Runco Vx 6c Projector User Manual

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Display M. Bank List
Enter a checkmark if you want to see a scrollable channel list whenever you press          
from your presentation (note that each channel to be included in the list must also be 
tagged in the “In Menu” checkbox in the Memory Banksmenu). This option also enables 
on-screen feedback when using the         key. If you prefer to hide the channel list and 
input dialog box while switching channels and sources during a presentation, do not enter 
a checkmark.
NOTE: The Bank List and input dialog box cannot be hidden when a menu is dis
played.
Show Adjust  Bar
Enter a checkmark to superimpose a small sidebar over the current image whenever an 
adjustable parameter is selected directly with the keypad.  If “Show Adjust Bar” is 
unchecked, these slidebars can still be accessed, but will be hidden during adjustment.
Show Message
Choose in what way you want to be notified of errors detected in either the incoming
signal or projector.  Select “Screen” or “All” to see a brief on-screen message or select 
“RS232” to be see messages via RS232 and RS422 serial communication only.  To dis-
able error message display,  select “Off.”
IR and SERIAL SETUP MENU
Use the checkboxes and pull-down lists in the IR and
Serial Setupmenu to alter the meth ods  or  types  of
communication to and from the projector. Changes
made to the IR and Serial Setup menu will be saved
when you exit the menu. 
Baud Rate
The baud rate setting determines the speed of communications to and
from the projector. By default, the projector baud rate is set to 9600.
Setting the correct speed is important when you are controlling the
projector with an external device or another projector via an RS-232 or
RS-422 port. You must set the projector baud rate at these ports to
match the baud rate of the controlling device. If you are unsure about
what baud rate to choose, refer to the documentation for the control-
ling device.
NOTE: 1)The baud rate setting does not affect the switcher port, which is always 9600 baud.
IR and Serial Setup
Installation Menu
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Chan
  Input
 1200
 2400
 9600
 19200
 38400
 57600
 115200 
						

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Front IR Receiver /  Back IR Receiver
As described in Section 2, the standard IR remote keypad is capable of sending
data to the projector in either one of two protocols called Aor B. Likewise, the
front and rear IR sensors on the projector can be set to accept IR data accord-
ingly, responding to A, Bor both. The projector’s Aor Bdefault is adequate
for most single-projector installations. Select a specific protocol to prevent
interference when you are controlling two protectors in the same area and want
to work with one projector at a time.
Note that the front and rear IR sensors cannot respond to differentprotocols-if you change a pro-
tocol for either sensor to anything other than OFF, the protocol for the other sensor also changes.
For example, setting Front IR Receiverto Balso changes the Back IR Receiverto B. If you want
only onesensor to respond to a particular protocol- A, B, or Aor B-disable the other sensor by
setting its protocol to OFF.
If you want to disable bothIR sensors, you cannot use the IR remote keypad to select the second
OFFsetting. This safeguard prevents accidentally disabling a keypad while you are using it.
Instead, use either the built-in keypad or the wired remote to set the remaining active sensor to
OFF. The projector will no longer respond to an IR remote keypad.
IMPORTANT
Keep at “A OR B” unless you are sure of
the current IR keypad protocol.
NOTES: 1)The IR remote keypad for this projector is set at Runco to “Protocol A”. See 2.12 in
Chapter 2, Keypad Protocols and Conversionfor information about changing the keypad proto-
col. 2)A key press from a conflicting protocol will cause a single yellow flash on the Status LED
located in the lower right corner of the rear projector panel.
Wired Keypad
Like the IR remote keypad, the optional wired keypad is either a “Protocol A” keypad (default)
or a “Protocol B” keypad. Likewise, the projector can be set to accept wired keypad data accord-
ingly, responding to Aor B. If desired, you can prohibit the projector from responding to a par-
ticular wired keypad protocol, or you can ensure that the projector responds to either protocol
(default). You can also prevent the projector from responding to the keypad entirely. In the pull-
down list, select the desired protocol.
NOTE: The wired keypad for this projector is set at manufacture to “Protocol A”. See 2.12,
Keypad Protocols and Conversionfor information about changing the keypad protocol.
Adding a Protocol: To add a protocol, select the Aor Boption.
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  A or B
  A
  B
  Off 
						

