Runco Vx3000i Ultra Operation Manual

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VX-3000i/CineWide 
or 
VX-3000d/CineWide 
(McKinley Lens)
(n/a)1.40 – 1.65134.40158.40
VX-3000i/CineWide 
with AutoScope or 
VX-3000d/CineWide 
with AutoScope 
(McKinley Lens)
1.87 – 2.20135.76159.721.40 – 1.65134.40158.40
Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the VX-3000 (continued)
Projector ModelThrow 
Ratio with 
Primary 
Lens OnlyThrow Range in 
inches, with 
72.6x40.8-inch 
(1.78:1) ScreenThrow Ratio 
with 
Primary 
Lens and 
Anamorphic...

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Vertical and Horizontal 
Position
Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, 
perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen.
Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way 
that the lens center is aligned with either the top or bottom edge of the screen area, and 
centered horizontally. See 
Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2. Projector Placement
Vertical...

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Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift (Example Only)
0%Screen Center
100% Width Lens Shift
(1.0 x W)
50% Width Lens Shift 
(0.5 x W)
Screen Width (W)
Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular 
lens or projector is used in this example.
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Table 3-4 lists the lens shift limits for each available VX-3000 lens, as percentages and 
absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen.
Table 3-4. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits 
Lens Option
VX-3000i/
VX-3000dVX-3000 Ultra
--Proteus 
BProteus 
CProteus 
DProteus EProteus F
Lens Shift Limits, as Percentages of Screen Height or Width (Notes 1, 2 and 3)
Vertical
(Notes 2 
and 3)Up35%18%20%20%20%20%...

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Folded OpticsIn rear-screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may be 
used to fold the optical path, as shown in 
Figure 3-5. The position of the projector and 
mirror must be accurately set. If you are considering this type of installation, contact your 
dealer for assistance.
Figure 3-5. Folded Optics
Other ConsiderationsOther considerations and tips that can help improve your installation:
• Keep the...

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3.4 
Installing the Primary 
Projection Lens 
(VX-3000 Ultra only)
The VX-3000 Ultra primary projection lens is shipped separately from the projector. 
Proceed as follows to install it:
1. Carefully remove the projector from the 
shipping container and place it on a flat 
surface. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. Loosen the Phillips screw at the bottom of 
the decorative bezel on the front of the 
projector.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3. Grasp the bezel by the...

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5. Remove the rear cap from the lens. 
This protective cap is only used during 
shipping to protect the lens from 
damage. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.Carefully cut and remove the plastic band 
around the lens motor connector wires. 
Take great care not to cut the wires! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7. Detach the lens motor connector from the 
motor by removing the two screws holding it 
in place. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8. Note that the lens mount flange...

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Note that the lens assembly motor has a 
male socket connector. 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9. Remove the front cap from the lens.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10. Connect the lens motor to the projector.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
11. Hold the lens assembly with the motor facing 
upward. Carefully insert the back of the lens 
assembly into the hole in the lens flange. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lens Motor 
Connector
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12. Gently push the lens assembly in until it is seated flush against the flange and the 
guide pin on the lens assembly is fully seated in the hole on the flange.
 
  
13. Secure the lens assembly to the projector 
flange with the three Allen screws on the 
outer ring of the assembly, using a 3-mm 
hex driver. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
14. Install the foam shield around the front of the lens. 
  
15. Replace the front lens bezel.
16. Tighten the...

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3.5 
Installing the Optional 
CineWide/AutoScope 
Lens Mount
If you are installing a standard (non-CineWide) VX-3000i, VX-3000d or VX-3000 Ultra, skip 
this step and proceed with 
Mounting the VX-3000 (page 36). 
If you are installing a CineWide projector equipped with a prismatic 
(Whitney) anamorphic lens, proceed with 
Installing the Fixed CineWide 
Base Plate (Prismatic Lens) (page 31). 
 
If you are installing a CineWide projector...