Changes made to the Image Adjustmentsmenu are applied immediately and are
saved when you exit the menu (press        or         ).
Image Adjustments Menu
Position
Position
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Scaling Parameters (2)
Top Blanking
Bottom Blanking
Left Blanking
Right Blanking
0
0
0
0
Image Adjustments
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Signal Type
Color Balance
Signal Settings
Input AdjustRGB50
50
2
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							OPERATION
Contrast
(SHORT CUT: Press          and adjust the slidebar.)
Contrast increases or decreases the perceived difference between light and dark areas of your
image (0-100). If contrast is set too high, the light parts of the image lose detail and clarity. If set
too low, the light areas will not be as bright as they could be and it may be difficult to distinguish
between foreground and background information. Adjust so that whites remain bright but not dis-
torted or tinted. For best results, keep close to 50.
NOTE:  If environment lighting changes, it may be necessary to re-adjust both options.
Brightness
(SHORT CUT: Press          and adjust the slidebar.)
Brightness increases or decreases the amount of perceived light in the dark part of the image
(0-100). If video or data is displayed with a black background, adjust until the background just
changes from black to very dark gray. For best results, keep close to 50.
Sharpness
(SHORT CUT: Press          and adjust the slidebar.)
“Detail” adjusts the sharpness of the video image. Use          or          until the display is as sharp
as possible, keeping in mind that any level of detail above 3 (default) will increase the level of
detail as well as introduce some level of noise in the image. Set below 3 to filter the signal and
remove noise from a noisy source. Keep at 3 to apply no detail. NOTE: DETAIL is not available
in the RGB mode.
Signal 
Type
This option determines how the color components of an input signal 
are decoded for accurate color in the display. Selecting a color balance
option is useful only for analog signals connected to INPUT 1or
INPUT 2. Although the color space for such a signal is automatically
determined by the projector, in some circumstances you may wish to
override this and manually set a different color space. 
NOTE: For digital signals or for signals connected to INPUT 3or INPUT 4, the color space
function is entirely automatic and the pull-down list disabled.
The current color space appears in the Image Adjustments menu. Press         to select a different
option:
zSelect RGB unless you are using component video at INPUT 1or 2.
zSelect Component Video (video) if you are using a standard definition televised sig-
nal (SDTV)
zSelect Component HDTV(HDTV) if you are using a high definition decoder
(HDTV).
Bright
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Detail
RGB
Component (Video)
Component (HDTV)
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ColorBalance
Select this submenu to work with aspects of color - adjust for saturation and overall hue in video
signals, or adjust gamma or temperature in any signal.
Color
(SHORT CUT: Press          and adjust the slidebar.)
“Color” adjusts color saturation level, or the amount of color in a video image. For 
example, setting Color to “0” produces a black and white image. If Color is set too high,
the color levels in the picture will be over-powering and unrealistic. Use          or          
until the desired color saturation level is displayed. NOTE: COLOR is not available in 
the RGB mode.
T
int
(SHORT CUT: Press          and adjust the slidebar.)
“Tint” adjusts color hue to obtain true color reproduction of NTSC video signals. Use       
or until you reach optimum balance of red-to-green in your image. It is 
best to adjust tint while displaying a proper SMPTE color bar test pattern-otherwise, it is 
recommended that tint remain at its default setting. NOTE: TINT is not available in the 
RGB mode.
Set Color
Balance
“Color Balance” applies either a preset color temperature 
(3200K, 5400K, 6500K, or 9300K) or any previously defined 
Infinite Adjustable or “Custom” color temperature. All temper
atures aremeasured in degrees Kelvin and represent the “col
oration” (reddish or bluish) of the whites displayed by the pro
jector-thelower the temperature, the more reddish the whites, 
the higher the temperature, the more bluish the whites. NOTE: 
Custom temperatures (“Custom” or “Infinite Adjustable”) can 
be defined in theAdvanced Color Temperaturemenu-until then, 
these choices all default to 6500K. See Section 3.7, Adjusting 
System Parameters and Advanced Controls.
Gamma Curve
NOTE: Gamma does not normally require adjustment and is intended for experienced 
users only.
The “Gamma Curve” option affects the shape of the gamma curve representing the levels 
and types of grays available between minimum input (black) and maximum (white). 
Generally the best gamma curve is one that produces maximum contrast, brightness and 
color performance. See Selected Gamma Curveson the following page.
ISF Night
ISF Day
6500K
9300K
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3
Custom 4
Infinite Adjustable
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Gamma Curve
Selected Gamma Curves
THE DEFAULT SETTING OF 2.2 is a normal and smooth gamma curve rec-
ommended for virtually all sources, producing good contrast and smooth gray
transitions without distorting colors.
THE ENHANCED SETTINGelevates middle gray levels compared to
“Default”, and provides a more gradual rolled-off transition to maximum white.
Together, these differences can improve the apprearance of many kinds of
images.  
THE 1.8 SETTINGelevates low gray levels compared to the “Default” and “3.2” settings.  In
high amibient light conditions, details can be seen in the dark parts of the image that would oth-
erwise be difficult to perceive.
THE 2.5 SETTINGresults in a darker image with higher contrast.  The gamma curve more
closely matches the official standard for PAL and SECAM video signals.
THE 1.0 SETTINGis a straight, linear transition from black to white.  For normal source sig-
nals, it results in a picture of low contrast with highly elevated low-and mid-level grays.  It should
be used only with sources that have their own pre-applied gamma control.
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2.2
Enhanced
1.8
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							3.7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls
Use the Installation, OSD Settingsand Informationmenus to display and/or alter overall system
parameters rather than those that affect a specific source or channel.
Use the Advancedmenu whenever you need to work with or replace the lamp, select a test pat-
tern, define a new color temperature, or access lesser-used image control settings intended for
experienced users.
Projector Configuration
Choose from Floor Front, Floor Rear, Ceiling Front, Ceiling Rear according to your installation.
If the setting is incorrect, the image will be reversed and/or upside down.
OSD Language
Choose from English, French, Spanish, German and Italian language.  The menus will change
immediately upon selection.
OSD SETTINGS
Use OSD Settingscheckboxes and pull-down lists
to alter how the projector responds to commands
and displays its parameters. Refer to the “Using
Slidebars and Other Controls” subsection if you
need help. Changes made to the OSDSettings
menu will be saved when you exit the menu.
OSD Position
Use the pull down list to choose the pre-defined or customized default location for the display 
of on-screen menus. To create a custom menu location, choose a preset that is closest to the 
desired area. Then adjust the sidebars of H Postionand V Positionto move the menu to the 
desired location.  To prevent cropping of larger menus, avoid locations too close to a corner or 
edge.
H Position / V Position
Shift your menus as desired, creating a customized menu location.
OSD Settings
OSD Position
H Position
V Position
Display M. Bank List
Show Adjust Bar
Show Messages
50
50
Variable
4:3 Upper/Left
4:3 In 1
4:3 In 2
16:9 Upper/Left
16:9 In 1
16:9 In 2
Variable Variable
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OSD Settings Menu
OPERATION