Runco Vx 6c Projector User Manual

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LAMPADJUST
Whenever you install a new lamp in the projector
you need to access the Lamp Adjust submenu and
record the lamp serial number in the projectors
memory. You can also set different Lamp submenu
options such as intensity (output) or power required.
These setups can be changed at any time. 
NOTE: See 2.2, Installing The Lensfor complete
instructions on installing a new lamp in the projec-
tor.
From the Advanced menu, select the Lamp Adjust option for access to the Lamp Adjustsub-
menu, where all lamp functions and data appear. Read-only information includes the number of
hours logged on the lamp so far and the serial number 
recorded for the installed lamp.
XENON LAMP HOURSshows the number of hours logged on the current lamp. Whenever you
record a new lamp serial number, this value automatically resets to 0, where it begins to log time
for the new lamp. Note: Read-only. This information also appears in the Informationmenu. 
New XENON Lamp Serial No.is the serial number recorded for the current lamp. When you
install a new lamp and enter its serial number, the number will appear here in the Xenon Adjust
menu.Note: Read-only. 
Enter a checkmark for LAMP MESSAGEif you want to enable a warning message upon power-
up that the lamp has reached the specified lamp limit and should be replaced. Delete the check-
mark if you do not want to see this warning-instead, when your lamp expires, only the status
information on the back of the projector will provide the warning to replace the lamp.
NOTES: 1)It is recommended that the Lamp Message checkbox remain enabled. 2)When a lamp
warning message appears, press   to temporarily cancel the message. The message will continue
to appear upon power-up until you install a new lamp.
Set XENON LAMP LIMITto the number of hours you expect to log on the current lamp before
replacing it. The recommended limit is 1000 hours. At lower power settings, 2000 hours is pos-
sible.
NOTE: 1) If you change modes over the life of a lamp, the lamp limit you originally expected
may no longer be possible. 2)Turning the lamp on and off reduces lamp life significantly, as do
other factors.
Set which XENON LAMP MODEyou want to use in order to control
the light output. Although there are exceptions, in most lamps, the high-
er the light output or power setting, the shorter the life span of the lamp.Lamp Adjust
              Xenon Lamp Hours
New Xenon Lamp Serial No.
Lamp Message
Xenon Lamp Limit
Xenon Lamp Mode
Constant Power
Constant Intensity
Xenon Lamp History
Replace Xenon Lamp015
2LJa869
1000
1000
4114
Max Output
Lamp Adjust submenu
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Max Output
Constant Intensity
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Use the lamp mode that best suits your brightness needs. For example, in a tiled application you
may want to precisely match brightness levels between adjacent images-choose Intensity for each
projector, then judge by eye and set each individual intensity setting as necessary (see Constant
Intensity, below). Or you may simply always need as much brightness as possible-choose Max
Output.
Lamp modes are described below:
zMax Output:The lamp will always burn as brightly as possible, driven by maximum
power of 700W (VX-4c) and 1200W (VX-6c). Keep in mind that the maximum bright-
ness for any lamp gradually diminishes with age - the image will become dimmer over
time. Its current output level appears in the Constant Intensity option (not in lumens).
zConstant Intensity:Brightness will remain at a specified level for as long as possible.
Once you select this option, enter a number representing the intensity level (brightness) you
wish to maintain. Note this value is a correlation only (0-9999), not actual lumen levels pos-
sible (0-3000, e.g.). See Constant Intensity” below.
zConstant Power: The power supplied to the lamp will remain at a desired watt level
throughout the life of the lamp. Once you select this option, enter the number of watts rep-
resenting the power level you wish to maintain. See Constant Power below.
CONSTANT POWER:The number shown here indicates how many watts are applied to the
lamp. Set from 450-700W (VX-4c) and 800-1200W (VX-6c) as desired, keeping in mind that
lower power levels produce dimmer images. When in Constant Power or Max Outputmodes,
the power level remains constant. When in Constant Intensity mode, the power level will
change as necessary. Specifying a power level of 700 is the same as operating in Max Output
mode.
NOTES: 1)Power level can be set only if the lamp is in constant power mode. 2)If you are in
Intensity mode, the power level value will automatically increase over time as necessary to
maintain the desired brightness, until power reaches 700W.
CONSTANT INTENSITY:This number is a representation of the current brightness of your
lamp, decreasing over time when you are operating at Max Output or at a specific Powerlevel.
However, when you are operating in Constant Intensity mode, this value remains at the orig-
inal IN setting chosen.
NOTE: The number shown for constnat intensity is not the actual lumen output, but rather a
correlated value only-9999 may represent 3000 lumens, for example.