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Changing a Protocol: As a safeguard, you cannot accidentally select an option in the “Wired
Keypad” list that would disable the wired keypad during use, since such options are automatical-
ly disabled in the list. In other words, you cannot switch to the opposite protocol or select OFF
using the wired keypad. Instead, if you want to quickly change to the other protocol, you may find
it more convenient to use one of the other keypads (the built-in keypad or the IR remote) to exe-
cute the protocol change for the wired keypad. The projector will now recognize only the oppos-
ing change for the wired keypad protocol. Or, if you prefer, use the wired keypad to safely change
its own protocol:
1. Select the Aor B option. This will ensure that once your keypad is manually changed
(see Step 2), it will still be recognized by the projector.
2. Unplug the keypad and change the protocol in the keypad as desired. Do this either by
entering the short-cut software command or by hard-wiring the keypad as described in
2.12,  Keypad Protocols and Conversion.
3. Plug the keypad back into the projector. Return to the IR and Serial Setupmenu and
select the new protocol you have just set up in the wired keypad.
Turning off the wired keypad: If you want to disable the wired keypad entirely, you cannot use
it to select the OFFoption. This safeguard prevents you from accidentally disabling the wired
keypad during use. Instead, use either the built-in keypad or the IR remote keypad to select OFF.
The projector will no longer respond to the wired keypad.
TEST PATTERNS
Use to select various test patterns.
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Test Pattern Menu
OSD LANGUAGE
This projector displays menu and help text in English only.
DISPLAY MEMORY BANK LIST
Enter a checkmark is you want to see a scrollable channel list whenever you press             from
your presentation (note that each channel to be included in the list must also be tagged in the “In
Menu”checkbox in the Memory Banks menu). This option also enables on-screen feedback when
using the         key. If you prefer to hide the channel list and input dialog box while switching 
channels and sources during a presentation, do not enter a checkmark.
NOTE: The Bank List and input dialog box cannot be hidden when a menu is displayed.
Chan
  Input
Test Patterns
Test Pattern None 
						

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Video Termination
Enter a checkmark to terminate the video inputs 3 and 4 
(75W). The input should be terminated unless the signal 
loops through (continues) to another projector or display 
device, in which case only the last projector in the chain 
should be terminated.
Menu Options
In this submenu, choose the default location desired for on-screen menus. You can use the shift 
options to move a location up or down, creating a Custom location. Note that menus for this pro-
jector often expand and can be quite large - avoid placing them too low or too far to the right 
where they may be cropped.
* For all single free-standing projectors
* For last projector in a network
* For all networked projectors except 
   the last one
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
Submenu for Menu Options 
						

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OPERATION
Projector Configuration allows the mounting configuration of the projector to be changed 
between ceiling/floor and front/rear configurations.
English is the only OSD language used in the VX-4c and VX-6c chassis.
OSD settings allows for changing the placement of the OSD.  See page 3-24 for further informa
tion on how to use this function.
IR and Serial setup allows the installer to change the IR configuration of the projector and also 
the baud rate of the projector.  To use the control link from the VIVIX processor to control the 
projector, please set the RS-232 baud rate to 9600 for proper operation.
Test Patterns allows for direct access to the internal test patterns.  Please see page 3-29 for a 
full list of internal patterns.
Installer Options requires the installer to enter a password.  The default password is 3151 and 
can be changed in the Operational Parameters menu to a custom password.
Lens Control is only available when the VX-4c / VX-6c is equipped with optional motorized 
lens movement.  There are options for setting the H/V shift and zoom/focus of the lens assem
bly.
Installation
Projector Configuration
ODS Language
OSD Settings
IR and Serial Setup
Geometry
Installer Options
Lens Control
Operational Parameters
Floor Front
English
Input Password3151
Runco
Standard
INSTALLATION MENU 
						

							INSTALLEROPTIONS
Use the Installer Options submenu to select a test pattern or to
freeze the current image, both helpful for closely examining per-
formance. You can also turn specific colors on or off to further pin-
point where a suspected problem may be occurring. 
Test Patterns
Use the pull-down list to select and display an internal test pattern.  Select
OFF to turn off the display of a test pattern.
NOTE: For quicker access from your presentation, use the          key to
cycle through the patterns. At the last pattern, press           to return to your
presentation-or press         at any time.
Freeze Image- Use the “Freeze Image” checkbox to freeze (stop) the image at a single frame.
This diagnostic tool is useful if you need to examine in detail a still version of the incoming image
that may not be “freezable” at the source. For example, in moving images it is difficult to observe
artifacts such as external deinterlacing/resizing and signal noise.
DMD Enable
Select which color or colors you want to see, set to G DMD for focusing the projector.
NOTES: 1)Input levels apply for the current source only, but for any color temperature used. 
2)Assuming that color temperature has been set up based on the internal test patterns, you can
then set up input levels for a given source so that it matches the color temperature of the internal
test patterns.Test Pattern
Freeze Image
DMD Enable
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Test
Exit
Test
None
ANSI
16 Scale
All White
All 50%
All Black
Pixel Align
ANSI 13 Pt
Setup and Focus
OPERATION 
						

