Runco Vx 80d Projector User Manual

63Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating ManualSection 3: Operation

Enter a checkmark for 
LAMP MESSAGE to enable a warning message that will appear 
upon  power-up  when  the  lamp  has  reached  the  specified  lamp  limit  and  should  be 
replaced. Delete the checkmark to prevent display of this message—instead, when your 
lamp expires, only the status display messages on the back of the projector will provide 
the visual warning to replace the lamp.
NOTES: 1) It is recommended that the Lamp...

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POWER – This slidebar and number indicates how many 
watts  are  applied  to  the  lamp.  You  can  apply  anywhere 
from approximately 60-65% of the maximum power intended for the installed lamp up to 
100%  of  the  lamp  rating.  Set  for  the  number  of  watts  as  desired,  keeping  in  mind  that 
lower power levels produce dimmer images. When in either 
Power or 
Max Brightness 
modes, the power level remains constant....

65Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating ManualSection 3: Operation

OPTICAL  APERTURE  –  The  optical  aperture 
inside  the  projector  controls  the  diameter  of  the 
light  beam  passing  through  the  system.  With  a 
fully  open  aperture  (slidebar  default  of  “0”),  the 
maximum  amount  of  light  passes  through  for 
maximum brightness in your images. Increase the slidebar setting to reduce the aperture 
diameter and maximize contrast ratio instead.
LAMP  HISTORY  –  This...

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When a new lamp is installed and its serial 
number  recorded  by  selecting  “Change 
Lamp”  in  the 
Lamp  menu,  the  lamp  timer 
resets  to  “0”  and  begins  logging  time  for 
the  new  lamp.  This  tally  appears  in  both 
the Lamp  menu  (see  right)  and  the Status 
menu.
To  review  the  number  of  hours  logged  for 
previous  lamps,  consult  the  Lamp  History
 
menu.
If the “Lamp Message” checkbox has been...

67Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating ManualSection 3: Operation

Occasionally the projector will encounter an error condition that can interrupt normal 
operation. Such a condition can be caused by a simple invalid keypad entry, an input 
signal error (most common) or a system error. The manner in which users are to be 
notified of error conditions is set in the 
Menu Preferences menu:
•   To see error messages displayed on-screen, select the “ Screen” or “All” option. 
(recommended by...

68Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual
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Other Signal Error Messages
In addition to the common 
“Bad Sync” and “No Signal”  errors, 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 Status 
menu. If they are correct, then the signal is not recognized by the projector. On some 
PCs you may be able to change the settings to generate a compatible...

69Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating ManualSection 3: Operation

Code Description
GENERAL
12 
Software bug. Contact dealer/factory.
13 CRC error in flash ROM. Download new software.
14 Engineering-only programming is complete. Call Runco, replace TIPM.
15 Attempting to download code without being in boot mode
16 Invalid interrupt. Power off/on. If it persists, contact dealer/factory.
17 User forced system to stay in boot mode
18 Jumper for programming boot not installed
LAMP FAILURES
20  Lamp...

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71Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual
The projector is an international regulatory agency approved product designed for 
safe and reliable operation. To assure complete safety at all times it is important to 
acknowledge the following precautions while operating the projector.WARNING
Always remove the lens when shipping the projector.
WARNING
NEVER look directly into the projector lens. The high brightness of this projector
could cause permanent eye damage.
WARNING
For protection from...

72Runco VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d Owner’s Operating Manual
Section 4: Maintenance

Lamp: The projector uses a Cermax® Xenon lamp to deliver its high brightness. A lamp 
should be replaced when it has reached its end of life (1000 hrs, typical) or if a noticeable 
change in brightness or excessive lamp flicker occurs. Keep track of the number of hours 
the lamp has been in use (Lamp Menu) and be aware of any changes to brightness. These 
indicators will help you effectively maintain operation of the...