To use Constant Intensity mode, judge by eye and set the level as desired for your application,
remembering that higher settings can significantly shorten lamp life. Over time, the projector will
automatically increase the power supplied to the lamp as needed to maintain the chosen intensi-
ty to within 5% of the setting. This is called brightness tracking.
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Keep in mind that once the lamp power has reached its maximumof 700 watts (see Constant
Power, above), this tracking is no longer possible. At this point, the lamp will gradually begin
to dim as usual, even though your original Intensity value will still appear in the menu. To
resume accurate tracking, reduce the intensity setting so that the resulting Power value is under
700 watts (VX-4c) and 1200W (VX-6c) - the lower the intensity, the longer it can be maintained.
Do not lower the Intensity so much that the corresponding Power value reaches its minimum
of 450 watts (VX-4c) and 800W (VX-6c) - the intensity setting will be inaccurate and cannot be
maintained.
NOTES: 1) Lamps become more stable over time, thus a specific intensity is more easily main-
tained as the lamp ages 2) Intensity can be set only if the lamp is in Intensity mode 3) Intensity
cannot exceed the output of Max Brightness mode.
XENON LAMP HISTORY- This read-only option lists the most
lamps most recently installed and recorded in the projector. Lamp
History automatically updates whenever you record a new lamp
serial number-the new lamp is added to the bottom of the list.
Use CHANGE LAMPto record theserial number for a newly installed lamp.
In the New Xenon Lamp S/Nwindow, use the number text entry keys to record the new lamp seri-
al number, and press         again to accept the change. See Using Slidebars and Other Controlsif
you need help entering the number. Once entered, the new lamp serial number will be added to
the Xenon Lamp Historymenu and theLamp Hourstimer will reset to 0. Xenon Lamp Mode
and Lamp Limitremain as they were for the previous lamp, and can be changed at any time.
NOTE: Enter a serial number onlyif you have just installed a new lamp. This will help ensure
that lamp timer is not reset on an old lamp and that the number of hours logged on the lamp will
be accurate.
IMPORTANT  
Always record the serial number of a NEW lamp.
Xenon Lamp History
       Serial No.    Hours
      1 2LJa869     015
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Xenon Lamp History
       Serial No.    Hours
      1 2LJa869     015
New Xenon Lamp Serial No.    1 2LJa869
Lamp Adjust
              Xenon Lamp Hours
New Xenon Lamp Serial No.
Lamp Message
Xenon Lamp Limit
Xenon Lamp Mode
Constant Power
Constant Intensity
Xenon Lamp History
Replace Xenon Lamp015
2LJa8691000
1000
4114Max Output
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Recording the New Lamp Serial Number 
						

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Information Menu (SAMPLE)
3.8  Error Conditions
Occasionally the projector may encounter an error condition that interrupts normal operation.
Such a condition can be caused by an invalid user entry, an input signal error (most common) or
other system error.
If you would like to be notified on-screen of such errors, select the Screen option from the
Display Error Messages pull-down list (in OSD Settings menu). If you would like to be notified
via a serial communication only, select the RS-232 option instead. To receive both notifications,
select All. To disable error messages (except for invalid user entries), select Off. 
NOTE: Error messages also always appear at the rear LCD next to the keypad.
Invalid User
Entry
Any keypad entry not recognized by the projector will trigger an on-screen error message describ-
ing the problem. For example, if you specify a channel number that has not been defined, the mes-
sageInvalid Channel” will appear. Or if you try to enter the wrong password, youll see Invalid
Password. Press         or         to confirm the message and eliminate the message box.
NOTE: Displaying of Invalid User Entry messages cannot be disabled, even if Display Error
Messageshas been set to Off.
Input Signal Err
or
Input signal errors messages appear when there are no menus present, and have selected an input
on which the projector detects a problem. While menus remain operational and pressing any key
will temporarily remove the message from the screen, you must resolve the signal problem in
order to permanently eliminate the message.
NOTE: Input signal messages appear on-screen only if Display Error Messageshas been set to
Screen or All.
Calibration Counter 5
Resolution Digital Cinema
Operational Parameters
Name
Serial No.
Xenon Lamp Adjust
Projector Hours
Information
Customer Name        
Calibrator Name      
Date of Calibration    
Next Calibration      J. Chan
Andy S.
11/17/03
11/17/04
Runco VX-4c / VX-6c
123456789
20
152
Memory Bank Label
Memory Bank No. 02
Sync
Sample Rate       120Mhz
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EnterExit 
						

							Power
Exit
OPERATION
No Signal
The message No signalappears when there is no signal detected at the selected input. Both
HSYNC and VSYNC are inactive and the screen background is black. Connect or correct the sig-
nal, or select another input.
On the IR remote or wired keypad, press   to display the projector box. Press again without enter-
ing a number - the keypad commands will now affect all projectors.