							DMD Odd Pixel 
NOTE: For sources with Color Balance set to RGB only.
When using certain RGB sources with static
images, you may need to adjust the normal
gain or offset of odd pixels in relation to even
in order to smooth out very narrow (1-pixel
wide) checks or vertical stripes. These pat-
terns signify adjacent “on” and “off” pixels,
and can be removed as follows:
1. Use an external grayscale test pattern of some kind (make sure it has both dark grays
and light grays).
2. Make sure the image is displayed in its native resolution, i.e. with No Resizing.
3. Display a single color - choose through the “DMD Enable” menu option or use the  key
shortcuts shown on the back of the remote keypad.
4. Examine an area of darkestgray (but not black). If there is a 1-pixel wide pattern pres-
ent, adjust “DMD Odd Pixel” offsetfor the current color. Stop when the pattern disap-
pears and the area is smooth.
5. Examine an area of lightestgray (but not white). If there is a 1-pixel wide pattern pres-
ent, adjust “DMD Odd Pixel” gainfor the current color. Stop when the pattern disappears
and the area is smooth.
6. Repeat for each color, adjusting offset then gain for each.
NOTES:  1) Always adjust offset before gain, since offset affects gain. 2) A value of 128 repre-
sents no change in normal odd pixel offset or gain. 3) DMD Odd Buffer eliminates “1 pixel on, 1
pixel off” patterns only, not any type of larger patterns.
Advanced Color
Temperature
Select the Advanced“Color Temp” option if you want to apply, alter, add, or copy a color tem-
perature, or if you want to use an unaltered factory default color temperature.
By default, the projector can utilize any of four calibrated factory-set color temperatures: 3200,
5400, 6500 or 9300 (expressed in degrees Kelvin). For most applications, these temperatures will
display accurate and realistic colors from a variety of sources. They can be selected at any time
in either the Image Adjustmentsmenu or in the Advanced Color Temperaturemenu.
DMD Odd Pixel
R DMD Odd Pixel Offset
G DMD Odd Pixel Offset
B DMD Odd Pixel Offset
R DMD Odd Pixel Gain
G DMD Odd Pixel Gain
B DMD Odd Pixel Gain
DMD Enable
R + G + B DMD
Func
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DMD Odd Pixel Menu
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TIONALPARAMETERS
Password Protect
In Operational Parameters the installer can decide to use password protection by putting check 
in the box to the right of the Password Protect item.
New Password
A New Password can be established byselecting the new password item from the menu.
Lock
Adjustments
The Lock Adjustments item brings up another sub menu of each type of adjustment that can be 
locked globally, such as color, tint, contrast, etc.
Color
Balance Setup
In Color Balance Setup, the preset color balance for the ISF DAY and ISF NIGHT presets can 
be customized and stored.
ISF
C3 Calibration
The ISF 3C splash screen can be configured in the ISF 3C Calibration sub menu.  This allows 
the installer to enter the customers name, installers name, and date of calibration.
Reset Lamp S
trike
Reset Calibration Counter allows the installer to zero out the calibration counter that appears in 
the information screen. This should be done each time the projector is calibrated. This counter 
is separate from the lamp hours and projector hours, it is used to record the time between subse
quent calibrations to the projector.
Shutdown If Fan Fails
The Shutdown if Fan Fails should always be checked to in order to not void the warranty.
Chr
oma Flare Adjust
The Chroma Flare Adjust is used as a convergence function to correct for large chromatic errors
may occur on screen sizes above 20 wide.
Reset 
All Parameters
Reset All Parameters puts the projector back to the factory default state.  All calibration data is 
lost and the projector must be setup from the beginning.
Operational Parameters
Password Protect
New Password
Lock Adjustments
Color Balance Setup
ISF C3 Calibration
Reset Lamp Strike
Shutdown if Fan Fails
Chroma Flare Adjust
Reset All Parameters
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However, if you require extra color temperatures, you can also add up to five custom color 
temperatures - four Custom and one Infinite Adjustable-by defining them within the Color
Balance Setup menu (each defaults to 6500K until then). Any Custom or Infinite Adjustable
temperature created here is immediately applied, or it can be selected at any time from the Image