Make certain that only one projector has its Broadcast Keys option selected (checked) - the
remaining projectors should have the option unchecked and their keypads disabled (do this in
Preferences menu). The Broadcast Keys projector will then relay keypad commands to the oth-
ers. If using a wired remote, make sure to select the Broadcast Keys option for the projector to
which the wired remote is connected.
NOTE: If you are using a computer or controller to issue commands, use the correct RS-232 soft-
ware command to broadcast.
Bad Sync
The message Bad Sync is displayed when HSYNC or VSYNC are active but the signal cannot
be displayed. Such a condition occurs when only one of the two signals is present, or when either
signal is unstable or of the wrong frequency. Correct the signal or select another input.
Other
Signal ErrorMessages
In addition to the common Bad Syncand No Signalerrors, you may encounter a signal error
message indicating that Hsync and/or Vsync are either too fast or too slow. When such a message
appears, check the frequencies shown in the Information menu. If they are correct, then the sig-
nal may be out of the projectors operating range. On some PCs you may be able to change the
settings to generate a compatible signal. If the frequencies shown in the Information menu are
incorrect, check the cabling to see where the problem is.
System Warnings / Errors
When the projector encounters a system malfunction, either a System Warning message or a
System Error message may appear. Both types of messages are accompanied by a steady red
Power LED and a flashing red-and-yellow error code on the Status LED. This condition indi-
cates the need for service by a qualified Runco service technician.
NOTE: System messages appear on-screen only if Display Error Messageshas been set to
Screen or All.
System 
Warnings
A system warning message indicates that a system malfunction has been detected (see Status LED
Codes, below). A system warning message replaces any input signal message and disappears
when the input signal status changes. While the projector will remain operational, the message
indicates the presence of a serious problem that should be reported to the manufacturer. You can
press         to remove the message, but for best results you should reset the projector-power the
projector down and up again with the         key.
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System Errors
A system error message indicates that a serious malfunction has been detected and must be
reported to the manufacturer (see Status LED Codes, below). The projector will no longer oper-
ate and must be reset-power the projector down and up again with the         key.
The S
tatus LED Codes
If the Status LED on the back of the projector repeatedly flashes a pattern of yellow and red
light while the Power LED glows a continuous red, you have encountered a likely system error
requiring the attention of a qualified service technician (seeSystem Warnings and System Errors,
above). Try resetting the projector by powering it off and on again, cooling when necessary.
Consult Table 1 and contact your Runco Dealer if the problem persists.
The specific pattern of flashing indicates the 2-digit code identifying the type of problem encoun-
tered-the number of yellow flashes represents the first digit and the number of red flashes indi-
cates the second digit. For example, a pattern of yellow-yellow-red-red-red is Code 23, mean-
ing the lamp ballast (power supply) is overheated. These codes include (see next page):
Power
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Table 1. System Error Codes
 
Code Description 
GENERAL 
12 Software bug 
13 CRC error in flash ROM 
14 Programming complete 
15 Attempting to download code without being in boot mode 
16 Invalid interrupt 
LAMP / BALLAST
 
21 Unable to turn the lamp on 
22 Lamp is overheated 
23 Lamp ballast (power supply) is overheated 
24 One or more of the lamp interlocks are open 
25 Lamp may be on before being turned on 
26 Invalid lamp ballast ID 
27 Unexpected lamp shut-off 
IMAGE PROCESSOR MODULE 
31 Boot code CRC failed 
32 Unable to program the Sync Xilinx part 
33 Unable to program a device on Altera programming bus 
34 Unable to program a device on JTAG programming bus 
35 Unrecognized ROM type  
36 Write to flash ROM failed 
37 General IPM failure 
38 Code being downloaded will not fit in ROMs 
PANEL DRIVER MODULE / LIGHT ENGINE ELECTRONICS 
41 Unrecognized Panel Driver Module (PDM) 
42 Unable to program a device on Panel Driver programming bus 
43 Panel Driver/light engine communication problem 
44 Red Formatter/flex cable problem 
45 Green Formatter/flex cable problem 
46 Blue Formatter/flex cable problem 
POWER & COOLING 
51 Fan #1 failed (part of Cooling Module) 
52 Fan #2 failed (part of Cooling Module) 
53 Fan #3 failed (side fan, rear—connects to J38 on ICM) 
54 Fan #4 failed (side fan, front—connects to J39 on ICM) 
55 Low voltage power supply failed to turn on 
MOTOR CONTROL MODULE 
(not in the VX-3b) 
61 Problem communicating with MCM  
INTERCONNECT OR CHASSIS I.D. 
71 Unable to access EEPROM on the ICM 
72 EEPROM memory has re-initialized 
VIDEO DECODER MODULE (INPUT 3 OR 4) 
81 Unable to program the video decoder (VDM) 
OPTIONAL INTERFACE MODULE 
91 Unable to program the option card 
If you encounter a system error, try resetting the projector by powering it  off and on again
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							Maintenance
4.1  Warnings and Guidelines
This projector is CSA approved and is designed for safe and reliable operation. However, safe
operation cannot be assured by design alone; installers, maintainers, and users must maintain a
safe operating environment for the system. Please read through and understand the following
warnings and guidelines promoting safe usage of the projector.
WARNING
Never look directly into the projector lens. 
The extremely high brightness of this projector
can cause permanent eye damage.
WARNING
For protection from ultraviolet radiation,
keep all projector shielding intact during operation.
Labels and Markings
Observe and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle alerts the user to important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the projector.
The lightning flash and arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle alerts the
user to non-insulated dangerous voltage within the projectors enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Projector Location
Operate the projector in an environment that meets the operating range specifications in Section
5, Specifications. Do not operate the projector close to water, such as near a swimming pool.
Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the projector is to be ceiling
mounted, only use a Runco-approved ceiling mount fixture.
A projector and cart combination should be used with care. Sudden stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the projector and cart combination to overturn.
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							Lamp and Filter Replacement
LAMP:Do not operate the Xenon lamp for more than 1000 hours; risk of the lamp shattering
increases as a result of changes in the quartz glass. Also, operation beyond 1000 hours signifi-
cantly reduces brightness output.
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the lamp housing directly after use. 
The lamp is under great pressure when hot and may explode, 
causing personal injury and/or property damage. 
Allow to cool completely.
The arc lamp operates at a very high temperature and pressure. Failure to
allow the lamp to sufficiently cool prior to handling could result in an
explosion causing personal injury and/or property damage. After turning
the projector off it is important that you wait at least five minutes before
unplugging it. This provides enough time for the internal lamp cooling
fans to cool the lamp and to automatically shut off. Cool completely
before handling.
WARNING
Use only lamps supplied by Runco.
FILTER:Replace the side filter every 1000 hours or sooner. If this filter is not replaced, air flow
may become restricted and cause the projector to overheat.
See 2.2, Replacing the Lamp and Filterfor the complete replacement procedure.
WARNING
Use only filters supplied by Runco.
Power Cord and Attachments
Only use attachments or accessories recommended by Runco, such as the 13 amp high-current
rated power cord supplied. Use of other attachments or accessories with this projector may result
in the risk of fire, shock or personal injury.
WARNING
Use only the AC power cord supplied. 
Do not attempt operation if the AC supply and 
cord are not within the specified voltage and power range.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Locate the projector where the cord cannot be
damaged by persons walking on it or objects rolling over it.
Operate the projector at the specified voltage only. Do not overload power outlets and extension
cords as this can result in fire or shock hazards. Runco recommends a dedicated AC circuit for
the projector itself.
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MAINTENANCE 
						

							MAINTENANCE
The projector is equipped with a three wire plug having a third (grounding) prong. This is a safe-
ty feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to have the
outlet replaced. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
Ventilation
Before unplugging the power cord, make sure the internal lamp cooling fans have shut off. The
fans automatically shut off when the projector has adequately cooled down.
Slots and openings in the projector provide ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the pro-
jector and to prevent overheating, these openings must never be blocked or covered. The projec-
tor should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. The projector should not be
placed in an enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
Do not push objects of any kind into the projector through the ventilation openings. They may
touch dangerous voltages or short-out components resulting in a fire or shock hazard. Do not spill
liquids of any kind into the projector. Should an accidental spill occur, immediately unplug the
projector and have it serviced by a qualified Runco service technician.
Servicing
If any of the following conditions exist, unplug the projector from the power outlet and refer serv-
ice to qualified Runco service personnel.
zThe power cord has been damaged.
zThe internal cooling fans do not come on when the projector is first turned on.
zLiquid has been spilled into the projector.
zThe projector has been exposed to excessive moisture.
zThe projector does not operate normally.
zThe projector has been dropped or the case has been damaged.
Do not attempt to service the projector yourself. All servicing must be performed by a qualified
Runco service technician. If replacement parts are required, it is important that only Runco-
approved parts are used. Other parts may result in fire, electric shock or risk of personal injury.
4.2 Cleaning
Clean the projector when required. Before cleaning, always unplug the projector from the power
outlet.
Lens
To avoid the risk of scratching the lens, clean the lens onlyif absolutely required. A small amount
of dust on the lens will have very little effect on picture quality. If the lens must be cleaned, use
a DRY soft cotton cloth. Clean gently in a circular motion.
Lamp
It is important to never touch the glass surface of the lamp, as the oil imprint will seriously
degrade lamp performance. Should you accidentally touch the surface of the lamp, clean careful-
ly with a lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
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