Adjustments menu as usual, regardless of your source or channel. The Color Balance Setup menu
options are described below.
NOTE: For best results, use an internal grayscale test pattern when working with color balance.
SET COLOR BALANCE- See Color Balance Setup Menuabove. Upon opening the Color
Balance Setupmenu, the current temperature appears as the top option. You can change to a dif-
ferent color temperature here as desired, just as in the Image Adjustmentsmenu. Note that if you
select a Custom color temperature, the White Level options further down in the Color
Balance Setupmenu are no longer disabled-you can adjust them as desired to define or change a
Custom color temperature (see White Levels, below). Likewise, selecting Infinite
Adjustable here activates the Infinite Adjustable slidebar for defining or changing color tem-
perature.
INFINITE ADJUSTABLE- Select this option if you need a specific color temperature that lies
somewhere between one preset color temperature and another. Adjust the slidebar to define a new
temperature that will be adjusted from the neighboring presets (for example, 7841 is interpolated
from 6500 and 9300). It can be used any time and appears as a 4-digit temperature when present.
WHITE LEVELS -These 3 controls are adjustable only if a Custom choice is selected (in
which case Custom 1, 2, 3 or 4 appears at the top of the Color Balance Setupmenu). Their cur-
rent values are shown for the active color temperature. Changing a white level here changes the
drive (contrast) for that color, essentially creating a new color temperature that is warmer or
cooler etc. When you are satisfied with the new Custom temperature, it can be used immedi-
ately upon exit or it can be selected from either the Image Adjustments menu or the Color Balance
Setupmenu as usual. You can re-define a Custom color temperature at any time using the Color
Balance Setupmenu.
DMD ENABLE- Select which color or colors you want to see, useful while working with color
temperature white levels.
Set Color Balance
Infinite AdjustableInfinite Adjustable
Color Balance Setup
Custom
Custom
ISF Night
ISF Day
6500K
9300K
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3
Custom 4
Infinite Adjustable DMD Enable
Load ValuesR + G + B DMD
Color Balance Setup Menu
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LOAD VALUES FROM - Use this option to replace the currently selected Custom color tem-
perature setup with that of another. This function can be particularly useful for creating a starting
point for a new Custom color or for accessing an unaltered factory default. It is disabled for all
color temperatures exceptCustom. See “Load Values From”below.
Load Values From 
To create a starting point:To set a starting point for a new custom user color temperature, select
a user temperature, then highlight Load Values From and select a temperature that is similar to
what you want. Adjust white levels from there as desired.
To use a factory default: The preset color temperature
setups (3200K, 5400K, 6500K and 9300K) can be
altered from within the password-protected Service
menu only-note that although such an alteration changes
the setup and appearancefor a preset, it does not
change its name. If you suspect that you are using a pre-
set temperature that has been altered and you want
instead to use the original calibrated factory color tem-
perature without clearing the entire projector memory,
you can use the Load Values From option in the Color
Balance Setupmenu to set up a Custom temperature
with settings from a permanent factory preset:
1. Enter the Custom color temperature you wish to update at the top of the Color Balance
Setupmenu, such as Custom 2.
2. From the Load Values From list, select the matching temperature labeled Factory (such
as Factory 5400K). 
3 The setups for the Custom color temperature you entered at the top of the Color Balance
Setupmenu will now be updated/replaced by those for the permanent factory calibrated tem-
perature you selected in the Load Values From list. Again, a Custom temperature can be
altered at any time, if desired.
Set Color Balance
Infinite Adjustable
Color Balance Setup
DMD Enable
Load ValuesR + G + B DMD
ISF Night
ISF Day
6500K
9300K
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3
Custom 4
Infinite Adjustable
Factory 3400K
Factory 5400K
6500
ISF Night
ISF Day
6500K
9300K
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3
Custom 4
Infinite Adjustable
Factory 3400K
Factory 5400K
Presets and “Factory”Presets
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